22 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1968
Page
1
Police capturing three men in a Cass County farm area after a holdup at Garden City Bank in Cass County. Authorities report arrests following the incident and ongoing investigation.
Three armed men surrender after a two hour search aided by helicopters and dogs. Officers recover cash from a field near the wrecked car and find a holster masks and ammunition. Two suspects identified as Richard Jackson of Belton and Owen N Young of Edwards Mo.
AP reports President Nixon announced a nationwide talent search to fill 2000 administration posts across agencies with no regard to political affiliation. Spain proposed withdrawing both American and Soviet fleets from the Mediterranean. sources said Washington discussed the idea with the US and USSR. Roy M. Cohn indicted on conspiracy charges linked to Fifth Avenue Coach Lines. city takeover prompted trustee receiver. A Pan Am jet skims into San Francisco Bay. all 96 aboard rescued. SF State faculty in yellow armbands monitor classes as term begins. Moseley & Company Properties advertisement.
Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death draws memorials worldwide with Arlington's grave flame symbolizing two Kennedys. Other items note military actions in Korea DMZ and various political and sports stories including Nixon era commentary and Rookie of the Year race.
A 13 year old Cincinnati boy Frederick Johnson had his arm wedged in a drink dispensing machine for an hour. Firemen freed him after loosening a bottle and letting the others slide down. He was treated for a cold and numb hand.
Senate minority leader Everett M Dirksen of Illinois will leave St Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston New Jersey Monday after a week of tests and treatments. Hospital officials said the stay was for a check up and the specifics of the tests were not disclosed.
Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Richard Burton arrived from Paris for the funeral of her father Francis Taylor aged 68 who died Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Forecast calls for continued fair weather then a cooler day tomorrow as winds shift from south to northwest. Rain chances under 5 percent through tomorrow with a low of 35 to 40 and a high in the upper 50s. Humidity 96 percent this morning, 44 percent at 1 PM. Barometer 30.09 inches at 6 AM, 39.92 inches at 1 PM. No precipitation in 24 hours ending 6 AM. River today 7.2 feet, up 0.08. Lake of the Ozarks 0.07 feet below full. Classifieds deadline before Saturday noon. BA 1-5500.
West German Finance Minister Franz-Josef Strauss said the franc will be devalued by about 10 percent and that 2 billion dollars in allied aid would support Paris. Britain will not devalue the pound, while Group of 10 credits total 2.9 billion dollars to back France. the cabinet in Paris would decide the final extent.
London AP describes Britain moving to raise sales tax by 10 percent on most manufactured goods and add heavy levies on beer liquor cigarettes and gasoline. Roy Jenkins announced steep credit limits and import curbs to repair the foreign payments deficit following the French franc devaluation. The measures take effect midnight with gasoline immediate.
The franc’s devaluation hits the average Frenchman as fear grows over capital flight to Germany and Switzerland. De Gaulle agreed only after urgent calls showing Germany’s condition for a loan. Reactions foresee political consequences and damaged Gaullist prestige.
A Wisconsin man allegedly seizure or heart attack at the wheel led to a car stopping near the Paseo bridge. The wife rushed to help and was dragged about 30 feet as the vehicle lurched forward. Both died at General hospital. police verify ages in their 60s and search licenses.
London AP reports five year old Paula Hinks and her mother Mrs George Hinks aged 34 fell ill on Wednesday. Both diagnosed with appendicitis by their family doctor. They shared an ambulance to the hospital and were operated on in quick succession. Both were reported recovering well today.
Michael J. Fleming fire chief will retire December 1 after 93 years. He joined the department in 1892 and has lived in a nursing home since 1963. Deputy Chief Augustus Brophy has been directing operations. Albany, N Y. AP.
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