Lawrence district adopts tuition plan for transfer students
After months of debate the Lawrence school board approved a transfer student policy requiring neighboring districts to pay tuition unless agreeing to student swaps. The plan allows foreign exchange students tuition-free and offers locals a tax-based discount. The board also reorganized the fine arts staff and approved budget items, construction updates, awards, and personnel changes.
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Oldfather
KU Sets Sights on Graduation and Spring Commencement
KU plans 104th spring commencement May 24 at Memorial Stadium with remarks by Chancellor Archie Dykes Gov. Robert Bennett and Regent Jess Stewart. Alumni events run May 21 23 including reunions luncheons and the State of the University Address. Doctoral hooding and nursing ceremonies precede the main ceremony.
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Robert Bennett
Jess Stewart
Wamego
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Kansas Union
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Woodruff
University Theatre
Murphy Hall
Strong Hall
Campanile Hill
Report says safe control of nuclear waste feasible
Washington AP report states that managing radioactive waste from increased nuclear energy is feasible. The Energy Resources Council chair, Commerce Secretary Elliott Richardson, says risks can be lowered though not eliminated, while NRDC critic Tom Cochran warns history does not favor such optimism amid past disposal failures.
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Council
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Tom Cochran
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Remodeling costs to be estimated for county courthouse
Douglas County will learn by month end the cost of remodeling the courthouse. Architects Peters Williams Kubota expect an official estimate by May end with possible total near 760000. Roof repairs may be needed and slate deterioration is under study.
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Williams
Douglas County
Lawrence
First National Bank
Board OKs Busing Plan Expansion and Policy Revision
The district accepts an expanded busing contract with R W Harmon and Sons to add six buses at a projected $4,445.75 monthly rise, totaling about $40,000 for the year plus fuel costs. A plan guaranteeing shorter ride times was narrowly defeated, and a first reading on a revised transportation policy was approved. A note cites Calvin Coolidge’s 1923 swearing in as 30th president following Harding’s death.
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Kansas House of Representatives
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Hartford Fire Insurance Co
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Kansas Association of School Boards
Linda Land
Pinckney School
Sara Magnuson
Mary Shoulberg
Dianne Salmon
Central Junior High
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Sunset
Betty Kessler
R. W. Harmon and Sons Inc
Kansas City
Kenneth Fisher
Fisher
Julie Hack
Harmon
Calvin Coolidge
U.S
Warren Harding
Fund drive ends Arts center nets 35000
Lawrence Arts Center furthers renovation with a final fundraising total of 35000 announced after a May 1 end date. Additional gifts and a hoped 5000 Douglas County grant could push the total beyond 40000. Center plans summer work on a performance hall and art spaces while Ann Evans takes a one year leave to London.
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LaVonne Nauman
Formance Hall
Center
Ann Evans
KUAC delays action on student ticket discount proposal
The Kansas University Athletic Corp board postponed decision on a $4 student discount for next year’s season football and basketball tickets. The proposal, backed by student body president Tedde Tasheff, aims for a $31 combined price but faces doubt from committee members as votes were to be telephoned in after an overnight consideration. Groundbreaking for the O’Connell Youth Ranch site is planned for Thursday at 9 a.m. with related private events in Lawrence noted.
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Wichita
O'Connell
Lawrence
Gene Burnett
Hasold
Youth For Christ International
K-10
Elsie O'Connell
Athletic Board
KUAC
Jerry Waugh
Athle
Alice Advertises Personal Advice Service
A satirical ad promotes Alice, described as the extraordinary Xerox 9200 Duplicating System, offering personal advice beyond reproduction. Readers are invited to write with problems and request publication or confidentiality, with responses printed on request.
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Alice
House of Usher
Massachusetts
Quick
Lawrence
Kansas
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