Apollo 16 Explorers Splash Down Safely
Apollo 16 astronauts John Young Charles Duke and Thomas Mattingly II returned to Earth splashing down in the Pacific aboard the Casper after an 11 day lunar mission. They brought back a record 245 pounds of rocks and data and described lunar volcanic features while Mission Control confirmed a safe reentry and recovery.
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Charles M. Duke Jr
Thomas K. Mattingly II
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Space Center
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Muskie Ends Primary Run amid Funds Shortage
Sen. Edmund Muskie announced he will stop campaigning in future primaries citing lack of funds while keeping his name on ballots. He aims to remain a potential convention compromise and said supporters should reassess commitments as he shifts toward a noncampaign strategy. His withdrawal narrows the field as McGovern and Humphrey gain delegates.
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Washington
Edmund Muskie
Muskie
George McGovern
Massachusetts
Hubert Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
McGovern
Humphrey
George Wallace
Maine
Big Eight Cities Conference Opens Sessions in Lincoln
About 35 of 80 registered participants attended the opening session at the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln. The Big Eight group discussed campus security and planned breakout groups with representatives from city governments universities and news media.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska University
Big Eight
Lawrence
Buford Watson
Richard Stanwix
John Conard
Kansas University
John Emick
Nancy Hambleton
Jack Rose
Bob
Kansas traffic deaths rise in yearly totals
Topeka AP reports a 24 hour log ending 9 am Thursday shows April deaths at 36 and 1972 deaths at 155 with 1971 period at 192, reflecting ongoing traffic fatalities.
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Topeka
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Kansas
Steinbacher speaks on sex education event ad
Broken Arrow School hosts an evening talk on sex education with Adv. Steinbacher speaking. Ads note May 2 at 3 30 p m. Local listings include Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall.
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Key Rexall
Steinbacher
Broken Arrow School
Five Senators Pledge Support for Muskie Amid Campaign Pause
Five Senate allies including Hart Tunney Hughes and Eagleton vow to back Edmund Muskie as long as he remains a presidential possibility. Gov Gilligan says Muskie spread himself too thin. DNC chair O'Brien praises the courageous decision and Hughes reiterates belief in the candidate.
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Edmund Muskie
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Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Muskie
Hanoi Promises Possible Secret Vietnam War Talks
Paris AP dispatch reports Hanoi spokesman Nguyen Minh Vy says secret talks on Vietnam war are probable after first peace session in five weeks. Le Duc Tho expected to arrive within a week, Tho met Kissinger privately last year.
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Xuan Thuy
Vietnam
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Nortth Vietnam
South Vietnam
Thuy
Nixon Speech at a Glance Highlights Vietnam Plan
Washington AP summaries President Nixon outlining policy on Vietnam. Negotiations will resume in Paris to pursue peace, with enemy halted invasions and POWs returned. Troop withdrawals set at 20,000 over two months bringing forces to 49,000 by July 1. Air and naval strikes will persist until North Vietnam halts the offensive.
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North Viet attack launches near Quang Tri front
North Vietnamese troops and tanks launched a major assault around Quang Tri as U S Navy ships shelled positions in the Gulf of Tonkin. The South Vietnamese held their ground amid fighting five to six miles northwest of Quang Tri City.
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Gulf of Tonkin
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Associated Press
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Oklahoma City
Richard B. Anderson
Gurke
Hanoi
Quang Tri City
South Vietnam
Tot Drowns in Wichita Bathtub
An 18 month old boy named Shane Libbrook drowned in a bathtub in southeast Wichita. Police say he was with his 3 year old sister Kelly who alerted their mother in the living room while a friend visited.
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Wichita, Kan
Wichita
Shane Libbrook
Kelly
Rain Deficit Shrinks as Forecast Sees More Clouds
Rain deficit in the Lawrence area narrows with 3.97 inches in April to date and 0.52 since Wednesday. The National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent chance of more rain tonight ending Friday with a low near 45 to 50 and a high around 60. A cool Saturday and warming trend Sunday and Monday are forecast, aiding farmers and gardeners who seek sun for plantings. The Wednesday high reached 56 and the morning low was 46.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
Haskell College may receive over 100000 in general funds
Haskell Indian Junior College could gain more than $100,000 in general operating funds for the current fiscal year pending approval by the Office of Budget Management. If released, the money would likely upgrade dormitories, with additional construction funds for a kitchen dining hall and library.
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HJC
Wallace Galluzzi
Haskell Board of Regents
Haskell
Galluzzi
James Hawkins
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Tainty
Sacajawea Hall
Hawkins
Kansas University
Lawrence
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