McGovern Predicts Kissinger Junket Hinder Peace Talks
Senator George McGovern ends a four day Midwest tour with a sharp rebuke of Henry Kissinger accusing him of political junketeering and claims Nixon manipulates public opinion. He also denounces John Connally as the stege of special interests and names potential cabinet blacks for posts. He urges a nationally respected investigator into the June DNC HQ bugging tied to the White House.
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District of Columbia
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Julian Bond
Democratic National Committee
Kissinger Arrives in Tokyo After Vietnam Talks
Henry Kissinger landed in Tokyo after two days of talks with President Thieu in Saigon. The aides plan meetings with Japan leaders in Tokyo ahead of a possible Honolulu summit, then Kissinger will report to President Nixon at Camp David. The discussions centered on the Vietnam war and Paris peace talks with Vietnam representatives.
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U S Athletes Hint at Strike Over Rhodesia Invite
U S track and field athletes disclose a group stance against Rhodesia competing in the Munich Games. They decline to name a spokesman and offer no details on a walkout, as IOC contemplates inviting Rhodesia amid widespread African opposition.
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Delinquent Tax List Third Printing Noted in Journal-World
The Douglas County delinquent tax list appears in a second printing in today’s Journal-World. Law requires three printings with the first last Friday and the third scheduled for Friday, August 25.
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Journal-World
Explanations Given For Tax Figures
Lloyd Buzzi Republican candidate for the 45th District state legislature is listed with Douglas County treasurer as owing 2261 in back taxes mostly with a co owner. Buzzi says the properties are not his and taxes are to be paid by a corporation Mark I. He says the purchasers or their corporate treasurer should handle payments as titles transfer after payment. Taxes he is personally responsible for have been paid.
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Republicans Plan Unveiling of 1972 Platform
GOP leaders in Miami Beach outline a four part platform draft largely from the White House to back Nixon for four more years. The initial installment emphasizes defense spending and a Vietnam cease fire while affirming withdrawal from Indochina after prisoners are freed.
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Arizona
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Voter Registration Set At Three County Schools
Douglas County will offer voter registration at Kansas University Baker University and Haskell in the student ailment areas during enrollment. The registrar notes a 20 day residency requirement. Registration runs at KU Wednesday through Friday Haskell August 28 28 Baker September 5 and 6. All residents may register by August 20. books close for city voters until the September 19 annexation referendum. As of now 27 171 county residents are registered including 22 436 Lawrence residents and about 4 734 aged 18 to 21.
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County Fair Livestock Auction Set
Prize winning cattle swine and lambs go on the ninth annual Leavenworth County Fair 4-H auction with first sale at 7 30 p.m. Hefty prices come from area businesses with some buyers reserving stock for slaughter. Saturday closes the four day fair with a Jayhawk Pony Pulling Club event at 1 p.m. and a Lawrence Barberhawks show at 8 p.m. Open class market hogs 4H tractor skills and exhibits precede release at 3 p.m.
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KPL Charges City on Lights Removal City Manager Upset
City manager Bu ford Watson condemned a $9 747 bill from Kansas Power and Light for dismantling downtown lights. KPL said the charge reflects removal and service costs, with $753 salvage value. Neighborhood Development Program may cover the project cost. Construction progress reported for blocks 700, 800, and 1000 Massachusetts.
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Journal-World
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Stedham
Federal Neighborhood Development Program
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Massachusetts
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Constant Construction Co
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Water Line Repaired in Rural Water District
Breaks in Rural Water District Number One mains west and southwest of Lawrence disrupted service for many residents. Heaving ground during cooling night caused low pressure and outages, with families like Mrs. Don Breithaupt losing water Thursday night and regaining service by 10 a.m. today.
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Rt. 4
Jarvis Brink
Rt. 1
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Metzler Leads Annexation Campaign in Lawrence
Former Lawrence mayor Donald Metzler will head a Taxpayers for Annexation committee. He said the group is small and will rely on word of mouth unless contributions come in. The annexation referendum is set for September 19.
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Donald Metzler
Metzler
Firecrackers Mistaken For Gunshots In Lawrence
Police in Lawrence reported a 12:25 a.m. incident near 16th and Tennessee where sounds were believed to be gunshots but were traced to fire crackers after talking with members of two fraternity pledge committees.
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Pearson Named to Be U N Delegate
Senator James B. Pearson of Kansas, a Republican, is named by President Nixon to join the U N General Assembly delegation for the 27th meeting opening Sept 19. Pearson, a former attorney and state senator, says he will spend limited time on the assignment and continue his Senate duties and re election campaign.
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Perry Fall Festival and Watermelon Feed Highlights
The Perry Lions Club and Perry American Legion Post No. 142 sponsor the Perry Fall Festival. Events include a 1 PM horseshoe contest, 2 PM bicycle parade, 2:30 PM pet parade, 3 PM pony pulling, 4:30 PM tug of war, 5 PM chicken dinner, and 6 PM bingo. Sienna performs 9 PM to midnight.
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