Robber’s shot hits patrolman but whistle saves him
In St Louis patrolman Terry Holton, 24, was wounded but remained alive after a robber’s bullet struck his chest and hit a hatched whistle pinned to his shirt. Holton exchanged fire with the suspect, then identified Frank Simpson, 34, of St Louis at a hotel. Simpson was arrested with a chest wound and charged with armed robbery and assault to kill.
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ST. Louis
Terry Holton
Holton
South St. Louis
Frank Simpson
Debra Dene Barnes to wed Mitchel Miles in Kansas State College
Miss America of 1968 Debra Dene Barnes will give up her crown tonight and marry Mitchel Miles a 22 year old music major from Arcadia Kansas at Kansas State College in Pittsburgh Kansas.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Debra Dene Barnes
Mitchel Miles
Arcadia
Kan
Kansas State College
Pittsburgh
Carrier Kennedy Commissioned in Newport News
The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy is commissioned in Newport News Virginia before a star spangled audience including relatives of the slain president. In six weeks she sails for shakedown in the Caribbean with 2500 crew and an air wing totaling about 5200. Mrs. John F. Kennedy Caroline and John Kennedy attend among 10000 guests invited.
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Newport News
Navy
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Caribbean
Caroline
John
Double Trouble and Christmas Wish Robberies in AP Roundup
AP reports a Kansas man robbed at knifepoint in Independence, two youths steal his car after a prior robbery, demanding the cash and valuables. U.S. GI Christmas list includes insect repellent puzzles gum and foam insoles plus wallet calendars. NBC is linked to a microphone found in a hotel room used during closed hearings. A Detroit wedding features hypnotism to prevent tears at the ceremony.
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ST. Louis
C. C. Clark
Independence
Kan
Clark
Los Angeles
Vietnam
USO
Washington
National Broadcasting Co
Democratic Platform Committee
Hale Boggs
D-La
Nbc’s
Justice Department
Chicago
Johnson wary as Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia clouds talks
President Johnson says he hopes for approval of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and keeps the door open to arms talks with Russia. He notes the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia dims prospects for curbing the missile race and admits no meeting is in prospect before he leaves office in January.
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Washington
East Europe
Johnson
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Little Girl Rescued From Fire in Kansas City
Fireman Tom Dorrian rescued 2 year old Lelia Reed from a third floor apartment just before the room filled with flames. The child was treated for smoke inhalation and reported in satisfactory condition, mother Doris Reed treated for smoke inhalation and shock. Fire blamed on careless smoking or matches.
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Kansas City
Tom Dorrian
Lelia Reed
Dorrian
Doris Reed
Charles Fisher
Battalion
Fisher
Weather summary and road accident report from Kansas
A weather summary notes sunny warmer conditions today with forecast highs near 85 to 90 and a cold front bringing showers Sunday. Records show prior highs 80 to 89 and lows 54 to 68 across the state. In Syracuse, David S. King Jr. 23 son of a U.S. ambassador was killed in a single vehicle crash on U S 50 near Syracuse.
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Weather Bureau
Kansas
Topeka
Russell
Goodland
Ft. Riley
Syracuse
Kan
David S. King Jr
U.S
U.S. 50
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha
Intercepted notes reveal public concerns as students in many cities protest classroom conditions while teachers advocate for better funding and safer schools. The letter underscores national tensions over education policy and student welfare.
Future Farmers of America hold small engine workshop
Erie members traveled to Topeka for a small engine repairs workshop with Wilber Buntin serving as chapter advisor.
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Erie
Future Farmers of America
Topeka
Wilber Buntin
New Wave of Terrorism Feared in Saigon Amid Attacks
Seven terrorist attacks hit Saigon within 24 hours prompting fears of a new campaign. U S servicemen advised to stay off streets and carry weapons at night. A bomb damaged an unoccupied office in Cholon injuring a woman and two children. A Vietnamese war chief was shot by a woman in the dock area. A power transformer station was damaged by a bomb. Grenades targeted ward chiefs and government facilities with minor casualties. A booby trapped US Navy truck was defused.
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Saigon
U.S
Cholon
Association of
Chinese Regional Administrative Groups
Wardh Chiefs
Johnson says small band delays Fortas and Thornberry hearings
President Johnson and opposition leaders clash over Supreme Court confirmations for Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry. Senate Judiciary Committee failed to gain a quorum as opponents stay away, while Mansfield defends Johnson's push to confirm Fortas despite threats of a filibuster.
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Abe Fortas
Supreme Court
Senate
Okay of
Fortas
Johnson
Washington
Homer Thornberry
Earl Warren
Thornberry
Mike Mansfield
D.mont
White House
Mansfield
Senate Judiciary Committee
Pueblo Pueblo Pueblo Pueblo Pueblo News
A South Korean newspaper reported U S and North Korean negotiators may settle the Pueblo case by Monday while North Korea promised important reports on Sunday. The two sides discussed an apology draft for the Pueblo capture and release terms for 82 crewmen, with Panmunjom talks planned. A traffic crash injuring Gilbert Haynes was reported at Plum/Highway K39. his pickup and Harold LaRue's car were total losses.
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Seoul
U.S
Pueblo
Chosun Ilbo
United States
Panmunjom
North Korean Peoples Republic
Gilbert Haynes
N. Steuben
Plummer
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Roland Vogel
Highway Patrol
Haynes
Harold C. LaRue
Franklin
LaRue
Vogel
Miss Florida and Linda Fitts Lead Miss America Talent Winners
Miss Florida from Panama City wowed the crowd with a bubble gum act and garter fling in a Charleston inspired routine while Linda Fitts, 20, of Charleston, captured top talent honors. Judi Ford, the 18-year-old Illinois standout, claimed another preliminary talent win with an acrobatic trampoline routine.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Florida
Illinois
Linda Fitts
Charleston
Judith Ford
Judi
University of Illinois
Panama City
Fla
University of Florida
Linda
Push Tax Reform TOPEKA
The Kansas Democratic Party platform committee recommending a 16 page plan emphasizes tax and party reform law and order and education. It calls for constitutional revision executive branch reorganization lowering voting age to 18 and making the Board of Education non elective. Dr Marvin Harder led the 11 member panel.
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Topeka
Kansas Democratic Party Council
Marvin Harder
Wichita State University
Nationwide teacher unrest causes widespread school closures
The Associated Press reports strikes and threats of strikes across Indiana Michigan Tennessee New York City and other states leaving many students home. In NYC 2 500 delegates vote to strike unless Brooklyn officials reinstate 10 teachers. East Chicago and Michigan districts face ongoing negotiations with thousands of students affected.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Michigan
Tennessee
New York City
United Federation of Teachers
Brooklyn
Chicago
Ind
Friy
Clarksville- Montgomery County
Superior Court
Boston
North Carolina
Paterson
N.J
Hyde County
Pitt County
Denmark
N.C
Lillington
Carbon County
Utah
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Capitol Hill
Jack Anderson
Passman
Dev O'Neill
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O'Neill
Debra Barnes
Carrier Commissioned
Double Trouble
Detroit
Diane Pedkewa
Lee Scheenith
Pedkewa
Ron Hutchings
Diane
Romania
Wichita
Robert T. Price
Kansas Supreme Court
Price
District Judges Association
Jurists
Kansas Bar Association
Tulsan
Wellington, Kan
Clifford Kelly
Tulsa
Marilyn Sanderson
Evelyn Duncan
Mildred Murray
William Preset
Kelly
Peck, Kan
King
Salt Lake City
Cha
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PLES
Jane Bair
Parsons
Jane
Erie Ffa
American Public Power Assn
First National Bank
Mark Anson
APPA
Jack Peterson
Electrical Engineering Department of
Santa Clara
Calif
University
Clay Center
Greensburg
Wellington
Dwi
William A. Keagle Jr
Lola
Keagle
Hint Pueblo News
Tribune
State Board of Education
East Haven
Conn
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