KU planning spree to expand Fraser Hall and new facilities
KU officials outline a 1964 65 building program including Fraser Hall expansion a gymnasium and a botanical research center funded by a 397 000 NIH grant plus 1 750 000 state funds. New residence halls 976 man complex and later 500 man halls are planned with bids expected in 1965 66 67.
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Kansas University
Blake Hall
Fessor
Costa Rica
Smith
Watson Library
Kansas Union
Lawton
Fraser Hall
National Institute of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Topeka
Allen Fieldhouse
Botanical Research Center
Bisonte Farm
Highway 59
19Th St
George M. Beal
Iowa Street
15Th
19Th Sts
Naismith Dr
Douglas County to Vote on One-Unit School Plan
Douglas County residents vote on a one-unit unification plan with a single at large school board, common tax levy, and unified budget. Lawrence voters form one unit, others form a second unit. passage requires both units. If rejected, final disposition lies with the Legislature.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas
LIFE program gains continued support in Lawrence
The LIFE program celebrates its fourth year in Lawrence with continued enthusiasm from residents. Since LIFE began, other university towns have started similar programs, and interested parties can contact Burcham at Lawrence National Bank or visit the LIFE booth at the Eldridge Hotel for details.
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Lawrence
LIFE
Burcham
Lawrence National Bank
Life Booth
Eldridge Hotel
Deaths and funeral notices from local area
A Haskell Institute student Miss Mavis Ardalia Washington 21 of Arkansas City died Friday after collapsing on campus. Post mortem planned. she is survived by parents four sisters a brother and maternal grandparents. Funeral arrangements pending at Rumsey Funeral Home. Sgt James E Bailey Ward 36 of Bartlesville died in Vietnam with 118th Headquarters Battalion. Awarded Medal of Honor Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster. survived by wife parents and three children.
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Haskell Institute
Mavis Ardalia Washington
Arkansas City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
George Learned
Miss Washington
Haskell
Jonah Washington
Linda Washington
Marva Washington
Jocelyn Washington
Nadine Washington
Jonah Washington Jr
Solon Sombrero
Mescalero
N. M
Rumsey Funeral Home
James E. Bailey Ward
Viet Nam
James E. Bailey
Bartlesville
Oklo
Charles Patton
N. J
Bailey
118Th
U. S. Army
Politics and Vietnam dominate a pivotal election year
The column argues that national and international crises, especially Vietnam, Cuba, Cyprus, and Congo, are clouded by politics. It warns of hidden deals, costly mistakes, and the danger of government overreach while urging honest debate and restraint from vote-driven policies.
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Cuba
U.S
Castro
Congo
Cyprus
U. S
Uncle Sam
Richard Burton Hamlet at Varsity Theater in Lawrence
Warner Bros presents Richard Burton in Hamlet in Lawrence at the Varsity Theater on September 23 and 24 with four performances. Matinees at 2 p.m. and evening shows at 8 p.m. Tickets are first come, first served and will not exceed theater capacity.
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Richard Burton
Lawrence
Warner Bros
Varsity
Second Man Dies From Preston Pipeline Blast
Pratt Kansas AP reports a second man died from burns from the Tuesday Preston pipeline explosion in northern Pratt County. Thomas A. Wilbeck, 35, of Greensburg, Kansas, died Friday at Pratt County Hospital.
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Pratt Kan
Preston
Pratt County
Thomas A. Wilbeck
Greensburg, Kan
Pomona Dam Dedication Draws Holiday Crowd
A large Labor Day crowd is expected at the Pomona Dam and Reservoir dedication about 40 miles southwest of Lawrence. Speakers include Maj. Gen. Jackson Graham and Gov. John Anderson. A water ski show is set for 4 p.m. today and Sunday. The project, authorized in 1954, will impound about 4,000 surface acres.
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Pomona
Lawrence
Pomona Reservoir
Ottawa
Jackson Graham
Chief of Army Engineers
Corps of Engineers
George H. Walker
Missouri River Division
Miles Wachendorf
Kansas City District
John Anderson
Normal Pool
Lawrence public schools closed for Labor Day holiday
Lawrence students will not attend school Monday due to Labor Day. The Lawrence Post Office will be closed all day with no mail delivery but regular holiday collections and special delivery will be handled. The Board of Education meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Central Junior High with Supt Carl Knox presenting the annual report and audit for approval.
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Son
Chrysler
Johnson
Detroit
Senate
U. S. Treasury
U. S
U.S
Lawrence
Elmer Dougan
Lawrence Board of Education
Central Junior High School
Carl S. Knox
Schwegler School
Douglas County
Mosquito Control Begins in Lawrence Pending Weather
Lawrence will start an enhanced mosquito control program on Tuesday if weather allows. Breeding areas will be treated and spots sprayed with insecticide, and park fogging continues. A new larvicide and a low-toxicity insecticide were received, with testing in wet areas.
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Lawrence
Vernon Cooper
Kansas
Cooper
Warming Trend Moves Into Lawrence Area
The U S Weather Bureau reports a slow warming trend in Lawrence with partly cloudy skies this afternoon and through Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible mainly tonight and Sunday afternoon, with southeasterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Highs near 85 today, lows 65 to 70, Sunday highs in the upper 80s.
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Lawrence
U.S. Weather Bureau
Iowan Seeks Ban on LBJ Spot in Iowa Ballot
A suit demanding the Democratic presidential slate be removed from the November 3 Iowa ballot was filed Friday. Republican Atty. Gen. Evan Hultman asked the state Executive Council to appoint Des Moines attorney Eugene Davis to represent the state.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa
Evan Hultman
Hultman
GOP
Iowa Executive Council
Des Moines
Eugene Davis
Card of Thanks for hospital support in Lawrence
I thank all my relatives and friends for the flowers cards and visits during my stay at KU Medical Center. Thanks to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital ER staff the ambulance driver and Dr Ed Jones for accompanying me and the Oscar Baker family Steven Lee and Mr and Mrs Howard Lee and family for their kindness.
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KU Medical Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ed Jones
Oscar Baker
Steven Lee
Howard Lee
In Memoriam Charles Sinks
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Charles Sinks who passed away Sept 5 1954 death is a heartache. Memories are things no one can steal. Sadly missed by mother Mrs W H Sinks sister Hazel and brother Lawrence.
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Charles Sinks
W. H. Sinks
Hazel
Lawrence
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East 13Th Vias
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