Constant Construction Chooses Downtown Lawrence Project
Constant Construction Co. announced the 833 932 60 downtown beautification project in Lawrence with a stated affirmative action plan approved by the EEO office. Groundbreaking is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at Eighth and Massachusetts, with work advancing along Massachusetts and 10th Street while sidewalks remain usable.
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10Th Street
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Massachusetts Street
Walter Cade
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Kansas City
The
Journal-World
Constant Co
EEO
Cade
Journal- World
J. L
Tommy) Constant
Harold Shepard
V and S Construction
Buford Watson
Watson
Pete Whitenight
Lawrence Association
Constant
John Emick
Don Robertson
NDP
EPA to OK Ford 1973 cars if tests meet limits
Environmental Protection Agency head William D. Ruckelshaus said Ford may produce and ship its 1973 cars if initial tests show full-scale testing will meet antipollution requirements. The conditional certification could prevent a shutdown that might affect up to 450,000 workers for a month or more.
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Washington
Environmental Protection
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ford Motor Co
Nixon Meets Leaders on Nuclear Treaty Ratification
President Nixon conferred with congressional leaders and a White House spokesman indicated there are no misgivings about the agreements with the Soviet Union, clearing the path for ratification of the arms control pact. Angela Davis case goes to jury as defense labels the defense a hoax and a stain in justice.
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Nixon
White House
Soviet Union
San Jose
Calif
Angela Davis
Kansas Senate President Pro Tem Glee S. Smith Declines Re election
State Senator Glee S. Smith, president pro tem of the Kansas Senate, announced at the statehouse he will not seek a fifth term. He cited the demands of his law practice in Larned and other business interests as the reason.
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Topeka
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Glee S. Smith
Kansas Senate
Smith
Statehouse
Larned
Senate
Israeli Air Strikes and Troop Movements Raise Airport Tension
Israeli jets swept southern Lebanon as border troop movements intensified. In Tel Aviv, fear of renewed terrorism led to extra troops and ambulances at the airport with thorough searches of passengers and baggage on at least six incoming flights.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Warm Weekend Expected in Lawrence With Above Average Heat
The National Weather Service forecasts weekend warmth and sunny skies in Lawrence with highs near 90 and lows around 60. An extended stretch through Tuesday stays well above normal, with a slight cooldown Tuesday and a chance of showers Monday. Official high reached 85 on Thursday while downtown topped 89.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
The
Journal-World
Food Costs Up Prices in May
Washington AP reports a May surge in farm product prices lifting the overall wholesale index by 0.6 percent after small prior gains. Farm products jumped 1.4 percent with livestock prices up 4.5 percent, pressuring supermarket meat costs. unemployment held at 5.9 percent as teen joblessness fell to 15.7 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Humphrey Auctions for Charity in San Francisco
Senator Hubert Humphrey turned auctioneer after a campaign day. He sold an antique pitcher for 65 dollars, a Snoopy doll for 51, his tie for 55, cufflinks for 300, a ball point pen for 100, and an autographed version of a game called The Next President for 45, at a benefit sale supporting a television station.
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San Francisco
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Senate
Mill Levy Study Among Econ Goals
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce economic development committee outlines four projects including a feasibility study of a one mill levy to promote industry. Chairman Bill Salome notes $141 205 projected per year from valuations and possible use near Lawrence.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Cities
Bill Salome
Darlene Hill
Weather Update and Local Ads Highlight Town Firms
Clear and warm conditions noted. Page 5 highlights Russell Stover Candies, Key Rexall, and Dr Apple Valley Boats open till 7:30, seven days a week as part of local advertising.
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Russell Stover
Key Rexall
Apple Valley
Missouri Big Eight tax ruling probes campus sales duties
The Missouri Circuit Court ruling orders the University of Missouri to collect the city one-cent sales tax on campus, amid broader Big Eight trends. KU collects a half-cent tax. KState does not. Boulder faces a separate 5 percent admissions tax under litigation.
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University of Missouri
Keith Nitcher
Manhattan
Kansas State University
James T. McDonald
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Kansas State
McDonald
Lawrence
K-State
Lincoln
Neb
Boulder
Colo
Colorado University
Ted Tedesco
Colorado Regents
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