Viet Cong attack hits U.S. motor pool near Saigon
Viet Cong forces attacked a U.S. motor pool about a mile from Saigon Tan Son Nhut airport, killing one Vietnamese and wounding six in a half hour exchange. Reports say American casualties were denied, while other combat actions included air strikes, a Marine jet crash near Da Nang, and a large combined U.S. Vietnamese landing operation along the coast as part of Deckhouse 3 and Toledo.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Tan Son Nhut
Gold Hill
Ore
Nguyen Cao Ky
North Viet Nam
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Hanoi-Haiphong
da Nang
Ja Drang
Central Highlands
Avery Announces State Economic Regional Program in Kansas
Governor William H. Avery unveils 11 regional economic development zones covering Kansas with about 500 interviews planned to map resources and needs. The plan, funded by a $500,000 federal grant, stems from a prior nine county outline and will be executed by the Department of Economic Development with Bucher and Willis conducting the interviews and reporting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
William H. Avery
Avery
Kansas
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Salina
Bucher and Willis
Jefferson
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Shawnee
Douglas
Johnson
Osage
Franklin
Miami
Coffey
Anderson and Linn
Woodson
Allen, Bourbon
Wilson
Neosho
Crawford
Montgmery
Labette
Cherkee
Clay
Riley
Pottawatomie
Geary
Wabaunsee
Morris
Lyon
Marion
Chase
Butler
Greenwood
Cowley
Elk
Chautauqua
Rice
McPherson
Reno
Harvey
Kingman
Sedgwick
Harper and Sumner
Rush
Barton
Pawnee
Stafford
Edwards
Kiowa
Pratt
Comanche
Barber
Ness
Hodgeman
Gray
Ford
Meade
Clark
Greeley
Wichita
Scott
Lane
Hamilton
Kearny
Finney
Stanton
Grant
Haskell
Morton
Stevens
Seward
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Decatur
Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Wallace
Logan
Graham
Rooks
Gove
Trego
Ellis
Russell
Norton
Phillips
Smith
Jewell
Republic
Osborne
Mitchell, Cloud
Lincoln
Ottawa
Ellsworth
Saline
Dickinson
Washington
Marshall
Nemaha
Brown
Doniphan
Jackson
Atchison
Wheel flies into Liberal fair grandstand injuring six
Six people were hurt at the Five State Fair track in Liberal Kansas when a wheel from Don Spicer’s racing car came loose during the home stretch. A 25 year old, Fred Lee Perry of Hooker Oklahoma, suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and was listed in good condition. John Drietz, 13, of Plains Kansas, was treated and released for chest and shoulder injuries along with four others who also received care and were released.
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Liberal
Kan
Don Spicer
Larned
Fred Lee Perry
Hooker
Okla
John Drietz
Plains
Humphrey Warns Against Untimely Economic Controls
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey warned that tampering with the economy at the wrong time could cause serious harm. He described the economy as delicate and urged no drastic measures while noting it remains under study within the administration. Senators Long and Gore pressed for action to curb high interest rates, with Long suggesting credit controls and wage measures and Gore warning the rate issue could dominate fall elections.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Johnson
Humphrey
Long
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Gore
Harding
Menninger Foundation Exempt From County Tax Rolls
Shawnee County District Judge Marion Beatty ruled the Menninger Foundation is exempt from property taxation because its real and personal property is used exclusively for educational scientific literary charitable or benevolent purposes. The foundation had been placed on the county tax rolls last Aug. 25 by county assessor John Towle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee County
Marion Beatty
Menninger Foundation
Beatty
John Towle
Lawrence Memorial Hospital treats two after minor injuries
Two persons were treated in the emergency room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. Thomas Langhofer, 5, of 2216 Ala. St., fell from a ladder and injured his right arm. Campolo Recuay, 18, of 1005 Ind. St., was injured in a motorcycle incident. No steps entering or leaving Rumlsey Funeral Home.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Thomas Langhofer
Ala. St
Campolo Recuay
Ind. St
Strange Ghost Town Hopes For Return To Better Days
By Steve Clark, a near-deserted complex in KU evokes a long-gone town. Stately buildings line a shaded boulevard with posters for an Open House, scholarships, and world travel amid shuttered hotels and silent halls. An outdoor arena hints at a promised revival despite vacancy.
Senate Fight Over Reservist Call In Viet Nam War
In Washington, lawmakers clash over a rider to a defense bill to call thousands of reservists for combat duty in Viet Nam. Sen. Russell defends the plan as equal service. Sen. Ervin warns lifting individuals may harm unit effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Viet Nam
Senate
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Korea
Jet Crashes Near Keats Kansas Ejects Safely Pilot
An Iowa National Guard F100 Sabre Jet crashed and exploded near Keats Kansas as pilot Capt. Gordon W. Goodyear of the 174th Tactical Squadron ejected and was rescued by a Ft. Riley helicopter. He received treatment for facial cuts and was released from Irwin Army Hospital. The jet, en route from Sioux City to Ft. Riley gunnery range, reportedly lost power before the ejection.
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Keats
Kan
Iowa National Guard
Kansas
Gordon W. Goodyear
174Th Tactical Squadron
Ft. Riley
Irwin Army Hospital
Sioux City
Iowa
Manhattan
Goodyear
Man in Good Condition After Shooting Mishap
Police report a 25 year old man, Russell L Edmonds of Route 2, accidentally shot himself at 2509 W. 6th St in a trailer court shortly after midnight. He was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in good condition, after saying he was cleaning a .22 caliber rifle when it discharged, injuring his left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th St
Russell L. Edmonds
Edmonds
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
KU Theft Reported at KU Museum of Natural History
Lawrence police said KU campus police reported unknown persons stole money and stamps totaling 759 dollars from the KU Museum of Natural History at 14th Street and Jayhawk Drive. The theft occurred sometime early Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas University
KU Museum of Natural History
14Th Street
Jayhawk Drive
Harrison Holds Narrow Lead In Wyoming Primary
In Wyoming primary action, former Wyoming Rep. William Henry Harrison leads Roy Peck by about 800 votes with two thirds of ballots counted, amid delayed late-ballot results. Democrats Ernest Wilkerson and Wayne Miller lead in governor and congress nominations. Republican Stan Hathaway trails narrowly for the GOP governor nomination. Montana also reports a major race with Richard D. Smiley leading for Congress.
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Washington
Wyoming
William Henry Harrison
Harrison
Roy Peck
Riverton
Ernest Wilkerson
Wayne Miller
Casper
Stan Hathaway
Montana
Richard D. Smiley
Bozeman
Butte
Edward P. Canty
Lee Metcalf
Tim Babcock
Tono Roncalio
Clifford Hansen
U.S. Senate
I.W Kinney
Hathaway
Torrington
Joe Burke
Arthur Linde
Laramie
Fifth annual livestock auction at fairgrounds held in base ball field
About 180 head of beef and 123 animals total will be bid in the fifth annual Lawrence fairgrounds auction. Judges and officials named include Jack Brink LeRoy for sheep hogs and Grover Meyer for dairy cattle with base prices set by Ed Gotterman and Earl Pallis. Local firms including 76 Lawrence Bald win and Eudora merchants expected to bid above market. buyers list to be published Thursday. Auction chairs emphasize old fashioned bidding and possible rain shift to judging area.
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Jack Brink
LeRoy
Tom Swearingen
Grover Meyer
Ed Gotterman
Earl Pallis
Kansas City Livestock Commission Co
Lawrence, Baldwin and Eudora
Fairgrounds
Lawrence
Journal World
Lloyd Deems
Deems Farm Equipment
Dillon’s
Charles Taylor
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
George Criss
Taylor
Jane Heck
Judy Robertson
Lynda Mec-Curdy
Claudia Pierce
Cynda Schwemmer
Julian Hornberger
Jim Baldwin
Jim Miller
Charles Taylor Jr
Ana Turner
Steven Hoover
Pamela Schmidt
Mike O'Bryan
David Gish
Ramone Willits
Alan Cox
Jeff Shultz
Rosemary Combs
Winston Gilges
Lance Willits
Dennis O'Bryan
Steve Wempe
Dale Nottingham
Donnai Alford
4-H Winners Shine In County Competition Display
Casey Wempe Pete Wempe and Dennis O Bryan lead top results in home economics and demonstrations. Nancy Freed wins top individual demonstration and earns trip to Chicago. Meadowlark 4-H takes Champion Club plaque. Marion Boosters win Booth plaque. Participants from Sunflower and Rock Chalk 4-H groups compete with many awards.
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Casey Wempe
Pete Wempe
Dennis O'Bryan
Kathy Kennedy
Glynda Miller
Claudia Pierce
Chéryl Penny
Nancy
Jo Taylor
Charles Taylor
Nancy Freed
Ralph Freed
Maine St
Champion Club
Meadowlark
Federal Land Bank
Marion Boosters
Sertoma Club
Youth Power Project
Chicago
State Youth Power Committee
Nancy Gilges
Gary Koehler
Kiwanis Club
Pamela Schmidt
Julian Hornberger
Norma Denton
Charles Jehle
Debbie Stauffer
Sue ‘Thompson
Debbie Doud
Mona Elder
Connie Churchbaugh
Patty, Hoskinson
Debora Johnson
Sara Hudson
Pam Hoover
Renee Stoneback
Jane Broers
Jane Heck
Penny Wilson
Angel
Mary Topping
Lethe Hoffman
Karen Hayden
Nancy Burnett
Lynda Mel Curdy
Lynda McCurdy
Audrey Gilges
Diane Nunemaker
Coleen Vaughn
Cindy O'Bryan
Connie Flory
Donna Callicott
Diana Davieson
Norma Deneton
Cheryl Penny
Judy Robertson
Connie Robertson
Sara Rae Walter
Cheryl Lindholm
Juanita Gish
Lynnette Doores
Judy Freed
Consie Lindholm
Nancy Richards
Joyce Flory
Siddie Buchanan
Lois Buchanan
Lyle Nottingham
Janie Hegeman
Danny Seele
Court records from Illinois and Tennessee traffic penalties
In the Courts Police Court entries list Steven B. Clark of 714 Ill. St. for improper lane use with a $25 fine, Clarence E. Rinke of 223 Ark. St. for traffic signal violation with $15, Rose M. Galloway of 760 N. Y. St. for speeding with $13, Darvin L. Weston of Ellsworth Hall for speeding with $12, Lawrence A. Stowe of 1028 Tenn. St. for traffic signal with $15, David H. Jaffe of 931 Tenn. Sr. for traffic signal with $25, and non-traffic police court’s Jimmy L Johnson of Route 5 for drunk with $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven B. Clark
Ill. St
Clarence E.rinke
Ark, St
Rose M. Galloway
N. Y. St
Darvin L. Weston
Ellsworth Hall
Lawrence A. Stowe
Tenn. St
David H. Jaffe
Tenn. Sr
Jimmy L Johnson
Card of Thanks for Harry’s Recovery Efforts
The Richardson family thanks those who sent prayers cards and flowers for Harry during illness. Gratitude goes to the nurses and doctors Sanders Clark Robinson and Nelson for their care.
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Harry
Sanders
Clark
Robison
Nelson
Harry Richardson
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