Dignity Reigns Over KU Post Baccalaureate Graduation
The 100th University of Kansas commencement awarded over 1,100 post baccalaureate degrees in Memorial Stadium with about 3,000 more for seniors to follow. Chancellor Chalmer praised graduates as future professionals while speakers urged continued education and greater endowment. A German Shepherd wandered the stage during the ceremony as Distinguish ed Service Citations were given to four leaders including William A. Buzick Joyce C Hall John H Nelson and Robert W Wagstaff.
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Avalon
KU Graduate School
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NDP Plans Phase II Hearing for Six and Massachusetts Plaza
The Neighborhood Development Program moves to a public hearing at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence City Hall on Phase II plans for land acquisition and a plaza at Sixth and Massachusetts south of the Kaw River bridge. Halprin and Associates will outline funding, landscaping, and traffic improvements as part of the second year grant, with possible private and city funding supplements.
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Sixth
Citizen Advisory Group
Ellison Named President of Seattle Community College
The Journal-World reports former Kansas University basketball star Nolen Ellison has been appointed president of Seattle Community College, effective July 1. Ellison, a Wyandotte High School graduate, previously served as assistant to the president at Michigan State University and spent the last year as a top executive in Kansas Citys community college system.
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Excelsior Springs, Mo
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Lithuanian Youth Riots After Funeral Toll Reported
Thousands of Lithuanian youths rioted in Kaunas after a young Catholic's funeral, chanting for freedom and clashing with Soviet police and soldiers. Reliable sources say several hundred were arrested and at least one policeman died from injuries in the street fighting.
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Bulk trash pickup planned for Zone 5 North Lawrence
Waste services announce Wednesday bulk trash collection in Zone 5 North Lawrence. Residents must place all items at the curb by 7 a.m. curbside pickup will occur in the zone specified.
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Lawrence
City Commission Agenda New Business and Old Business notes
The commission schedules a public hearing on Phase II of the Neighborhood Development Program and rezoning from single family to commercial for 12 acres south of 1209 E 23rd. It orders storm sewer construction for Grandview Terrace Manor Terrace and Prairie Meadows areas and streets and sidewalks on 26th Street east of Ousdahl. It approves an agreement with the State Highway Commission for traffic control devices at 15th and Iowa and 19th and Iowa and orders demolition at 407 Ill and 916 E 12th. It receives a Paving report for Ousdahl Road south of 28th Terrace and proclaims May 27 as Poppy Day. It reviews ambulance service letter from Commercial Incorporated and authorizes temporary notes of 96000 for improvements. It moves to remove parking on the west side of North Second from Locust to Maple Old Business and sets bids for debris removal at 1109 Del May 30 at 2 PM.
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Protest Costs Run Up Enforcements Throughout May
A Kansas survey shows May protest actions against President Nixon’s Indochina policy cost state agencies about $22,000. The Kansas Highway Patrol bore $13,500 in overtime and related expenses during May 9 to 17, with KU and Lawrence agencies adding thousands more for overtime and property damage from disturbances.
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KU trustees hear plans for medical center growth
The meeting highlighted a $64 million state bond issue for new buildings as the main driver for expansion of the medical center. Chancellor Laurence Chalmers praised private support for KU and alumni attendance at a detailed year-end report. New officers, trustees, and committee members were named, with retirement plans announced for executive secretary Youngberg.
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Balfour S. Jeffrey
Delph Simons
John T. Stewart
John W. Starr
Kansas City
Arthur Weaver
Ned Fleming
Topeka
Paul
Payne and Hill Promoted in Hallmark Changes
Robert D. Payne, longtime Lawrence Hallmark Production Center manager since 1958, is named corporate director of manufacturing paper products at Hallmark's international headquarters in Kansas City. Roger Hill, production manager in Lawrence, will succeed Payne as Lawrence manager. Hill, 32, KU graduate and former Jayhawks athlete, moves to new duties as Hill becomes Hallmark's Lawrence manager. Leavenworth Center will continue under Jay Battenberg as corporate director of manufacturing non paper products. Payne's civic activities include Lawrence Memorial Hospital board chair and Chamber of Commerce roles. Hill is KU engineering physics and MBA graduate, ex Jayhawk football standout, and now Lawrence plant manager.
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Hallmark
Kansas City
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Payne
International
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el Dorado
Augusta High School
Kansas University
Topeka
Leavenworth
Jay Battenberg
Chamber of Commerce
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Enfield
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American Can Co
Marathon
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
KU and
Haskell
Two Candidates Enter Kansas House Race Incumbents
Republican John Vogel and Democrat Richard Keithley announced their candidacies for the Kansas House of Representatives. Photos and coverage accompany their announcements on Page 18 of today’s Journal World.
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Kansas House of Representatives
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Journal World
Fierro withdraws bid for governor election
Manuel D. Fierro of Topeka says he will not seek an independent run for governor. He estimates 60 000 to 70 000 votes would have flowed to his campaign and aims to defeat Governor Docking instead of promoting his own candidacy. He cites priorities for minority and low income groups and says his focus is on unseating officeholders.
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Kansas Institute For Minority Empowerment
Robert Docking
Docking
Defense Begins Presenting Case In Angela Davis Trial
The first defense witness testified that Angela Davis was with her in San Francisco on August 5 1970 two days before a Marin County courthouse escape attempt that killed four. The lunch occurred at Juanita Wheeler’s home and they later met with Jonathan Jackson in a San Francisco apartment.
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Soledad Brothers Defense Committee
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