Lawrence considers turning traffic triangles into park spaces
Chamber of Commerce civic projects committee weighs converting two traffic triangles into park areas to beautify the city and serve the campus approach on Michigan Avenue. City officials cite upkeep costs and discuss handing small patches to nearby owners for maintenance to avoid widespread neglect.
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Chamber of Commerce Civic Projects Committee
Lawrence
Chamber
FR. Bust Zook
Michigan
Fieluhouse
Parnell Park
Brookdale Addition
Attle
North Second
North Third
North Lawrence
KLA
Park Hill
Wigglesworth
Lawrence Plans For Parks In Need Of Care And Growth
The article discusses slow progress on Lawrence parks including Centennial Park and Veterans Park. It notes neglect from resident caretakers, lack of contour maps, and delays in development since World War II with calls for policy review and expansion of small park areas to improve the city.
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Lawrence Park
Lawrence
K. A
Wigglesworth
Veterans Park
19Th and
la. Sts
Central Park
Sen Capehart Proposes 100 Million Crash Program for Farm Uses
U S Senator Capehart proposes spending 100 million dollars annually to develop new uses for farm products. He envisions a full time White House administrator, an industry advisory committee, and a new industrial agricultural products agency in the Agriculture Department. He notes the plan would be small next to farm price support outlays and a proposed soil bank. Two trash tire fires led to fire calls Tuesday.
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Washington
Sen
Capenart
R-Ind
Senate
Indiana Republican
Capehart
White House
Agriculture Department
Industrial Agricultural Products Agency
Fire units respond to two campus area incidents
Fire Chief John Miller reported no damage after two incidents near the Gamma Phi Beta house at 1339 West Campus Road and the Bureh Miller residence at 923 lLa. Si. No injuries were noted.
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Gamma Phi Beta
West Campus Road
Bureh Miller
lLa. Si
John Miller
Hobby and Science Exhibit Set For April Show
Wayne Bly the recreation supervisor announced the Hobby and Science exhibit will run April 7 and 8 at the Community Building replacing the former Science Fair. Sponsored by the Lawrence Recreation Commission, adult entries go in the auditorium and youth in the basement. Adults may only enter the hobby division. both adults and youth may enter science or hobby. Deadline for adult entries is March 30. Entry blanks are available from the Recreation office.
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Wayne Bly
Lawrence Recreation Commission
Bly
Ten Die in Tokat Province House Fire in Turkey
A deadly fire in Tokat province last night killed seven adults and three children who perished in their home. Turkish authorities reported the blaze fully destroyed the residence and are investigating the cause.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Tokat
Wichita attorney to seek Democratic national committeeman post
Wichita attorney Ralph E. Gil Christ confirmed today he will run as a Democratic national committeeman candidate for Kansas. He joins a field seeking the party leadership and influence in state and national matters.
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Wichita
Ralph E. Gilchrist
Kansas
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