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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1971
Page
11
City officials renew enforcement against signs protruding onto street rights of way. Building inspector Ken Jorgensen said owners have been notified of violations, with service stations along major arteries singled out as frequent offenders.
A district court ruling favors the Lawrence School District over Robert Krahl who alleged illegal discharge. The board did not renew Krahl’s English and practical sciences teaching contract for 1969-70, citing proper notice. Judge Frank Gray noted Krahl could have sought other employment and that the district had no further obligations. The suit was filed Feb 2, 1970.
Dedication services for Evers A.M.E. Zion Church at 1346 A.I. will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Harold Hutton announcing the Rev. Carl Johnson of Ninth Street Baptist Church as speaker. The public is invited, and Hutton says the church welcomes all racial and ethnic backgrounds. He plans Wednesday night services for street people and drug users.
Dr. Lincoln Gordon has submitted his resignation as president of Johns Hopkins University after three years in the post. The trustees executive committee accepted the resignation, effective upon successor appointment but no later than June 30, 1972.
In Hazard Kentucky miners widows recount foreboding deaths from the Hyden mine blast that killed 38. Testimony reveals violations of safety rules including illegal detonators and smoking underground. Co owner Charles Finley faces hearings as investigators link high explosive fuses to the fatal ceiling shot.
Lord Snowdon and Princess Margaret arrive in Nassau for a holiday at Lyford Cay, staying with old schoolmate Jocelyn Stevens. Stevens, former Queen magazine owner, hosted Snowdon during his 1967 work stint with the publication.
National Geographic reports more than 200 million calendars were issued in the United States during 1970, reflecting broad distribution and consumer interest in year calendars.
Beverly Hills, Calif. Larry Crosby says he and his brother Bing back a private bid to ransom U S prisoners of war. He stresses no government contact and cites Pentagon hesitation while noting 470 POWs reportedly held by North Vietnam. The Pentagon lists 370 captives claimed by Hanoi.
The Directors Guild of America selects Franklin Schaffner as best director of 1970 for Patton. The award, aligning with the Oscar, was announced Friday at banquets in Hollywood and New York. Lamont Johnson earns best TV director for My Sweet Charlie for NBC.
The Baker University cast presents Thornton Wilder classic Our Town in Rice Auditorium but reviewers find the performance limp and lifeless. Thelma Morreale directs a largely wooden production with uneven turns by Thelma Morreale and a cast that fails to energize the beloved play. The show runs 8 p.m. tonight for those curious to see Wilder’s American classic.
Sir Laurence Olivier is confirmed as Lord Olivier the first actor to receive a peerage. Nominated by Queen Elizabeth II a year earlier the 63 year old actor chose the peerage title aligned with a late uncle's governorship and India secretary roles.
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