City OKs flood plain zoning for two drainage areas
Lawrence City Commission approves an ordinance designating the Naismith and East Yankee Tank drainage areas as flood plain and blocking development there. A second vote directs study-based lines for the rest of the Kansas and Wakarusa valleys using Corps standards, amid developer protests and park concerns.
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Lawrence City Commission
City Commission
Naismith and
East Yankee Tank
Black & Veatch
Kansas City
Kansas
Wakarusa
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Jack Rose
Corps of Engineers
Corps
John Emerson
Naismith
Naismith Area
Naismith Ditch
25Th Street
Journal-World
Ken Seals
Sioux Indian Discrimination Hearing Granted in South Dakota
A Sioux Indian residents' discrimination suit against Winner city officials moves forward after U S District Judge Andrew Bogue denied a motion to dismiss. The suit claims Indian Town lacks electricity sewage and paving while the uphill white area has full services. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for June 1.
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S.D
John Fire
Paul Blomstrom
Bogue
5Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Mississippi
Shaw
Missouri House Okays Sunday Liquor Sales Bill
The Missouri House sent to Gov. Hearnes a Senate passed bill allowing liquor by the drink on Sundays in bar restaurants. It requires at least half of income from food and would take effect Sept. 30 if signed. The vote was 84 to 63 with a late open voting board.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
Warren E. Hearnes
Senate
House
Missouri
KSU Yearbook Planned Despite Senate Funds Cut
Kansas State University student publications board votes to publish The Royal Purple next year despite a drastic funding cut by the student senate. The price is set to cover costs with a maximum per student of eight dollars.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
Lawsuit Filed Over Journal-World Articles Defamatory
John A. Tredo sues The World Company publishers of the Lawrence Journal-World in Douglas County District Court claiming two April articles falsely portrayed him. He seeks $200,000 actual damages, $5 million punitive damages, interest and costs, plus relief as just. Tredo alleges public ridicule harmed his restaurant business at 944 Mass. The World Company denies merit and refers the matter to its attorneys.
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Douglas County District Court
John A Tredo
Mass
The
World Company
Lawrence Journal-World
Tredo
Journal-World
Douglas County Welfare Office
the World Company
Dog Show Entries Reach 977 for Saturday Event
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club reports 977 animals entered for the All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entries come from 44 states with judging by nine out of state officials.
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Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Robert Tessendorf
Marcell Lauppe
Louise Harrison
Cheryl Gardner
American Kennel Club
Manhattan planning board approves rezoning for mall site
The Manhattan City Planning Board approves rezoning 22 acres in southwest Manhattan for a mall shopping center at the northwest corner of K-18 and K-112. City commission approval required. Citizens have 14 days to protest.
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Manhattan
Kan
Manhattan City Planning Board
City Commission
Kansas Traffic Deaths for 24 Hours to 9 AM Wednesday
Traffic fatalities in Kansas for a 24 hour period ending 9 AM Wednesday total 0 for May and 17 for 1971, with a comparable 1970 period at 186. One fatality was not previously reported.
Grissom Widow's $5 Million Suit Is Dismissed
A federal judge in Orlando dismissed Betty Grissom's $5 million suit against Apollo 1 builders, ruling the claim must be filed within two years of death. The fire at Cape Kennedy on January 27, 1967 killed Virgil L. Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee during a test prior to launch.
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Grissom
Brevard County
U.S
North American Rockwell Corp
Associated Companies
Anonymous Gift of Arts Materials Turned Over to KU
In Lawrence an anonymous gift, described as a collection unlike typical art or science items, was left at the University of Kansas doorstep. The package valued at about 127.50 passed to KU. EU police recovered 17 wooden gate arms from Parking Zone X near the south lot entrance after midnight Tuesday. each arm worth 7.50, repairs likely possible if undamaged.
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Kansas University
Hutchinson Board Plans Public Meetings This Year
Hutchinson Kansas city commissioners vote to hold one weekly meeting each month at night in different city sections. The six month trial aims to spark public interest in city government and will be evaluated afterward.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Fred and Oscar Rumsey Owners of Sate Funeral Home
Fred and Oscar Rumsey operate Sate Funeral Home, contact number 8438-5111, with local ownership and service details not fully listed.
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Fred and
Oscar Rumsey
Sate Funeral Home
Lawrence Commission Adds Funds to Menninger Program
The Lawrence City Commission voted to add about 1500 dollars to the Menninger Foundation program for police community relations after housing participants at a motel increased costs. They approved a 2400 dollar overrun, offset by 900 dollars saved when some participants refused the 25 dollar per session fee.
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Lawrence
Menninger Foundation
Menninger
Hospital Baby Arrivals Across Several Towns Reported
A list of new births and hospital admissions includes Mrs Frances Babcock of Ottawa and others in Bald win, Sherry Pool in Pine Cone, Fay Becker in Potter, Elizabeth Crawford on Rt. 1, Mary Ramirez in N J, Helen North in Ala, Laura Walters with baby boy, Dorothy Snow with baby girl, and several additional residents from Ottawa and surrounding areas. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Douglas Craja with a girl and Rev and Mrs Paul Durham with a boy, born today Tuesday.
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Frances Babcock
Ottawa
Edna Dyer
Baldwin
Kay Hodge
Moundview Dr
Sherry Pool
Pine Cone
Fay Becker
Potter
Herman Betow
Westchester Dr
Elizabeth Crawford
Rt. 1
Glenn McCoy
Overbrook
Mary Ramirez
N.J
Helen North
Ala
Virginia Horde
Rome City
Ind
Laura Walters
Madeline la
Dorothy Snow
Robert Brooks
Cynthia Higgins
Lincoln
Scott Zaremba
W. 27Th Ter
Doris Robbins
Peter Ruhlen
Barbara Pierce
Rossville
Lyman Wiley
Cambridge Rd
Ralph Logan
Lecompton
Douglas Craja
Paul Durham
Lyons
Backers Leave Town Delay SST Revival Vote
House leaders postponed a House vote on reviving the supersonic transport after 10 SST supporters left town for Democratic functions in Philadelphia and South Carolina. Ford and Adams warned the revival would have passed or nearly passed. opponents warned of falling budget support and a looming Senate test.
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Washington
House
Philadelphia
South Carolina
Capitol
Gerald R. Ford
Brock Adams
Seattle
Boeing Co
Ford
Senate
Transportation Department
KPL Plans Mail Delivery Route Across Kansas
Kansas Power and Light will run a private courier five days a week delivering KPL mail and light express from Lawrence westward to Hutchinson. President Jerry Balfour said the service aims to cut costs and improve timing, as current mail between Topeka and Pratt takes two days. The route covers Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan, Junction City, Abilene, Salina, Pratt, Kinsley and Hutchinson.
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Topeka
Kansas Power & Light Co
Kansas
Balfour
Jerry
KPL
Lawrence
Manhattan
Junction City
Abilene
Salina Pratt
Kinsley
Hutchinson
Jeffrey
Pratt
Light Express
Hearing Set For Suspect In Car Theft Case
A preliminary hearing for Richard K. Maynahonah Jr. aged 18 is scheduled for 11 30 p m May 20 on car theft charges. He is jailed in Douglas County with a 3500 bond after being arrested near 23rd and Barker. He claimed the vehicle was stuck in mud and he did not recall how he obtained it or own it.
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Richard K. Maynahonah Jr
Douglas County
Maynahonah
Barker
Lawrence
McAllaster Play Area Work Starts
Trees on the former McAllaster School site are being removed to prepare a new play field for Central Junior High School in a two phase project. The field will include tennis courts football field and a softball diamond with Rhode Island Street to be closed for cross site access. Completion is expected for the fall term.
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McAllaster
Rhode Island
Journal-World
Ken Seals
Central Junior High School
Rhode Island Street
Kenneth Fisher
Fisher
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Indian Town
KSU
Astro Widow
Florida
Arronautics and Space Administration
America
White
Hutchinson Board
Commission
Jerry Schwartz
J-W
John Emick
Constant Construction Co
Vermont
Constant
M. W. Watson Inc
Shafer, Kline and Warren
15Th Street
Iowa
Prairie Meadows No
Sidney R. Yates
D-Ill
9Th
Indiana
McAlllaster
McAllaster School
Ea Ford
John Haddock Ford
Alabama
Thomas Flowershop
Massachusetts
Warren
New Hampshire
Lawrence, Kansas
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