Kansas highway lead times blamed by legislative committee
A Kansas legislative committee criticized the Kansas Highway Commission for a five to seven year lead time from project inception to completion. Senator Bob Storey urged comparing state timelines, noting other states move faster. Officials blamed legislative choices and resource gaps, with a proposed 1,200 mile freeway system funded far below needs.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Highway Commission
The
Highway Commission
Special Legislative Committee On
Storey
Kansas
Highway Department
R. L. Peyton
Peyton
Midwestern Camp Concerts at Kansas University
High school students from across the nation participate in the 35th Midwestern Music and Art Camp at Kansas University. The blue band performs 7 p.m. Friday in Lewis Hall dining room, Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in University Theatre feature the concert and symphonic orchestras and choir, red band and concert band, all free to the public. Guest directors include Victor Alessandro, Jack Kitts, and Harry Lantz.
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Kansas University
Lewis Hall
University Theatre
Victor Alessandro
San Antonio
Topeka Firm Chosen for Capitol Plaza Supreme Court Building
Capitol Area Plaza Authority selects Ekdahl, Davis, Depew and Persson of Topeka to design the new supreme court building south of the statehouse. Ten finalists were narrowed from among two Kansas architectural firms seeking the job, with firms from Topeka Wichita Overland Park Kansas City Kan Hutchinson and Lawrence among them.
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Topeka, Kan
Capitol Area Plaza Authority
Topeka
Ekdahl, Davis, Depew and Persson
Supreme Court
Capitol Area Plaza
Statehouse
Authority
Kansas
Wichita
Overland Park
Kansas City
Kan
Hutchinson
Miller, Hiett, Dronberger, Arbuckle and Walker
Lawrence
Robertson, Peters and Williams
One Youth Killed in Kansas City Hit and Run
AP reports a hit-and-run on the Broadway extension near Municipal Airport. Mark Nichols, 17, of Highlade Crest near Turner, Kan., died at the scene. Jess Morley, 17, of Kansas City, Kan., was rushed to North Kansas City Hospital in serious condition.
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Kansas City
Broadway Extension
Mark Nichols
Highlade Crest
Turner
Kan
Jess Morley
North Kansas City
Topless protestor charged in Tulsa exposure case
A 26 year old woman identified as Bambi Leigh also known as La Veta Baker was arrested in Tulsa after strolling topless with a sign protesting air pollution and later charged with outraging public decency. She disputed the charges claiming band aids covered her nipples at a Pearly Gate club where a bartender was also arrested.
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Tulsa
Okla
Bambi Leigh
la Veta Baker
Civic Center Plaza
Frank Hagedorn
Vice Squad
Ronnie Seaman
Defeat of $5 Billion Job Bill Shocks Democrats
The House rejected a $5 billion public works job bill 206 to 189, with 148 Republicans and 58 Democrats voting against. The plan would fund water and sewage plants and create 500,000 jobs, prioritizing distressed areas, but an amendment restricting funds during high deficits doomed the measure. Democratic leaders criticized the vote as partisan while Republicans argued duplication of existing programs.
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Hale Boggs
Louis
Kansas Congressmen Vote Against Emergency Jobs Bill
Washington AP reports all Kansas congressmen voted no on the $5 billion emergency public works bill. Republicans Sebelius Shriver Shubitz and Winn joined Democrat Roy in opposing the proposal to establish federal grants for job creation, causing defeat on Wednesday.
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Washington
Kansas
Sebelius
Shriver
Shubitz
Winn
Roy
Stray Labrador Wins Ribbons At Hutchinson Event
In Hutchinson Kansas 13 year old Dean Rose entered a stray black Labrador named Rover in a recreation commission dog show. Rover won three second place ribbons for longest dog biggest dog and longest tail, with a German Shepherd beating him for overall best.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Dean Rose
Hutchinson Recreation Commission
Dean
Rover
Two States Lag In Eliminating Disposal Dumps
The EPA reports Kansas and Missouri lag in closing disposal dumps. Nationally 1,666 dumps have been eliminated in 20 months. 13 of 438 in Missouri and 6 of 497 in Kansas. Mission 5,000 aims to cut 5,000 sites nationwide. Missouri to publish a solid waste plan. Kansas counties must submit plans by June 30, 1974.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Environmental Protection Agency
William D. Ruckelshaus
EPA
United States
Kanssa
Frayed Lamp Wire Repair with Friction Tape
A frayed lamp wire can sometimes be repaired with friction tape purchased at a hardware store.
1967 car with 400 V8 and factory air features
Classic vehicle listing notes an Ascot blue exterior with blue vinyl interior. Features include AM FM stereo radio factory air power steering power disc brakes luggage rack and a 400 cubic inch V8 with a 30 day 100 percent warranty.
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Ascot
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