City Commission Okays Condemnation for Parking Lot
The Lawrence City Commission authorized condemnation to acquire a 900 block Vermont Street property owned by multiple heirs led by Mrs. Lee Hartong and the O'Bryan heirs. Council aims to expand a parking lot with an estimated total cost of 297000, after owners rejected offers of 135000 and 225000.
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Lawrence City Commission
Vermont Street
Ray Wells
9Th and St. Sts
Wells
Lee Hartong
Rt. 3
Baldwin
Herbert J. O'Bryan
Cecil Bradley
Wilmette, Tu
Charles O’bryan
9Th Street
First United Methodist Church
Tennessee Street
9Th
13Th
New Hampshire Street
New Jersey Street
Pennsylvania Street
8Th Street
Benefit District
E. 17Th
KU students to face disciplinary board Thursday
Three Kansas University students Richard Atkinson Belleville senior William Berko witz New York City senior and Donald Jenkins Kansas City Mo junior will appear before the University Disciplinary Board on Thursday for violation of student conduct. The hearing was kept on schedule to allow the Student Senate to express a position ahead of formal action.
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Kansas University
Mount Oread
Richard Atkinson
Belleville
William K. Berkowitz
New York City
Donald Jenkins
Kansas City, Mo
Kansas University Senate Council
University Disciplinary Board
Balfour
Charles Oldfather
EU Senate Council
R. W. McClure
Ind. Lr
The
Kansas Power
Bryson C. Shaw
Shawnee
Marvin Hall
Lester Hudson
R. I. Sk
Cure Seems to Banish Senator Russell Suffering
Washington AP reports Senator Richard Russell of Georgia says cobalt treatments removed a cancerous tumor from his left lung. Russell, president pro tem and Appropriations Committee chair, noted doctors detected the tumor early and he calls the outcome beyond his dreams.
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Washington
Richard Russell
D-Ga
The
Senate
Ata
Pre enrollment sessions set for kindergartners in Centennial and East Heights
Lawrence parents are urged to attend pre enrollment sessions for children entering kindergarten this fall at Centennial at 2 p.m. and East Heights at 2 30 p.m. Children must be five by Sept 1 1969. Policies will be discussed and a nurse and psychologist will answer questions on child behavior.
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Centennial
East
Heights
News Quiz Editor's Note World Trivia Challenge
A weekly quiz tests recall of global events. Questions cover French politics Nixon campus riots Vatican changes baseball milestones and historical figures with multiple choice options and reference to an answer page.
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News of the World
Blackbeard's Georgian Island Treasure Legend Emerges
Islands off Georgia harbor legends of buried pirate treasure. In the late 1600s the area served as a haven for Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, shaping local lore and maritime history.
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Georgia
Edward Teach
Blackbeard
Briton in Feather Tunic Finishes Transatlantic Race
A Briton in a feather tunic and silver chimpanzee in a lame pants suit finished among transatlantic air race contenders. The London Daily Mail offers 144000 in prizes for the 50th anniversary of nonstop flight. Vladimir Kazan from Wellesley Hills completed a round trip in under 20 days.
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New York
London Daily Mail
Michael Wellings
Empire State Building
London
Tina
Post Office Tower
Vladimir Kazan
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Kazan
GM Reveals Futuristic Experimental Cars
General Motors unveiled 26 experimental cars including steam, electric and hybrid models at its Warren Technical Training Center. Two steam cars drew attention while five urban transport experiments aimed at short trips showcased various powertrains and small two to four passenger layouts.
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Charles C. Cain
Detroit
General Motors
Edward N. Colt
Warren
Cole
McCarthy's Son Seeks Draft Deferment
Michael Benet McCarthy, 18, son of Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy, asked his Washington draft board for conscientious objector deferment. The youth said he filed on April 10, five days after his birthday, and he noted his father did not approve the decision fully.
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Washington (Ap
Eugene J. McCarthy
Washington, D.C
Michael Benet McCarthy
The
Washington Post
Youths Cited In Radio Shack Shoplifting Case In Lawrence
Lawrence police cited two 16 year olds to appear in Douglas County Juvenile Court for shoplifting radios and other electronics from Radio Shack at 713 Mass Street. The items valued at 324 dollars were recovered.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Juvenile Court
Radio Shack
Mass. St
DeSoto Man Killed in Leawood Electrical Accident
Kansas City AP report identifies James D. Willis, 35, of De Soto, Kansas, as the victim. He died Tuesday afternoon while operating a masonry drill at a Leawood home after contact with a wet ledge, the body found in the yard by a coworker.
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Kansas City
Leawood
Kan
James D. Willis
de Soto
Firth
Illumnay Muneral Hone Ph Service Note
Fragmentary records show a home or away service reference for Illumnay Muneral Hone Ph with a partial contact number Vi 3-5111-Ady. No clear event or date available in readable text.
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Illumnay Muneral Hone
Minor Injuries In 2 Car Crash Involving Ryan and Harding
Mrs. G H Ryan and Clifford L Harding suffered minor injuries after a two car collision at the 3rd and Ark Streets intersection at 5 28 p m Tuesday. Police said Ryan's car sustained 1000 dollars in damage and Harding's 350 dollars. Four other Tuesday accidents reported minor damage.
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G. H. Ryan
Spencer Rd
3Rd and
Ark. Sts
Ryan
Clifford L. Harding
2Nd
Lawrence
Hardin
Lumber Stolen For Cabin Use Near Lawrence
Seven youths aged 15 to 17 removed lumber valued at 600 to 700 dollars from a home construction site south of Lawrence and built a cabin in a wooded area southwest of town. Arthur Browning reported the loss. the boys will be cited to appear in Douglas County Juvenile Court. Debates indicate limited chance of recovery. Two other thefts were logged: a radio and 22 stereo tapes from a pickup near the Flamingo Club, and seven pairs of slacks plus a suitcase from a residence, with dates in April and May.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Sheriff's Department
Arthur Browning
N. Y. St
Douglas County
Browning
Sheriff’s Department
Ken Avey
W. 29Th Ter
Flamingo Club
North Lawrence
William Fair
Rt. 2
Train Strikes Car On Santa Fe Tracks Near Lecompton
Stephen R. Norland 19 of Topeka stalled at 2:20 a.m. on Santa Fe tracks near Lecompton and was struck by eastbound train No. 167 led by Jack Valcourt of Lawrence. Norland had minor injuries. an 18-year-old female passenger fled the scene. Car damage about 800 dollars. Dale Mack 20 of Lawrence suffered minor injuries when his car left Haskell Street extension and went into a ditch at 7:10 p.m. Monday.
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Stephen R. Norland
Topeka
Santa Fe Railroad Co
Lecompton
Douglas County
Norland
Jack Valcour
Lawrence
Dale L. Mack
15Th St
Haskell Street
Fire Damages Two Cars In Early Morning Blazes
Lawrence firemen report an estimated 200 damage to a car owned by George Hepner at 1615 Rose Lane after an 7:48 am blaze in the engine compartment on Barker Ave. Cause unknown. A second car owned by Albert Wright at 211 Mo St suffered about 25 damage from a backfire on Mississippi Street about 9:36 pm Tuesday.
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George Hepner
Rose Lane
Lawrence
Barker Ave
Albert Wright
Mo. St
Mississippi Street
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