Lawrence added another $2.1 million to its record high construction total for 1968, boosting the year’s figure to $15.1 million. That easily surpassed the old mark of $12.4 million set in 1967.

More than 6,000 youngsters were due to take part in the annual KU Band Day festivities, with 68 musical groups to participate in a downtown parade and Memorial Stadium performance before and at halftime of the football game.