13 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1975
Page
1
The House moves to raise borrowing authority to 595 billion dollars after rebuffing a Republican bid to attach a spending ceiling sought by President Ford. It also passes a 373.89 billion dollar budget with a 72.09 billion dollar deficit for the year.
The Douglas County Commission schedules a 10:30 a.m. bid opening on December 17 for Kansas River Bridges construction. Land acquisition should finish by February 1, with mid January start possible. Project cost about 5.8 million, funded in part by the city and a separate 11.75 million bridge bond package.
About 150 KU alumni from classes 1912 to 1975 will join 225 current Marching Jayhawks for a Memorial Stadium halftime performance during the KU Colorado game. The show includes a Sousa piece Washington Post March under Russell Wiley with a reunion event and pre game activities.
The United Public Employee Associations of Lawrence appoints Dennis Smith and Alvin Samuels to a special city committee with two city commissioners to probe 24 charges of mismanagement. The panel will also choose two private citizen members and set guidelines for an objective investigation. The city commission approved the plan Tuesday.
A blast in Zion Square, Jerusalem, kills six and injures about forty, according to state radio reports. Authorities investigate the downtown attack as residents reel from the strike.
Jerzy Wroblewski of the University of Lodz will discuss Law and the State in Socialist Theory at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Kansas Union Council Room. The talk is free and open to the public, sponsored by KU’s Department of Philosophy.
A $3.978 billion transportation appropriations bill, sending Clinton Parkway funding for a Lawrence Kansas lake access project, moved to the White House for President Ford's signature. Ford may delay signing this week. if unsigned by November 24, it becomes law. The measure passed by voice vote in both houses. The article also notes mourning doves nesting in trees, feeding on waste grain and weed seeds.
Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission unanimously approved changing 2.8 acres owned by Lacy Steel Co from heavy to light industrial to prevent tall structures near Lawrence Municipal Airport. The land lies south of Highway K-32 and east of Highway 24-40. buildings over 75 feet require commission approval.
New Dial DRUG report claims embalming fluid is linked to high school age drug use while adults show few problems. The message warns of delayed liver and brain damage, notes alleged aerosol abuse, and cites Barbara Hart and Lawrence High officials in a dispute over wording and responses.
Captain Larry R. Hixson son of Mr and Mrs Ray Hixson of Lawrence has been awarded the U S Air Force Commendation Medal at Langley Air Force Base Virginia in a ceremony honoring his service.
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