Major Street Repairs Planned for City This Summer
Public Works Director George Williams says a harsh winter worsened pavements and requires 20 to 30 percent more repair work. Crews rely on temporary patches after delays in warm dry weather and asphalt plant openings. He cites persistent deterioration at Sixth and Maine and Fourth and Michigan and plans resealing and reshaping on North Lawrence streets this summer.
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Douglas County candidates file expense reports
Seven candidates for school and city offices in Douglas County filed expense statements with the county clerk. Notable figures include Anna Laura Rusk with 195.58 in personal expenses and William H. Spencer reporting 64.75. Other candidates show minimal costs and committees list total receipts of 395. Filing deadlines are 9 30 days after the canvass and December 31 for committees.
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Nine Die As Snowbound Bus Truck Crash Closes Route
In Barrie Ontario a severe snowstorm caused a multi-vehicle pileup on a major highway. More than 30 vehicles, including a bus with 23 aboard and a lumber truck, burned and telescoped. Nine bodies were recovered with at least six more trapped. Over 40 injured, many hospitalized in fair condition.
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Wounded Knee Is Group's Goal
An estimated 125 Haskell Indian Junior College students left Friday night for Wounded Knee South Dakota, said Ron Johnson student senate president. Reports to the Journal World put group size between 30 and 150 as caravan leaders prepared supplies Friday. The students are on spring break.
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Vandals Cause Major Damage at Hillcrest Junior High
Police in Overland Park Kansas report vandals caused an estimated ten thousand dollars in damage at Hillcrest Junior High over the weekend. No arrests had been made and the school was expected to open today.
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Supreme Court declines Bridge press testimony appeal
The Supreme Court refused to hear reporter Peter Bridges's plea for a compelled need standard before grand juries question journalists. Bridges, jailed 21 days for contempt in a Newark housing authority probe, argued for scrutiny of news testimony in government corruption cases.
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Supreme Court hears Indiana loyalty oath case for Communist Party
The Supreme Court granted hearing to the Communist Party of Indiana challenging a loyalty oath required for ballot access while dismissing Indiana's bid to reinstate a struck portion. Justices paused jurisdiction questions after oral arguments. Lawyers argued the oath and affidavit provisions suppress free speech and association.
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Court Affirms Preference Rule in Veterans Hiring Case
The Supreme Court affirmed a federal court ruling upholding a Minnesota veterans preference law for public employment. The decision, not accompanied by a comment, covered a broad group of challengers including women, some reservists, men disqualified for service, and a Minneapolis government body claiming loss of the best available employees.
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Power of Pattern for Lively Rooms by Bud Jennings
A home decor note urges adding pattern to rooms with bold colors and textures. Mix flowers stripes plaids or swirls on walls floors or ceilings while choosing easy care materials. The piece promotes color use and features Bud Jennings Carpet and Draperies Inc. at 1007 Massachusetts Street Lawrence with phone 843-9090.
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