Douglas orders Army to halt Vietnam calls for two reserve units
Justice William C. Douglas again blocked sending the 448th Postal Unit and the 1018th Service Supply Company to Vietnam until the Supreme Court hears objections to active duty. The orders cover units from New York City and Schenectady, both at Ft. Lee Virginia, with the 1002nd Combat Supply Company previously halted.
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Weather update shows warm highs and rain across Kansas
Today temperatures reach 68 at 1 pm with yesterday 76 and 63. Saturday's 89 60, year ago 84 50. Highest on this date 96 lowest 41. Humidity 70, barometer 30.02. Precip today trace yesterday .20 inch. Altoona yesterday .60 inch. Area forecast: many clouds with showers or thunderstorms through tonight and Tuesday, clearing from northwest Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain 80 percent tonight, 30 percent Tuesday. High Tuesday mid 80s. tonight 65 to 70. Rains hit Kansas overnight aiding fall wheat planting. heaviest in Russell 4.75, Derby 3.15, Paradise 4.00. Cooler weather today with 70s highs and 50s to 60s from west to southeast. Skies clear western Kansas this afternoon eastern by Tuesday.
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Bill Faces More Cuts to Defense Spending in Senate
The 71.9 billion defense bill, already trimmed by 5 billion from Johnson requests, faces new amendments in the Senate. Senator Joseph Clark proposes further cuts to protect domestic programs as about a third of the funding goes to Vietnam. Key appropriations leaders warn that more reductions could threaten national security as differences with the House will be settled in conference. Indira Gandhi begins an eight nation South American tour in Rio de Janeiro.
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Russians recover unmanned Moon orbiting ship Zond 5 in Indian Ocean
Moscow reports Zond 5 circled the Moon then splashed down and was recovered by a Soviet ship. British space expert Sir Bernard Lovell called the feat a major advance and James Webb said it could shift world power in space. Officials hinted at possible manned lunar flight within months.
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Marines uncover two fortified camps near DMZ in Vietnam war
U S Marines found two major fortified camps just below the North Vietnamese frontier within the DMZ area. The sites housed hundreds of bunkers and large stocks of shells and weapons. South Vietnamese troops reported 98 enemy killed in a battle on the DMZ eastern flank.
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United Fund Campaign Names McLaren Chair in Chanute
Campaign officials announced Bob McLaren as drive chairman for the 1968 Chanute United Fund. A kickoff is tentatively set for Oct. 7 with a $23,900 goal and an eight-agency coalition led by Dean Sutcliffe. McLaren’s team will run a concentrated 10-day drive following last year’s success under Sutcliffe.
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Price Hike By GM Sets Modest Increase
General Motors announced price increases averaging 49 dollars per car, about 1.6 percent, aligning after Chrysler's 84 dollar rise. Chairman James M Roche denied Washington pressure influenced the decision, saying GM acted by its own deliberations before any talks.
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Elsmore Rural Town Day draws about 1000 attendees
Elsmore Raritan president Dave Massey described the Rural Town Day Celebration as a large busy gala. The event drew an estimated 1,000 people and featured turtle and sack races egg tossing balloon catching rope contests free hay-ride rides and animal fun for all ages.
Kansas traffic death log notes new fatality in 1968
Topeka report lists traffic fatalities for the past 48 hours ending 9 am Monday. The September 28 entry adds one previously unreported death, bringing 1968 total to 441 and 1967 to 476.
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Intercepted Letter Dear Cha
A snappish candidate targets political benefactors including Elsmore’s Dave Massey in a short intercepted letter sent to Cha. The note reflects partisan tensions and fundraising pressure within a local political scene.
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Americans favor nationwide presidential primary in Gallup poll
Gallup reports 76 percent of Americans support a nationwide primary for selecting presidential nominees, 66 percent favor abolishing the electoral college for direct popular vote, while 13 percent back conventions and 11 percent have no opinion. Separately, South Korea says two North Korean infiltrators were killed in two firefights with the army near the DMZ, with no South Korean casualties.
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Yates Center Man Killed In Highway Crash
Frank W. Gillespie 34 of Yates Center dies after a one car crash on US 75 five miles south of town. Junior Spoon 33 injured and treated. Gillespie died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Tuesday. survivors include wife Sue and a young son. In McPherson Kansas United Methodist meetings form new conference boards and budgets for 1969 with about 250 lay members expected at each session.
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Wildcats dominate Colorado State in dedication clash
Kansas State opened its new stadium with a 21 to 0 victory over Colorado State as 25 000 fans witnessed a guarded debut. The defense shone and promise for a new era at K State was echoed by fans and alumni amid pageantry and familiar sideline sights.
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