Gas Troopers May Be Next
The Kansas Highway Patrol may hire female troopers this year with equal consideration to men. Col. William Albott said recruiters report four women enrolled to request applications, though it is unclear if they have returned forms. He stressed no special jobs, no lowered standards, and no rejections based on gender.
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KU Receives $26 756 Grant for Child Personality Study
The University of Kansas gains a $26 756 National Institute for Child Health and Human Development grant to finance the first year of a three year project on how personalities form in children. Senators Pearson and Dole announced the award Tuesday.
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Americans pay federal taxes through May 10
The Chamber of Commerce reports the average American wage earner will have paid the equivalent of his salary to the federal government by May 10 this year. After that date, tax payments remain within the same fiscal group.
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Chamber of Commerce
Park Visitors Seen Exceeding 212 Million This Year
Authorities project more than 212 million people will visit national parks and memorials this year, signaling strong interest in public lands and historic sites across the country. The estimate reflects ongoing travel demand and seasonal peak periods for outdoor recreation.
End of an era for Kansas Turnpike leadership
Frank McDonald, 74, retires as chairman of the Kansas Turnpike Authority after eight years. He touts credit card tolls and safety upgrades, notes bond retirement progress, and recalls a career spanning politics with Govs Docking and years at Haskell Institute.
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FBI Nabs 27 Year Old Former Lawrence Man in Desertion Case
Gary Lee Emery was booked into the Douglas County Jail after FBI agents arrested him at his brother Oscar Emerys home on Rt. 2. He faces desertion charges for leaving the army at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri in January 1970. Authorities planned to transport Emery to Ft Leonard Wood for transfer.
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Chicago
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Ballooning History Exhibit Opens in Washington DC
A new exhibit at the Sithsonian Institution's Arts and Industries building in Washington DC traces the colorful panorama of ballooning history through early flights, daring pioneers, and notable milestones.
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Arts and Industries
Washington, D.C
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