U.S. planes sink four torpedo boats in Tonkin action
U S planes sunk two North Vietnamese torpedo boats and damaged two more in the Gulf of Tonkin. Viet Cong attempted two blockades of Saigon’s shipping channel while U S forces reported separate skirmishes and battles in the region. Air raids targeted Viet Cong depots, bunkers, and barges as U S pilots logged 103 missions along the Tonkin coast. The report notes continued Viet Cong terrorism in Saigon and discusses plans to boost American forces to about 600,000 over 18 months for pacification and stronger strikes.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
Long Tao
Haiphong
Constellation
Guam
Tay Ninh
Panhandle
U.S. 173Rd Airborne Brigade
Thanh Hoa
Navy
Nguyen Cao Ky
Thu Duc
New York Times
Avery Opposes New Taxes For General Fund Plan
Gov. William H. Avery urged the Republican State Party Platform Committee to avoid new general fund taxes this year while leaving room for higher state fees such as licenses. He backed sweeping changes on state funds management, inclining to keep funds in Kansas where feasible and to solicit bids for active accounts. He urged revising school unification and foundation programs to fix inequities, and noted inflation under the Johnson era.
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Topeka
William H. Avery
Republican State Party Council
Richard Rogers
Manhattan
Charles Arthur
Rogers
Kansas
Johnson
Three Charged In Sedgwick Fraud
Wichita AP two businessmen and a Sedgwick County employee face charges over county engineering yard purchases. Theodore C. Lewis Mark E. Lewis and George D. Strong are named in a Court of Common Pleas filing. The Lewises are Wichita hardware firm partners. Strong is a county yard superintendent.
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Wichita
Sedgwick County
Robert Martin
Court of Common Pleas
Theodore C. Lewis
Mark E. Lewis
George D. Strong
Lewises
Strong
Martin
Acacia Lodge 9 AF & AM Sets Sept 1 Meeting
Acacia Lodge 9 AF and AM holds a special communication on Thursday Sept 1 at 7 00 P M. Work in the Third Degree announced. Sojourners welcome with refreshments. Ellis King W M C E Kerns Secretary.
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Acacia Lodge
Ellis King
W.M
C. E. Kerns
Sirloin Burglarized Again Weekend Break-In Report
The Sirloin restaurant on Route 3 was burglarized Sunday night, a second break-in in two weeks, with a window entry into the kitchen. A bag of change was missing. Police also reported two weekend thefts in Lawrence, Vera Lobb's apartment lost a pressure cooker and purse valued at 90 dollars, and Hubert Davis's fishing gear valued at 83 dollars stolen from his home.
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Route 3
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office
Lawrence
Lawrence Police Department Saturday. Mrs. Vera Lobb, 1931 Tenn. St
Hubert Davis
Ala. St
Two Vehicle Accidents Reported in Douglas County
Two weekend automobile accidents in Douglas County caused no injuries. A two car crash at 9 52 a.m. Saturday at 6th and Colorado Street caused 300 dollars in damage to Elizabeth Galton 25 of 1333 North H Street and 185 dollars to Fred J Whaley 81 of 2018 by Street. A second two car collision on US Highway 24 two miles north of Lawrence at 4 05 p.m. involved Ricardo W Evans Route 1 McLouth and Marilyn K Polson Kansas City Kansas with 100 and 250 dollars in damages respectively.
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Douglas County
6Th
Colo. Sts
U.S. Highway 24
Lawrence
Elizabeth Galton
N. H. St
Fred J. Whaley
Ricard W. Evans
McLouth
Marilyn K. Polson
Kansas City
Kan
Polson
Evans
Barry Goldwater backs Nixon as best GOP hopeful for 1968
Barry Goldwater says Richard Nixon is the best equipped to beat Johnson in 1968, citing foreign policy experience and White House training. He notes Michigan Governor Romney’s 1962 walkout as a factor that could influence Romney’s bid, and warns the GOP to remember 1964 without explanation.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson
Goldwater
Human Events
Michigan
George W. Romney
Arizona
GOP
Romney
Lee Edwards
Nixon
White House
Four Persons Treated At Emergency Facility
Four persons treated at the emergency room of Lawrence Memorial Hospital over the weekend. Steven Alldredge age 13 of 1521 Harper burned hands and face while burning trash. Tommy McClean age 10 of 1000 Emery had a bee sting to the left eye and was sent to a doctor’s office. John R. Ward age 25 of 2409 Peterson Rd had a dog bite on the left leg. Victor Poeverlein age 2 of 1219 Brook swallowed aspirin.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Steven Alldredge
Harper
Tommy McClean
Emery
John R. Ward
Peterson Rd
Victor Poeverlein
Brook
Remodel Adds Space and Safety Upgrades to Rustys Market
The Rustys supermarket at Hillcrest increases space by 2000 square feet with stock rooms and a 20 foot expansion of the selling area. Improvements include new equipment in meat and produce, a conveyor for empty bottles, larger aisles, nylon wheeled baskets, and over 300 sprayers in a new sprinkler system. Fire damaged the store March 13 with crews securing the rear and neighboring buildings suffering about $21 000 in damage.
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Hillcrest
Rusty
23Rd
2Nd
Lincoln
Waymire
Meat Department
Lawrence Fire Department
F. C. Sanders
T-N-T Food Products, Inc
Lawrence Douglas County Court House Parking Lot Reopens
Resurfacing and enlargement of the Douglas County Court House parking lot is complete. The two inch asphalt surface provides sufficient space for all courthouse employees, with remodeling costing 2900 dollars according to the Douglas County commissioners.
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Douglas County Court House
Court House
Douglas County
Union Pressmen Vote Narrowly For Pact In New York
Union members approve a new contract with World Journal Tribune Inc by 263 to 208 after 95 minutes of debate marking progress toward first afternoon and Sunday editions. Nine other unions reached deals. guild leader Kennedy to report to officials while Murphy notes possible arbitration.
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NEW York
Pressmen’s Union
World Journal Tribune, Inc
Morning Herald Tribune
William J. Kennedy
Thomas J. Murphy
Aflcio Newspaper Guild of New York
Afternoon Journal-American
The
World Telegram & the Sun
Newspaper Guild
County Entrants Sweep Sixth At Salina Dairy Show
Entries by three Douglas County families helped place sixth among about 35 counties at the first Kansas All-Breeds Junior Dairy show in Salina. Ayrshire winners included Linda and Donna Alford with multiple top finishes, while Carol and Bobby Bigsby Jr. placed in Holstein events and the Crawford group earned several high placements. The event drew over 350 entries with judges praising animal quality and officials hoping to boost 1967 participation.
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Douglas County
Salina
Donald Alford
Robert Bigsby
Roy D. Crawford
Baldwin
Leonard Shuck
Francis Wempe
Connie
Shuck
Dee Ann Crawford
Ayrshire
Linda
Donna Alford
Donna
Carol
Bobby Bigsby Jr
Bobby
Nancy Crawford
E. B. Martin Listed In Fair Condition
E B Martin former vice president and trust officer at First National Bank is listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was reported to have a good night following the illness.
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E. B. Marin
First National Bank
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Martin
Humphrey Expects RFK To Help Demo Campaign
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says Senator Robert F. Kennedy would aid the Democratic party in 1968. He expects President Johnson to seek and win the nomination and for himself to become the running mate. Nixon predicts a GOP gain in House seats and governors despite Kennedy’s strong polls.
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Humphrey
RFK
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Robert F. Kennedy
Democratic Party
New York Democrat
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Nixon
California
Oregon
Senate
New Teachers at Club Event Highlight District Turnover
Lawrence district 497 welcomed 85 new teachers this year among 397 professional staff. Superintendent Carl Knox noted a 21 percent turnover with 67 replacement positions and 18 new assignments. Enrollments expected between 7,900 and 8,000 as space becomes the major challenge.
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Lawrence Rotary Club
Carl Knox
Lawrence
Knox
In Memoriam Amy Agnes Hinkle Five Years Since
In loving memory of Amy Agnes Hinkle who died five years ago on August 29. She is sadly missed by her husband, children, relatives, and friends.
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Amy Agnes Hinkle
Card of thanks and appreciation to medical staff
Howard Bernitz thanks Dr Dunlap and nurses and Rev Kurths for prayers and neighbors for flowers cards and visits. Harry and Mabel Bamber express gratitude to doctors nurses attendants friends for help and kindness during the hospital stay and since.
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Dunlap
Rev. Kurths
Howard Bernitz
Harry
Mabel Bamber
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