City Commission considers building permit fee revisions
City Commission discussed adding an inspector for the building division due to rapid growth and inspection demands. They reviewed permit fee structures after rising permit activity, with last formal study in 1957, as June totals approached 4.2 million in permits and a 24,709 fee income last year. The panel also tackled flood control for Indian Hills and a busy routine agenda including demolitions, street equipment purchases, zoning changes, and sewer projects.
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Nese Ray Wells
Wells
Lawrence
Clark Morton
Ken Jorgensen
City Hall
Arden Booth
Ala. St
Indian Hills
Booth
Louisiana Street
Louisiana’ Street
Bayco
Wakarusa
Elks Lodge
Builders to See Proposed Code
City officials plan a special meeting to discuss the proposed Uniform Building Code with local builders, contractors and architects. Commissioner Jim Black requested the session in City Hall to preview the code before adoption. staff note no public inquiries have been made yet.
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Jim Black
Black
City Hall
Ray Wells Tuesdya
Board of Building Code Appeals
Communist China shifts from heritage to isolationism in cultural policy
Joseph R. Levinson of Berkeley argued that after 1949 China initially protected its art and literature, then reversed course as Moscow aid declined. He said cosmopolitan scientists and artists began favoring foreign counterparts over Communist ideology, signaling a cultural pivot.
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China
Kansas Union
Joseph R. Levinson
California University At Berkeley
Levinson
Douglas County approves 10600 for two historical societies
Douglas County Commissioners approved 6100 for the Douglas County Historical Society and 4500 for the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society. The 1968 total exceeded prior budget by 1100 with a reserve of about 8350. Restrictions require accounting for expenditures and a combined 1969 budget before further tax funds.
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Douglas County Historical Society
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Santa Fe Trail Historical Society
Historical Societies
Dayan injured in cave in at Tel Aviv archeological dig
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan was hurt in a cave-in at an archeological site near Azor on Tel Aviv's outskirts. He suffered chest and spinal injuries and was taken by ambulance to Tel Hashomer Hospital. Dayan, famed for his eye patch from World War II, was named defense minister a week before Israel’s last year’s outbreak of war.
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Moshe Dayan
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Israel
Lawrence Theatre Presents Blithe Spirit at Murphy Hall
Heard in Lawrence the Kansas University Theatre opens Blithe Spirit at 8 20 tonight in Murphy Hall. Spring repertory week also features Hedda Gabler at 8 20 p m Thursday Macbeth at 8 20 p m Friday and Saturday and 2 30 p m Sunday. Traffic signals at 23rd and Iowa Streets were activated by Kansas Power and Light Co after hookup Tuesday afternoon and will be timed by a traffic count of the same intersection.
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Murphy Hall
Hedda Gabler
23Rd
Iowa Sts
Kansas Power and Light Co
Iowa
State Asks Time On Bridge Talks
Douglas County commissioners may meet in April with State Highway Commission to discuss plans for a second Lawrence Kaw River Bridge. Assistant highway engineer R L Peyton says the staff needs time to study the preliminary location study by a Kansas City firm. The board also reviews Clinton Parkway study and transfers Mud Creek Drainage District powers to the Douglas County Raw Drainage District effective April 1 with no protests.
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State Highway Commission
Lawrence ‘Kaw River
R. L. Peyton
Kansas City
Kan
John Montgomery
Peyton
L. D. Rice
Finney and
Turnipseed
Topeka
Clinton Parkway
West 23Rd St
Rice
Mud Creek
Chaplin's Son Charles Chaplin Jr. Dies at 42
Hollywood police report the death of Charles S Chaplin Jr 42 at his home from an apparent accidental fall. Chaplin the actor and son of comedian Charles Chaplin was born to Lita Gray in a 1940s marriage and film career.
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Charles S. Chaplin Jr
Chaplin
Lita Gray
Truman backs Johnson for Democratic nomination at Key West
Former President Truman praised President Johnson and predicted he would win the Democratic nomination. He said Kennedy would not siphon votes and warned against party splits. Truman declined to discuss Vietnam beyond supporting administration policy and noted parallels to past crises.
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Cuba
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Anti Fraud Bill Signed to Strengthen Kansas Protections
Gov. Robert Docking signed a bill granting the attorney general broader investigative powers and civil injunctions to combat fraud and deceptive practices in Kansas. The measure targets chain and referral selling to protect consumers.
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PEKA
Kansas
Robert Docking
Docking
Cary Grant accused by Dyan Cannon of LSD use and abuse
Actress Dyan Cannon testified in a divorce case that Cary Grant used LSD for a decade, frequently raged in yelling fits, and beat her. She described episodes including locking himself in her dressing room and laughing as he struck her as she sought police help.
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Cary Grant
Planners Set 7 30 P M Meeting on Zoning and Plans
The City Planning Commission will meet tonight at City Hall to review a planned unit development for Parkmar Estates southeast of 23rd and Kasold Dr and to reexamine the east Lawrence area bounded by 11th Street and 14th Street toward industrial and residential changes. A 6:30 p.m. pre-meeting covers site plans and plats.
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14Th Street
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School board reassigns funds to adult education program
The board will keep funds as director of adult education with no rise in district spending or staff. Medley said new arrangements preserve direct admin classroom contact at no extra cost. He noted some teachers may be assigned to required courses later, not in the first year.
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Medley
Falen Named Head Basketball Coach at Lawrence High
Darrell Falen, 34, chosen to succeed Max Rife as Lawrence High School basketball coach after Rife resigns to join a director council. Falen has been Rife’s assistant for five years and a Navy veteran. Rife’s 12 seasons yield 158 wins and 94 losses with five titles.
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Lawrence High School
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Kan
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Rife resigns coaching to move into administration
Rife explains the tough choice to give up coaching and focus on administration work. He notes Darrell may face a tough time finding a capable assistant, while Falon welcomes the appointment and praises their work together.
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Darrell
Falon
Max
KU Coed Is Hurt In 2 Car Mishap
A Kansas University senior coed was injured Monday afternoon in a two car collision in front of 1520 W 23rd Street Lawrence police reported. The crash involved Daphne A. Hedges and Sheri K. Krone. Krone had minor injuries and was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Damage totaled 200 to Hedges vehicle and 225 to Krone car.
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23Rd St
Lawrence
Robert F. Kennedy
Daphne A. Hedges
25Th St
Kansas City
Sheri K. Krone
Emery Rd
Olathe
Delores S. Myers
Harch
Myers
Massachusetts Street
16Th Street
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Conn
Service for every faith at Rumsey Funeral Home
Rumsey Funeral Home announces a service for every faith to honor the deceased. Adv appears to reference contact information Vf 3-5111 for arrangements.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Card of Thanks to Doctors and Staff
Nell Fleming expresses gratitude to Dr. H. P. Jones and Dr. Manahan and 1st Floor South staff for care. She also thanks relatives and friends for flowers cards and gifts and Rev. M. C. Allen for visits and prayers.
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