The Lawrence Police Department had its full 50-person strength but was expected to add to the force in the near future. Dick Stanwix was superintendent of the group.

The local swimming pool was in full use for the first time after delays the previous year and usage exceeded all expectations, officials said.

Kansas University chancellor-elect Laurence Chalmers was to spend time here visiting with officials and getting acclimated. He was to succeed the resigned Clarke Wescoe the coming summer.