IN 1977

Low temperatures here continued to be about 40 degrees, yet constant predictions for needed rain had not materialized. The current forecast called for substantial rains over the next few days but not many residents were hopeful after all the “false promises” by weather people in the recent past. The area was badly in need of moisture for a wide variety of venues.

IN 1962

The Lawrence International Friendship Enterprise (LIFE) program was being hailed as a success after only one year in existence. The program attempted to lend a helping hand to international students attending Kansas University. Foreign students who had taken part in the initial venture were lavish in their praise of how it had helped them adjust to the university and American life.

IN 1902

Oct. 13, 1902, the Lawrence Journal told of “BIG FIRE AT HASKELLBig Barn Containing Horses, Hay, Oats, Corn and Farm Machinery a Total Loss.” in its headlines. The article began by noting “About 7 o’clock last evening a big fire was discovered in progress at Haskell Institute, and in a short time the skies were illuminated by a great red light that hung over the school. Fifteen or twenty minutes after the fire was first seen the fire department of the city was summoned to the scene, and announced its departure by the sounding of the alarm, which was the first that was generally known of the fire. As soon as people saw the immensity of the fire and learned its location they started toward Haskell in great crowds, on foot or in any kind of rig they could get hold of.”