Chamber September schedule highlighted by KU Mixer and lectures
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce board spotlighted a busy September agenda at a meeting held at the Holiday Inn. Highlights include the KU Mixer September 9 at Meadowbrook, a public luncheon with Ewing Kauffman September 13, and Archie Dykes delivering the State of the University address September 26 at Lawrence Country Club.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Holiday Inn
Jack Brand
Chamber
Ewing Kauffman
Kansas City Royals
Marion Laboratories
The
Kansas Union
Kauffman
Brand
Odd Williams
Archie Dykes
Lawrence County Club
Bob Bowline
DeSoto Schools Face Budget Cut After Enrollment Drop
DeSoto School Board trims the 1.478 million budget by about 200000 as elementary enrollment falls eight percent from 1947 to 1811 students. Loss of 136 students cuts roughly 200000 in state funds. some elementary staff may transfer within the district. The board also raises tuition to 35 dollars monthly and approves game tickets sales, field use, an auditor review, and notes roofing improvements.
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Desoto
Robert L.morris
Morris
Governor to Open 9.6 Mile U S 75 Section South of Topeka
Gov Robert Docking will dedicate a 9.6 mile four lane stretch of U S 75 south of Topeka next Tuesday at 3 p.m. The ceremony at the U S 56 interchange will be attended by officials from Shawnee and Osage counties and numerous towns. The project cost 7.2 million dollars and crosses the Santa Fe Trail and nears the Oregon Trail.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert Docking
U. S. 75
Andrew J. Gray
Carbondale
Forbes Air Force Base
Docking
Gray
Baker University anticipates 800 students at enrollment
Baker University officials expect about 800 students to be enrolled when enrollment closes Thursday morning. Public relations director Grady Batten said figures will be released Thursday, noting last fall’s total was 825. Late enrollment continues through Sept. 14 as classes begin Thursday.
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Baldwin
Baker University
Grady Batten
Batten
BAKER
Pam Geren
Kansas City
Kas
Greg Barnett
Wellsville
Journal-World Photo
County Plans Jail Apartment Remodeling
Douglas County approves remodeling of five jail second floor rooms to create an office for Sheriff Rex Johnson deputy a KBI investigations room a A B Davidson probation officer room a squad room and a photo darkroom. Davidson's courthouse office will move to County Assessor Darwin Rogers. Two first floor rooms become inmate counseling spaces as recommended by the Jail Services and Corrections facilities committee.
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Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Highway Patrol
Johnson
KBI
A. B. Davidson
Arthur Heck
Douglas County Committee On
Dole Considers Executive Session For Watergate Hearings
Sen. Bob Dole suggests a Senate resolution to move Watergate hearings into executive session. He read a draft at a Kiwanis Club in Wichita and warned details are unsure but aims to shift public focus without hindering investigation or media rights.
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Wichita
Kan
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Senate
Republican National Committee
Kiwanis Club
Washington
Dole
Committee
Civic Club
Lawrence district enrollment dips 88 as 7,595 students listed
Lawrence School District 497 reports 7,595 students enrolled Friday, down from 7,683 last year. Labor Day adds projected gains while high school shows a 67 student drop and elementary enrollment falls by 65. Kendall notes kindergarten unexpectedly up 438. Final figures due Sept. 15.
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Lawrence
Kendall
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