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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1956
Page
3
The article explains bluegrass dormancy in heat and recommends Bermuda grass for its toughness and year round green ability in warm climates. It covers planting via plugs, reseeding thin patches, watering practices, mowing height, fertilization, and seeking expert guidance to maintain a dust and erosion controlling lawn.
Kansas University selects Harp as new basketball coach after Athletic Board rejects extending Dr. Allen’s tenure. Board reportedly suggested Allen stay in a public relations role at 3600 a year. Waugh, returning from Lawrence High, will join staff with Harp as they inherit KU’s storied basketball tradition. Dr. Allen travels to Logan for a speaking engagement and could not comment on the Regents’ decision.
A national company expanding markets invites local distributors to handle existing retail accounts on a guaranteed sales basis. The offer highlights minimal personal investment for inventory between 850 and 7600 dollars, with the company supplying the sales force and promising strong profits from day one. Interested parties should mail name, address, phone, and background to Box N-70 at the Journal World in Lawrence Kansas.
The Regents and Chancellor Murphy laud Dr. Forrest C. Allen’s career and support applying the retirement age of 70. They note his influence in Kansas basketball and insist the rule applies to all, while praising successor Richard Harp and Allen’s legacy at KU. Allen coached 46 years with 771 wins and 31 conference titles, including 1951-52 titles and Allen Fieldhouse dedication.
A Missouri native earns the top Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honor. The selhouse was named in 1953 recognizing the inductee for his contributions to state sports.
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