KU Office Reorganization Sets New Academic Structure
Kansas University completes a reorganization moving seven EU divisions to the new vice chancellor for research and graduate studies, with Ambrose Saricks set to become vice chancellor for academic affairs. Chancellor Chalmers notes gains in budget planning and asks SenEx for guidance on defense research and ROTC committee futures.
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Kansas University
Ambrose _ Saricks
Francis Heller
William Argersinger
Computation Center
Systematic Museums
Bureau of Child Research
Institute For Social and Environmental Studies
Kansas Geological Survey
State Biological Survey
University Press of Kansas
Museum of Art
University Theatre
Radiotelevision
Laurence Chalmers
Office of
Chalmers
University Senate Executive Committee
SenEx
ROTC
Two Rail Bridges Hit By Jets Near Chinese Border
AP reports two 2000 pound laser bomb strikes knocked out rail bridges on the northeast line to China within 25 miles of the Chinese border. US pilots say neither bridge had been hit before. The raid came as Beijing protested American air attacks along its southern frontier.
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Saigon
USS
North Vietnam
Peking
China
Hanoi
U.S
Chinese Foreign Ministry
Demilitarized Zone
Hue
An Loc
Rain gauge sabotaged as KU observer missed reading
Lawrence reports a disrupted rainfall reading when a sprinkler near the Kansas University weather gauge spoiled the session. The American Legion Boys' State plans to return to KU next year, despite rumors it would move to another campus.
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Kansas University
American Legion Boys’ State
State
Legionnaires
Conditions at Perry Reservoir Reported by Resident Engineer
L. C. Myers reports Perry Reservoir conditions with good fishing and clear water.
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Perry Reservoir
L. C. Myers
Former Douglas County Attorney Testifies on Gaslight Surveillance
Daniel Young testified in a Douglas County District Court hearing on closing the Gaslight as a common nuisance. He said as county attorney he knew about surveillance of drug-oriented patrons at the Gaslight and Rock Chalk cafes, which closed in 1971 amid pressure related to the case.
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Douglas County
Daniel Young
Vern Miller
Mike Elwell
Young
12Th
Oread
Miller
Gene Rising
Lawrence
Mary M. Rowlands
Riling
Gaslight drug operation case details emerge in Lawrence
In a Lawrence hearing, statements reveal pre 1971 drug policing limits due to funds. State facts note 16 drug purchases at the Gaslight building between June and September 1971. Attorneys for Stagg and Scarbrough deny evidence of legal acts, citing possible nonconforming zoning and no prosecution provisions. Witness Vikki Shinnamen testifies to one illegal purchase and porch marijuana use. Judge Coffman will study immunity statutes before resuming.
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Elwell
George Melvin
Harold Stagg
Reginald Scarbrough
Lawrence
Kansas University Memorial Student Union
Melvin
Dean Burkhead
Riling
Burkhead
Attorney General
Vikki Shinnamen
Kansas City
Kan
Michael Frame
Floyd Coffman
Aid for Indians Requested by Carter Camp in Kansas
Carter Camp of the Kansas American Indian Movement issued an urgent plea for food and clothing for Rapid City South Dakota. The drive seeks clothing blankets sleeping bags and baby food and requests donations at AIM headquarters 1224 La residents can call 842 8901 for pick up. Goods will be shipped to the Rapid City Indian community where floods have caused damage along the creek.
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Carter Camp
Kansas American Indian Movement
Rapid City
S.D
AIM
Sidewalk Renovation Underway on City Downtown
A circular sawing machine cuts the east sidewalk of the 800 block of Massachusetts Street as crews prep for new sidewalks under the downtown beautification project. The 900 block faces light rain that does not hinder excavation. The 800 block work should resume in a few days, with stolen Ninth Street brick replaced soon. A rock base for street paving will be laid shortly, per Constant Construction Co. vice president John Scanlan.
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Massachusetts Street
John Scanlan
Constant Construction Co
Ninth Street
Scanlan
Crash Kills 2 KC Youths
Two Kansas City Kansas youths died in a turnpike crash near milepost 30.2 east of Lawrence. Dean C. Jackson 18 and George B. Adams 17 were pronounced dead at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after their 1966 car hit an overpass abutment. Otis Jackson owned the car. investigation by Trooper Charles Darmalee.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Turnpike Patrol
Dean C. Jackson
Kansas 32
George B. Adams
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Otis Jackson
Fungus Hits Sycamores In Kansas City Forester Reports
City forester George Osborne says sycamores may suffer anthracnose this season due to cool early growth. Kansas bulletin notes control is difficult and often unnecessary. symptoms include leaf blight defoliation and twig cankers. New leaves usually form in 3 4 weeks and extra care may aid recovery after losses.
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Lick
Red Cross Board Seeks More Money After United Fund Shortfall
Douglas County Red Cross faces a funding gap as United Fund allocation remains flat at 32 000 with a 38 747 request. Chairman Charles W Lanning cites a member drive and raises for next year while planning 1400 for rapid city flood relief and a Bloodmobile visit to Lawrence Memorial Hospital June 26 27 amid expected blood shortages.
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Red Cross
United Fund
Charles W. Lanning
Rapid City
Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lanning
Door in DC10 cargo hold opens over New York
Flight 96 from Detroit to Buffalo experienced rapid decompression after a cargo door beneath the passenger cabin opened at about 12 000 feet. Investigators from American Airlines McDonnell Douglas and the NTSB are probing the malfunction while FBI reports no criminal or explosive involvement.
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Buffalo
American Airlines
McDonnell-Douglas
National Transportation Safety Board
New York
FBI
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Miss Shinnamen
D. P. Welling
Rt. 2
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Journal-World Photo
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Charles Darmalee
Robinson
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Kansas
Red Cross Board
Douglas County Red Cross Board
Warren Mortuary
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