House Declines Action on Agnew Request
Speaker Carl Albert said the House will take no action on Vice President Spiro Agnew's request for a House investigation of kickback and bribery charges. Agnew argued a grand jury lacks authority while he serves.
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Cartier seizes divorce spark offers buy back Taylor diamond
Cartier says it will buy back Elizabeth Taylor's 69 carat diamond for 2 million dollars as its value could influence the Burton Taylor divorce settlement. Richard Burton bought it for 1 million in 1972 for Miss Taylor's 40th birthday, with the couple now divorcing.
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Tornadoes and floods devastate central Kansas towns
A corridor from southwest to northeast Kansas bore up to 20 tornadoes and heavy rain causing at least five deaths and over 50 injuries. Clay Center suffered the worst damage with 1 million plus in losses, 22 injured, and destruction of the Episcopal Church and a Co op Elevator. Emergency crews faced ammonia risk near Greenleaf and widespread power outages.
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Niles
Abilene
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Red Cross
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Irwin Army Hospital
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Kaw
East
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Ege
Greenleaf
Nebraska Line
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Barnes
Hoover's Inc
Kansas Highway Patrol
Union Pacific
Marys Ville
William Gosner
Clayton Wright
Gosner
Wright
Fort Riley
Charles Gray
Lorin Kasper
Kasper
Kansas National Guard
Senate Votes Cut In Troops Abroad
The Senate approved a 40 percent reduction in land based troops abroad in a 49 to 46 vote. Senator Mansfield cited 1.1 million people overseas and 30 billion dollars yearly cost, with 17 billion for Europe, as rationale to ease military confrontation with the Soviets and address the balance of payments. Senator Tower warned unilateral withdrawal could harm negotiations with Warsaw Pact.
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Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Describes Tornado Cleanup
An intercepted note hints at the struggle to recover from a tornado, implying that neighborliness alone won’t suffice. The message underscores the scale of damage and need for organized aid and action.
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Hudsons Offer to Take Over Cable Services in Kansas
The Hudson brothers of Sekan propose to buy the assets of American Television and Communications Corp. if Chanute and Parsons cancel their ATC franchises. They argue Sekan’s microwave system meets specifications, while ATC cites poor reception. Negotiations and bonds are disputed as ATC and Sekan clash over price and service quality.
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