Officials reaffirm support for loop in east Lawrence
After a three hour debate the Lawrence City Commission voted 4 to 1 to back the Haskell Loop project and to enforce truck bans on Haskell Avenue. The plan aims to complete a U S 59 bypass and separate industrial and residential uses while planning for four lanes.
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Lawrence
Haskell Loop
Carl Mibeck
Haskell Avenue
U.S. 59
Haskell
Barkley Clark
Clark
11Th
Seventh
New York
East Lawrence
Hack
New Hampshire
Sixth
Massachusetts
Dick McClanathan
U S Steel Posts Record First-Half Earnings in 1975
U S Steel Corp reports a first half profit of 311.2 million dollars or 5.74 dollars per share on sales of 4.2 billion, aided by a 44.6 million timberland sale. Second quarter earnings drop to 129.1 million dollars or 2.38 per share as orders shrink.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
U.S. Steel Corp
Alabama
U.S. Steel
Lawrence moves to study gas rates and dam inspection
The Lawrence City Commission will hire an impartial authority to review Kansas Public Service Gas Co. rate increases and will have Black and Veatch inspect Bowersock Dam on the Kansas River. A planed housing code discussion is delayed after a lengthy debate. Phase two of the sewage plant expansion is postponed as bids exceed estimates.
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Lawrence City
Kansas Public Service Gas Co
Bowersock
Kansas River
Haskell Loop
Carl Mibeck
Black and Veatch Consulting Engineers
Kansas City
Shas
Atty. Olin Petefish
Ing
Commission
Lawrence
Petefish
Marnie Argersinger
Black and Veatch
Jack Robinson
Black
Veatch
Bowersock Mill and Power Co
Kansas Fibreboard Inc
Sixth
New Hampshire
North Lawrence
Manhattan burn marks two historic blazes on Poyntz Avenue
In Manhattan Kansas a Tuesday night fire on Poyntz Avenue destroyed eight businesses and a fraternal lodge after a small explosion at Western Auto. Fire Chief Bill Smith said a backdraft caused a major explosion as crews battled flames for five hours. Two injured firefighters and two civilians were treated, with extensive damage to multiple shops.
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Manhattan
Kan
John Toy
Toy
Poyntz Avenue
Robert Lee
Riley County Reserve
Western Auto
Sherwin-Williams
Bill Smith
Smith
Keg’s Men’s Wear
Bath Shop
Farrell TV and Electronics
Dale’s
Western Wear
Elna’s
Cross Reference
Modern Woodmen of the World
Rockefeller to testify at Moreland Act hearing in August
Vice President Nelson A Rockefeller will testify at an August 28 public hearing of the Moreland Act Commission investigating nursing home corruption and abuse. A spokesman said he could testify as early as Friday. the date was set at the commission’s request.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Moreland Act Commission
Commission
Morris B. Abram
Rockefeller
William E. Jackson
Coffee price hike to reach wholesale markets nationwide
General Foods announces a 20 cent per pound rise in ground coffee and a three cent per ounce increase for instant and freeze-dried brands. The move follows Brazil’s frost damage to coffee trees, with Kansas area prices not yet felt but expected to rise. Tea remains the main substitute for caffeine among consumers.
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Topeka
General Foods
Kansas
Maxwell House
Brazil
Kansas State University
Dykes Lines Up Long Range Planning At KU For 75-76
KU chancellor Archie Dykes outlined long range planning as a top priority for the 1975-76 year. James Appleberry will become director of institutional planning to build planning structures in academics and administration. Dykes noted funding efforts with federal agencies and foundations, the Outreach program, Continuing Education, and the one university two campus concept.
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Kansas University
Archie Dykes
James Appleberry
Ning
North Central Association For Colleges and Schools
National Science Foundation
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kansas
Nixon Testimony Talks Stir Senate Panel
The Senate intelligence committee explores whether former President Nixon will testify on U.S. covert operations in Chile. Chairman Church says they seek his willingness and the appropriate manner for testimony, after Vice Chairman Tower disclosed contact with Nixon.
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Washington
Senate Intelligence Committee
Richard M. Nixon
U.S
Chile
Frank Church
Didaho
CIA
Fidel Castro
Maheu
Senate
Eudora Considers Higher Power Rates From KPL
Kansas Power and Light Co seeks a 360 053 annual revenue rise and a 22 percent average rate hike for wholesale customers including Eudora. The city faces a 27 590 extra yearly bill due to peak demand penalties and a projected 1975 76 budget increase, while council approves a parks bond and a beer license.
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Eudora— Kansas Power and Light Co
Eudora
Austin Stedham
KPL
Journal-World
Federal Power Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
DeSoto
Arlene Lawson
Stedham
Lawson
Howard’s
Super Saver Grocery
James Wilson
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McClanathan
New Lawrence
Barbara Willits
ELIA
New York School
Ray Dryz
City
Ron Smith
Gerald Norris
City and Gas Company
Manhattan Blaze
Vic Winter
Kansas State
San Jose
Costa Rica
Cuba
Havana
United States
OAS
New Delhi
Associated Press
London
Luanda
Angola
Paris
Bill Hogle
CLU
Tennessee
Marshall Fine J
Nixon
James Hoover
Hoover
John Pinnick
Carey
Zenith-Amana-Westinghouse
Kelvinator
Crescent RD
Boks Uflah
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