USB University State Bank to open new branch at 26th and Iowa
University State Bank of Lawrence announced a new branch at the northeast corner of 26th and Iowa Street. The main bank at 955 Iowa will continue to handle loan decisions and loan applications. Construction starts after state and FDIC approval, with the July 1 1973 law change enabling closer facilities.
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University State Bank of
Lawrence
26Th and
Iowa St
Iowa
Ragland
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FDIC
Commission to Discuss Flood Plain Insurance in City Meeting
Lawrence City Commission plans a public hearing on federal flood plain insurance at 7:30 p.m. in city hall. The session will also consider a second phase contract for the Neighborhood Development Program, with bids above the $330,000 estimate and a required city contribution of at least $21,000 after deletions and adjustments. An ordinance on accessible design standards for public buildings is up for first reading.
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Lawrence City Commission
First National Bank
Ninth and
Massachusetts
Commission
Lawrence-Douglas County
City Commission Agenda New Business and Old Business Items
City commission members review bids for Westdale Road street and sidewalk work and phase two of Neighborhood Development Program. They consider demolitions at Seventh and Vermont and Lot 81 New Hampshire Street, and an accessibility standards ordinance.
Gas Crisis Research Goal In
AP reports Richard W. Horner of Mississippi River Transmission Co testifies in St. Louis that U S gas shortages may be eased by expanding exploration of current reserves. He cites reserves at least five times larger than known but notes high costs to tap deep on and offshore sources. He warns there is insufficient energy to support current high consumption at present prices.
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ST. Louis
Midwest
Richard W. Horner
Mississippi River Transmission Co
Horner
Steel Hike Anticipated By U S Steel Leader
U S Steel chairman Edgar B Speer said a six percent price increase for flat rolled steel is needed to cover rising costs. No raise has occurred in 11 years for this segment which makes up 40 percent of sales. Profit margins were 3.2 cents per dollar in Q1 and likely force a timing of the hike by August 1 or sooner.
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Philadelphia
Edgar B. Speer
U.S. Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
Speer
U.S
Phase One Disarmament Complete at Wounded Knee
Phase one of the US government AIM disarmament pact ends the 69 day occupation at Wounded Knee South Dakota. Indians surrender weapons and residents prepare to leave while officials warn of future encroachments and possible different responses to a new Wounded Knee.
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Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee, SD
Wollmann Named Director of KU Student Health Service
Dr Wollmann to lead the University of Kansas Student Health Service bringing broad experience from 1964 to 1968 at KU and extensive work in regional medical programs in Pennsylvania He aims to provide high quality medical care focusing on prevention mental health and health education while seeking to expand health services and education on campus.
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Pennsylvania
Greater
Delaware Valley
New Jersey
Wollman
The
Journal- World
Kansas
Lawrence
Wollmann
Urgan
Balfour
Schwegler
Raymond Nichols
Reporter Shield Decision Boosted by High Court
The Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling protecting reporter Alfred Balk’s confidential source in a civil rights suit over blockbusting in Chicago. The Chicago circuit court said nondisclosure outweighs compelled testimony, and the high court did not comment on the appeal by black plaintiffs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court
Chicago
Alfred Balk
Balk
Saturday Evening Post
Rain and Mud Delay Planting in Douglas County
The area faces rains and floods with the Kansas River at 14 feet up three feet since Sunday. Perry Reservoir run by 1,000 cfs discharges into the Kansas River while normal pool stands at 891.5 feet. Farmers face late planting choices as fields stay too wet. some will plant soybeans or grain sorghum in June, others delay corn. Warming trend and light rain chances remain through the week with weekend totals of 2.5 inches in Eudora and 1.63 inches in Tonganoxie.
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Mud Creek
Kansas
Perry Reservoir
Kansas River
Douglas County
Earl. van Meter
van Meter
Eudora
Tonganoxie
State Disaster Officer Named In Kansas
TOPEKA Kan AP R Konopaska state disaster programs administrator designated state coordinating officer for disaster relief in Kansas Gov Robert Docking says Konopaska will work with federal official David Ruby to aid areas hit by recent storms and floods after President Nixon declared Kansas a disaster area per Docking request
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Topeka
Kan
R.& Konopaska
Robert Docking
Konopaska
David Ruby
Kansas
Nixon
Docking
Art in the Park show postponed again by rain in Lawrence
The 12th annual Art in the Park in South Park was tried again Sunday after outdoor exhibits were canceled due to bad weather. Mrs. Robert B. Brown reported several thousand people saw elementary school displays at the South Park Recreation Center, with eleven schools showing art and mixed crowds at Trinity Lutheran Church for a Sacred Music Concert. The show marked the second rainout in a row, the first in 11 years.
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South Park
Robert B. Brown
Cochairman
South Park Recreation Center
Lawrence
Trinity Lutheran Church
13Th and
N. H
Lawrence High School Brass Choir
Ed Bartley
Lhsa Capella
Lewis Tilford
Interdenominational Choir
Ruth Jeltz
Voci di ‘Camera and
Kansas University Pop Ensemble
William Schmid
Legislature Honors Dykes
Tennessee lawmakers adopt and Gov Dunn signs a resolution commending Archie R. Dykes, chancellor designate of Kansas University, for contributions to Tennessee higher education and thanking him for helping raise the University of Tennessee to national prominence. He will become KU chancellor on July 1.
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Nashville
Tenn
Kansas University
Archie R. Dykes
Tennessee
Tennessee General Assembly
Winfield Dunn
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
University of Tennessee
March Weather Delays Garden Activity in Lawrence
Local garden enthusiasts in Lawrence report March weather hindered outdoor work but expect a surge in activity as conditions improve. Garden suppliers note strong weekend momentum and buyers replenish seeds and plants, while churches discuss Watergate ethics and morality in sermons as attention grows.
Kansas traffic deaths rise on May 9 record
Kansas traffic death log shows 169 fatalities for May 1972 through 9 a.m. Monday compared with 177 for the comparable 1982 period, reflecting a 8.5 percent decrease.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Bennett Baby Service Arrangements Set for Carter Family
A newborn girl from the Carter lineage is noted with maternal grandparents Mr. James M. Carter and Mrs. Carter and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Umbenhower of Bonner Springs. Includes maternal great-grandmothers Mrs. Theresa Woodward of Kansas City Mo and Mrs. Beulah Carter of Kansas City Kan. Service at home or away. Rumsey Funeral Home listed with number 849-5111.
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James M. Carter
Tonganoxie
Howard Umbenhower
Bonner Springs
Theresa Woodward
Kansas City
Beulah Carter
Kan
Rumsey Funeral Home
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New Hampshire Street
U.S.A
Kansas University Faculty Club
West 11Th St
Centennial Drive
Hillcrest
M. W. Watson Construction Co
Peterson Road
Princeton Boulevard
15Th
19Th
Utilities Department
Everett Christenson
East 22Nd Terrace
Delaware Street
India Addition
Dillon Real Estate Co
Auto Plaza
Pine Ridge
American Indian Movement
AIM
Ramon Roubideaux
Richard Hellstein
Community Relations Service
Justice Department
Rapid City
Roubideaux
Dennis Banks
Carter Camp
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Legislature
Judy Fuller
Gardenland
Watergate
M&m Office Supply
New Hampshire
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