KU dedicates Engel German library as memorial to longtime professor
Kansas University honors Elmer Franklin Engel a 49 year German professor with a dedicated library in Wescoe Hall containing about 1000 volumes plus periodicals and recordings. The gift from the Engel family and Agnes Engel estate funds renewals scholarships and subscriptions and a part time librarian.
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Templin
Elmer Franklin Engel
Archie Dykes
Engel
Agnes Engel
Helmut Huelsbergen
Department of
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Huelsbergen
Engels
William Engel
la Jolla
Calif
Lawrence
Dave Regier
T. S. Burnett
Egypt shows arms parade on 2nd anniversary of 1973 war
Egypt displayed Western military gear alongside Soviet arms in a parade marking the war anniversary. The review featured Mirage 111 jet bombers and Commando helicopters, with some antiaircraft missiles believed to be Soviet SAM7s. Saudi and Gulf states funded arms to lessen Egypt's Soviet dependence. President Sadat saluted and eyes U.S. arms support during a late October visit. Separately, Mobil Oil field escorts reached northern Sinai as a buffer zone expansions unfold between Israeli and Egyptian forces. Prime Minister Rabin urged delaying peace accords until U.S. Congress approves American technicians in the zone, while Israel plans Ras Sudr oil turnover checks.
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KU conducts four administrative searches near completion
Kansas University officials report four administrative searches are nearing completion. Candidates for executive VP at KU Medical Center will visit for three day interviews with one done and three more by November start. Additional hires include facilities operations director, academic affairs positions, and an outreach associate VP role, with a replacement for the comptroller still pending.
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KC Firefighters Strike Sparks Blazes and Arson Claims
Officials accuse striking Kansas City firefighters of starting 217 blazes since the walkout began over pay. Police call the fires deliberate arson, while union leaders deny involvement. National Guards aided responders as a court-ordered injunction looms. Firefighter pay parity with police remains the central demand.
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Sweet potato from garden sprouts from grandson’s plant
Lawrence resident Mrs. Donald Norris reports digging a five and a quarter pound sweet potato from her garden. The tuber sprang from a plant given to her by her grandson.
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Police probe five burglaries in Lawrence area
Lawence police investigate a string of five burglaries late last week at two elementary schools and three offices. India School at 1701 E 23rd reports a TV, tape recorder and office equipment missing valued at 1481 dollars. next day Bert Nash Mental Health Center 342 Mo Penn House 1035 Pa Woodlawn School 508 Elm and Edgewood Homes 1600 Haskell report losses of office equipment, food and sound gear totaling 979 2420 32 and 840 dollars respectively. Edgewood missing estimate unavailable. Intruders gained entry through windows or doors.
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Starlight Theater Reports 1975 Loss Around $48,000
Kansas City Missouri Starlight Theater ended the season with a net loss before depreciation of about 48 483 dollars, more than twice 1974’s deficit though still manageable. Treasurer John F Pritchard Jr told about 25 committee members the organization remains liquid. Revenue gains were reported in earlier years.
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Starlight Theater
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High court to review abortion control law
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Missouri abortion control case and review the Federal Election Campaign Act. Justices considered challenges from Buckley, McCarthy, and others, with an early hearing aimed to set rules before the 1976 campaign. The act imposes spending limits, public financing, and other campaign restrictions.
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ACLU joins Linwood mustache expulsion case
The Lawrence Chapter of the ACLU will finance Greg Thomas a 17 year old Linwood High School student expelled for refusing to shave his mustache. His parents Mr and Mrs Dean Shores back the suit arguing the dress code oversteps rights and that the permanent record damages future opportunities. The case aims for state and federal courts in the 10th Circuit with a potential two year timeline.
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Blank
10Th Federal Circuit
Lawrence High
Buchwald Released After Hospital Stay
Art Buchwald, humorist columnist, was released from Wellborn Baptist Hospital after a weekend stay due to severe stomach pain. Doctors diagnosed kidney stones and treated him Sunday afternoon following his Saturday admission in Evansville Indiana.
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Art Buchwald
Wellborn Baptist Hospital
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