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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1969
Page
12
AP report shows 312 Americans killed in action in Vietnam last week, 18 percent up from the prior week, bringing total U.S. deaths to 33,641 and wounded to 210,639. Allied losses include 4,314 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed, with South Vietnamese casualties rising.
Police in Palm Springs with reinforcements from up to 100 miles away detained nearly 300 people amid two days of violence and nude sunning by thousands of vacationing youths. A reported rifle wound to a boy and girl heightened the clash outside Tahquitz Canyon.
In Topeka the Kansas House moves to strip the governor of appointing election commissioners in the four largest counties, transferring appointment to the secretary of state. The party line vote sparks partisan criticism from Democrats who warn of increased risk of misconduct being judged by the secretary of state.
Four Americans Simeon Baldwin of Los Angeles and Bessie Hope Donald of Bristol Virginia were among 15 aboard three yachts seized by China on Feb 17 during a Hong Kong to Macao cruise. Hong Kong and US sources report one more yacht and two Americans were held for further investigation while the others returned today.
The New York stock market ended with the 60 stock Dow Jones average at 334.5, a decline from the previous close as traders paused amid data and earnings signals. The report notes broad weakness across sectors with investors cautious ahead of next week's releases.
Rain threatens Northeast Kansas with a spring storm tonight and Friday delaying field work in Douglas County. Farmers plan to plant over 35 000 acres of corn this year as conditions improve, while oats decline and winter wheat stays green but slow to color. Gardeners face slower lawn and garden progress as Plant growth remains two to three weeks behind schedule.
Paris AP The United States charged North Vietnam with violating Laos and Cambodia sovereignty by using them for transportation routes and bases in attacks on South Vietnam. Ambassador Walsh spoke at the Paris peace talks session as Hanoi and the Front rejected progress claims and pressed for unconditional withdrawal.
A memorial observance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is planned for 1 p.m. Friday at the South Park Recreation Center by the Lawrence Brothers and Sisters in Blackness. The event, open to the public, will feature a local minister and includes both town and University residents.
Ray Hires a third attorney Richard J Ryan of Memphis partners with James Earl Ray in a bid for a new King assassination trial. State officials note prior refusals and questions linger over Ray's legal chances after Judge Battle's death and court rulings on new trial rights.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird stated on CBS that private talks on Vietnam are moving ahead and show some progress. He noted uncertainty whether these refer to secret negotiations or preliminary contacts, and he emphasized no disclosure of specific private talks or major breakthroughs.
Fragmentary note promises free prescription delivery and mentions Raney Foray Stores and Absa II. Details are unclear but indicate a promotional rollout of a delivery service tied to a store network.
Abilene Kansas reports Dwight D. Eisenhower’s grave at the local chapel near his boyhood home draws visitors after the funeral. Mamie Eisenhower, widow of 53 years, returns to the East with a small group while the town observes a restrained final tribute. Approximately 100,000 people swelled the town of 8,000 for the funeral, then dispersed as guards and officials maintained the memorial site.
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