400 taking cruise to Cuba
Four hundred luxury liner passengers headed to Cuba on the first American tourist cruise since 1961. Dizzy Gillespie and Early Hines aboard the Daphne will perform in Havana during a 36 hour stay and visit sites including Hemingway’s home. A bomb threat was reported but found to be harmless.
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New Orleans
Dizzy Gillespie
Fatha” Hines
Cuba
America
Paradise
Hell
Havana
Gillespie
Hines
Chano Pozo
Ernest Hemingway
City Considers Tower and Elderly Apartments Plan
City commissioners will hear two contested projects the 180 foot communications tower for civil defense and a 120 unit elderly apartment building. Debate focused on scale and impact with planning commission split on both. final approval rests with the commission.
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Civil Defense
Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center
East Lawrence
Douglas County
Eighth Street
Kentucky
Tennessee
33Rd
Iowa
27Th Street
Redbud Lane
Wendy's Restaurant
23Rd Street
Louisiana Street
Mortons
Brewsters Subdivision
Lawrence
Missouri Street
East 23Rd
Pioneer Ridge
Westridge North
Cimarron Hills
Parkmar No. 4
Co-op
Pyle Tract
Orchards No. 2
Pioneer Ridge No
Bennett signs liquor tax bill in Kansas
Gov. Robert F. Bennett signed a clean up measure raising spirits gallonage tax to 2.50 per gallon to fund alcoholism treatment programs. The 1977 session also included a 50 percent hike on beer wine and liquor, with other rates outlined for wine and low alcohol products.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Bennett
South Junior High Chorus to present spring concert tonight
The South Junior High School chorus and concert choir of 95 singers, directed by Frank Purvis, will perform a spring concert at 7:30 this evening in the South High auditorium.
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South Junior High School
South
Frank Purvis
Hartman Receives Air Force Commendation Medal
1st Lt. Robert D. Hartman, son of Herbert A. Hartman of Lawrence, was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal at George AFB California for meritorious service in the Far East. He is officer in charge of munitions maintenance and storage and now serves with a Tactical Air Command unit at George.
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Victorville
Calif
Robert D. Hartman
Air Force
Herbert A. Hartman
27Th Ter
Lawrence
George Afb
Hartman
Far East
George
Tactical Air Command
KU cited over oil spill burn at 27th Street site
Lawrence fire officials said a citation for illegal burning linked to cleanup after an estimated 5000 gallon oil spill at KU was expected today or Tuesday. EPA investigators planned to complete their review later this week and decide on penalties for possible violations.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
John Kasberger
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
W. 27Th
Kasberger
Kansas City
KU to Name Acting Director for Gerontology Center
Del Shankel says an acting director for the Kansas University gerontology center could be appointed this week. A KU faculty member will hold the post after a Wednesday meeting with a candidate. The center will operate from Lawrence and Kansas City campuses and coordinates research on aging issues set up by the Kansas Board of Regents earlier this year.
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Kansas University Gerontology Center
del Shankel
Shankel
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kansas Board of Regents
Man Struck by City Truck Injures Lawrence Resident
An 80 year old Lawrence man, George D. Wilson of 1721 Kent Terrace, was injured Friday when struck by a city maintenance truck at North Second and Elm. He received a left elbow abrasion and was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Wilson said he slipped on a pipe while crossing the street. driver Kerry L. Pierce remained at the scene and the truck was undamaged.
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Lawrence
North Second
Elm Streets
George D. Wilson
Kent Ter
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Wilson
Kerry L. Pierce
Something for everyone at South Park Saturday festival
The Something for everyone event drew crowds at South Park with varied activities. Linda Land offered dime a time kisses while Kansas University student David Reisman painted rainbows on Kennedy Wright. Headquarters volunteer John Sardo noted the crisis intervention center broke even on expenses and funding from the promotion.
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South Park
Headquarters
Linda Land
Kansas University
David Reisman
Kennedy Wright
John Sardo
Crisis Intervention Center
Atlantic City eyes casino era as mob and developers stake bets
Officials warn organized crime figures are eyeing a slice of Atlantic City as voters approved casino gambling last November. FBI says meetings to divide the city have occurred while Resorts International Playboy and Bally plan multi‑million casino hotels. Gov Byrne may sign soon. openings targeted next winter. Alf Landon inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Washburn University.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Giovanetti
FBI
New York
Carlo Gambino
Philadelphia
Angelo Bruno
Resorts International, Inc
Bahamas
Haddon Hall
John Portman
Playboy Enterprises Inc
Boardwalk
Convention Hall
Bally Manufacturing Corp
Chicago
Brendan Byrne
New Jersey
Senate
Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Phi Kappa Phi
Washburn University
Landon
Kansas
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Miami
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White House
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Old West Lawrence Assn
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First National Bank
Kasold Drive
26Th Street
31St Street
Sanitation Department
Dread
Lawrence Humane Society
Lyons Street Park
Westridge Heights
Children’s Hour
Ryan Transport
Bucher and Willis
New York Carpet Cleaners
Mike
Mike Case
Insurance
Hatfield
Travelers Insurance C Companies
Hartford
Connectic
FTD Florist
Ieee
Journal- World
Choice Near
KU Office
Ed Hille
Louis Giovanetti
Jpane Comfort Corps
Siye
Massachusetts
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