Nixon Signals Open Housing But Keeps Federal Leverage Limited
President Nixon said the federal government will encourage but not require suburbs to provide open housing to low and moderate income Americans of all races. He stressed no new programs and relied on court actions and conciliation to fight discrimination while allowing local land use decisions to remain local. The Civil Rights Commission separately accused FHA of perpetuating racial segregation through the 235 subsidy plan.
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Washington
Nixon
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Commission
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Reads Like Insurance Quip
A brief intercepted note plays on car insurance stereotypes as the next desk owner jokes about his wife’s liability and the risk of accidents whenever she drives. The exchange gives a glimpse of humorous personal shorthand in a shared workspace.
United Methodist Plan For Mentally Retarded Ministry In Kansas
Delegates of the Kansas East Conference approved a plan to create a ministry for mentally retarded in cooperation with the Kansas West Conference. An area coordinator will mobilize churches with government and private funding to support the effort, with $3,263 from the East Conference budget this year and 75 percent government support initially. The program aims to be self sustaining after funding ends. Also noted, Mrs. W McFerrin Stowe received $900 toward episcopal travel expenses to Africa. Final actions on numerous petitions were expected as the conference concluded a busy session.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
United Methodist Church
Larry Seybold
Centerville
Seybold
W. McFerrin Stowe
Africa
Clifton Nothdurst
Prairie Village
Rained Out at Elkhart 150th Trail Celebration
Elkhart Kansas AP reports the Santa Fe Trail anniversary events cancel a rain dance to avoid flood risk during the Mule Train week of June 28. The VFW notches a substitute horseshoes tournament with proceeds benefiting the Mule Train.
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Elkhart
Kan
Point Rock
VFW
Caribbean Quake Hits Dominican Republic Stirring Streets
An 8 year old boy and a 34 year old man suffered broken legs after leaping from a second story building in Santo Domingo as a strong quake struck the Dominican Republic and Caribbean regions just before 8 am. Four buildings including a church landmark were severely damaged. No other casualties reported. The quake also rocked Puerto Rico and Venezuela with no extensive damage noted there.
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Santa Domingo
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Mexico City clashes end with arrests after student protests
In Mexico City Police and demonstrators clashed for hours on Thursday. Four or five youths were killed and more than 100 wounded. Police said 159 were arrested with aid from conservative students. Student leaders vowed a nationwide university strike demanding the release of arrestees before the 1968 Olympic Games.
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Mexico City
Thieu Fires Cabinet Members and Promotes Generals in Shakeup
President Nguyen Van Thieu dismissed seven cabinet members and announced changes in top military commands including division leaders and the Saigon capital district commander. Officials say the move aims to clear decks for October elections as Ambassador Bunker prepares to visit Washington.
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Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Ellsworth Bunker
Washington
U.S
Higdon Receives Discharge For Vietnam Club Funds Case
M. Sgt. William Higdon, 41, East Point Ga, convicted of stealing funds and taking kickbacks from Army clubs in Vietnam, is sentenced to a dishonorable discharge and 25 000 dollar fine plus forfeiture of pay and allowances. The military jury could have sentenced him to eight years in prison. Appeal will run through military channels, potentially 16 months, and he remains on duty during the process.
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Redstone Arsenal
Ala
William Higdon
Vietnam
East Point
Army
Budget cuts trim Docking plan for new fiscal year
The Budget Division reported the Republican legislature reduced Gov. Docking's proposed budget by 31.79 million dollars for the year starting July 1. Docking had set 941.03 million in expenditures, later raised by 4.36 million, but the session reduced the total to 913.60 million. Cuts touched 13.43 million general funds, 6.08 million special revenue funds, and 12.37 million highway funds.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Docking
Rail Smash Blame On Locked Wheel
Officials say a locked wheel likely caused the City of New Orleans derailment near Tonti Illinois. Ten died and 94 injured as 14 cars and four locomotives derailed after traveling from Chicago toward New Orleans at speed. Witnesses described chaotic aftermath and rescuers cutting through rails to reach victims.
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Salem, Ir
Illinois Central Railroad
City of New Orleans
New Orleans
Salem
National Rail Safety Board
National Transportation Safety Board
Illinois Commerce Commission
Alan S. Boyd
Illinois Central
Chicago
Tonti
Goal in Sight For Mid-America
Mid-America Inc aims to recruit 250 members across nine southeast Kansas counties and has reached 60 percent under Bob Pratt. Chanute leads with 57 new members including renewals. Neosho County meets its quota for the first time recently. Drive chair Terry Murphy lists Chanute outreach near completion. call 431-4100 for details.
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Neosho County
Pratt
Drive
Terry Murphy
Chanute
Mid-America
Murphy
Mid- America
Hans Herold
Floyd Byers & Sons
Chanute Tribune
KKOY
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Morton
Young America
Bank of
Missouri House votes on pari mutuel betting amendment
The Missouri House approved a constitutional amendment to allow pari mutuel betting at future horse racing tracks. The 87-63 vote follows Senate approval and sends the issue to voters, likely on the 1972 general election ballot or a special election called by the governor.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
Senate
House
Nixon revenue sharing foe gains in strikes news
NYC municipal employee strikes bolster congressional opposition to the Nixon revenue sharing plan. Lockheed chairman Daniel J. Haughton asks Congress to bail out the troubled company. US B52 bombers strike a new North Vietnamese highway from Laos into South Vietnam. Refugees in East Pakistan report Pakistani Army pressure. Tricia Nixon and Ed Cox rehearse for their White House wedding. Hatfield McGovern amendment to end US aid in Indochina appears doomed. Saigon reports South Vietnam's presidential election law passed amid charges Thieu aims to secure reelection.
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Saigon
Laos
South Vietnam
Hanoi
Kansas Faces Review of Driver Responsibility Law
Kansas Highway Commission seeks an attorney general opinion on the validity of the motor vehicle responsibility laws. The rules allow suspending licenses for uninsured drivers or those unable to post bond until they prove financial responsibility or are cleared of liability.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas
State Highway Commission
R.L. Peyton
Peyton
Gale Moss
Imum
Commission
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