Publish-Perish Axiom Still Holds For University Press of Kansas
University Press of Kansas exists to publish scholarly works for faculty promotion. Director John Langley notes the old axiom drives the press, with limited profit and occasional best sellers like The Heritage of Kansas and D Day. About 10 percent of universities run their own presses, subsidized by KU and partners.
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Women’s Rights Measure Advances in House Judiciary
The House Judiciary Committee approved a constitutional amendment for equal rights for women by 32 to 3, but added a provision exempting women from the draft and allowing sex based state laws by 19 to 16. Rep Martha Griffiths warned the bill could die on the floor despite the initial support.
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Pat Nixon Hosts White House Luncheon for Preservation Committee
First Lady Pat Nixon invites members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House to a Thursday luncheon at the White House. She will show two refurbished rooms from since last November the ground floor diplomatic reception room and the Vermeil room housing a Silver-gilt collection. President Nixon travels to Indianapolis to dedicate a plaque at his mother’s birthplace and attend a Purdue University retirement dinner.
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Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Safety Measures
The state fire marshal urges residents to observe precautions during July 1 to July 5, the legal sale window. Do not sell fireworks before June 27 or after July 5. city ordinances may ban sales. Follow safety rules including supervising children, avoiding launch toward people or vehicles, and using only Kansas approved fireworks.
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