05 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1969
Page
1
In Dalat Thieu and rival Ky praised Nixon's Vietnam policy after a joint outdoor barbecue with Cabinet and ambassadors. They suggested U S combat troops could be withdrawn by late 1970 and most support troops a year later.
Neosho Junior College board wrestles with bonding company guarantees for Caro Construction repairs. Architect James Blessing notes Universal Surety Bonding has not pledged payment, prompting bids for rusted library ceiling fixes and door-stops while Kline and Bradley seek payment. Trustees discuss state vocational funding doubts, curriculum reports, student government plans, and a 1970-71 calendar as they prepare for potential disturbances.
President Nixon elevates congressional liaison Bryce Harlow to White House national affairs counselor and urban programs chief Daniel Moynihan to counselor for urban affairs. John Ehrlichman is named Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs, joining the president as counselor, with Ziegler also noted.
Egyptian commandos slipped across the Suez Canal and ambushed an Israeli armored patrol. Israel’s air force responded by pounding Egyptian camps and mortar positions opposite Port Taufiq for about 30 minutes. both sides disputed the outcome of the attack.
In Phoenix the Infant Industry symposium opens with about 500 delegates from the United States and 14 foreign nations. Leaders of the fledgling electric auto industry agree a battery breakthrough is needed before the gasoline engine is replaced.
The Associated Press reports Republicans won key races, with Linwood Holton capturing Virginia and William Cahill winning New Jersey. Nixon campaigned for both, signaling a GOP surge as Democrats hold fewer state houses nationwide. Lindsay edged a three way race, boosting his national profile. Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes faced a strong GOP challenger amid civil issues.
An intercepted note to Cha expresses relief at sunny days with no worry about lawn mowing and yard work. The cheerful message notes leisure and ease as the season brightens.
New York mayor John V. Lindsay secures a second term uniting liberal Democrats and Republicans plus independents to defeat rivals. Virginia and New Jersey GOP wins push governors to 32. Linwood Holton and William Cahill win amid Nixon support.
Neosho Juco Club raised $618.70 in last night’s membership drive, bringing the total to $1,107.20 including downtown canvassing. Drive chairman Dave Robinson called it a successful effort though short of the $5,000 goal. last year the club gathered $4,845 with $4,768.85 used for grants to 18 athletic and six academic scholarships at Neosho County Community College.
Erie Liukey Greenfeather 33 of Parsons was sentenced in District Court to five years on the Kansas State Industrial Farm for Women in Lansing for an August 9 burglary at a St. Paul store. She pleaded guilty to grand larceny and sought parole, denied by Judge George W. Donaldson.
South Vietnamese units faced their heaviest losses in four months during a 10 hour clash in the southwest central highlands. Government troops said North Vietnamese casualties were triple theirs, aided by American dive bombers and artillery. Reports from the field cited 24 South Vietnamese and 80 North Vietnamese soldiers killed southwest of the Duc Lap area.
A government ranger battalion and about 1 500 allied troops engaged a North Vietnamese force 115 miles northeast of Saigon in the frontier hills. The attack followed three enemy regiments previously active in the central highlands and along the Cambodian border. U S air and artillery support accompanied South Vietnamese units as bases at Bu Prang were abandoned after fierce clashes.
The Weather Bureau reports fair skies through Thursday with above normal temperatures into the weekend. Tonight’s lows near 40s to 45, Thursday highs around the mid 70s, Topeka area forecast notes upper 60s to lower 70s today with light west winds.
District 413 and Neosho Junior College students will enjoy a two day break Thursday and Friday as teachers attend state meetings. All schools except St. Patrick's parochial school will close. The area meeting is set for Independence.
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