McGovern Forces Caucus Before Demo Convention
In Topeka Kansas McGovern supporters hold a caucus before the State Democratic Convention to decide whether to challenge party leaders and seek changes to the Kansas delegation. Officials indicate the leadership may maintain the status quo with five uncommitted delegates and other outcomes discussed.
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McGovern
Topeka
Kan
U.S
George McGovern
Robert Docking
Norbert Dreiling
Ralph McGee
Miami Beach
Kansas
Marvin
Mike” Harder
Wichita
Harder
Dreiling
Cedar Crest
Open House Draws 2000 to 3000 at Centennial Event
The First National Bank marks its centennial with an open house drawing 2,000 to 3,000 visitors despite street construction. Lawrence High School musicians raised about 200 for their Chicago trip as the 75 member orchestra prepares to attend a major clinic in December needing 7,000 more funds. Four original oils by Grandma Moses, Dali, Wyeth, and Rockwell drew interest from an anonymous private collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Bill Lienhard
FNB
Lienhard
Lawrence High School
Chicago
LHS
Chicago Mid-West
Franklin
Lawrence
9Th Street
Social Security Increase Passes in Senate Finance Vote
The Senate Finance Committee approved a 10 percent increase in Social Security benefits, opposed by conservatives who pushed for 15 or 20 percent. Chairman Russell B. Long noted much support for a larger rise. the panel will also consider higher payroll taxes to fund the change. The House previously approved a 5 percent rise, with some leaders backing 20 percent. The 27 million pensioners would see average monthly benefits rise from 133 to 146 for individuals and 223 to 245 for couples.
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Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate
Long
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
One Hundred Convictions in Lawrence Municipal Court
One hundred convictions were entered last week in Lawrence Municipal Court, including 91 traffic offenses and nine non traffic. Fines totaled 1539 dollars with 175 suspended, and 125 from bond forfeitures. Five jail days were assessed but suspended.
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Lawrence
Executives To Attend KU Classes
Sixteen top executives from independent telephone firms will arrive in Lawrence for a week long management development program at the KU School of Business. Topics include economy changes poverty in the U S quantitative methods and remote terminal computing. The second program for 56 participants runs June 26 to July 1.
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Lawrence
Kansas University School of Business
United States Independent Telephone Assn
USITA
Business School
U.S
Closing Events At 1972 Sunflower Girls State Scheduled
The eight day Sunflower Girls State at Kansas University will end with a final legislative session in Templin Hall. Two of 439 participants will be chosen for Girls Nation and a Sunflower Scholar will be awarded after a written test. Marilee McGinnis and Ann Bemis will speak at an assembly, with a candlelight ceremony to follow.
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Supreme Court
Sunflower Girls’ State
Kansas University
Lewis Hall
Sunflower Girls
Girls’ State Alumnae Assn
Templin Hall
Marilee McGinnis
Marion
Ann Bemis
Hays
Girls’ Nation
Gayle Miller
Girls’ State
Dora Seymour
Virginia Lane
American Legion Auxiliary Department
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Lew Ferguson
Tom Corcoran
National
Nell Blangers
Salina
South Dakota
Donnybrook
Docking
Cocoran
Corcoran
Hanoi
Paul Mayer
Mayer
USAF
Lynn E. Guenther
The
Dalles
Ore
Edwin A. Hawley Jr
Birmingham
Ala
Navy
Kenneth J. Fraser
Brooklyn
N.Y
David Hoffman
San Diego
Calif
Walter S. Wilber
Troy
Marine
Edison W. Miller
Clinton
Iowa
Moon’s
Iowa ST
Roy E. Russell
Candletree
24Th Street Terrace
Mount Hope
Evinrude Motors
Sylvan
Arnie
Maple
Arnold Morgison
Tree Service
Perry
Marshall W. Dutton
Highland Dr
Aarman
Ovni
Franklin Opportunity
A Franklin Life Insurance CO
Springfield, Illinois
Mission Road
Prairie Village
Eldridge
David Nelson
Eldridge House
Massachusetts and
Seventh Street
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kansas
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