Kansas college heads draft own governing proposal
Five of six Kansas Board of Regents universities plus junior colleges meet to study a governing model in response to expected legislative changes. They oppose a single regents board and push for a plan aligned with federal education policy and separate planning authority.
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Kanss
Kansas Board of Regents
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MPC
Board of Regents
James McCain
Kansas State University
Kansas
McCain
Max Bickford
Kansas University
Archie Dykes
New Downtown Bridge Sought as Old Span Deteriorates
City officials will pursue a new bridge over the Kaw after Finney and Turnipseed urged replacement rather than costly repairs. The 57-year-old bridge carries about 17 000 vehicles daily. a replacement could take 3 to 5 years with funding from multiple levels.
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Finney and Turnipseed
Topeka Consultants
Kaw
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Tennessee
Union Pacific Railroad
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Lawrence
NDP
Massachusetts
Fall Weather Shifts With Showers And Cooler Temps
A wet start to fall gave way to partly cloudy skies and cooler air. Overnight rainfall totaled 0.44 inches with 3.04 inches for the month, while areas like Eudora and Worden added additional moisture. Sunday may bring a slight shower chance with highs in the 50s to 60s tonight and low 80s by Sunday. the National Weather Service forecasts a pattern of showers Monday and fair to partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday with 70s highs and 50s to 60s lows.
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Worden
Perry
National Weather Service
Nixon blocked from releasing Watergate tapes urged to be impeached
The American Bar Association president says President Nixon should be impeached if the Supreme Court orders him to release Watergate tapes. The statement frames a constitutional crisis over executive privilege and disclosure.
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American Bar Association
Nixon
Supreme Court
Watergate Hearings Stir Legal Battles and Appeals
In Boston a Florida attorney urged the President is not above the law while supporting open hearings. In Washington Judge Green dismissed a fairness suit to halt public hearings, citing constitutional protections for Congress. Judge Sirica ordered five Watergate defendants to file affidavits supporting withdrawal of guilty pleas. The men pleaded guilty to the 1972 DNC break in.
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John J. Sirica
Watergate
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Eugenio R. Martinez
Virgilio R. Gonzalez
Democratic National
Lightning Ignites Gas Pump Station Near Fort Scott
A lightning strike at a natural gas pump station around 5 a.m. ignited a large fire on Fort Scott’s south edge. Gas was shut off to Fort Scott Feesent, Kan., and Nevada, and the blaze burned about 90 minutes before it was extinguished. No injuries or property damage reported. nearby residents were evacuated.
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Nevada
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Agnew Plea Bargain Talk Spurs Resignation Debate
Washington reports indicate Vice President Spiro Agnew is negotiating a plea deal and possible resignation as part of the investigation of kickbacks. Talks involve Agnew lawyers and Justice officials. White House declines comment as discussions unfold.
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Washington Post
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Agnew
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White House
William Ruckleshaus
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Post
J. Marsh Thomson
KU Game Starts Late to Beat Florida Heat
In Tallahassee a 4 p.m. kickoff for Kansas versus Florida State was chosen to combat heat. KU, led by Don Fambrough, looks to win at Florida State for the first time, with about 30 000 expected in the stands and extensive Kansas radio coverage. The Jayhawks aim to overcome FSU, who opened with an upset loss to Wake Forest. After the game Kansas plans a late return to Lawrence.
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FSU
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Vanderbilt
Stapleton
Iowa State
Florida State
Kansas
Jayhawks
Seminoles
Wake Forest
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Lawrence
Jayhawker Towers
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Kissinger sworn in as secretary of state in open policy shift
Henry A. Kissinger was sworn in as secretary of state in a move described as the start of a new consensus in foreign policy. The Senate confirmed 78 to 7 as he prepares a General Assembly address and dual White House role. Senator McGovern opposed, citing wiretapping concerns.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
U.S
Senate
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Congress
Department
Nixon
Rogers
Aviation Day at Lawrence Airport Showcases Local Plans
Aviation Day at Lawrence Municipal Airport roars to life Sunday with registrations from home built and antique aircraft from Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. Paul Gray and his Dixieland Band perform noon to 1 pm followed by a parachute jump at 1 30 pm. Aerial acrobats spraying glider demonstrations hot air balloon and military aircraft displays highlight the afternoon staged by the Lawrence Chamber to promote the proposed airport bond issue.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Paul Gray
Dixieland
Italian Ship Hit By Libyan Planes Off Libyan Coast
Libyan jets strafed an Italian navy corvette 33 miles off Tripoli, wounding two sailors. Libya called the incident a terrible mistake and pledged to pay damages. Jalloud told the Italian ambassador he halted fire upon realizing the vessel was Italian.
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Mediterranean
Defense Ministry
Libya
Tripoli
Abdel Salam Jalloud
Aldo Conte Marotta
Jalloud
UAW Strike Little Affects Chrysler Production
Detroits AP reports a week long strike against Chrysler Corp will have little or no effect on domestic auto production this year. Wards Automotive Report says Chrysler can recoup losses of 35000 cars and 7500 trucks through overtime in following weeks. Chrysler spokesman says no such plans announced.
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Wards Automotive
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