Kansas Senate votes to kill turnpike bill in House fight
In Topeka the Senate rejected a House backed turnpike plan from Kansas City to Galena and from Hays to the Oklahoma line. Other bills favoring Kansas City Oklahoma and Hays Wichita Oklahoma routes passed the House and await Senate action. The Eisenhower Memorial Turnpike gains House support while Senate resistance to the turnpike concept persists.
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Kansas City
Galena
Hays
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Wichita
Kansas City-Oklahoma
Hays-Wichita-Oklahoma
Kansas-Missouri State Line
Oklahoma
Texan Named Lawrence Public Safety Director and Police Chief
City Manager Ray Wells announced Gilbert D. Smith as Lawrence Public Safety Director and Capt. Richard Stanwix as police superintendent. Both take effect May 15. Smith, 31, leads East Texas State University Traffic Safety and Security, with prior work in state safety and corrections. He holds a sociology and government degree and a master’s in police science. Stanwix began as patrolman in 1953, rose through ranks to detective, lieutenant, and then captain.
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Ray Wells
Gilbert D. Smith
Lawrence
Wells
Richard Stanwix
East State University
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Tex
Smith
Public Safety Division
Stanwix
Lawrence Department
Nixon Details Domestic Program Aiming At Social Security
President Nixon outlined in broad strokes a domestic program to be released in pieces. He urged higher Social Security benefits, crime control, and a fairer tax system while continuing the income tax surcharge and higher postage rates to curb inflation. He called for focus on cities hunger welfare reform and private enterprise involvement.
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Nixon
Congress
Capitol Hill
Sirhan Sirhan Guilty of First Degree Murder in RFK Killing
Prosecutor Lynn D. Compton declares Sirhan Bishara Sirhan guilty of plain old cold blooded first degree murder in the RFK assassination. The 12 jurors begin deliberations after late week arguments and a replacement alternate is chosen due to a juror's absence. The defense testimony on psychiatric illness is rejected as speculative.
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Lynn D. Compton
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Compton
Herbert V. Walker
Lot
Ronald Evans
Truth in mileage bill signed into law by governor
Gov. Robert Docking signed 66 bills including a truth in mileage measure prohibiting sale of vehicles with disabled mileage indicators or intentional tampering. Other actions include rules on scuba diving limits, school security officers, county group insurance, and campaign finance reporting for local election promotions.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Boards of Education
Sunny skies in Lawrence forecast after rainy Sunday
The Lawrence area expects fair skies and mild temperatures Tuesday after a rainy Sunday. Kansas University weather station logged .34 inches of moisture overnight with lows near the upper 40s and highs around 70 degrees. no rain is forecast for Tuesday.
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Lawrence Area
Weather Bureau
Kansas University
Spring Fling Queen Voting Sets April University Residence Finals
Kansas University residents will vote April 21 to 24 to select a Spring Fling queen from finalists Dana Nelson Pam Hovland and Marilyn Marshall chosen by judges at the Kansas Union. The queen will be crowned April 25 at a National Guard Armory dance as Spring Fling events run April 26 at Potter Lake and end with a banquet April 27 in Lewis Hall.
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Marilyn Marshall
Kansas City
Pam Hovland
Dana Nelson
Belleville
Journal-World Photo
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Kansas City, Mo
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National Guard Armory
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Potter Lake
Lewis Hall
Thirteen Convicted in Chicago Convention Disorderly Conduct Case
Thirteen defendants including five Democratic National Convention delegates were convicted of disorderly conduct for staging a march on the convention hall in August. Fines ranged from 200 to 400 dollars, with post-trial motions to be heard May 9. Only two defendants attended the verdict day in Chicago.
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Arthur L. Dunne
Circuit Court
Peter Weiss
New York
Richard Neuhaus
Brooklyn
Murray Kempton
New York Post
Patricia Saltonstall
Washington, D.C
Lever
Docking Warns of Education Bill Veto in Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking warned he may veto a bill to add 27 million dollars in state aid for education unless the legislature raises funds. He suggested eliminating the federal deduction from state, corporate, banks, and savings and loan taxes to generate about 24.5 million annually. Budget figures project a 6.74 million dollar deficit by April 1970 after May demands.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Docking
Senate ‘Assessment and Taxation Committee
Nces
James W. Bibb
Bibb
Robert F. Bennett
Prairie Village
Raney Drug Stores Seek Immediate Prescription Delivery
Index shows all eight Raney Drug Stores offering immediate mail or courier service for prescription deliveries to customers, aiming to speed access to medications.
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Raney Drug Stores
Stock Market Index Ends Down Slightly in New York
Closing on the New York market shows the 60 stock average at 334.8, a fall of 0.2 points. Investors reflect cautious trading patterns amid mixed signals across sectors.
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New York
Wescoe Cited By Solons
The Kansas Legislature completed action on resolutions commending Dr W Clarke Wescoe and Dr Morton Christy Cunningham retiring as KU chancellor and Fort Hays State College president. The House approved 104-0 after Senate approval, with other resolutions for studies of ROTC programs, medical assistance, financial responsibility for drivers, firefighting training, conflicts of interest, and state claim handling efficiency.
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Senate
House
Senate-House
Ways and Means
State Board of Social Wefare
Legislative Council
Poverty Report Highlights Hunger Across States
Government consultants report families in Arkansas and New Mexico facing severe hunger. The Social Development Corporation notes roadblocks to food programs while a $127000 contract funds evaluation across 385 counties. Call for cash payments to aid income maintenance cited by Ben W Heineman.
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Washington
Arkansas
New Mexico
Social Development Corporation of Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Office of Economic Opportunity
Anti-Poverty Agency
Senate
Ben W. Heineman
Commission On
Britain Honors Eisenhower In Memorial At St Pauls
In London a 3000 strong congregation including Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth II's mother and other dignitaries attended a memorial service at St Pauls for Dwight D Eisenhower. The event followed criticism over earlier representation at his Washington funeral and featured Admiral Mountbatten and Prime Minister Wilson.
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St. Paul's
London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Christopher Wren
Prince Philip
Elizabeth II
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Winston Churchill
Mkisenhower
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Karl Mountbatten
Supreme Command
Queen Elizabeth
Denis Healey
Private family entrance Hur Wunoval Home
A private family entrance at Hur Wunoval Home reported by Ph. Vi Sotbomr AG. Limited readable details describe a residential access point connected to a private dwelling.
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Sotbomr AG
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