Estes Park Youth Conference sparks radical reaction debate
Four University of Kansas students and colleagues discuss Estes Park outcomes from the White House Conference on Youth. They describe a statement born of disappointment and love for unfulfilled potential, urging rights in the Declaration and Constitution and calling for broad policy moves on drugs and equality.
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Torture Tales By Specialists In War Action
Washington AP reports former American intelligence specialists testified before an informal congressional panel about torturing Viet Nam civilians in South Vietnam during late 1967 to 1969. Nathan Hale and Michael J. Uhl described beatings and electrical torture. The ad hoc panel, led by Rep. Dellums, lacks official power and may only issue an unofficial report. Dellums criticized Pentagon refusals to allow Lt. Col. Anthony B. Herbert to testify about alleged war crimes.
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D-Calif
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Two Juveniles Questioned Over Stolen Money Orders
Two 17 year old males were held for questioning Monday then released to the Franklin County Sheriff after being picked up south of Lawrence by Douglas County officers. They were stopped at 2 10 p m after Franklin County asked Douglas County to stop and question them about passing possible stolen and forged money orders. One money order had been passed earlier in Ottawa. Another was passed in Louisburg. Both were for 150 dollars. A search at the Douglas County jail revealed 15 to 20 money orders believed taken in a Wichita burglary earlier this month.
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Douglas County Sheriff's Department
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Douglas County
Ottawa
Louisburg
Wichita
Mail Stolen From Truck Near Junction City
Reginald Zieman a 20 year old mail carrier says a car with two men flagged him east of Junction City and tied him with wire and tape before two men stole mail from his 10 ton truck He escaped after about an hour drove to a service station and notified postal inspectors The incident involved a revolver and occurred on Interstate 70 near Kansas 177 170 Zieman works for Al Rupp of Hays who holds the star route contract.
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Open House for Girls Achievement Place Sunday
The Achievement Place for Girls at 637 Tenn hosts an open house 2 to 5 p.m. next Sunday. Terry and Deena Harper, teaching parents, will attend, with board members guiding tours and donations urged. Dr. Larry Mayer notes state and federal support cover half of about 12 000 dollars yearly, with private gifts essential.
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Kotouc Cleared Of Neck Cutting Charge In My Lai Case
Capt Eugene Kotouc of Humboldt Nebraska was found innocent on a charge of cutting a Viet Cong prisoner’s neck at My Lai. The judge let stand a maiming charge for cutting part of the finger during interrogation. The defense argued the neck injury could not be proved.
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Humboldt
Neb
Wright
Norman Cooper
Southern Pines
N.C
Nebraska
Robert Crosby
Lincoln
Crosby
Eckhardt
Frederick Widmer
New Kensington
Widmer
Lake Perry levels near normal as runoff raises water
The Perry Lake pool sits at 891.28 feet, just 0.22 feet below the planned 891.5 summer level. Runoff from rains may push levels to normal soon. Fishing at the 12 500 acre lake north west of Lawrence yields good crappie and fair other species. William Gilmore, 19, remains in critical condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a Saturday night single vehicle crash. William E Tower II, 18, is in good condition at Watkins Memorial Hospital. Brant W Emery, 18, was dismissed from LMH on Monday.
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Senate backs desegregation aid bill amid Southern defeats
The Senate approved the Nixon administration desegregation aid measure 74 to 8 after defeating Southern amendments to curb federal court powers in integration. The bill authorizes 1.5 billion dollars over two years with 500 million this year and 1 billion next year, including stricter spending limits. Amendments opposing court rulings, busing, and neighborhood school attendance failed.
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Federal Judge To Talk Friday At KU Memorial Lecture
A dinner for 73 guests at the Lawrence Country Club precedes the inaugural J A Vickers Sr Memorial Lecture at the University of Kansas. Federal District Judge A Leon Higginbotham Jr of Philadelphia will speak at 10 30 a m Friday in the University Theatre. The series funds visits by distinguished citizens to discuss topics vital to a free political and market society.
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Protest at D C draft offices as antiwar demonstrators press
A small group of antiwar protesters demonstrated at the national draft headquarters in Washington with four allowed inside to talk to Selective Service employees. About 150 gathered outside while DC National Guard planned 1,300 troops on active duty near Ft. Meade for next week disruptions amid a broader antiwar week.
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Goshen
Ind
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Defense Department
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Justice Department
Justice
Woodcock Blasts Health Insurance and Backs Kennedy Plan
UAW President Leonard Woodcock tells Senate Finance Committee private health plans fail workers and inflate costs. He urges a federally run system, attacking Nixon’s approach and endorsing Senator Kennedy’s government-led scheme with AFL CIO backing. He argues health care is a right, not a luxury, and criticizes private insurers as sickness insurance.
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United Auto Workers
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Nixon
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D-Mass
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Tricky April Brings Snow Across the Plains
A late April storm hit the northwestern quadrant with wintry conditions and heavy snow moving eastward. Gusty winds to 45 mph and subfreezing morning temps. Snow amounts included four inches at Chadron Nebraska and three inches at Valentine Nebraska.
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Neb
Valentine
Ballard Center May Rejoin United Fund After Leadership Change
Horowitz says the Ballard Center was excluded from the UF the year after Harrison’s Wichita robbery conviction. The center ran its own fund drive, raising enough for two years, with a second independent drive bringing in less. Charles Scott Jr. is favored to become director, seen as able to unite diverse community segments and restore UF support.
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Ballard Center
Leonard
Horowitz
Harrison
Wichita
Charles Scott Jr
Kansas University
Topeka
Scott
Ballard
Car Fire Causes Estimated $25 Damage in Lawrence
Firefighters report an estimated $25 damage after a car caught fire at 7 53 a m near 1036 N Y owned by Reuben Mendoza. The cause is undetermined and the incident occurred near his home.
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Reuben Mendoza
N.Y
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