City and School Board Candidates on Growth and Plans
A field of candidates discusses sidewalk funding through petitions and assessments, adherence to Lawrence's comprehensive plan, use of the Economic Opportunity Act, and major local issues. They address growth, education funding, unemployment, youth programs, and cooperation with the University of Kansas to guide future development.
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Lawrence
City of
United States
City Commission
School Board
Kansas University
American Society of Planning Officials
Lawrence educator outlines citizen petitions and city planning ideas
Donald A. Binns of Lawrence High discusses state law allowing citizen petitions for special assessments and public hearings. He argues for flexible planning guidelines, exploring community action programs and youth corps while stressing economy to protect taxpayers and support city growth.
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Lawrence
Lawerence Planning Commission Member Seeks Local Growth Tools
Mike H. Getto, 30, Eldridge Hotel manager, discusses use of the city plan as a growth tool. He notes sometimes private petitions block street paving, urges state action, stresses updating the plan, and supports exploring governmental avenues while favoring Lawrence handling issues locally without federal aid. He emphasizes continued economic growth and industrial development alongside service industries.
Lawrence School System concerns and truancy questions
Barbara Allen argues against federal funds for the Lawrence School System and urges local control. She calls for parental and counselor backed truant support and emphasizes motivating students to prevent dropouts.
Local Dentist Comment on Education Act Details
George R. Brahler, 45, of 1146 Hilltop Dr., expresses need for full information on act stipulations and financial commitments before forming an opinion. He stresses learning as self-motivated, notes Lawson's lower dropout rate, and calls for climate for pupil motivation. He urges ongoing study of community growth and expansion of facilities within taxpayers’ capacity.
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George R. Brahler
Hilltop
Lawrence
Local plan urges expanded guidance and vocational programs
The document argues for studying local job opportunities and student eligibility while proposing federal aid may be needed. It calls to expand guidance in junior and senior high, extend to elementary, free teachers from admin tasks, and broaden vocational training. It questions a 10 acre elementary site in dense neighborhoods.
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Lawrence
University Lectures and Recitals In Swarthout Hall Schedule
On Wednesday March 24 at 4:00 p.m. Prof. Joseph Agassi speaks on The poverty of Karl Popper's Theory of Falsification. Other events include a 7:00 p.m. Carillon recital by Albert Gerken and an 8:00 p.m. senior recital by soprano Carol Busch in Swarthout Hall. Thursday March 25 features all day NCAA swimming championships at Ames, with a 4:30 p.m. SUA Poetry Hour by Dr. Dennis Quinn in the Music Room of Kans as Union.
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Paul Levy
Brookhaven Nat
Lah
Malott
Danzi Woodwind
Swartheout Recital Hall
Albert J. Mazurkiewicz
Lehigh A
Kansas Union
John S. Freeman
K. State
Eyeraty
Cesare Bucci
U. of Pa
AIAA
C. J. Chollasmenos
Greece
University Women’s Club
Joseph Agassi
Karl Popper
Forum
Albert Gerken
Carol Busch
Swarthout Hall
Ames
Dennis Quinn
Music Room
Museum of Art
National Gallery
B. Hutchingon
K. A
Room
Red Dog Inn
Manhattan
Tau Sigma
Summerfield
Emplin
Lewis Parking
Potter Lake
Hoch Auditorium
Lewis Hall
University Symphony
University Theater
Spring Sing University Theatre
Newman Forum
Herman D. Lujan
MTG
Watson Library
Cuala Press
Enwaea Lee
Sansas Union—Drawing and
Baculhibion
South Lounge
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Carl W. Amerine
Westdale Rd
Audrey J
Jean) Blackledge
Emerald Dr
Bob Gillahan
Sunset Terr
John H. Emick
6Th St
City of Lawrence
Lewis Eldon Johnson
Learnard
Hercules Powder Co
Martin Jost
Orchard Lane
University of Kansas
South
Lincoln Street
19Th Street
Jesse Milan
West 5Th St
Richard H. Raney
Westwood Rd
Kansas
H-B
Carl B. Althaus
Crescent
State Department of Public Instruction
N.D.E.A
Russell Frink
Stratford Rd
Richard O. Nelson
Lawrence High
James W. Paddock
Louisiana St
Gladys Six
Deal Six
Miss. St
James B. Conant
C. W. Tankersley Jr
Maine St
Ralph J. Turner
Learnard Ct
Franklin Mitchell
Donald A. Binns
E. Glenn Dr
Mike H. Getto
Vt. St
Eldridge Hotel
Planning Commission
Barbara Jane Allen
Hillcrest
Lawrence School
Lawrence School System
Magdalene
Maggie) S. Carttar
Barker
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