Lawrence study eyeing downtown growth and city planning
Lawrence officials will receive an April 1 report from Lawrence Halprin and Associates about an environmental planning approach funded by a $500,000 federal grant. The study, costing about $35,000, surveys retail, housing, traffic, schools, and University relations to map a master plan for downtown Lawrence and surrounding areas over 25 to 50 years.
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NDP
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Eleventh Streets
East Lawrence
North Lawrence
Douglas County Wins 20 Percent Welfare Increase for April Checks
Douglas County welfare recipients will receive a 20 percent boost in April benefits. Welfare director John Derrick says adjustments were made to restore last September cuts. Kansas Legislature approved the across the board restoration for April through June. Derrick supports funding for more case workers in the state’s larger counties, noting Douglas has grown 50 percent since a 1970 hiring freeze. The county has five eligibility workers for over 1,000 cases and sought three more.
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John Derrick
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Derrick
Welfare Department
State Department of Welfare
Miller Raid Nets 20 Drug Arrests
Authorities estimated overnight drug raids in the Wichita area led by Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller resulted in about 20 arrests. About 150 officers from state county and city agencies participated after roughly 36 warrants had been issued earlier. Authorities signaled potential additional arrests and Miller noted tips may have alerted targets.
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Kansas
Vern Miller
Floyd Hannon
Hannon
Miller
Rock Chalk Revue Builds Nostalgic Night in Hoch Auditorium
The 22nd annual Rock Chalk Revue at Kansas University opens with a nostalgic, lighter edition focused on fun over message. Skits spoof Miss America 1943 and fairy tale losers with strong production numbers and costumes, raising funds for KU Y programs.
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Hoch Auditorium
Kansas University
Vern Miller
Objections Halt KU McCollum Hall Skit in Rock Chalk Revue
A Kansas University skit titled Sex and the Single Deity was canceled after McCollum Hall residents and KUY members objected. Despite McCollum Senate approving 18-7, about 150 signatures opposed the performance led to the cancellation amid concerns the show was obscene.
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Ries
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Judiciary Committee
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KU Freshmen Host High School Visitation Program
KU freshman class will host Kansas high school juniors and seniors on three Saturdays in April. The event titled Spring at KU includes a general session on choosing a college, campus tours, housing and student government information, lunch, and campus activities. Activities include Jayhawk Jubilee on April 8 and KU Relays tickets on April 22. University housing available for overnight stay.
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Kansas
Jayhawk
Kansas Traffic Deaths Rise in Early March 1972
The Kansas traffic death toll for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Saturday in March 1972 shows higher fatalities compared with the same period in 1971, with figures currently at 80 versus 100 in the prior year.
Amendment on Reorganization Executive Plan Advances
In Topeka Kansas the Senate approved a constitutional amendment to reorganize the executive department by a 30 to 9 vote advancing it toward the November ballot. If two thirds support is found in the House it will appear on the ballot. The plan sets a four year term for state officers and designates four offices governor lieutenant governor attorney general and secretary of state. The governor and lieutenant governor would run as a team. Five measures were killed and 21 bills 24 resolutions passed as the Senate adjourned until Monday afternoon. Interim studies proposed include railroads a statewide community college system county government economic development and federal revenue sharing. Bills passed included child support wage withholdings licensing for pawn brokers and eminent domain hearings to confirm lawful takings.
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Informant details Kissinger kidnapping plot in court
FBI informer Boyd F. Douglas Jr says antiwar priest Philip Berrigan backed a plan to kidnap Henry Kissinger and blow tunnels in Washington. Douglas testified the scheme would require violence and a gun, with blanks proposed as a safer alternative. He related conversations at the Lewisburg federal prison in 1970 and note he smuggled a letter into the jail.
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FBI
Boyd F. Douglas Jr
Philip Berrigan
Henry A. Kissinger
Berrigan
Kissinger
Washington, D.C
Douglas
Lewisburg
Elizabeth McAlister
Bucknell University
Guide for Living in Lawrence gains national notice
McGrew Real Estate of Lawrence published a living in Lawrence booklet cited by Realtors Headlines. John McGrew says 20 to 30 daily requests come from realtors and industrial brokers nationwide seeking initial site information for potential plants and Lawrence's development potential.
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McGrew Real Estate of
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Kansas City International Airport to Open Nov. 11
Kansas City plans for flight operations to start November 11 at the new airport. City aviation director Frank Pittenger told the City Council. Public works director Myron Calkins warned completion may lag but usable facilities are expected.
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Kansas City International Airport
Frank Pittenger
Myron Calkins
Public Works
Topeka Chief's Report Triggers Kansas Legislature Backlash
Kansas lawmakers condemned Topeka Police Chief Dana Hummer for claims that five legislators face charges, ranging from speeding at 80 mph to DUI. Representative George White demanded names be published and asked for a retraction, as the House approved recording his remarks in the journal and sending a copy to Hummer.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka
Dana Hummer
House of Representatives
White
Capital
Hummer
House
Two Injured In Accident Here Friday
Two persons escaped with only minor cuts and bruises when their car overturned in the 1500 block of West Sixth at 11 43 p m Friday. Driver Donald J Montgomery 18 Topeka swerved to avoid a vehicle and lost control the car rolled onto its right side east of Vista Drive In Restaurant. Passenger Wayne R Kaberling 15 Topeka suffered minor injuries. Damages totaled 400 to the car 50 to a highway sign and 75 to a case sign.
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Topeka
Wayne R. Kaberling
Randall E. Tedrow
Kizzie Hodges
Massachusetts
Tedrow
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