Lecompton Hopes to Turn Old Capitol Into Museum
Lecompton residents aim to convert the Lane University building into a museum. After years of deterioration and near demolition, the Lecompton Community Club and historians secured roof repairs with $1,000 in emergency funding and plan a phased restoration. The site, begun in 1855 under a Buchanan federal grant, holds ties to Dwight D. Eisenhower’s parents and Kansas history.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lane University
Frank Walter
Historical Society
Galen Sanford
James Buchanan
Kansas
Grim search continues as Camille death toll rises
In Gulfport and Pass Christian the hunt for hurricane victims goes on amid disputed counts. Bodies wash from cemeteries causing confusion for rescue teams while authorities debate a toll around 235 with a minimum 200 plus, as morgues and refrigerated trucks are arranged to handle the dead.
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U.S. Troops Close on Helicopter Crash Site Near Da Nang
North Vietnamese entrenchments halt American efforts to reach the wreckage of a downed helicopter 31 miles southeast of Da Nang as Marine and U.S. infantry sustain heavy attacks. Eight aboard the helicopter are believed dead, while U.S. forces report large enemy losses and ongoing air strikes.
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U.S
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196Th Light Infantry Brigade
Associated Press
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Nan
Norwell
Mass
Eli P. Howard Jr
Woodbridge
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Ciated
Richard Pyle
Duc Pho
Tanks Withdrawn as Prague Marks Soviet Invasion Anniversary
Prague saw tanks and tens of thousands of soldiers withdraw after a five hour display of force on the invasion anniversary. Police faced crowds, tear gas, and street clashes as citizens urged boycotts and renewed calls for Dubcek and Czech reform.
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Prague
Communist Party
Gustav Husak
Nixon and Park reaffirm US South Korea defense unity
Presidents Nixon and Park declared that the United States and South Korea must stay strong in Korea. They reaffirmed their mutual defense treaty and agreed allied nations should pursue a peaceful end to the Vietnam war. Park supported Nixon’s call for withdrawing non-South Vietnamese forces within a year.
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San Francisco
Nixon
Chung Hee Park
United States
South Korea
Korea
Republic of Korea
Vietnam
Water Usage Peak Varies With Weather Says City Official
City utilities director John C. Postlewait notes peak water use in 1969 may rise or fall with September weather. The record daily peak was 9.0 million gallons on Aug 11, with last year at 11 million in July. Demand patterns are shifting later in the year as vacations end and KU resumes. The water plant can push about 12 million gallons daily. higher use triggers calls to curb sprinkling. The city relies on six wells and pending storage tank that would add 1.5 million gallons. The Clinton Reservoir near Lawrence remains a future source, not expected online before the late 1970s pending funding.
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John C. Postlewait
Postlewait
Kansas University
Skies to Clear During Weekend
The forecast expects clearing skies and warmer temperatures that rise into the 90s on Saturday after a light Thursday shower. Only a trace of rain fell Thursday and highs reached 78 degrees, with a notable warming trend for the weekend.
New York Stocks Close Up As Market Edges Higher
The closing average for 60 stocks hit 295.3, up .9 points, indicating a modest gain for the session. Investors watched for economic data amid a cautious trading day on Wall Street.
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New York
INDEX Paved and sighted parking facil ties
Fumsey Funeral Home VI 3 OLIL Ady noted in an index style entry describing a paved and sighted parking facility.
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Fumsey Funeral Home
Cost of Living Rises Again with July Gain
Washington report shows cost of living up five tenths of one percent from June driven by higher food and service prices. Used cars and gasoline fall slightly in some regions, while overall index reaches 128.2, about 12.82 dollars for ten dollars of goods. annual rise stands at 52 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
Midwest
West
Arnold Chase
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Chase
County Officials Favor Elective County Posts in Douglas County
A survey of seven Douglas County officials shows a majority support keeping elective county posts. While some advocate a commission manager form to improve efficiency and reduce feuds, many officials prefer voters retain control and the public retains a say through elections.
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Kansas
Richard D. Shannon
Wyandotte County District Court
Kansas Legislative Council
Delbert Mathia
Charles C. Rankin
Rankin
Dan Young
Young
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