Nixon Diplomatic Travels Draw Mixed Reactions
Saturday column assesses President Nixon's February trip to China and a 13 day tour of Russia Iran and Poland. It weighs whether the visits herald a new era in U.S. relations with China and Russia and notes critics question motives while acknowledging the effort to foster peace and productive negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
United States
China
Russia
Iran
Poland
U.S
Nixon
Lyndon ‘Johnson
Vietnam
Johnson
Lawrence Board Sets 1972 73 Budget Review and Purchases
Lawrence Board of Education to hear a preliminary oral 1972 73 budget report at 7 30 p m at the Administration Center. Agenda includes a bus contract with School Transportation Inc Kansas City others on insurance building typewriters and instructional television system bids and authorizations.
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Lawrence Board of Education
Administration Center
School Transportation, Inc
Kansas City
West and Central
Lawrence Typewriter Co
Ernest Coleman
Neal Fenter
Hack Named Kansas Delegate to Boys Nation in Washington
Greg Hack of Kansas City was chosen as one of two Kansas delegates to American Legion Boys Nation in Washington D C from July 13 to 20. Mike Lewis of Topeka is the other delegate. alternates are Walter Novick and Lynn McLaughlin. The selection followed Hack’s election as lieutenant governor at the 35th annual Boys State at Kansas University.
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Greg Hack
Kansas
American Legion Boys’ Nation
Washington, D.C
Mike Lewis
Topeka
Kansas University
Walter Novick
Shawnee Mission
Lynn McLaughlin
Emporia
Lance Willits
Rt. J. Lawrence
Hack
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Floyd Rogers
Baldwin
Lawrence
The
Legion
American Legion
Six Hurt In Eight Friday Traffic Accidents Reported
Lawrence police investigated eight accidents Friday with six people injured none hospitalized. Georgia Langley and Roberta Payne cars collided at Seventh and Walnut causing minor injuries to both drivers and a 10 year old passenger Bonnie Nish. Langley car $700 damage Payne car $1000. A second crash at Sixth and Kentucky injured Joyce Haile Selassie and her daughter Tsion of Kentucky street. Gary Morrison the other driver. Morrison car $350 damage Haile Selassie car $400.
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Lawrence
Georgia Langley
Appleton City
Roberta A. Payne
W. 10Th
Seventh
Walnut
Bonnie McNish
Payne
Leonard Langley
Langleys
LMH
Joyce E. Haile Selassie
Tsion
1815
Sixth
Kentucky
Gary R. Morrison
Saratoga PI
Hughes on the Move Rumor Bubbles Over Secluded Mogul
Howard R. Hughes, the reclusive billionaire, may have to seek an extension before Canadian immigration officials after hiding in a Vancouver hotel. If denied, speculation points to a possible move to Guadalajara Mexico as an alternative.
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New York
Howard R. Hughes
Hughes
Vancouver
Canada
Guadalajara
Mexico
Fire in vacant lot caused by wire short at Topeka Lane
Lawrence firefighters report a fire sparked by an electric wire short in a tree within a vacant lot in the 3000 block of Topeka Lane. The incident occurred at 4 18 p.m. Friday and caused no damage.
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Topeka Lane
Lawrence
Kansas Birth Rate Dips Below National Level in Early 1972
Kansas recorded a birth rate of 14.4 per thousand in the first quarter of 1972, below the national 15.8 rate. Irvin Franzen of the Kansas Health Department notes 1967 and 1971 figures show fluctuations, with 1970 at 15.4, while annual growth suggests near zero population growth despite a death rate around 10 per thousand.
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Topeka
Kansas
Center For Health Statistics
Washington
Irvin Franzen
Kana8 Dept. of Health
Franzen
Lecompton Annexation Debate On Mobile Home Park
Lecompton city officials and 17 residents clash over the April annexation of 30 acres for C. C. Mathews mobile home park. Opponents warn of strained schools water pressure and sewer needs while supporters say taxes offset the cost and traffic routes improve access to U.S. 40.
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Lecompton
C. C. Mathews
W. J. Smith
Lecompton City Hall
George Mathews
Mobile Home Park
Mathews
Matthews
Dick Hubert
Smith
Hart Campaign Promotes Honesty as Policy in Wichita Motto
George Hart former state treasurer and Democratic lieutenant governor candidate issues a press release praising Wichita Kansas as the Sunshine Capitol of the World and touts Honesty as the campaign slogan noting the focus on straightforward governance.
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George Hart
Wichita
Kan
Hart
Court notices list Hampton and Jester filings by IRS
Brian H. Hampton of Lawrence and C. Alice Jester of Lecompton file with the IRS on June 1 for amounts $237.49 and $719.12 respectively. Apple Valley Boats open till 7 30 daily.
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Brian H. Hampton
Commercial Security and Investigation
Lawrence
IRS
C. Alice Jester
Granada Cafe
Lecompton
Apple Valley
Women's titles spark debate on identity and tradition
Local residents weigh Ms versus Mrs in name usage. Diane Freeman and Floyd Shields discuss identity and preference while Daryl Stewart urges retention of traditional titles. A mix of viewpoints shows evolving standards and personal choice.
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Floyd Shields
Daryl Stewart
E. Glenn
Berlin Travel Restrictions To Be Eased
The Big Four foreign ministers signed the final protocol restoring travel to and from West Berlin. The accord, signed in West Berlin, goes into effect at midnight and marks a milestone in East West relations. The ministers met in Bonn with Willy Brandt before proceeding to Berlin.
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Berlin
William P. Rogers
Alex Douglas-Home
Britain
Andrei Gromyko
Soviet Union
Maurice Schumann
France
West Berlin
Allied Control Council
Bonn
Willy Brandt
East Germany
Moscow
West Germany
Summer Classes To Open Monday At Lawrence Parks
Lawrence parks and recreation department sponsors summer classes starting Monday with ongoing registration. Art studio for elementary and junior high runs June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cordley School. Weaving, looms at Community Buildings, children’s class for ages over nine, watercolor, photography, oil painting, drawing, guitar, tennis, day camp, and baseball leagues are available. Call the Community Building for details.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Cordley School
Youths Leg Broken In Farm Accident Near DeSoto
Desoto 10 year old DeSoto resident Todd Steinberger suffered a broken left leg when a farm wagon ran over him about 10 p m Friday. He was riding a tractor driven by his father on a DeSoto area farm and fell after jumping from the tractor. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in fair condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Steinberger.
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Desoto
Todd Steinberger
Angie
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
George Steinberger
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Lawrence Insurance Board
Lecompton Annexation
Darwin Rogers
Douglas County
Dick McClanathan
Lawrence Douglas County
Lawrence Glass and Mirror CO
N.H
A.A.A
Massachusetts St
Lees
Furniture
Beautyrest
Simmons
Diane Freeman
Johnson Ave
Mrs. Shields
Crawford
David Hougland
Harper
Expe Uence
Oscar Rumsey
Fred Rumsey
Hinsco
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