U S Population Reaches 200 Million Milestone
The Census Bureau pins November 20 at about 11 a.m. as the moment the United States hits 200 million people, a milestone shared only by China India and the Soviet Union. The ceremony will feature a countdown at the Commerce Department as the population clock marks a new birth every 132 seconds.
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Traffic Fatalities Lag in Topeka Area
Kansas traffic death toll reported to 9 a.m. Friday shows 514 deaths for October 1967, compared with 592 in the same period of 1966.
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Kansas Weather Forecast Warm Weekend With Frost Tonight
Area forecast warns frost and light freeze tonight with fair weather through Saturday. Tonight colder with lows near 32, then a warmer Saturday with highs around 70. Topskin notes Kansas wide 60s to 70s today, Goodland warmest, morning lows 28 to 46 across cities.
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Ford Near Pact With United Auto Workers in Strike Talks
Detroit AP reports Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers neared a historic labor contract after marathon bargaining lasting about 24 hours. An announcment was expected soon, but ratification meetings on Sunday could tease a full end to the fourteenth longest strike as local agreements remain elusive.
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Stolen 1963 Chevrolet Recovered Near Neosho River
A 1963 Chevrolet stolen from Independence was found late Wednesday near the Neosho River edge south of St Paul. Sheriff George Neely said the vehicle was driven toward the river but stopped short, with parts missing and an attempted break in. The owner, Joe Hernandez, identified the car. Neely noted sightings on the river bank and a report from Charles Norris of St Paul. It was towed to a garage in Erie.
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Burglary attempt at Kennedy liquor store in St Paul
A burglary attempt damaged a double window at Kennedy liquor store in St Paul about 2 45 a m today. The would be thief fled without entering and nothing was taken. The store is operated by Maxine Kennedy.
Senators Resist House Budget Slashing Push
Senate Appropriations Committee members indicate they will not follow the House’s effort to cut spending. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield supports discarding the House directive to cut expenditures by 6 to 8 billion dollars in the current year ending June 30 1968. Republicans doubt the measure’s practicality but seek alternative ways to reduce spending.
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Mother of Feyre quads finds rare quiet with schooling
Holyoke Massachusetts AP reports Mrs Raymond Feyre mother of 11 says sending the Feyre quadruplets to school for the first time this year brings peace. She describes newfound freedom to plan her day and enjoy time with Michael at home while the older children attend classes.
Women Rethink Roles as Motherhood Loses Dominance
AP Topeka report on Vance Packard at Washburn University stating women are rethinking family roles and motherhood no longer dominates life. He cites longer life, tech progress, education, and wartime society as drivers of changing gender norms.
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Intercepted Letter Report Sees Funds Beat Estimates
The state reports general fund receipts exceed estimates by about 1.6 million dollars but omits any reference to a tax refund.
U S Air Strikes Slowed by Typhoon Carla
Typhoon Carla weakened as U S air strikes against North Vietnam slowed for a second straight day. Navy missions halted by the Gulf storm, Air Force and Marine jets flew 77 attacks from Thailand and South Vietnam, including a rail bridge strike northwest of Hanoi.
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Antiwar Clash Flares at Brooklyn College Rally
Demos clashed with police at Brooklyn College with more than 40 students and two faculty members arrested. Nationwide activity included Oakland threats, Pentagon security preparations, and a large planned weekend protest with civil disobedience possible.
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Youth Found Guilty On Negligent Charge
Fredonia resident Charles H. Ogden Jr. aged 20 was found guilty in county court of negligent homicide linked to a October 7 Altoona motorcycle crash that killed Charles Johnson, 18. Ogden received six months in jail and a 250 dollar fine plus costs, with two additional fines for lacking a license and a non current vehicle tag.
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Judges Clash Over Public Trials For Juveniles in Open Court
In Iola Kansas Judge William H Billings of Kennett Missouri publicly tries juveniles while Kansas Judge Leslie L Norton disputes the approach. Norton says juvenile justice should emphasize correction not punishment and questions exposing youths to public criticism. Kansas law allows judges to decide if offenders under 18 may be named.
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Kansas Receipts Exceed Estimates Driven by Income Tax
Kansas general fund receipts for July through September topped estimates by 1.64 million dollars, 2.7 percent above forecast due to higher than expected individual and corporate income taxes. Sales tax fell short by 1.8 million. Per capita personal income in 1966 averaged 2862 dollars, 99 below the national figure, with total state and local general revenue around 979.1 million.
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