KU Wage Act revived as Med Center expansion clears hurdle
The Kansas Legislature moved to fund a one step raise for civil service workers as part of an omnibus bill while approving $64 million in revenue bonds for the KU Medical Center expansion in Kansas City. The plan includes a basic science building and a hospital addition, with timing targets to begin July 1973 and finish by late 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
House
Senate
Board of Regents
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Wichita State University
KU Medical School
Wichita
Rieke
Clinton Road Vacation Set for April 5 Meeting
Douglas County commissioners plan a public hearing at 9 a.m. on April 5 to close several Clinton Reservoir area roads under Army Corps of Engineers plans. Vacation takes effect May 1, with access maintained until construction starts or barricades go up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Clinton Reservoir
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Clinton
Raymond Ice
Third District
Ice
Corps of Engineers
U.S. 59
23Rd Street
Charges Against Highway Trooper Are Dismissed
Reno County Atty. Porter Brown dropped two misdemeanor battery charges against Gilbert Gonzales of Valley Center at the request of complaining witnesses. The Dec 3 Hilton Inn disturbance occurred during the Hutchinson patrol division Christmas party. Joel Elwell, 34, Buhler, was cut above the eye, while Mrs. Thompson was not injured. Victor Goering represented the pair in a letter to Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kan
Reno County
Porter Brown
Kansas Highway Patrol
Gilbert Gonzales
Valley Center
Hilton Inn
Gonzales
Fredes R. Thompson
Joel D. Elwell
Buhler
Lawmakers Return to Contested Redistricting and Veto Battles
Lawmakers in Kansas renewed debate over a vetoed Senate redistricting measure as court-ordered apportionment looms. The session advanced funding bills including up to 64 million dollars in revenue bonds for the University of Kansas Medical Center and other measures such as lowering the age of majority to 18 and farm labor rights with limits. Republican gains aided by some Democrats overturned several governor vetoes, while others remained in place. House plans March 28 return to resolve Senate changes on the omnibus appropriations bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Docking
Senate
House
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game
Conference Committee
Kansas to Hold Special Election With Primary Aug 1
Kansas lawmakers completed action on resolutions calling a special election linked to the August 1 primary. At least five constitutional amendments are slated for the special vote, largely non controversial and aimed at updating 1859 era provisions including public welfare, duelists in office, state aid for farm homes, a 10 year census, and the first apportionment of the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kansas School of Religion to Vote on Constitutions Revisions
The Kansas School of Religion board will vote May 6 on a revised constitution to align procedures with KU standards. Changes include using academic credentials to judge faculty and increasing representation for groups providing financial support, which total 69 percent from religious bodies and 31 percent from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Lynn Taylor
Taylor
William Hambleton
Geological Survey
Gilbert
Ulmer
Harvard Wilbur
John Peters
Lawrence Bank
Senate votes to recognize Bangladesh as new nation
The Senate passed by voice vote a nonbinding resolution urging U S recognition of Bangladesh formerly East Pakistan. The State Department says recognition is under study as Washington reviews South Asia policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
U.S
Bangladesh
East Pakistan
State Department
South Asia
Kansas Traffic Deaths For March 1972
Kansas traffic death toll for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Tuesday shows no comparable figures for the March 1971 period. The report lists totals by day and month with no significant change from prior year.
Local Sales Tax Debate Splits Kansas House Legislation
Kay argues for a conditional sales tax extension affecting all cities while opponents label the idea unfair to small towns. McMaster shifts to a compromise plan tying tax extension to a lid bill as the House approves the measure and sends it toward the Senate for a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loux
Kay
Topeka
Manhattan
Lawrence
Walter Graber
Pretty Prairie
Harry Sprague
McPherson
Irving Niles
Lyndon
McMaster
Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee
Senate
House
Fierce fighting rages in Laos as Phnom Penh rockets kill many
The Long Cheng base in Laos faces a fourth day of heavy combat with North Vietnamese troops and laotian Thai forces recapturing keys positions. In Cambodia a major rocket barrage on Phnom Penh leaves at least 70 dead and 120 wounded. In South Vietnam sappers attack Tay Ninh base, killing 13 soldiers. The Phnom Penh assault marks the war’s heaviest strike on Cambodia’s capital since the conflict expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Long Cheng
Laos
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
South Vietnam
Tay Ninh
Vientiane
Ese
Four area legislators vote on six local issues in Kansas session
On Monday the Kansas Legislature considered six local matters. Rep. John Bower voted for the omnibus appropriations bill and several overrides. Rep. Morris Kay opposed the omnibus but supported bonds and overrides. Rep. John Vogel supported the resort feasibility veto and overrides. Sen. Arden Booth backed the omnibus veto of the resort study and House reapportionment overrides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Morris Kay
John Bower
R-Mclouth
EU Medical Center
House
Senate
Lawrence
KU Medical Center
John Vogel
Sen
Arden Booth
R-Lawrence
Cities Consider Joint Bi State Anticrime Funds Plan
Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas discuss a united bid for 20 million dollars in high impact anticrime funds from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. Mayors Wheeler and Walsh would meet federal officials in Washington if approved. The plan emphasizes regional cooperation beyond state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
George W. Lehr
Jackson County
Charles B. Wheeler Jr
Richard Walsh
Washington
St. Louis
Lehr
Zone one bulk trash pickup scheduled in Lawrence
Lawrences Wednesday bulk trash collection will occur in zone one defined as south of 15th and east of Louisiana. Residents must place items at the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
House Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Phil Arnold
Regents
Wichita Area
Tion
Franklin Gaines
Augusta
William Rieke
Wahl Hall
39Th Street
Esti
Department of Radiation Therapy
Clinton Road
Steve Foster
Journal-World
Cultural Heritage and
Dodge City
Religion School Board
Kansas School of Religion
Gerald Hougland
R-Clathe
Jerry Harper
Warren Mortuary
Warren Zorduany
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!