BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 24 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our colleague and friend, Dr Kenneth (Ken) Anthony Wardle, at the age of 78. * * * Ken was part of the fabric of the University of Birmingham, having worked here for 47 years. Ken was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (formerly the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, and the Institute of A  more