Lawrence forms bicentennial commission for 1976 plans
Lawrence begins local bicentennial planning with a 14 member commission chaired by Ted Kennedy of the Douglas County Historical Society. The group aims to blend Heritage 76 Festival USA and Horizon 76, seeking funding from local sources and exploring school programs, public sculpture, and history projects. Heavily involved are Clarence Hills, Julie Hack, Iris Aller, and KU ties, with nationwide context from Kansas cities eyeing similar commemoration efforts.
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Baltimore County Chief Executive Pleads Not Guilty
Dale Anderson former Baltimore County chief executive pleaded in U S District Court to conspiracy extortion and bribery charges. He was released on his own recognizance with travel restriction and a January trial date was set. The case involves payoffs from firms doing county business and links to the ongoing Spiro Agnew corruption inquiry.
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Normalcy Returns as Chile junta Gathers Support
Chilean authorities said life is normalizing after the coup. The junta reported commerce and transport fully operating in Concepcion with industries resuming and markets reopening. Exiled supporters alleged Gen. Prats led a counterattack, claims unverified as authorities deny disarray.
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Energy adviser warns of winter heating shortages looms
President energy adviser John A. Love warned a Senate panel that temporary heating fuel shortages could occur this winter while opposing mandatory allocations as a quick fix. A House committee considered forcing the President to impose such allocations.
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John A. Love
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Nixon and Congress inch toward Soviet trade compromise
President Nixon and Congress move toward a compromise on Soviet trade concessions. Congress shows overwhelming support for tying any concessions to freer Jewish emigration. Two congressmen said the President appears ready to consider a middle ground. Phnom Penh dispatch reports sharp fighting in Vihear Suor, 13 miles away.
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Ervin Urges Rededication to Freedom at Delaware Talk
Sen. Sam J. Ervin told a University of Delaware audience that restoring respect for American freedoms is essential to overcoming a crisis in confidence. He said freedom is civilization's most precious asset and must be preserved at any cost.
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KU Alumni Directors Begin Meeting Today
A two day meeting of the Kansas University Alumni Association board of directors began this afternoon and will continue Saturday morning. The group will hear Chancellor Archie Dykes and Athletic Director Clyde Walker and later attend a KU Washington State game. About 100 county chairmen will meet to evaluate last year’s Kansas Honors Banquets and plan this year’s events.
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Lawrence Students Get KUFF Football Ticket Sale
Lawrence students in grades 4 to 9 may buy KUFF tickets at two dollars for four games. Sales run from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Community Building.
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Open nurseries offer Head Start and Children’s Hour programs
Programs for low income families run weekday sessions at 1505 Ohio. Head Start enrolls about 10 children 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Children’s Hour about 12 children 1 to 3 p.m. Total enrollment around 30 with weekly costs 25 cents to $3. Head Start requires below federal poverty level. Children’s Hour does not. Contact 842 6153 for information. volunteers needed for 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. routes.
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Mid East Quiet After Air Fight
TEL AVIV AP The Middle East was quiet after Thursday's air battle the largest since 1967. Israel said pilots shot down 13 Syrian MIG21s while Syria claimed eight MIGs and five Israeli planes were shot down. A rescue helicopter pulled an Israeli pilot and a wounded Syrian from the sea. The captive Syrian pilot remained in good condition as the Red Cross was informed. Four Syrian planes reportedly crashed on Lebanese soil with pilots unhurt or only slightly injured.
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Haskell and Baker Win Education Grant for Indian Student Program
Haskell Indian Junior College and Baker University receive a 117 763 federal Title III grant for a possible three year program to develop a student appraisal system, tutoring, and curriculum revision reflecting American Indian culture. Neal Mallyky and Wallace Galluzzi announced the grant noting improved readiness and assessment for Indian students with staff from both schools.
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Agnew Reported to Have Accepted Gifts and Discounts
Reports say Spiro T. Agnew received gifts of food wine and liquor from friends and allies and enjoyed a celebrity rent discount at the Sheraton Park Hotel during years in Washington Maryland associates and his role as Baltimore County official and later governor are cited. A spokesman dismisses the stories as innocent relationships while a federal grand jury probe continues.
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Youths Hurt as Pickup Rolls on Hanging Tree Road
Two youths were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a pickup overturned at 6 05 p m on Hanging Tree Road near the southwest Lawrence city limits. James Wiley Burnett 14 and Greg Allen Perico 15 were identified by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. Burnett said loose gravel and a dog in the road caused loss of control. Damage was about 600 dollars.
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Lawrence
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department
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Greg Allen Perico
Lazybrook
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Fuel Oil Prices Rise for Kansas Utilities in August
No. 1 and No. 2 fuel oil prices paid by Kansas utilities increased 5.4 percent in August, to 17.94 cents per gallon, extending the year gain to 44.6 percent. Heavy No. 5 and No. 6 fuel oil climbed 7.5 percent to 12.14 cents.
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