KU Officials Study Law On Public Employee Strikes
Kansas University reviews a new statute banning strikes by public employees while allowing collective bargaining. Chancellor Chalmers sought Attorney General interpretation to gauge impact on strikes involving the Public Service Employees Union Local 1132 and the university. University attorney Charles Oldfather notes potential use of the Public Employes Representation Board for future actions and outlines prohibited practices under the act.
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Kansas University
Kansas
EU Civil Service
Laurence Chalmers
Atty
Vern Miller
Public Service
University
Kansas Public Employes Representation Board
Oldfather
Chalmers
University favors new bargaining unit plan for private colleges
Oldfather notes a state board would decide appropriate employee bargaining units for private colleges and coordinate with civil service rules for classified staff. The university weighs potential for faculty collective bargaining and its implications on hiring, promotions, and seniority under the new statute.
Three Treated After Minor Mishaps Here
Three people were treated at Lawrence area hospitals after minor crashes as snow storms caused multiple incidents. Christy Lynn Riley, 21, remained at Watkins Memorial Hospital with injuries from a motorcycle pickup collision, admitted for observation and wound care. Dennis D. Kerkman, 19, was treated and released. A separate two-vehicle crash near Rusty’s Supermarket involved Larry R. Norris, 24, and resulted in $375 total vehicle damage.
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Lawrence
Christy Lynn Riley
Engel Rd
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Hillcrest
Dennis D. Kerkman
Harvard
Kerkman
Watkins
Larry R. Norris
Oxford Rd
Rusty’s
Kansas pom pon squad cuts to 24 for final judging
Lawrence report notes 24 women remain on the Kansas pom pon squad after Thursday night preliminaries. Eight regulars and two alternates will be named after final judging next Thursday. Also in Lawrence, Haskell Indian Junior College grants its first spring vacation through next week with students returning Monday April 10.
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Kansas
Haskell Indian Junior College
Haskell
NDP Deadline Extended for Lawrence Beautification Plan
The Lawrence Neighborhood Development Program extends its federal funding deadline to May 9 as Halprin and Associates finalize plans. The project seeks 789 000 dollars, with federal cap at 500 000 for 1973, and includes traffic changes at Sixth and Massachusetts and a tree filled plaza by the bridge. Don Schaake will review with HUD officials in Kansas City.
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Lawrence
Halprin and Associates
San Francisco
Central Business
Don Schaake
Schaake
Sixth
Massachusetts Streets
Sixth Street
Massachusetts
Ver
Mont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Street
Valuation Hearings Start in Douglas County
Douglas County Assessor Dar win Rogers announced hearings begin April 10 with the county commission as a board of equalization. He noted fewer than 10 real estate complaints to date and expects a few more before the 5 p.m. April 10 deadline. Personal property complaints are due by May 10 for scheduling later that month. Forms to request a hearing are available from the county assessor.
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Douglas County
Darwin Rogers
County Commission
Rogers
City pumps out pools at abandoned Firebird Club
Lawrence city workers drained two pools at the abandoned Firebird Club on Iowa near 23rd Street, replaced fences and boarded windows. Neighbors complain children play there as owners in another state may not be watching the site. The city will bill the non resident owner for cleanup.
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Lawrence City
Firebird Club
Iowa
23Rd Street
Dennis Kallsen
Kallsen
Red Cross Offers First Aid Instructor Course
The Red Cross will run a first aid instructor course starting Monday at Fire Station No 1. Classes meet 6 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Enrollees must hold current advanced first aid certificates. Call the Red Cross office to pre enroll.
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Red Cross
Fire Station No. 1
Red Cross Office
George Catt Named New Municipal Judge
George Catt named as new municipal judge replacing Jack Maxwell who resigns after four years. Catt, 31, will earn 700 dollars monthly for a busier workload. moving violations nearly tripled in early 1972. He is KU Law 1968 graduate with prior judge pro tem experience.
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George Catt
George L. Catt
Jack. C. Maxwell
Catt
Lawrence Ave
Kansas University Law School
Lawrence
North Vietnamese surge strains DMZ defenses as bases fall
Heaviest fighting in four years drives South Vietnamese from two more bases along the DMZ. One base reportedly abandoned after a day of attacks, while air raids resume inside North Vietnam. MIG21 downed, a four engine gunship lost, and rescue helicopters plagued by losses. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces placed on alert. Saigon Americans briefly told to stay off streets before directive reversed. Mortar rounds shell central highlands bases as shelling continues.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
United States
U.S
North Vietnam
Dmz
Central Highlands
Theft Charge Filed in Robison Case
A preliminary hearing is set for 11 30 a m Wednesday for Joel A Rob inson 20 of First and Michigan charged with grand theft He remains jailed with a 1500 bond Lawrence police arrested Rob inson Thursday afternoon on charges of shoplifting a rifle valued at more than 50 from Kroger s Family Center
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Joel A. Robinson
First
Michigan
Lawrence
Robinson
Kroger
Cablevision Hopes to Restore Features After Lightning Strike
Sunflower Cablevision officials say service should resume today after a bolt struck their 200 foot tower Thursday afternoon. Only local channels 6 and 10 remained off air at the time, with channels 7, 8 and FM radio still affected awaiting parts. Max Falkenstien notes grounding and safeguards are being rechecked as damage and possible component replacements remain uncertain.
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Sunflower Cablevision
Max Falkenstien
Falkenstien
U. I
Act Jerrold Electronic Corp
Lawrence
Train crash kills 32 near Potgietersrus
A passenger train derailed at a bridge near Potgietersrus resulting in at least 32 deaths and 135 injuries, according to railway headquarters.
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Johannesburg
Potgietersrus
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