Floodwaters Rise on Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers at Lawrence
The Kansas and Wakarusa rivers crest and begin dropping after weekend rains. Wakarusa topped 28.32 feet near Dutton Bridge on Highway 6N around 9 a.m. Sunday with no evacuations or road closures reported. Local observer Louis Holcom notes the Sunday current was unusually strong.
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River Levels Slip After Weekend Rain Flood Crest Near Lawrence
River readings show the Kansas River at Bowersock Dam cresting near 17.5 feet then easing to about 13 feet as nearby creeks flood. Rainfall over the weekend measured 2.81 inches officially with higher local totals, triggering temporary flooding in various spots.
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De Gaulle Steps Down After 18 Years of Rule
Paris reports Charles de Gaulle resigns as president effective at noon ending a turbulent 18 year era. Senate President Alain Poher becomes interim president until elections. De Gaulle retires to Colombey les Deux Eglises with no transfer ceremony.
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Troops Hit By Flame Throwers In Vietnam Clash
About 150 North Vietnamese troops attacked an American armored column in northwest South Vietnam. U S forces killed at least 34 enemy with artillery and tank guns and captured 500 dynamite bombs and 15 rifles. Five Americans were killed and 34 wounded as the fighting near Khe Sanh ended with the enemy retreating.
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Nixon Keeps Firm Stand On Safeguard System
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird called the Safeguard anti ballistic missile program the minimum necessary for national security and said there will be no compromise. Senator Milton Young urged politics be kept out of the debate as Nixon gained three Senate votes in support. An AP poll showed 47 opposed, 43 in favor, 10 uncommitted.
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GOP Officials Doubt Threats From Governor
Topeka Kansas Republicans say Governor Docking will not cut state agency funding after lawmakers passed a 27 million dollar school aid bill. Senate leader Smith calls it an idle scare tactic and within legislative power to avoid a special session. House Speaker Strowig argues education funds exist and a balance in the general fund could be used or taxes raised later.
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Stock Market Ends Higher in Narrow Advance
New York closing for 60 issues shows the market rising 0.2 points to 332.4 as investors kept to a cautious tone. The AP reports a modest advance amid mixed volume and subdued trading.
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France Braces for Change After De Gaulle Resigns
Washington analysts expect U S French ties to stay steady despite Charles de Gaulle's resignation. Georges Pompidou appears likely to succeed him and not pursue rapid shifts with Washington. De Gaulle's independent policy posture and NATO veto remain noted factors.
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Navy cuts Sea of Japan Task Force to eight ships
The Pentagon reduced Task Force 71 from 29 vessels to eight, keeping the aircraft carrier Enterprise and seven destroyers Sterrett Dale McCormick Perry Rowan Stoddert and O’Bannon in the Yellow Sea East China Sea area. It remains unclear if EC121 protection continues or if F4 Phantom squadrons are deployed to South Korea.
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Frost Likely Tonight In Lawrence Area
A frost advisory appears possible in the Lawrence region tonight after a rainfall Saturday and brisk Sunday. Topeka forecasts call for lows in the lower to mid 30s with daytime highs near 50s. Light frost possible Tuesday then temperatures rise into the 60s with dry conditions expected through Thursday.
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We owrite motorcycle insurance Gene Doane set Mass Adv
In a Mass State advertisement a motorcyclist named Gene Doane is linked to a new insurance offering. The brief notes a campaign and policy details aimed at Massachusetts riders with a focus on coverage options.
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KU Dean Resigns to Lead Georgia Journalism School
Warren K. Agee resigns as dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas to become dean of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, effective July 1. He led KU’s school since 1965, overseeing expansion to 361 undergraduates, 19 masters, a larger faculty, new programs, and facilities upgrades.
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University of Georgia
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Lawrence
Texas Christian
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