Airman Perkins Accused of Espionage Seen as Alcoholic
M Sgt Walter Perkins 37 charged with espionage and transfer of defense secrets to the Russians is described by a Maryland alcoholism chief as a lifelong alcoholic. Defense plans to call experts to argue his condition affected actions and a protest against U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia. Perkins pleaded innocent by reason of temporary insanity as court martial opens at Tyndall Air Force Base.
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Tyndall Air Force Base
Fla
Walter Perkins
Maxwell Weisman
Division of Alcoholism Control For
Maryland
Perkins
Air Force
Weisman
Henry Rothblatt
Rothblatt
Tyndall
Col
Joe Peck
GOP Meeting Called for Douglas County Precinct Committeemen
J. D. King, chairman of the Douglas County Republican Central Committee, calls a meeting of newly elected precinct committeemen and women for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the First National Bank Building in downtown Omaha to elect officers and nominate representatives for the district committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. King
Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
First National Bank
Mass
King
Fairgrounds Come Alive for Douglas County Fair Week
Douglas County Fairgrounds begin cleanup as 4-H members prepare exhibits. Livestock judging, dairy and swine shows, poultry and sheep judging, 4-H food sale, and rabbit judging set. Demolition derby Wednesday at 8 p.m. replaces music. hot rod tractor pulling Thursday. tractor pulls Friday. Saturday features horse show motorcycle contest bicycle rodeo matinee and 4-H style revue with Best-Dressed Girl and Best-Groomed Boy awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dillon
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Mr. and
Douglas County Fair
4-H
Violence in Ulster Escalates as Three Die in Shootings
Belfast reports two British soldiers and a youth killed as fighting rises in Northern Ireland. IRA regrouping after Army sweeps. anti-tank weapon sought. a youth's body found amid Protestant and Catholic executions. Toll nears 500 with 429 dead since August 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Londonderry
Andersonstown
County Fermanace
Ulster
City Commission Agenda Seeks Parking, Bids and Sewe rs
City commission agenda lists new business items including storm sewers near Sixth and Iowa and Alvamar Heights, a lease assignment from B F Goodrich to Kansas Footwear, and a $176 personal injury claim. It also sets bid dates for police and fire building remodeling and Holcom Sports Complex work, plus hangar, taxi fare, and annexation ordinances. Old business covers airport hangar, right of way improvements, and White lease amendment.
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Planning Commission
Sixth
Iowa
Alvamar Heights
B.F. Goodrich
Kansas Footwear, Inc
Charles Patti
Kasold
Tam O’shanter
Police and Fire
Holcom
Housing Authority
Erhart Spraying Service, Inc
Bob Moore
12Th
Indiana
Roger I
Eleanor White
Thompson
Watson
Delbert Erhart
Lawrence
Erhart
Bob Wilson
Police Department
Louie Holecom
B. F. Goodrich
Santa Fe
Kansas l’Outwear Inc
Two Post Bond In Theft Case
Lawrence police captured two suspects early Sunday after an attempted theft of a motorcycle near Seventh and New Hampshire. Joseph Gene McKinney and Calvin Morris Masqua posted bonds of 1500 and 2000 dollars. Masqua allegedly carried a concealed pistol. The motorcycle owner is Daniel McAlister of 1616 W Second.
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Lawrence
Joseph Gene McKinney
Whiting
Calvin Morris Masqua
Oskaloosa
McKinney
Masqua
Daniel McAlister
W. Second
Seventh and
New Hampshire
Zone one bulk trash pickup delayed to 7 a.m curbside
Bulk trash collection for zone one, south of 15th and east of Louisiana, will occur as scheduled. Place all eligible items at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup.
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15Th
Louisiana
Lawrence to Consider Taxi Fare Hikes This Tuesday
The Lawrence City Commission will review a proposed taxi fare increase at its Tuesday 2 p.m. meeting in the First National Bank building. Ward Thompson Sr. seeks a 40 percent two mile rise with 55 cents for the first one sixth mile and 10 cents per additional sixth mile, plus a higher waiting charge and removal of per passenger add-ons.
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Lawrence City Commission
Commission
City Hall
First National Bank
Ninth
Massachusetts
Ward Thompson Sr
Lawrence Cab
Thompson
Buford Watson
Indian Leaders Gather At 3 Day Safety Conference
American Indian leaders and Bureau of Indian Affairs officials arrive at Haskell Indian Junior College for a three day safety management conference. Carl Cornelius will deliver the keynote replacing Louis Bruce due to a scheduling conflict. About 200 participants are expected in Lawrence for workshops, talks, a barbecue and pow wow, and a trip to a Kansas City baseball game. Ed Davis is conference coordinator.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Haskell Indian Junior College
National American Indian Safety Council
BIA
Kansa City
Lawrence
Burglar Strikes Stanion Wholesale Electric Home Office
Thief broke a window to enter Stanion Wholesale Electric Company Inc. at 718 N.H. and stole about $400 in checks and $600 in cash from a desk drawer. The loss total is around $1,000, per manager Gary L. Sneathen. The break-in occurred Thursday night or Friday morning.
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Stanion Wholesale Electric Company Inc
N.H
Stanion
Gary L. Sneathen
Lennoxville Festival Adds Mia Anderson One Woman Show
Lennoxville Quebec adds an attraction to its inaugural Canadian drama season. Actress Mia Anderson will present a five performance one woman show titled Ten Women Two Men and a Moose during the six week festival.
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Lennoxville
Que
Mia Anderson
Crime Alert for Lawrence Residents Seeks Tips
Police urge Lawrence residents to call a tip line using the word VICTIMS on the dial. The notice offers anonymity and asks for information to help solve or prevent crimes in the area.
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Lawrence
Demos to Pick Veep Have Seating Fight
The Democratic National Committee opens a three day meeting to nominate a running mate for George McGovern. It faces seating disputes from Illinois Wisconsin New Jersey Ohio and Virginia with Daley backed factions and Singer challenging Daley in Illinois. New York votes later tonight to join nine member Credentials Committee.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
George McGovern
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
William S. Singer
Daley
Miami Beach
Illinois
McGovern
Sargent Shriver
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Ohio
Virginia
New York
National Committee
Thomas F. Eagleton
Singer
McGovern taps Kennedy kinship for campaign boost
McGovern nominated by Shriver as the 1972 running mate amid post MIami Beach skeletons remark. Shriver visits Kennedy gravesites and receives Rose Kennedy and Edward Kennedy support. McGovern plans his Miami convention speech to unions and a New England swing.
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Eagleton
Miami Beach
McGovern
Shriver
Cape Cod
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Rose Kennedy
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Hickory Hill
Robert Kennedy
Miami
Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
New England
Two Thefts Reported Around Area Officers
Two thefts with losses over $1,000 are reported to area officers. At Anderson Rentals, 812 N H, a window was forced and items valued at $1,164.50 were taken. Owner Raymond L. Anderson reports a silver tea and coffee service and other silver valued at $1,040 missing along with dishes a painting and about $15 cash.
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Anderson
N.H
Lawrence
Raymond L. Anderson
Fire damages from backfire and trash can blaze in Lawrence
A car owned by Joshua Dana in 2000 La. backfired through the carburetor around 11 24 a m Sunday while parked near his home, firemen estimate damages at 250. A trash can fire at 2345 Ridge Ct. was put out at 8 55 p m Sunday with no damage reported.
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Joshua Dana
Lawrence
Ridge Ct
Record Payoff Awaits at Louisville Downs
An unidentified racing fan holds a winning ticket worth 9068 dollars, the record jackpot of Saturday night’s Big L at Louisville Downs. Track officials said the single winning ticket for the double perfecta had not yet been cashed after the program attended by 4022 fans.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville Downs
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Rt. 5
Journal-World Photo
FFA
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
IRA
Irish Republic
City Commission
Carl Cornelius
Washington, D.C
Louis Bruce
Ed Davis
Haskell
Cook County
DNC
James M. Wall
Hubert H. Humphrey
McGovern Lees
Edwin Edwards
Elaine
Capitol
Allen Ellender
D-La
Edwards
Douglas
Kay
Wmorris Kay
Mark Affeldt
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