City to revise housing code focus on old structures
Lawrence commissioners moved to revision of the city housing code centered on health and safety for older homes. A committee led by Carl Mibeck will study removing marginal standards and outline rules for existing structures, with a quick start planned in a week.
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Milton Allen
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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May U.S. Car Sales Dive Amid Imports Rise
May domestic car sales are seen at about 592000, down from 766443 a year ago, while imports climb about 17 percent to a record May share near 20 percent. Analysts expect 14 percent April-to-May gains in deliveries and a 6.2 million annual rate of U.S. built cars.
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Kresge official ordered to cooperate in inquiry
Judge James W. Paddock ordered James Dickey, personnel manager of the Kresge Distribution Center, to cooperate with a Kansas Civil Rights Commission sex discrimination investigation. Dickey must answer about 50 questions and provide payroll records, time cards, and personnel files within 20 days, with refusals on drug and alcohol policy questions noted. Colleen Terry, a former employee, alleges unfair firing for nondiscretionary reasons.
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Kresge Distribution Center
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Colleen Terry
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Kansas Supreme Court
Swarthout legacy revived with KU concert Sunday
Evelyn Swarthout Hayes and Bryant Hayes return to KU to perform in Swarthout Recital Hall at 3 30 p m Sunday. Mrs Hayes plays piano and her son clarinet in a program of Hindemith Cervetti Ravel and Brahms.
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State argues over welfare funds transfer in Douglas County
Kansas attorney general argues Douglas County must turn over 130000 to the state for welfare, contending surplus funds rule not apply as welfare programs continue under SRS. County and state seek judicial ruling within 10 days before Judge Frank Gray.
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KU Sets 14 One day Orientation Sessions For Freshmen
The University of Kansas plans fourteen June and July one day orientation sessions for freshmen and an extra parallel program for parents. Sessions run June 13 14 17 18 20 23 26 28 30 and July 2 7 9 11 12 with school specific enrollment times for LAS Fine Arts Engineering Architecture Health and PE and others. Chancellor Archie Dykes and Executive Vice Chancellor Delbert Shankel will host a post session discussion.
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Lawrence Book Sells Out In Fourth Printing
Lawrence copies of the fourth printing of Wonderful Old Lawrence by Elfriede Fischer Rowe sold out quickly. The 130 page 33 article volume, revived for bicentennial observances, has over 500 copies sold with orders pouring in. The World Company will accept mail orders at 5.70 per copy including tax and postage.
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the World Company
Negotiators Reach Agreement On District Contract
The district proposals were adopted into the pact. Teachers will partner with central office staff to review the salary schedule and an additional assignments committee will revisit the need for extra paid positions. The final issue involved a teacher request for a second assignment.
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Weather Outlook From Texas To Great Lakes Today
A band of showers is forecast today from Texas through the Mississippi Valley and Midwest to the Great Lakes. Mild sunny weather expected for the Plains and the West. Teachers compromise on personal business leave and sick leave policy after district talks. Ward and Brand to meet Friday morning.
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Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas cools tonight
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with a low in the upper 50s to lower 60s and northeast winds at 10 to 15 mph. A few thunderstorms possible ending tonight. Thursday remains partly sunny and a bit cooler with a high in the low 80s and a 20 percent precip probability tonight.
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Kennedy's Daughter Caroline to Graduate from Concord Academy
Caroline Kennedy, 17, daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, will graduate with 79 seniors from Concord Academy this Thursday. The event marks her completion of high school as part of a week of statewide and local news briefs.
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Mass
Caroline Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Concord Academy
Carter to Campaign in Kansas With Fundraiser Picnic
Former Georgia governor and 1976 Democratic presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter will make a four state swing through Kansas Nebraska and Iowa. He will attend a barbeque picnic at Lake Shawnee on Saturday evening after a midday news conference in Wichita.
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Kan
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Kansas
Carter
Washington
Lake Shawnee
Nebraska
Iowa
Wichita
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