Memorial Day Sun Burns Kansas Lawn and Pool Opener
A reader laments a dry lawn after three weeks of wet weather and strong sun. He notes brown patches on bluegrass, criticizes watering guidance for western Kansas, and vents about promotional mail ads soaked with cologne. The letter praises a municipal pool opening under Mary Owens but observes chilly water and notes heating Finnup Park pool would strain city gas supply.
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Kansas
Mary Owens
Finnup Park
Kansas Delegates Stay Uncommitted Before Miami Convention
Kansas Republican delegates surveyed by the Associated Press show caution and open minds ahead of the GOP convention in Miami Beach. Eleven are undecided, six back Nixon, three favor Rockefeller, with leaders like State Chairman George Nettles and Committeeman Huck Boyd emphasizing patience and flexibility as the race evolves. An open mind remains the goal, with no firm pledges until delegates meet.
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Topeka
Associated Press
Kansas
Miami Beach
Fla
Frank Carlson
R-yan
Oregon
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Edward Reilly Jr
Leavenworth
Miami
Reilly
GOP
George E. Nettles
Pittsburg
McDill (Huck) Boyd
Phillipsburg
Govs
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
William R. Hagman
Meeker files as Democratic candidate for Congress
State Rep George W Meeker of Garden City filed as a Democrat for Congress in the First District. He switched from Republican and noted increased interest from both parties. His family attended KU commencement as he prepared for the filing deadline with one Democrat candidate in the race and three Republicans seeking the GOP nomination.
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Topeka
George W. Meeker
Congress
Meeker
Garden City
Kansas
Statehouse
Larry
Doug
George L. Meeker
George
Robert Docking
Lawrence
University of
New Jersey
Richard J. Hughes
McCarthy
Clifford Case
Montana
Tim M. Babcock
Ted James
Arnold Olsen
Public Instruction
Harriet Miller
Misfired Rocket Kills Saigon Officials Shakes U S Vietnam Ties
In Saigon a misfired American helicopter rocket killed six South Vietnamese officials including Col. Pho Quoc Chu and Col. Nguyen Van Luan as U S forces probe the incident. An editorial criticized the event while fighting continued in Gia Dinh and Viet Cong losses were tallied for the week. Ambassador Berger offered condolences and General Abrams ordered restraint on air strikes without his approval.
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Saigon
U.S
Gia Dinh
Pho Quoc Chu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Luan
le Ngoc Tru
Nguyen Ngoc Xinh
National Police
Nguyen Bao Thuy
le Ngoc To
Samuel D. Berger
Gen
Creigh
Ton W. Abrams
Vietnam
Local Delegates To Boys State Opens In Lawrence
Four Garden City High School students and one Holcomb student left yesterday for the 21st annual Boys State session in Lawrence. The week long event opened today with 1,161 boys registered and is sponsored by the American Legion. Delegates must have a B average and will study state county and city government and elect a governor on Wednesday with Gov. Robert Docking slated to speak.
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Garden City
Holcomb High
Lawrence
The
American Legion
Lowery Foster
Steve Lobdell
Tom Koksal
Jeff Boone
Holcomb
Mike Rome
Robert Docking
Garden Sass Inflation: Gus Garden Defines Value of a Dollar
Gus Garden declares inflation as the time when a dollar loses its buying power and makes cents feel scarce. He argues price increases erode purchasing power and impact everyday expenses.
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Gus Garden
Rival Student Riots Lock Rome Gates Amid Crisis Fears
In Rome rival student factions clashed at the University gates with rocks and flaming rags as government instability loomed two weeks after national elections. Police stayed largely away. Premier Aldo Moro indicated resignation while socialist allies debated coalition exits amid unrest in Rome and Turin.
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Rome
University of Rome
Aldo Moro
Christian Democrats
Setae
Turin
Charles de Gaulle
France
Italy
Californians Could Decide RFK's Fate
A California primary showdown shapes Kennedy McCarthy and Humphrey’s fates as five state contests unfold. Kennedy claims to seek the best path against Johnson policy. McCarthy Lynch and Lynch vie for delegates in a winner take all California race, with Nixon unopposed on the Republican ballot and other races noted nationwide.
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Washington
California
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Vietnam
McCarthy
Johnson
Hubert H
Humphrey
South Dakota
Richard M. Nixon
Thomas
Lynch
Ronald Reagan
Democraticandidate
Michigan
Missouri
Texas
Preston Smith
Abby Starts Lights On Florida Coast Threat From Abby
Tropical storm Abby moved into the Gulf of Mexico with 50 mph winds and forecasters predicted hurricane strength of 75 mph before nightfall. The storm threatened Florida’s west coast, with warnings from Cape Kennedy to the Keys as evacuees rose in Cuba and a tornado alert spread along the coast.
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Fla
Abby
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Tampa
Key West
National Hurricane Center
Gil Clark
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Robert H. Simpson
The
Hurricane Center
Cuba
Pinar del Rio
Isle of Pines
Cape Kennedy
Keys
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Wichita
Missionary Department of the Southwest District
Lucinda Evans
Newton
Southwest
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Southern Baptist Church
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