Old houses revitalize Lawrence neighborhoods with restoration
In Lawrence renewed interest in restoring historic homes. Richard Martin bought a 1611 Mass house previously an apartment, citing economics. The Baroque mansion at 304 Ind is on the National Historic Register and being restored by Jim and Roxanne Enyeart after years of decay.
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Lawrence
Richard Martin
Gustin Bacon
Mass
Journal-World
Central
Jim
Roxanne Enyeart
Goulds Transform Classic House to Open Space Living
Architects Bob and Karen Gould of 1625 La described their house as a shell when purchased. Since February they removed walls and partitions to create bright open spaces with skylights in the living room and bedrooms, replacing much of the original woodwork with white walls and minimal trim.
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Karen Gould
Mischa
Bob
Gould
Enyearts
Goulds
Israeli Arab border fire raises tensions near Margaliyat
Israeli troops exchanged gunfire with Arab forces north of Margaliyat near Qiryat Shmona in a border incident. No Israeli casualties were reported. The United Nations and Arab League officials weighed potential actions amid calls for Israel to withdraw from occupied Arab lands.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Lebanon
Margaliyyat
Qiryat Shmanah
Boston Globe
U.S
Japan
United States
Washington
Cairo
Jerusalem
Jericho
France
The
Globe
United Nations
New York
Arab League
Clovis Maksoud
General Assembly
Maksoud
House
Russians wooing Turkey in suspected arms shift
U S intelligence reports say Soviet reps may demonstrate Mi8 Hip helicopters in Turkey within months as Moscow seeks to gain from the U S arms embargo rift. Turkey now relies about 95 percent on U S equipment amid Cyprus tensions and a $600 to $700 million economic pact with Moscow.
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Washington
Turkey
United States
U.S
Russia
Senate
House
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
Clement J. Zablocki
Dwis
Zablocki
Cyprus
KU Outreach Hosts Philippine Luncheon In East Asian Studies
Lawrence Kansas University’s Outreach program highlighted its reach with an EU East Asian studies luncheon featuring Philippine guests. Attendees included Napoleon Casambre, History Department chairman at the University of the Philippines, novelist R. Lionil Jose and his wife Tessie Jose, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., and Paul Stephen Lim, all linked to KU through recent degrees or collaboration.
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Kansas University
Napoleon Casambre
History
The
University of the Philippines
Philippines
R. Lionil Jose
Tessie Jose
Solidaridad Publishing House
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr
Paul Stephen Lim
Sheriff auction to sell 73 tracts over delinquent taxes in Douglas County
A sheriff's sale is set for 1:30 p m September 10 at the Douglas County Courthouse steps to settle delinquent tax accounts. The auction covers 73 tracts in two groups and proceeds go to tax bills with any overrun returning to owners by court order.
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Douglas County
Daniel Young
Frank Gray
Sprinkler plan could cut costs for KU Medical Center
Kansas University Medical Center planners shifted from fireproofing to a total sprinkler system for the $50 million hospital to save about $1.5 million. The plan covers patient floors while some fireproofing remains, with bids for mechanical and electrical work within budget but contingent on contractor stipulations and potential rebidding delays.
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Kansas University Medical Center
Krueger
KUMC
Medical Center
Archie Dykes
Sisters set house fire and cash spree in Brewer Maine
Two middle aged sisters tried to burn their house then handed out 9000 dollars from their elderly mother's savings to strangers. They bought a 6000 dollar truck and distributed the rest at two restaurants a clothing store and service stations. They and a son were taken to authorities and the mother remained in a nursing home.
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Brewer, Maine
Brewer
Cpl
Urban Dyer
Bangor
Dyer
Brewer Police Department
Jaycees Map July 4 1976 Plans for Lawrence
Lawrence Jaycees outline next year’s Fourth of July celebration aiming for an astronomical show. They expect up to 20 bands a carnival and large concession areas with a pre show in the KU stadium area and partners including KU Alumni Assn and local bicentennial groups.
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Lawrence Jaycees
Ray Price
Kansas University
Price
KU Stadium
Jaycees
Gary Benson
Lawrence Jaynes
Kathy Hardister
Jaynes
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Leroy Brooks
Kansas
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Russell E. Train
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N.J
Spillman
New Hampshire
Emma Berg
Rt. 2
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Central Administrative Planning Council
Louis Krueger
Russell Mills
Mills
Ford
Lawrence Rentals Exchange
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N.O.A.A
PSBA
Ray Stoneback
Massachusetts
BankAmericard
Sonny Fender
Fender
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Penn
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