15 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1968
Page
1
The Missouri Commission introduces a regional administrative framework with 20 divisions covering 133 attendance areas to restructure state schooling. This plan aims to streamline governance and resource distribution across districts.
City Council received an engineering feasibility report for a proposed exhibition center occupying a two block area north of the auditorium. The plan outlines an expansive hall adjacent to the existing complex and highlights potential site challenges and costs.
A feasibility report to Kansas City council outlines constructing an S18 352 000 exhibition cen t between Wyandotte Central and Eleventh Thirteenth streets. The plan, prepared by Howard Needles, estimates 20 conventions annually and 100 000 to 200 000 visitors, with bond financing potentially reaching 12.75 million dollars.
President Johnson stated he will make all necessary decisions between now and January 20 and then support Nixon as he speaks for all Americans. He urged submerging party interests and aiding a smooth transition while noting progress on Vietnam peace talks in Paris remains uncertain.
A balance of payments summary for the quarter shows a profit as the long running U.S. gold drain reverses. Analysts note renewed currency stability and improved trade balance, with gains attributed to higher exports and capital inflows. The report signals a shift in economic pressures easing for the nation.
The Johnson administration said the first quarterly balance of payments surplus in over three years amounting to 35 million dollars signaled progress of the crash program started in January. Deficits had fallen from 680 million in Q1 to 160 million in Q2 as measures began to take effect.
Mostly cloudy through tomorrow and a bit cooler tonight. Light variable winds. Rain chance 20 percent tonight and tomorrow. Low tonight in the mid 30s, high tomorrow 45 to 50. Humidity 93 percent at 7 am, 82 percent at 1 pm. Barometer 29.86 inches. Precipitation in 24 hours end 7 am 1.52 inches. River stage today 7.4 feet, rising 0.6. Lake of the Ozarks 7 am 2.6 feet below full.
Saigon reports President Thieu edges toward attending the Paris peace talks if Washington guarantees no coalition with the Communists. He seeks promises from President Johnson while U S sources note possible delays due to cabinet changes. Premier Huong allegedly offered resignation. officials deny it.
A commission proposes replacing 786 Missouri school districts with 20 regional districts and 133 local units. The plan, drawn by legislative order, would unify tax and long range planning in regional districts while local units handle staffing, curriculum, and student services. Net effect in Kansas City and St Louis areas would reshape boundaries and consolidate districts into specified local units within regional structures.
Highlights warn the Soviet Union against further European military moves. Secretary Rusk proposes Washington host the 20th anniversary alliance session as a possible summit. Page 33 notes the United Campaign nearing its $8,129,535 goal, with $5,089,307 raised. Other items include Missouri Chamber on urban crisis, pound slump and Bank of England action, cancer research plans, tax tips for the self employed, and bowl prospects for KU and Missouri.
A special legislative fact finding team begins closed hearings on the city school crisis that has kept 1.1 million pupils out of classes for 33 days.
The New York Times reports Chief Justice Earl Warren remains firm about retiring and will leave the decision to President Nixon. Sources say Warren avoids ill feeling and would swear in the new president on January 20 if asked.
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a compromise on birth control by a vote of 180 to 8. It upholds Pope Paul VI's ban on artificial contraception while allowing married couples to dissent based on conscience and calls for Vietnam war reassessment and draft exemptions for conscientious objectors.
The Pentagon considers shrinking planned FB-111 output from 253 to 90 aircraft to save defense funds for the year starting next July 1. Officials say no decision has been made while the option is studied, with the swing-wing bomber part of the TFX family once approved by Robert S. McNamara.
Paris scene marks W Averell Harriman turning 77 during a tense phase of Vietnam peace negotiations. When told happy birthday he joked that he usually tries to forget them while continuing to steer discussions as the U S lead negotiator.
Cairo AP reports President Gamal Abdel Nasser dissolves the Egyptian National Assembly and fixes January 8 for elections to a new body. The decree states the new assembly will vote on salaries. Previously the body largely served as a rubber stamp.
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