Kissinger Outlines European Blueprint
Kissinger said President Nixon aims to build a new Atlantic Charter with Europe this year, easing economic frictions and keeping U.S. forces in Europe. He framed a joint effort with Britain, Italy, West Germany, and France and pledged continued U.S. defense commitments in Europe. The plan envisions a revitalized Atlantic partnership and a charter outlining future goals.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Watergate probes face higher ups and Petersen
Rep. Henry Reuss urged the ouster of Asst. Atty. Gen. Petersen over Watergate investigations and called for an outside, unimpeachable investigator. He noted Patman’s banking inquiry faced refusals to talk and subpoenas were blocked. Meanwhile, Dean prepared to testify and Ehrlichman and Haldeman sought lawyers.
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Department of Justice
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Former Chanute Mayor Dies After Long Career
John Lapham, 85, longtime Chanute figure and former mayor, died Sunday in Little Rock after an extended illness. He served Chanute as city attorney in 1911, mayor under commission government in 1912, postmaster 1915–1924, and again mayor in 1962. He worked 33 years for North Central Electrical Association, was active in Kiwanis, Elks, Masonry, and the First United Methodist Church, and was a WWI veteran. He was born May 29, 1887, and is survived by a widow, son Jay E., daughter Virginia Woodmansee, and several grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist, Elmwood Cemetery burial.
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Virginia) Woodmansee
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Marietta, Ga
Court to Hear Indian Appeal on Welfare Grants
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if federal welfare benefits should extend to all Indians not just those on reservations. The government says extending aid would double eligible recipients to about 27,000 and reduce funds for others.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
U.S. Circuit Court
San Francisco
Easter Eggs Worth Bucks at 27th Lions Hunt
Kevin Pogue led the Grade 1–3 division by finding a $3 gold egg and a $2 green egg, totaling $5. Amy Brown found the $1 blue egg. in pre school to kindergarten, Troy Josseph found the $3 egg, Kim Goltry the $2 egg, and Tommy Kessler the $1 egg. In fourth to sixth grade, Lori Taylor found the $3 egg, Bill Stoll the $2 egg, and Ruby Muninger the $1 egg.
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Amy Brown
N. Forest
Troy Josseph
S. Highland
Kim Goltry
Tommy Kessler
Cherryvale
Lori Taylor
Wichita
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S. Malcolm
Ruby Muninger
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Erie electrician dies after power saw accident
William Lee Jeffrey 26 a city employee and National Guard member died Saturday at his home in Erie after the cord of a skill saw entangled with the blade. He lived in Erie and married Karlene Trim in 1966. Funeral Tuesday at Erie Christian Church. A fund for Mrs Jeffrey and her two children was started.
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Galesburg
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Intercepted Letter Praise for Local Figures Sparks Town Pride
A brief town note recalls receiving intercepted mail praising Walter Johnson and a figure named McKey or McGee, highlighting local pride and curiosity about the identity of the praised individuals. The item is presented as a quaint clipping about community interest.
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McKey
Humboldt Native Dean McGee Receives MRI Citation
Dean McGee of Oklahoma City recipient of the Midwest Research Institute 1973 citation. Born in Humboldt and KU graduate, he rose from chief geologist to Kerr-McGee chairman and led diversification into chemicals coal and nuclear energy. MRI meeting May 15 in Kansas City honors him.
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Midwest Research Institute
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Kerr-McGee Corporation
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Baylor University
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Menninger Foundation
Safari Museum fourth annual Safari Soiree features Johnson films
The Safari Museum will present its fourth annual Safari Soiree at Neosho County Community Junior College theater Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The program includes Borneo and Africa Living in Two Worlds with Osa and Martin Johnson. Honored guests include Mrs Belle Leighty and Vern Carstens with Johnsons noted for a two year expedition.
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Neosho County Community Junior College
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Osa Johnson
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15-Cent Local Calls Roll Out In Washington State
Washington adopts 15 cent local calls at 13,000 Bell pay phones. Pacific Northwest Bell says the rise from 10 cents has been coming for a long time and expects little public reaction. The change marks a broader Bell system price adjustment in the region.
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Convoy Attacked Near Phnom Penh Under Mekong Escort
American sources report a river convoy of four freighters and four fuel tankers came under small arms machine gun and rocket fire near the Vietnam Cambodia border as it started a 60 mile Mekong River passage to Phnom Penh under heavy South Vietnamese navy escort.
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Phnom Penh
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Grading Nixon Watergate Awareness in Gallup Poll
Gallup poll shows 41 percent believe Nixon knew in advance of the Watergate bugging attempt and 83 percent have heard of the case. Spokesman notes the incident is widely known.
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Hess Plot Targets Hess Release by Hijack Plot
A 29 year old Berman activist claimed a plan to hijack a British European Airways jet from Stuttgart to Berlin to free Rudolf Hess from Spandau Prison. West German officials said the scheme involved ten people aiming to force Soviet consent to Hess’s release.
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Missouri braces for monstrous second flood in month
The Associated Press reports Missouri faces a second major flood this month. National Guard officials warn of a monstrous event as hundreds are evacuated from central Missouri. The Army Corps of Engineers predicts a 42.5 foot Mississippi crest near St. Louis, threatening the worst flooding in 130 years with four drownings across the state.
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Jefferson City
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Nixon seeks seclusion on private Bahamas island
President Nixon left Key Biscayne and traveled to a private Bahama island with two close associates. C. G. Bebe Rebozo and island owner Robert Abplanalp accompanied him after Easter services.
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Easter gunman kills six in eight Los Angeles locations
A gunman with a 20 gauge shotgun killed six people and wounded ten across eight sites in Easter Sunday mayhem in Los Angeles. Police shot and wounded 25-year-old William Ray Bonner during a chase and shootout. he was booked for murder investigation. Bonner’s grandmother, girlfriend, and a 12-year-old girl were among the dead.
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