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Title
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Ilus Davis 1917-1996: Strong Leader Guided Kansas City through '60s and Era of Progress
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Description
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Photos and obituary article about former Kansas City mayor Ilus Davis (1917-1996), reviewing his tenure from 1963 to 1971 "noted for its progress on civil rights, construction of Kansas City International Airport and passage of the earnings tax," and including leadership during the 1968 riots.
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1996-09-05
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Fair Housing Now Law
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Description
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Approval of a housing ordinance prohibiting discrimination due to race, gender, etc.
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1968-04-20
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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A Visit with Ike Davis--The Mayor-Elect Gets Set for His Big New Job
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Description
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Biographical article about the new and 48th mayor of Kansas City, Ilus Davis, with photos and discussion of his ideas for the city. Description of his life and career, born in Kansas City in 1917 at 27th and Paseo Boulevard, paddled in college by fraternity brother and later police chief Clarence Kelley, and operating as a strategic planner in World War II for General Douglas MacArthur.
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1963-04-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Ex-mayor To Be Remembered
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Description
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A statue of former Mayor Illus "Ike" Davis is to be dedicated on November 12, 2004. The statue is located in the Civic Mall area called Ilus W. Davis Park between City Hall and the federal courthouse. It was designed by California artist Bruce Wolfe. The statue cost $350,000, funded by private donations. The sculpture is 9 feet tall and is mounted on a 4-foot base.
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Date
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2004-11-12
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
