Iola Marine Plastics Fire Suspected Arson
A $250000 blaze at the Iola Marine Plastics plant in northwest Iola is suspected arson. Special investigator R W Scott cites high heat and inflammable materials as clues. 20 boats, the finishing plant and upholstery shop were destroyed with no injuries. Firefighters took 45 minutes to control the fire, call received at 10 14 p m, and operations resume in a nearby building.
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Iola Marine Plastics
IMP
R. W. Scott
Yates Center
Jim Fitzpatrick
Tince Little
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Restudy of Confessions by Supreme Court
Washington article notes the Supreme Court agreed to reconsider the Miranda standard, prompted by Philadelphia prosecutors seeking re examination after the 1968 Federal Crime Control law eased confession rules for federal trials. The decision aims to adjust hypertechnical requirements affecting criminal trials nationwide.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Weather Area Forecast Sees Clouds and Showers Today
Considerable cloudiness and warm today with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Some storms may be severe locally. Wind shifts to northwest 10 to 20 mph tonight. Cooler Tuesday with decreasing clouds. Low near 50 tonight, high 65 to 70 Tuesday. Precipitation chances 70 percent tonight, 10 percent Tuesday.
Reynolds Shultz Runs for Kansas Governor Nomination
Lt. Gen. Reynolds Shultz announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in the August primary. He acknowledged former Gov. John Anderson Jr. as a formidable opponent but said he has strong appeal with Kansas voters and can win.
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Topeka, Kan
Reynolds Shultz
John Anderson Jr
Kansas
Intercepted Letter Shows Legislature Proposes Move
A intercepted letter suggests legislative proposals and a governor’s disposition toward them. The document hints at planned political maneuvering within state government.
Docking vetoes Kansas reapportionment bills over fairness
Gov. Robert Docking vetoed the House and Senate apportionment measures as session resumes. He cites unfair districts, subdivision division, and constitutional issues. Override would require 84 House votes and 27 Senate votes.
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Pera
Kan
Robert Docking
Kansas House
Senate
Docking
Kansas Governor vetoes state park resort plan and more
Gov. Docking vetoed a bill authorizing a state park resort complex and vetoed measures altering state party committee memberships regulating capitol space and boosting probate judge salaries. He argued park fees must fund parks and warned resort costs could drain funds. He also blocked a farm labor bill citing free speech concerns and rejected three sections of the House Appropriations Bill shifting funds for treatment centers.
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Kan
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Vern Miller
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Osawatomie
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Kansas House approves amendment to cut state officers
The Kansas House completed action on a constitutional amendment to reduce constitutionally elected officers to a governor lieutenant governor team plus secretary of state and attorney general, with four year terms starting 1975. It advances to the general election ballot after Senate approval. A separate move lowers the age of majority to 18 for most uses.
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Kan
Kansas House
Kansas Supreme Court
House
Senate
Governor signs reorganization bills and expands homestead relief
Gov. Docking signed two large measures reorganizing the Department of Administration and the Department of Revenue to create cabinet level posts. He called it a first step toward state reform and cited ongoing efforts since 1966. He also signed a homestead tax relief bill expanding eligibility for seniors and disabled persons. Additional bills limit credit card issuance, and require water conditioner contractors to register and carry liability insurance.
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Topeka, Kan
Robert Docking
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Docking
Wealth Gap Narrows Between Rich and Poor, Study Says
A congressionally prepared MIT study shows the gap between the poorest and richest Americans nearly doubled from 1949 to 1969. It argues inflation policy harms the poor and proposes wage and price reforms, targeted manpower programs, and minority job quotas.
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Washington
America
Congress
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abortion Seen As Common Birth Control Worldwide
A United Nations report by the Population Division states abortion, legalized and medically performed, is not highly dangerous and may be the world’s most common form of birth control.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.N
U.N. Population Division
India Bangladesh defense and friendship pact presented in Parliament
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced in Parliament the 25 year defense and friendship treaty with Bangladesh. The pact, signed in Dacca after Gandhi’s two day visit, aims to pursue common policies for peace and neighborliness benefiting both peoples.
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New Delhi
Indira Gandhi
India
Bangladesh
Life Magazine accuses Nixon admin of tampering with justice
Life Magazine charges the Nixon administration tried to influence prosecutions in San Diego to shield powerful friends. The report claims delays and curtailed investigations were used to neutralize law enforcement. The White House denies any favoritism toward the site.
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Life Magazine
Nixon
San Diego
Life
White House
Offensive at Long Chen Threatens Plain of Jars Base
North Vietnamese troops supported by tanks and heavy artillery launched an all out assault on Long Chen near the Plain of Jars. The force is estimated at 4 500 to 6 000 soldiers placing the base in a critical position. U S air strikes in support of defenders have increased and B 52s are bombing suspected positions. The attack began Saturday with simultaneous strikes on Thai and Laotian forces.
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Laos
Long Chen
Plain of Jars
U.S
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