Bombers and ships halt most North Vietnam air attacks
The 10th curtailment in the air war is in effect by Johnsons television address. U S fighters limited raids to areas above the DMZ while attacking storage depots convoys and gun positions near Haiphong Hanoi and Hai Phong area targets. Westmoreland and the Seventh Air Force declined to map the remaining attack zone but it likely reaches Vinh about 130 miles north of the DMZ.
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William C. Westmoreland
Morgan
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Cat Bi
Haiphong
Hanoi
Cam Pha
Lang Giai
Westmoreland
U.S. 7Th Air Force
Vinh
Humboldt and Yates Center Election Returns
Humboldt and Yates Center voters go to polls to elect city councilmen. Humboldt incumbents Fred W. Hartwig and Walter L. Naff seek re election in wards one and two respectively while Yates Center votes on a third ward race between J E Kimbell Citizens and John P Martin City. Other races feature Virgil Bell John L Haas and A R McCormick in wards one two and four respectively.
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Humboldt
Yates Center
Fred W. Hartwig
Walter L. Naff
J. E. Kimbell
Citizens
John P. Martin
Virgil Bell
John L. Haas
A. R. McCormick
Gun and Cash Stolen from Manhattan Hotel Room
Pete Brown reported to police that his hotel room was entered Saturday night. A locked suitcase was pried open and a .38 revolver and $100 were taken. Police also logged robbery at a Lincoln Avenue filling station coin box worth about $15 to $16. Earlier reports noted looted coin box at Guest House Motel on Santa Fe Street and six broken floodlights at Ashley Clinic over the weekend.
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Pete Brown
Manhattan
S. Lincoln
Guest House
S. Santa Fe
Ashley Clinic
Cars Damaged In Erie Intersection Collision
Cars driven by Carol Mills 17 of rural St. Paul and Bernard Bollinger 21 of rural Fort Scott collided at the US 59 and K146 junction north of Erie about 1 40 p m Saturday. Mills left turning. Bollinger rear ended her. Damages were 250 for Mills Pontiac and 450 for Bollinger Chevrolet with no injuries.
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Erie
Carol Mills
St. Paul
Bernard L. Bollinger
Fort Scott
Here
Neosho County
Miss Mills
Bollinger
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Intercepted Letter Mentions Johnson Campaign Doubt
An intercepted note dated April 1 questions whether Johnson will drop from the presidential race. The writer signs as Nute and addresses Cha. The message implies uncertainty about Johnson's commitment to continuing the campaign.
Supreme Court extends one man one vote to local government
The Supreme Court rules local governments must follow one man one vote in a 53 decision expanding the rule to about 80 000 units nationwide. Justice Byron White writes that Midland County Texas resident Hank Avery has a right to a vote of equal weight to other residents in Commissioners Court apportionment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John M.ylan
Byron R. White
Midland County
Tex
Hank Avery
Midland City
White
Avery
Commissioners Court
Weather forecast and temperatures for Topeka and statewide
Area forecasts predict cloudy and warmer conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers tonight and Tuesday. Lows in the 40s, highs 65 to 70, with a 30 percent chance of measurable rain. Topeka forecast shows increasing cloudiness and possible eastern Kansas showers and thunderstorms, while statewide temps fell below freezing in places overnight with lows from 17 at Manhattan to 36 at Garden City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Manhattan
Garden City
Defense Plans Three-Phase Reserve Callup
Washington AP reports defense officials disclose a three phase plan to mobilize about 60,000 reserve personnel in coming months. The plan covers phased activations across the Reserve component, signaling a significant expansion of wartime readiness.
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Washington
Boating accident claims life at Pomona Reservoir
Wallace Billbe, 41, of Carbondale Kansas, died when the boat carrying him, two sons, and a family friend swamped after leaving Dragon Creek boat ramp on the Pomona Reservoir. All four wore life belts. Billbe's body was recovered about 15 feet from shore. His sons and the companion swam to shore safely.
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Lyndon
Kan
Pomona
Wallace Billbe
Carbondale
Billbe
Draggon Creek
Bellbe
Billbies
5th District GOP Elects Delegates
Kansas Republicans in Fredonia elected two delegates and two alternates for the national convention in Miami Beach. Delegates are D. A. N. Chase of Fredonia and William Hagman of Pittsburg. alternates Rebuen J. Burkman of Chanute and Gerald Rogers of Wellington. John Wall was named fifth district chairman with Jo Meyers as secretary.
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Kansas
Miami Beach
Fila
Fredonia
D.A.N. Chase
William Hagman
Pittsburg
Richard Trombla
Dorado
Rebuen J. Burkman
Chanute
Gerald Rogers
Wellington
Letha Parker
Clearwater
Emmet E. Wilson
Independence
John Wall
Sedan
Jo Meyers
Joe Shubitz
Burkman
Neosho County
Republican Central Committee
Shubitz
Robert Dole
John Crutcher
Masonic Temple
Johnson says he will not seek another term
President Johnson declares in a national address that he shall not seek nor accept the party nomination for another term. He meets reporters at the White House to quash any drafts or reversals as the 1968 race looms and vice president Humphrey’s plans remain uncertain.
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Washington
Johnson
the Nation
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
New York
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson at Glance What Johnson said on de escalations and talks
President Johnson outlined key points from his address. He said he would not seek re nomination, called for de escalation with North Vietnam, appointed W Averell Harriman to lead peace talks, warned against fake peace, and urged a 10 percent income tax surcharge. He also announced an immediate halt to most bombing and noted reactions from politicians including Richard Nixon.
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Johnson
Harry S. Truman
North Vietnam
W. Averell Harriman
United States
Two Accidents on Highway K39 West of Neosho Line
The Wilson County sheriff reports two accidents within 90 minutes on Highway K39 near the Neosho county line. A 1953 International dump truck loaded with gravel toppled after a tire blowout. driver Loren Modlin escaped injury. A vehicle towing a motorcycle caused the tow rope to break, injuring Kelly Wendeln who was treated for scrapes and bruises.
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Wilson County
Hanoi Silent as U S Pushes Peace Talks Amid Bomb Pause
Washington reports Moscow negative at first to Johnson curb on bombing North Vietnam while Hanoi stays silent. Officials say Johnson could wait a reasonable time before resuming raids halted Sunday. Stewart discusses Soviet view, Tass calls move a concession to Hanoi demands. Tokyo report predicts Hanoi may reject bid.
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Washington
Moscow
Johnson
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Michael Stewart
Stewart
Mikhail N. Smirnovsky
Tass
Tokyo
Johnson declines renomination shocks politicians nationwide
Washington reactions pour in after President Johnson announces he will not seek or accept another term. Senate leaders and rivals express surprise while urging national reconciliation, as Vice President Humphrey and Republican Nixon weigh their next moves and streets react with disbelief. Johnson calls the decision completely irrevocable.
Kennedy comments on Johnson withdrawal and Democratic unity
RFK says the Democratic party is not united behind Johnson after his withdrawal. He believes Democrats can win in November and praises internal debate on grave national issues as a healthy influence. Kennedy vows to continue his campaign for the presidency.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Johnson
Kennedy
United States
Johnson foresees meeting Thieu to boost Southeast Asia peace
President Johnson said he hopes to meet South Vietnam's President Thieu in the United States soon to strengthen and improve plans for restoring peace and stability in Southeast Asia. He disclosed this in Chicago during a National Association of Broadcasters appearance, noting the visit could occur in the weeks ahead. He urged reason and responsibility to prevail amid election year frenzy.
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Chicago
Johnson
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
National Association of Broadcasters
Thieu
Conrad Hilton
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