IN 1977

The city manager-commission government system recall issue was to be on the April 5 ballot after petitioners gained enough verified signatures on the issue. Some were seeking replacement of the nonpartisan, nongeographic manager-commission system with the old-style partisan, geographic election of commission members.

IN 1962

Among the area farmers hardest-hit by the recent invasion of huge Kaw River ice floes after the long freeze and eventual flooding was Clyde Husted, who farmed about 5 miles northwest of Lawrence. Some ice that gouged out parts of his property were 14 and 15 feet long and 6-to-8 feet tall, remaining unmelted because of their size.

Meanwhile, records showed January had been one of the most severe ever recorded from the standpoint of snow and bitter cold.

IN 1902

On Feb. 5, 1902, the Lawrence Journal said, “In the matter of the location of the court house, the board of county commissioners did nothing yesterday but hear arguments and petitions. No indication was given as to what disposition would finally be made of the matter, but it would seem that there is but one thing that the board can do when the wishes of the men who have the building to pay for are taken into consideration. The board knows that nine-tenths of the people want a central location, and they know that to locate several blocks from the business portion of the town would be outraging the taxpayers and going in direct opposition to their wishes. It is inconceivable that men who are charged with a duty sacred to the people would deliberately violate their trust and do violence to the oath the have taken.” The day before, eight different locations had been announced as under consideration. Seven of them were located at what would be today Seventh through Ninth streets. The only location outside of this area and south of what was then the business portion was the southeast corner of 11th and Massachusetts streets. It was this location that was eventually selected.