Kansas school funding struck down by judge ruling
Judge Phillip L. Woodworth of Johnson County District Court ruled Kansas reliance on local property taxes for school financing unconstitutional. He gave the legislature until July 1, 1973 to restructure the system and ordered reforms to ensure equal protection. The decision targets state aid formulas and equalization gaps rather than the ad valorem tax itself.
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Olathe, Kan
Kansas
Phillip L. Woodworth
Johnson County District Court
Woodworth
School Foundation
County Foundation
James Caldwell
Rural DeSoto
Kansas Board of Education
DeSoto Unified School District
Asylum for Thieu Offered by McGovern
Democratic candidate George McGovern urged offering political asylum in the United States to South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu if he feels endangered by a postwar settlement. He said Thieu “has been our man in Saigon” and would be welcome if exile becomes likely. He spoke on NBC Today and linked the issue to reactions to Nixon’s policies toward Soviet Jews.
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New York
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
George McGovern
Thieu
Saigon
McGovern
South Dakota
NBC
Today” Show
Milwaukee
South Vietnam
Nixon
Russia
Israel
Kansas Democrats Adopt 21-Plan Platform Backing Docking
The Kansas Democratic Party approved an 18 page platform pledging to continue Gov. Robert Docking’s programs as he seeks a fourth term. The document praises Docking, cites his administration’s reforms, and omits any mention of George McGovern.
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Peka, Kan
Kansas
Democrats
Robert Docking
Norbert Dreiling
Docking
National Party
Sen
George McGovern
Atty
Vern Miller
Democratic
Michael Manning
Marjorie Taylor
Rule Approved To Prevent Quick Insurance Canceling
In Topeka Kansas the state Insurance Department approved a new endorsement limiting insurer ability to cancel or nonrenew homeowners and fire and extended coverage policies. After 60 days in force cancellations require 30 days notice except existing shorter notices. Applies to 280 companies and all policies as of Aug 30 1972.
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Topeka, Kan
State Insurance Department
Fletcher Bell
Insurance Services Office
Transportation Insurance Rating Bureau
Bell
Gunman Robs Hamburger Stand For Cheese Burger
Allan Rodan, 17, faced a gun as a customer demanded a rerun order at a Seattle hamburger stand. The assailant paid for a cheeseburger after shoving the weapon in Allan's face and then drove away.
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Seattle
Allan Rodan
Allan
Attorney General Plans Pre-Election Indictment in DNC Break-In
Attorney General Richard Kleindienst says the Justice Department will seek a pre election indictment over the June 17 break in and electronic bugging of the Democratic national headquarters in Washington. He calls the incident stupid and notes the FBI has pursued all leads with a special grand jury reviewing documents from witnesses.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Richard Kleindienst
Justice Department
Washington
FBI
Ambassador Watson resigns as U S ambassador to France
Arthur K. Watson resigns as U S ambassador to France citing aggravated asthma from Paris climate. He served since April 16, 1970 and asked resignation be effective after Labor Day. Nixon granted the request without naming a successor pending Wright administration.
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Watson
Nixon
Paris
IBM
Enrollment in District 413 rises by nineteen students
The total district enrollment for School District 413 increases by 19 from last year to 2,393 for grades one through 12. Murray Hill falls to 297 while Alcott, Hutton, Fairfield and Lincoln show gains. girls outnumber boys 1,203 to 1,168 with 168 first graders, 183 second graders, and other grade counts listed.
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Ior High
Murray Hill
Alcott
Hutton
Fairfield
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Read by Authorities
An intercepted letter labeled Dear Cha contains a warning that those who aim high must not waver in choosing crooked paths. The document underscores boldness as a trait of those who pursue greatness, though it presents no concrete persons or dates.
Recall of Troops Expected To Stay Ahead of Schedule
Washington AP Pentagon sources say U S troops in Vietnam will drop to about 25 000 by December 1 about 2 000 below Nixon’s goal The president announced a reduction to 27 000 and defense secretary Laird signaled further withdrawals The bulk of forces are outside Vietnam aiding air and sea operations and advisors may be last to leave as peace talks continue.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
White House
South Vietnam
Laird
San Clemente
Calif
Thailand
Guam
North Vietnam
Laos
North Vietnamese
United States
Hand Luggage Check Extends to All U S Flights
Trans World Airlines and American Airlines will require surrender of hand luggage for inspection on all domestic flights within a few days. American expands from spot checks to full screening, while TWA extends its international baggage inspection policy to all flights.
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New York
Trans World Airlines
American Airlines
TWA
Nixon to Welcome Japanese Leader for Pacific Peace Talks
President Nixon will greet Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in Hawaii for summit talks aimed at boosting peace prospects in the Pacific. He planned a full morning at the Western White House in San Clemente before departing from El Toro to Hickam Field in Honolulu.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Kakuei Tanaka
Hawaii
Pacific
White House
el Toro Marine Corps Air Station
Honolulu
Hickam Field
Americans Win 400 Meter Freestyle Relay Gold in World Record
Shirley Babashoff surged to the lead in the final stretch as the United States captured Olympic gold in the women's 400 meter freestyle relay with a world record of 3 minutes 55.19 seconds.
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Munich
Shirley Babashoff
United States
Securities Arrest Ties Turner Firms Across States
Glenn W. Turner, 37, a millionaire founder, arrested early today in Sanford Florida on securities law charges. Legal actions against Turner firms have begun in 42 states, alleging deceptive selling in Koscot Interplanetary Inc and Dare To Be Great.
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Sanford, Fla
Glenn W. Turner
Florida
Turner
Koscot Interplanetary, Inc
Dare To Be
British aid sought to save Northern Ireland firms
Belfast chamber appeals for 24 million dollars in emergency aid to keep businesses in Belfast Londonderry and Newry afloat amid bombings and shootings. As the plea is made a garage in North Belfast is ripped apart by a bomb blast and a tobacco warehouse suffers a separate explosion.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Belfast Chamber of Trade
Londonderry
Newry
Wallace Released From Rehabilitation Center
Gov George C Wallace is discharged from the Spain Rehabilitation Center after weeks of physical therapy begun July 14. He will return to the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, according to his press aide.
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Birmingham
Ala
George C. Wallace
Spain Rehabilitation Center
Montgomery
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