University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, May 7, 1974
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Lawrence Changes Included Woman Mayor
By ALAN MANSAGER Kansan Staff Reporter
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Airports and skunks were among the local issues as Lawrence and Douglas County continually suffered the pangs of growth the past year.
Mary ramblton took hold of the reins to guide the city through a challenging year. For a long time, in fact since mayors first appeared in Lawrence, the town had been called Hambleton. Hambleton brought this tradition and the city's first woman mayor in April, 1973.
The test of her ability shortly followed. Beginning in late summer, commodity shortages plague consumers in Lawrence grapes, oranges, potatoes, mayonnaise, tolets and baiting were felt in varying degrees. Warnings of antifreeze, beer and Franklin stone shortages were also heard, and commodity shortages were felt to a lesser extent here.
The big cause and culprit of many shortages were the limited amounts of oil and gasoline. The September prices for gasoline in Lawrence averaged from 39.9 to 39.9 cents a gallon for regular and 40.8 to 44.9 cents a gallon for premium.
Because of higher food prices brought on by shortages, many local residents turned to growing some of their own foodstuff and gardening in the county increased ten-fold.
Interest in the city's growth and development also increased. The city commission approved plans to proceed with the construction of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Gasoline stations closed early in the day or never opened at all. Conversions of some stations in Lawrence to ice cream stores or car dealerships and slower highway speeds were some of the long-term effects of the oil shortage.
The Douglas County Commission and the city commission agreed the past year to cooperate in construction of a new bridge over the Kansas River at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. The plan for a long time had been to repair the present one.
The city also adopted a resolution to provide 400 acres of recreational land upstream from Massachusetts Street along the east bank of the Kansas River and also near the new water treatment plant on the opposite bank. Plans called for a boat ramp across campus and a natural habitat site. All construction will be next January.
During the year the city and county got together to discuss final plans for the city-county judicial law enforcement complex in Lawrence.
A problem which may have had a restraining effect on the progressive momentum of the city came with the defeat of the airport expansion project at the polls December 12. The $9 million project which was said to be essential for the economic recovery of New York like comet Kohoutek when it was defeated by a margin of more than two to one.
The Clinton Reservoir project had its rough times but managed to contain the streams of criticism aimed at it. The 7,000 acre, $4.7 million project continued in spite of complaints of fund shortages for necessary improvements and many complaints that it wasn't accessible enough to accommodate all users. In 1977, the reservoir will offer recreation and additional water supply for the city and county.
Other disagreements resulted when the federal government broke a contract with the city in December to rechannel Mud Creek. The channel project was to clean and offer better drainage of Mud Creek five miles northwest of Lawrence.
The government said it saved $2.18 million by abandoning its involvement in the project but the city and drainage district costs rose to $500,000 and the county cost that would have been bridged in conjunction with original plans.
Work on the Wells Park project of the Douglas County Public Works Department moved forward with comparatively few hitches. The 16.2 acre park, located three miles northwest of the town, Lawrence will feature nature trails, playground equipment and barbecue grills.
Back in the city, landlord riots ran short as at least seven houses were torn down.
houses east of campus violated the minimum housing code. Exposed electrical wiring, bad plumbing and structurally unsure stairways were the basis for the law.
It was proclaimed during the year that 38
A myriad of protests by the landlords and homeowners brought the city commission to review the housing code. Jack Rose, commissioner, said the code was vague.
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On July 1, Douglas County set up a small claims court for cases involving arms of less than $300. Most cases brought to the court were concerning rental agreements in dwellings and dards, and there were differing opinions as to whether the court itself was fair.
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Older residents in Lawrence seem to be the ones most in need of city-supported housing.
Disputes the past year concerning transportation problems in the city resulted in the recommendation on January 23 to hire a bus company for transportation for those short of vehicles.
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A free geriatric clinic also opened and improved medical care for senior citizens.
Another sector of the population was satisfied the past year when the city commission approved three bicycle routes to and from the University of Kansas and Washington DC. The signs sign to mark the routes, something many cyclists have long awaited.
But the weather in January put a damper on the homes of a safe driving month.
International traffic signs were also put into fullscale use on the city streets partly due to the low number of traffic
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Icy streets during that period made traveling touch and go for many motorists in the city.
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Last summer, similar vaguages of the weather brought the river to record crests.
Vagaries in student behavior the past year meant an increase in complaints leveled against them. It was said that, for a long time, students had bitter litering.
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February of 1974 were down 1.9 per cent from the first two months of 1973.
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Area dogs weren't even spared the legal process and came out on the short end of the stick with the new city animal control *e-dinance*. The ordinance raised the price to pick up a lost dog from the Humane Society and had another city said it was finished issuing dog dox tags.
The endless problem of crime on the streets and elsewhere showed significant impact.
There were 2,291 Part I offenses reported last year representing a 9.2 per cent decrease from the previous year. A Part I offense is defined as crime pertaining to manslaughter, rape, burglary, robbery and larceny. Part I offenses for January and
Skunks are fuming and the increase in skunk population in the city couldn't be ignored. The growing number of skunks was found in buildings, said city manager Buford Watson.
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