Bomb Order Sparks Military Clash Over North Vietnam
Washington AP report details President Johnson's bombing halt order clashing with top military leaders who urge stronger action. The policy restricts attacks north of the DMZ except in a southern sector near Dong Hoi, prompting debate among Joint Chiefs of Staff members and former officials about broader targets and risks to allied positions.
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PresidentJohnson drops bombshell leaves questions in Kansas notes
A Spencer Iowa column muses on President Johnson not seeking re election and the ripple effects for Democratic hopes and party alignment. It notes a Kansas school board meeting tonight discussing summer school events and a state traffic death tally. Aneditorial quip ends with a pun about seed catalogs.
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Kennedy Says Democratic Party Not United Behind Johnson
New York AP Kennedy says despite Johnson’s withdrawal the Democrats are not united behind him. He supports his own presidential bid and notes healthy debate within the party. He sent a telegram to Johnson urging unity and plans to visit soon to discuss national unity. He comments on Humphrey’s uncertain plans and commits to presenting his views to the American people. Weather forecast shows fair to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures.
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Ice Capades Tour Outlined For Chicago Area Trip
The Ice Capades will tour Denver April 27 28 with a Telegram bus trip. Emma Thompson said seats are blocked for April 27. Price is 35 dollars per person twins, 40 singles, includes transportation hotel Ice Capades tours and Denver and Air Force Academy visits. Reservations due by April 13.
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Johnson Hints Meeting Thieu in United States
President Johnson said he hopes to host South Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Thieu in the United States to strengthen plans for peace and stability in Southeast Asia. He spoke at a National Association of Broadcasters gathering in Chicago, urging reason amid election year frenzy.
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Jaycees Pick New Director in Southwest Kansas
About 200 Jaycees and wives gathered in Garden City for a two day Southwest Kansas Region Jaycee convention. Hank Duetch of Hutchinson won the national director post after two ballots, with Ken Weber of Fowler close behind. Sublette’s Mike Sherwood had withdrawn. State vice presidents elected were Paul Barnes of Dodge City, Bob Orth of Sublette, Matt Dowd of Hutchinson, and Max Mize of Anthony.
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Bombshell Shocks Politicians Over Johnson Nomination
Washington report on President Johnson declaring he will not seek or accept renomination. Kennedy and McCarthy react with surprise and calls for national unity while Humphrey and Nixon weigh implications. Public reaction spans Saigon streets to the White House as voters brace for a contested Democratic race.
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Jayhawk officials weigh athletic futures under new law
Kansas junior colleges in the Jayhawk Conference delay decisions on athletics to Friday’s El Dorado meeting. The 1968 statute halves public funding for outside district scholarships and raises out of state tuition to the prior year’s operating cost, likely deemphasizing football. Conference leaders debate limits on scholarships and funding to sustain programs.
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