Agnes Gasps Last After Florida Romp
Hurricane Agnes roared through the Florida Panhandle causing widespread damage. The cyclone killed 18 people, injured over 100, and displaced thousands as 80 mph winds pummeled the region and a tornado outbreak hit Okeechobee and Brevard County. In St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, flooding and outages affected over 1,000 homes. A yacht vanished from Alligator Point as the storm moved away.
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Filing Roundup for Local District Offices and Races
A compiled list of judiciary and county positions with names for district judge county clerk district court clerk probate judge register of deeds commissioners and treasurer sheriff attorney and legislative seats across multiple districts. Republicans are noted among candidates including Rankin Paddock Mathia Allison Elwell Maxwell Stoneback and others in Leavenworth Lawrence and surrounding areas.
Deadline Near For Second Half Taxes In Douglas County
Lawrence residents who forgot the 1971 second half real and personal property taxes can still avoid a late fee if payments are postmarked by midnight today. Douglas County Treasurer Edythe Norman confirmed no extra interest will be charged for timely mailed payments.
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Edythe Norman
Limb Snarls After Tree Branch Crashes into Power Line
A broken limb fell from a tree at 5 41 p m Monday near 15th and Tennessee causing an electrical line to snap with sparks. Lawrence firefighters reported minor damage and only minor power outages.
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Lawrence
Harwood seeks Kansas House seat in 44th District race
Lawrence businessman Winston Harwood 56 announces Republican bid for the Kansas House of Representatives from the 44th District. He cites deep local roots, calls for tax relief through efficiency, and concern about growth in state and federal government. Other candidates include Barry Albin Richard von Ende and Michael Glover.
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Lawrence Richard von Ende
Lawrence Barry Albin
Lawrence Winston Harwood
Lawrence
Winston Harwood
Kansas
House of Representatives
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Lawrence Public Schools
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Broadview
Barry Albin
Richard von Ende
Lawrence Country Club approves $400000 building plan
Lawrence Country Club stockholders at a special meeting unanimously approved a $400,000 building project for a new clubhouse enlarged swimming facility and four tennis courts. Construction is set to begin in October with completion expected by May or June 1973.
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Lawrence Country Club
Jim Schubert
Lawrence
Schubert
Casad Seeks Seventh Judicial District Judge Post
Robert C. Casad KU law professor announces Democratic candidacy for judge of the Second Division in Douglas County. A Lawrence resident since 1959, he holds KU degrees in economics and a Michigan Law JD. Casad cites court work and community service as his qualifications. He lives at 1130 Emery Rd with wife Sally and three sons.
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Lawrence Charity Horse Show Set With Record Entries
Entry marks a new all time high with 375 entries for the Lawrence Charity Horse Show to benefit the Fraternal Order of Police. The event starts 7 p.m. Wednesday at Douglas County Fair grounds and runs through Saturday with western horsemanship English equitation five gaited three gaited and pony classes featured across the four days.
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Officials Seek Missing Woman From Missouri
Lawrence County authorities press a search for Christine Seal a 22 year old woman missing from her Verona Missouri home since Monday morning The husband found their 2 year old son David at the mobile home and reported his wife asleep at departure Bloodhounds traced a scent from the home to the driveway then behind the parked car raising concern for her disappearance
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Here
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Last Minute Rush Files in Kansas State Treasurer Race
In Topeka the Kansas Secretary of State’s office faced delays as last minute filings overwhelmed clerks. The final noon deadline added Margorie L. Taylor of Wichita as a Democratic candidate for state treasurer.
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Wichita
Boring Files for Republican Nomination in 45th District
Dwight Boring, a 42 year old life insurance agent, filed as a Republican candidate for the 45th District seat. He faces David Miller, ex KU student council president, and Lloyd Buzzi in the primary. The seat is vacated by Rep Morris Kay who is running for governor. Details to follow Wednesday.
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David Miller
Kansas University Student Council
Lloyd Buzzi
Morris Kay
Boring
Journal-World
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David G. Miller
Richard E. Keithley
Buzzi Seeks District 45 GOP Support
Lloyd Buzzi 31 a local insurance agent announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 45th District seat once held by Morris Kay who this week announced a bid for Governor. He is joined by David G. Miller with Democratic rival Richard E. Keithley.
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Lloyd Buzzi
Morris Kay
Nixon Returns From Bahamas
President Nixon resumed a light schedule after a four day weekend in Florida and the Bahamas. He read economy reports and reviewed rising food prices. A private dinner party was planned for his 32nd wedding anniversary.
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le Duc Tho
Frakes Named Chair Of KU Medical Center Dietetics
Mrs Elizabeth Frakes has been named chairman of the department of dietetics and nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center effective July 1. She succeeds Ruth Gordon who heads dietary service since 1941 and is stepping down before the mandatory age for heads.
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Kansas City, Kan
Elizabeth Frakes
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Costly switch lab leads to jail time in New Guinea
Two Good Samaritans tried to bail a friend from jail using his real name unaware he had given police a false one. Police then charged the prisoner with using a false name, resulting in a six month sentence for the man.
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