Police and protesters clash near GOP gala in Miami Beach
On the eve of the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, 350 SDS members confronted police at the Fontainebleau Hotel as 200 helmeted state troopers and guards protected guests at a $500-a-plate Nixon gala. Demonstrators burned an American flag and dispersed after a hourlong standoff. Police reported no arrests or injuries.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Flamingo Park
National Guard
Nazi Party
Students For A Democratic Society
Fontainebleau
Nixon
Rocky Pomerance
Joe Martin
SDS
Miami
Miami Gay Activist Alliance
Vvaws
Doral Hotel
Dole backs Kay in Kansas race and GOP tilt
Kansas delegates discuss Morris Kay for governor with Sen. Dole hinting national party support and planning a Wichita money raising dinner. The Miami Beach trip gathers 150 Kansas GOP members as Agnew and others attend. chatter focuses on KU chancellor search and NCAA penalties for the Jayhawks.
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Dole
Kay
National Party
Docking
Wichita
Miami Beach
Kansas City
Kansas Party
Holiday Inn
87Th
Collins Ave
Spiro Agnew
Sen
Phyllis Wells
James Pearson
Kansas
Keith Sebelius
Pearson
Miami
Kansas University
Laurence Chalmers
Kansas State University
NCAA
Jayhawks
IRS Dismisses Lien Against Custom Floors Owners
The IRS dismissed a tax lien filed against Larry L. Dillon and Robert W. Zook doing business as Custom Floors at 3936 W. Sixth. Zook said the lien arose from IRS account transfers and that the stated amount of 3715.18 was incorrect by 500 dollars, totaling 3215.18.
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Internal Revenue Service
Larry L. Dillon
Robert W. Zook
W. Sixth
Douglas County
Robert H. Zook
IRS
Courts Register of Deeds liens filed by IRS
IRS filed liens against John A. Tredo dba Tredos 944 Mass for 529.52 and Reginald Scarbrough dba the Gaslight 11 Dread for 233.75 on August 16 18. Release of lien for 3715.18 against Larry L. Dillon and Robert H. Zook dba Custom Floors 3936 W Sixth filed August 18.
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John A. Tredo
Shallots Grow in Clusters with Minimal Base Bulb
The U S Department of Agriculture reports shallots form clusters and show almost no swelling at the base, distinguishing them from green onions.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Decorating with Pictures and Carpets Advertises Cleaning
A Lawrence business promotes decorating with pictures and carpets. It touts choosing mood and colors, and offers Host dry carpet cleaner with an easy rental brush for home use. Bud Jennings Carpet and Draperies Inc. at 1007 Massachusetts Street advertises services and slogan.
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Bud Jennings Carpet and Draperies Inc
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Man Dies After Choking at Wichita Club Dinner
AP reports Joe Colliatie Jr., 51, a Wichita contractor, choked on meat Sunday night while dining with his wife at the Shocker Alumni and Faculty Club run by Wichita State University. He died after being rushed to a hospital.
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Wichita (Ap
Joe Colliatie Jr
Shocker
Colliatie
Wichita
Wichita State University
Reflections Fuel Report Over Unidentified Objects Near Lawrence
Police received a report of unidentified flying objects northeast of Lawrence at 1 24 a m Saturday. Airport personnel explained atmospheric haze reflecting stars and ground lights from 10 000 feet or higher caused the illusion. Bruce Bonebrake reported flashing red and blue lights with a steady white light northeast of the city. Officers checked the area with airport staff confirming the haze explanation.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Municipal
Bruce Bonebrake
Approval Indicated For Waste Proposal
Douglas County Commissioners have received an unofficial approval from State Health Department solid waste engineer Charles H Linn for the county solid waste management committee plan. They expect formal approval to proceed with printing the final report and submit the plan to the health department later this week.
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Douglas County
State Health Department
Solid Waste Management Committee
Charles H. Linn
Health Department
Voter Registration Sites Set at Three Douglas County Colleges
The Douglas County Clerk plans three voter registration outposts at Kansas University Haskell American Indian College and Baker University during enrollment days. KU registers Wednesday to Friday. Haskell August 28–29. Baker September 5–6. Office hours extend to 9 p.m. weekdays until August 29 for city voters.
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Kansas University
Douglas County
Delbert Mathia
Haskell American Indian Junior College
Baker University
Haskell
Baker
Mathia
Two Arabs Charged In Rome Over Booby Trapped Record Player
In Rome police say they arrested Adnan Mohamed Ali Hasham and Ahmed Zaid, both linked to the 149 passenger Jetliner attack. The men allegedly bought tickets for Ruth Watkin and Audrey Dalton to Tel Aviv and offered a phonograph as a pledge. They face attempted mass murder charges with a minimum 15 year term.
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Rome
Adnan Mohamed Ali Hasham
Amman
Jordan
Ahmed Zaid
Baghdad
Ruth Watkin
Audrey Dalton
Tel Aviv
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W. 23Rd
BUD Jennings Carpets & Draperies, Inc
Massachusetts Sewing Machine
ALA
Massachusetts
Lal
Magrinizine
Lawrence's
Round Corner
Captain Clean
Phil Endacott
Iowa
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