Connally Seeks Quiet Role Not 1976 White House Bid
John B. Connally told leaders at a Florida White House meeting he is willing to be available for service but has no plans to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1976. The former Texas governor, who switched to the GOP, said he may accept a cabinet post if asked and noted his prior service under Kennedy and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John B. Connally
Nixon
White House
Texas
American Feed Manufacturers’ Association
Florida White House
Connally
County Approves Fencing Contract for Wells Overlook Park
The Douglas County Commission approved a contract with U S Steel Corp to install a chain link fence around Wells Overlook Park south of Lawrence. Labor costs total 7200 dollars with much equipment provided by the county. Install will begin in fall as options for a shelter and observation tower are explored. Clearing and grading of the park road and parking lot is now complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Commission
U.S. Steel Corp
Wells Overlook Park
Lawrence
Dave Blackman
Blackman
Night of One Act Plays at Haskell College Auditorium
Ten Haskell Indian Junior College drama students present a free Night of One Act Plays at 8 in the college auditorium. The program includes Mooney's Kid Don't Cry, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Zoo and The Sandbox, and I'm Herbert. James L. Johnson directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
No Meeting Slated For Advisory Group
John Crown, temporary co chairman of an unformed advisory council to the Lawrence City Commission, said a meeting will be held in the next few weeks of the former commissioners who were to form the core of the advisory group and expand it to include representatives from all segments of the community. The first meeting, at which the former city commissioners agreed to the idea of an advisory council, was Feb. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crown
Cochairman
Lawrence
Ex-State Sheriff Indicted on Seven Counts in Kansas
Lyon County grand jury indicts former Lyon County Sheriff Frank E Coburn on seven counts including misconduct in office and sale of marijuana. He resigned February 13 and was arrested by KBI agents, later posting a $19 000 bond after arraignment. The charges allege soliciting sales of marijuana and LSD converting a county trailer and two tires to his own use using a county gasoline card. Coburn appointed 1967 by Gov. Docking and re elected 1970 and 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia, Kan
Lyon County
Frank E. Coburn
Coburn
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Robert Docking
Alabama Miss Pa den wins again in preliminary rounds
Alabama's Lisa Paden 17 wins for a second time in preliminary judging for the 1973 America's Junior Miss pageant. She tops the creative and performing arts and previously won in youth fitness, each earning $1,000 scholarships. Other third round winners include Sue Murphy Linda Rutledge and Karen Heidkamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Lisa Paden
Miss Paden
Sue . Murphy
Kailua
Hawaii
Linda Rutledged
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Karen Heidkamp
Parkridge
Ill
Convicted Have 2 Choices Pick Up Trash or Pay Fine
Douglas County Court offers littering violators a choice between paying a fine or performing trash cleanup. Judge Mike Elwell notes the sentence cannot force cleanup, only encourage it. Sheriff Rex Johnson coordinates site cleanup with offenders, limited to small items and voluntary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Mike Elwell
Rex Johnson
Elwell
Johnson
Water Skiing Dates Set for Lone Star Lake Season
Area water skiing enthusiasts may begin on Lone Star Lake May 28 Memorial Day. The park lists eight special days plus a regular schedule from May 29 to Aug 30 on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. Special dates include Memorial Day June 10 and 23 July 8 and 21 August 5 and 18 and September 3 Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Lake
Douglas County Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Secretary of the Treasury
Massachusetts
Bill Athey
Mt. Hope Nursery
Journal-World Photo
Emporia Gazette
State Attorney General
Wickes
Central Air Idea
Kit
Wame
East Lawrence Turnpike
North 3Rd
Alabama Miss
John Marzluff
J. O. Marazluff
Abilene
Plymouth Congregational Church
West Junior High School
Boy Scout Troop 51
Order of the Arrow
Robert Greenawalt
Ape Wickes
Prime Steel
Jad
H.P. Briggs & Stratton
East Lawrence
3Rd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!