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Newspaper

Iola Messenger

Location

Iola, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1968

Page

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De Gaulle speech awaited as France shakes under strikes

Premier Pompidou urged labor and business leaders to seek a settlement as workers farmers and students plan protests ahead of President de Gaulle s national address. Farmers march in Brittany and other regions while Belgium and Common Market tensions loom over dairy subsidies and price talks.

Paris Georges Pompidou France Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Brussels West Germany Brittany Pompidou Edgar Faure Belgium Paul van Dem Boeynants Christian Fouchet National Students Union General Confederation of Workers

Pessimism Rise in Paris Peace Talks

AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports that the United States and North Vietnam are headed toward a showdown in the Paris talks over halting bombing of North Vietnamese territory with no compromise in sight. Both sides remain firm on their positions.

John M. Hightower Paris United States North Vietnam U.S US S Saigon South Vietnam Johnson Washington Hanoi Clark M. Clifford Clifford Xuan Thuy W. Averell Harriman Thuy

Appeal board eyes vehicle assessments in Kansas

The Kansas Board of Tax Appeals reviews motor vehicle valuations sparked by a Kansas City attorney's challenge to a 1960 Oldsmobile. The case raises questions about how dealers and individuals are taxed based on wholesale versus retail values and could affect as many as 1.5 million vehicles.

Topeka Kansas Board of Tax Appeals Kansas Harold Grauerholz Kansas City John E. Shamberg Shamberg George Wagstaff Property Valuation Department Wagstaff Grauerholz

Joan Smith seeks re election as Allen County clerk

Joan M. Smith announced today that she filed as a Republican candidate for nomination and re election to the office of Allen County clerk. Born in Allen County she is a Lav enburg and Elsmore graduate and attended the University of Kansas. She has run various businesses and served four years as deputy county clerk before her current term. Married to Daniel Smith of the Singer IGA, they live in Elm Township with six children Mike Carol Andy Chuck Danny and Janis.

Joan M. Smith Allen County

Cars Collide North of Humboldt on U.S. 169

Two cars were damaged in a morning collision about 1.75 miles north of Humboldt on U S 169. John A. Van Nice, 17, Humboldt, drove the right front of his car into Eneterio Gutierrez, 18, Humboldt, who fled the left rear. Gutierrez was charged with driving left of center after the driver attempted to pass.

Humboldt U.S. 169 John A. van Nice Eneterio Gutierrez Ross Wade van Nice Gutierrez

Deckingers to Remain at Iola Church

The Rev W J Deckinger was reassigned as minister of Iola Calvary United Methodist Church at the 113th Kansas Conference session in Wichita. The meetings ran Monday through Thursday marking the Evangelical United Brethren Conference’s last as it merges into the United Methodist Church. This is the Deckingers fifth year in Iola.

W. J. Deckinger Iola Calvary United Methodist Church Kansas United Methodist Church Wichita Evangelical United Brethren Conference Methodist Church Iola Deckinger

Prisoner safely back in jail after bank robbery conviction

Lloyd O. Holsey, 28, convicted Thursday of a July 5 bank holdup at National Bank of Wichita, returned to Sedgwick County jail to await sentencing. He faces up to 25 years in federal prison. four FBI agents and deputies guarded him during a four hour trial after a makeshift handcuff key was found. Holsey has prior escape history dating to 1954 and was living as Jack Weber when arrested in Hutchinson.

Wichita Lloyd O. Holsey Sedgwick County FBI U. S Holsey U.S. District Court U.S Halsey

Open Four Gates At Redmond Flood Control

The Neosho River rise from heavy rains pushes Redmond reservoir above conservation level by a foot and a half. Officials opened four gates cracking two at 10 30 yesterday and two more at 1 30 yesterday afternoon. The openings allow 1400 cubic feet per second. One more gate may open within 24 hours as water continues to rise.

Neosho River John Redmond Burlington Redmond

Allen County Head Start completes its first year

The Community Action Program for Allen County holds a Monday meeting at the Head Start building to reorganize for the next year. Thirty eight children have been enrolled, eleven moved to kindergarten and five left the area. The program employs seven full time and three part time staff, funded mainly by a federal grant.

Allen County First Neosho Streets

South Korea honors Humboldt soldier in Vietnam service

Spec. 4 David L. Webber of Humboldt received a pin and lighter from Col. Sheam of the South Korean Army, becoming an honorary member of the 100th Logistical Command. Along with 10 others, he was thanked for transporting Korean troops in a Nha Trang bus convoy. May 1 marked a safety driving award for driving over 8,000 miles in Vietnam without incident. Webber has served since January 16, 1967, apart from February leave, nearing the end of an 18 month tour.

David L. Webber Humboldt Sheam South Korean Army ROK Vietnam Webber Nha Trang

Allen County Country Club launches building fund drive

The Allen County Country Club initiated a 10 day campaign to raise 35000 as a down payment for a 100000 club house. Directors seek 7 percent bonds plus local financing and new dues structure to support a 15 year repayment plan.

Country Club Allen County Country Club

Johnson veto looming as crime control bill advances

Senate passes a crime control measure by 72 to 4 aiming to undo Supreme Court rulings on confessions and lineups and to authorize wiretapping. It includes $400 million in federal grants for police, seeks to curb handguns, and faces House approval with President Johnson possibly vetoing certain provisions. Supporters press for strong enforcement while opponents warn of constitutional issues.

Washington Senate Supreme Court House Johnson Emanuel Celler D-N.y House Judiciary Committee Celler Presdent Johnson John L. McClellan D-Ark

Talkington candidacy now official

TOPEKA AP Three Republicans filed Thursday for GOP nomination to the Kansas Legislature. Robert V. Talkington of Iola sought the House seat in the 10th District covering Allen County. Rep. Robert F. Stadler of Iola sought the district judge nomination. Sen. T. A. Sanborn of Belleville sought renomination from the new 24th District including Phillips, Smith, Jewell, Mitchell, Osborne and Rooks counties. Rep. James Cubit of Garnett sought renomination to the House from the 12th District including Anderson and Linn counties.

Topeka GOP Kansas Robert V. Talkington Iola Allen County Robert F. Stadler A- Iola T. A. Sanborn Belleville Phillips Smith Jewell Republican Mitchell Osborne Rooks James Cubit Garnett Anderson Linn

Local Weather Outlook Showers and Cooler Temps Ahead

The forecast calls for continued cloud cover and cool conditions with occasional showers or thunderstorms through Saturday. Saturday highs reach the mid 70s. Tonight’s low will be in the mid 50s. Kansas area expects partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers or thunderstorms and Saturday highs in the 60s to low 70s. Overnight lows range from the 40s to mid 50s, cooler in the northwest and warmer in the southeast.

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