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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

8

Lawrence Aims To Improve City Privies And Sewers

City health officials report progress on privy cleanup, noting about half are sewer connected and conditions differ by area. Despite challenges, education and voluntary sewer hookups rise, with local leaders urging continued cooperation to address outdated outhouses in Lawrence Kansas.

Wakarusa Township West Twenty-Third Street Journal-World Lawrences Hack North Lawrence Health Department Lawrence Kansas Topeka Hutchinson Kansas City Kas Wallace Hicklim Hicklin John Crown

KPL Manager Seeks More Outlets as Power Strain Grows

Lawrence Division manager C. T. Hough warns that a 60 amp service yielding 13 000 watts cannot meet rising home demands. Even with ranges and ovens, dryers and heaters, voltage dips occur. He notes many complaints stem from undersized service rather than line supply.

C. T. Hough Lawrence KPL Hough

Company concerns over limited electrical supply claim

The statement from Hough notes the plant would deliver enough power for roughly one light bulb per room, using a drop cord from the middle of each room. He cautions the arrangement is insufficient and not ideal.

Hough

Power service gaps spark city concerns in Lawrence

Lawrence utility manager Hough cites dissatisfaction with 30-amp entrances and 60-amp homes. He notes modern appliances demand bigger service, with about 62 percent of Lawrence houses at 60-amp. Upgrading to larger entrances is seen as key to happier customers and aligning homes with current energy use.

Lawrence Hough Ple Pear KPL

Haskell Cage Team Honored After Historic Season

The Haskell Indian Institute basketball team, coached by Warner A. Coffin, was honored at a Wednesday banquet in the Memorial Union Building at Kansas University. About a few hundred attendees heard Wayne Replogle, KU assistant football coach, speak as the Indians celebrated a 22 win season, finishing second in the state and claiming Jayhawk League, conference, district, and regional titles.

Haskell Indian Institute Memorial Union Kansas University Wayne Replogle K. U

KU Student Burned In Electrical Lab Accident

Kansas University junior von Wade of the School of Engineering touched hot apparatus in the electrical laboratory Wednesday afternoon. He suffered burns on both hands and mild shock and was treated at Watkins Hospital on the campus. Officials did not know how the accident occurred.

von Wade School of Engineering and Architecture Kansas University K.U Watkins Hospital

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