Wichita teens crack teen age drug ring in schools
Wichita police say a four month probe cracked a drug operation involving about 75 students at two high schools and two senior high, resulting in the arrest of a 16 year old. authorities plan more arrests as they pursue the source of the drugs. The seized items include nine penny matchboxes of marijuana sold for five dollars each, one dexedrine tablet, and one mescaline capsule. LSD and mescaline tablets sold for six dollars.
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Wichita (Ap
Wichita
Floyd Williamson
Williamson
Kansan Soldier John J. Schmelzle Killed in Vietnam
Army Spec. 4 John J. Schmelzle from Edwardsville Kansas, previously listed missing, is now reported killed in action in Vietnam by the Defense Department.
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Washington
Army
John J. Schmelzle
Elizabeth F. Schmelzle
Edwardsville
Kan
Vietnam
Defense Department
Lawrence High Wind Ensemble Concert This Sunday
The Lawrence High School Wind Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday in the school cafeteria. The group returned Friday afternoon from a performing tour at Kansas and Missouri high schools.
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Missouri
Albert Gerken
Lawrence High Wind Ensemble
LHS
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South Jr. High Cougar
South Theater
West Jr. High
Susan Heald
University Theatre
Tell Tale Heart
True Blue and
Lawrence Arts Calendar Highlights And Exhibits
Lawrence venues showcase regional art from Banks Anchor Savings to William Hinton and Teresa Rasing. Museums host Edward Avedisian and Renaissance Spectrum while libraries present Afro American Writing and The Comics. musical events include Carillon recitals, winds, choirs, and spring concerts across Lawrence schools and universities. jazz festival in Kansas City. Bonsai exhibition. and crafts shows through May 31.
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Douglas County State
William H. Hinton
First National
Frank Raley
Lawrence National
Leslie Ann Lawton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Teresa Rasing
Lawrence Public Library
Hillcrest School
Jane Tuller
Linda Winters
KU Museum of Art
Edward Avedisian
Spencer Library
Watson Library
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Ind
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Karl Mattern
Kaw Valley State Bank
Eudora
Kansas City
KC Municipal Auditorium
Nelson Gallery
K. C
Midwest
Hall
Plaza
Tom Thomas
Electronic Art Form Viewer Part of Sculpture CHICAGO
The viewer becomes part of the design of an electronic sculpture shaped back and front like a huge television screen. The work Contact: Cybernetic Sculpture by Les Levine was shown Friday for the first time.
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Chicago
Les Levine
Levine
Dublin
London
Toronto
New York
Museum of Contemporary Art
Gibson Discount Center to Begin Work in Lawrence
Construction of a Gibson's Discount Center in Lawrence is slated to start within two months. The 64,800 square foot store south of the Holiday Inn on Iowa Street won commercial zoning last June. Groundbreaking and opening dates will be released in two weeks.
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Gibson's
Lawrence
Holiday Inn
Iowa Street
Wichita Turmoil Reported in War on Poverty Case
Witness Fred Johnson testified that federal officials investigated a Wichita disturbance last fall and took no action. Nine men on trial for robbery and extortion, all with jobs in the war on poverty, are accused with several claimed victim complaints.
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Wichita
War On Poverty
Fred Johnson
Kansas City
Kan
Gutierrez
Johnson
Dust Storms Darken Las Vegas Daytime Roads
Gusting winds swept deserts into Las Vegas Nevada causing motorists to use headlights in daytime. Wind gusts reached 61 miles per hour at times as visibility dropped during the afternoon.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Sirhan Sirhan Verdict May Shape Kennedy Assassination Case
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was found guilty of first degree murder in the Kennedy assassination. Defense lawyers urged calm conduct during the sentencing phase, hoping his behavior impacts the seven jurors deciding life or death. Prosecutor Howard outlined the state’s stance and the tough choice awaiting the panel.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert I’ Kennedy
Sirhan
Michael A. McConn
McConn
Herbert Walker
John Es. Howard
Howard
Kennedy
Baldwin Alumni Banquet Honors Three Classes
Baldwin High School plans a 6 30 p m alumni banquet on May 17 in the Baker Student Union. Honorees include classes of 1919 1944 and 1959. Reservations to Mrs Harry North or Mrs Danny Rogers by May 10.
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Baker
Harry North
Danny Rogers
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