19 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1969
Page
1
A reporter dined with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin who appeared alone and candid about U.S.-Soviet tensions. He urged cooler policies after the North Korea spy plane downing and explained Kremlin decision making and alliance complexities.
Kansas University students dominate the Lawrence drug arrests as eight suspects were rounded up in a year long probe. Charges include possession of STP and LSD with several accused of sale. seizures total 280 dosage units of STP and 400 grams of marijuana. Several defendants, including six KU students, posted bonds and await further proceedings. policial officials coordinated the operation with the U S Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
Four U S deserters at a Swedish job training camp in Oesterbybruk live in comfort with room, board, and five hours daily language lessons. About 300 Americans in Sweden prefer city life. officials anticipate more joiners as training begins after five to six weeks.
Oil strikes above the Arctic Circle on the north slope of the 49th state indicate large underground reserves lie beneath the tundra.
North Korea accused the United States of fleeing from an armistice commission meeting at Panmunjom to dodge exposure of the reconnaissance plane shot down in the Sea of Japan. Maj. Gen. Lee Choon sun cited U S statements as trying to rewrite facts and said Gen. James B Knapp walked out, calling it a flagrant violation of the armistice.
AP columnist Hal Boyle will address Theta Sigma Phi members at 6 tonight during a dinner at the Ramada Inn in Lawrence. Greek Week events begin Sunday with a service project as KU students canvass for books for Ballard Community Center from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Marvin Mumford age 27 pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to felonious assault. He was remanded for a 10 day pre sentence investigation after the charge was reduced from felonious assault with intent to kill. The incident involved a shooting of his brother Dale Mumford on October 31, 1968 in the 1200 block of Oread Avenue.
A reflective note wonders what happened to five cent phone calls ten cent hamburgers and retro trends like girls ponytails boys crew cuts rumble seats and law and order in bygone days.
In two battles near Saigon American armored units killed 100 North Vietnamese and destroyed tanks and vehicles. The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment lost four tanks and seven crewmen with 28 wounded in a day-long clash. A night attack damaged additional armor while sappers struck near the demilitarized zone.
Lawrence police logged multiple thefts from autos overnight including two tires at 35 dollars each from Tim Sifers 1621 Edgehill Dr and wheel covers at 30 dollars from Dwight Wallace near 1301 La St John Coyle reported a hub cap stolen from his car at 200 Maine St on Thursday.
About 25 percent of the maple syrup produced in the United States comes from Vermont, highlighting the state’s prominence in the industry and its role as a leading syrup producer.
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