Ford Faces Two Crucial Primaries in Michigan and Maryland
The day features high stakes for President Ford in Michigan and for Carter in Maryland where no candidate is poised to clinch the nomination. Reagan seeks a Michigan upset while Carter relies on UAW backing and cross state voting dynamics to try to extend his lead into spring.
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Morris K. Udall
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Nebraska
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Nevada
Burcham Park Plan To Be Studied Tonight
City staff will present a plan for a 1500 foot riverfront park on the south bank of the Kansas River north of Tommy Constant Park funded by a 41000 bequest from Mr and Mrs Riley Burcham. If approved work could start this summer with opening next year.
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Convention manager says show will go on
Kansas City officials reaffirmed the Republican National Convention will be held August 16 to 19 despite talk of a firefighter strike and room shortages. Ody J. Fish, convention manager, said promises on fire protection and adequate rooms will be kept. About 11,300 rooms are under contract, about 4,500 fewer than the bid required. Local 42 firefighters warned of potential disruption, but leaders expect the dispute to remain local and unresolved.
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Watson Library at KU to be closed this weekend
The Watson Library at Kansas University will close Friday at 5 p.m. and remain shut Saturday and Sunday. It will reopen Monday at 8 a.m., following a Journal World report noting the day’s earlier closure.
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Journal-World Story
Dietz Proposes Bridge Named After Him
Douglas County paid Dietz 350 for land east of Lone Star for a new bridge. Dietz offered to return the money if the bridge could bear his name or initials, but Commission Chairman Arthur Heck said naming every bridge after landowners isn’t practical due to the number of bridges and landowners involved.
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Dietz
Lone Star
County Commissioners’ Office
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Arthur Heck
Lawrence teachers demand cuts fail to win district support
District negotiators reject the LEA financial package dropping from 1.37 million to 826 thousand dollars and holding base pay at 7 800 while offering 8 025. The dispute centers on whether more funds exist beyond the district share of the budget for teacher pay. Talks resume with nonfinancial concessions on the table.
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Lawrence
Jack Brand
Lawrence Education Assn
LEA
Brand
Ammonia Leak Forces Hershey Factory Evacuation
The Hershey Foods plant in Hershey Pennsylvania evacuated about 1000 workers after an ammonia pipe rupture sprayed liquid gas. Thirty eight people were treated for injuries and three admitted to Hershey Medical Center for eye nose and throat burns as security and staff guided employees to safety.
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Hershey Foods
Hershey Medical Center
Kermit Wagner
Wagner
Alice Accepts Mastercharge At Quick Copy Center
Reproduction with Alice is fun and easy. The Xerox 9200 Duplicating System offers print while you wait services at the House of Usher Quick Copy Center, 838 Massachusetts, Lawrence. Alice accepts Mastercharge as payment and promises fast, high quality copies with versatile paper use.
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Lawrence
Typhoon Pamela Hits Truk Island Killing Eight
Typhoon Pamela lashed Truk Island with 150 mph winds and heavy rain killing eight people and wounding others. Rescue crews search collapsed houses as warnings say the storm will pass south of Guam within days. one victim identified as Sue Carroll.
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