Berrigan Trial Ends in Deadlock Over Conspiracy Charge
In Harrisburg a federal jury deadlocked on the single conspiracy count against antiwar priest Philip Berrigan and six co defendants. The panel found Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister guilty on letters smuggling counts, while failing to reach a verdict on the broader conspiracy involving Kissinger.
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Harrisburg
Philip Berrigan
Henry A. Kissinger
Berrigan
Dictment
U.S
Lewisburg
Elizabeth McAlister
New York City
Elizabeth
R. Dixon Herman
Herman
Lynch
Osa Johnson Influence Felt In Kansas 99s Meeting
The Kansas Chapter of the 99s plans a 40 member fly in for an April meeting at Neosho County Community Junior College in Chanute. A film by Anna Lou Mattix will be shown, with Charlotte Parker conducting the session and local arrangements led by George Dickerhoof. Special guests from Joplin and Wichita accompany the event.
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Osa Johnson
Chanute
Kansas
99'S
International Association of Women Airplane Pilots
Kansas Association
Johnson
International 99'S
Neosho County Community Junior
Charlotte Parker
Wichita
la Rosa de Oro
George Dickerhoof
S. Tennessee
Tri-State
Joplin
Wing Scouts
Public Hearing Planned in May on US 169 Route Around Chanute
Karl Brueck of the State Highway Commission told Mark Roberts the hearing on location of US 169 around Chanute will be early May. Brueck said he discussed the study of possible bypasses with Bruce Roberts of Wilson Engineering Co. and that notice will be published legally.
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Karl Brueck
Paola
Mark T. Roberts
Chanute
Brueck
Bruce Roberts
Wilson Engineering Co
Salina
Mark Roberts
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha
An intercepted message laments the idea of free education as a continuation of the American dream. The note reflecting on policy and opportunity points to debates over government support for schooling and social mobility.
Revenue Picture Displeasing To Junior College President
Dr J C Sanders president of Neosho County Community Junior College critiques the legislature for underfunding the college. He notes state funding remains around 13 percent but aims for 50 percent, warns local property taxes and tuition will rise. He outlines current revenue shares and potential impacts on out district tuition and future pricing.
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Sanders
Congress
Garden City
NCCJC
Cooperation Hampered by Legislature Tightens Southeast Kansas Colleges
Dr J C Sanders president of Neosho County Community Junior College said cooperation among five Southeast Kansas junior colleges is strained by tight legislative budgets. He noted a failed funding resolution for a consolidation feasibility study and warned that if the Master Planning Commission calls for consolidation in October the colleges must fund their own study or risk a state imposed plan.
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Southeast Kansas
J. C. Sanders
Neosho County Community
Sanders
Master Planning Commission
Planning Concerns Focus on School Size in City
City officials weigh long range impacts of a new high school on utilities streets and land use. District 413 contemplates a site west of the Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital with no mandatory build if acquired from the state.
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Kenneth Sanborn
District 413 Board of Education
Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital
Buford Fisher
Kansas
Bailey
Gunshots Interrupt Trip From Colorado
David Smith, a 19 year old former Hutchinson resident, says a car muffler heat caused three .270 rifle shells to explode in his trunk along I 70 near WaKeeney Kansas. One bullet pierced the trunk floor and gas tank top, prompting a stop at a WaKeeney service station after the final shot. Smith, his wife Anna and their 7 month old son Michael were unharmed.
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David Smith
Colorado Springs
Smith
Anna
Michael
Weather area forecast signals increase in clouds and showers
Increasing clouds and mild tonight with a few showers likely by early Friday. Partly cloudy and cooler Friday with light westerly winds. Lows near 50 tonight and highs in the 70s Friday. Chance of precipitation 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Friday.
Weighty Case Ends in Dismissal for 250-Pound Woman
Kansas City AP reports City Magistrate Bernard W. Gnefkow dismissed a bad check charge in a preliminary hearing. The 250-pound woman, in her mid 40s, fainted after a cry of joy, and her 140-pound attorney rushed to catch her as they fell. She thanked the judge after regaining consciousness.
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Kansas City
Bernard W. Gnefkow
Gnefkow
Chemical Blast Kills Eight at Dallas Plant
An explosion at a Dallas chemical plant killed eight people and hurled steel girders and debris through a one story building. Fire officials said the cause of the 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of potassium bromate used in baking remains undetermined.
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Dallas (Ap
Larry Jones
Dallas Fire Department
Gravel to force Senate vote on war with North Vietnam
Alaska Democrat Senator Mike Gravel plans to force a Senate vote on a declaration of war against North Vietnam. He had intended to move today but will press the issue next week as an amendment to restrict the President's war powers.
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Washington
Mike Gravel
Senate
North Vietnam
Alaska
Massive bombardment begins as Nixon orders raids on North Vietnam
North and South Vietnamese forces clash 75 miles north of Saigon as the United States launches a large air and sea attack on North Vietnam in retaliation for the DMZ offensive. U S sources say the operation inside North Vietnam was ordered by President Nixon. Warplanes fly north of the DMZ and Navy destroyers shell positions offshore.
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Saigon
United States
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Highlands
U.S
Nixon
Egypt to sever diplomatic ties with Jordan over Palestine plan
Cairo reports Egypt plans to cut diplomatic relations with Jordan in retaliation for King Hussein's proposal to create a semiautonomous Palestinian state. The move marks heightened Middle East tensions as authorities assess regional consequences.
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Cairo
Egypt
Jordan
Hussein
Palestine
Refinery Tank Farm Explodes In Doraville Tragedy
An explosion at a Doraville refinery tank farm killed one man and injured 12 others. Police evacuated hundreds as three tanks of one million gallons each burned while firefighters sprayed water on four more tanks to prevent further blasts.
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Doraville, Ga
Wind Storm Kills Six in Vancouver Washington
A violent wind storm struck Vancouver Washington killing three women and three children at a shopping center and injuring about 300. The storm demolished a grade school where 500 pupils were in class, prompting Fort Vancouver High School staff and students to rush 200 yards to aid Ogden grade school evacuations. About 40 children were admitted to hospitals with no serious injuries reported.
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Vancouver
Wash
Washington City
Fort Vancouver
Ogden
Nixon to Visit Iran May Thirty One
The President and Mrs Nixon will visit Iran on May 30 31 after an eight day stay in the Soviet Union. The White House released a joint statement from Washington and Tehran noting the invitation by Iran's Shah and Shahbano.
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Washington
Nixon
Iran
Soviet Union
White House
Tehran
Shahanshah Arya Mehr
Shahbanov
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Lyle Taylor
Henry Waggoner
Emporia State
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Sanborn
Michael Bailey
Colorado
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WaKeeney
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