Havana hijacker forces fuel stop and aims for Cuba
A Cuban-born hijacker identified as Eddie Canteras hijacked a National Airlines jet in Miami, forced a fuel stop at Key West, and demanded flight to Havana. He spoke of life in the United States and threatened to kill if required. Passengers and crew returned to Miami. Cuban authorities barred the plane from leaving Havana Airport.
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Fla
Tuesay
Havana
United States
Key West
Irene Guntin
National Airlines
Cuba
Miss Guntin
Varadero
Florida
Eddie Canteras
New York
Tampa
James W. Sims
Cuban
Multi Vehicle Accidents Injure Several In KU Area
A Kansas University student treated at Watkins Memorial Hospital after a three car collision at 3 23 p m Tuesday in the 1500 block of East 23rd Street. Police report five car and six car crashes Tuesday afternoon with minor injuries and varying damages.
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A. Kansas University
Watkins’ Memorial Hospital
E. 23Rd Street
Jeffrey S. McCall
Overland Park
Watkins Hospital
Leonard G. Rockers
Baldwin
McCall
9Th Street
Sunset
Hilltop
Nancy ‘Brimover
Edith M. Rhodes
Hilltop Dr
Sandra
Quiz on World News and Sports Facts for Readers
A set of ten trivia questions covers de Gaulle austerity actions and Concorde cuts, university shutdowns abroad, an aging author, Nixon foreign policy, South Vietnam peace talks, Japan's Liberal Democratic president, Israel Arab measures, US living costs, Warsaw talks with Nixon aides, and AFL division results.
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Pacific
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Israel
Mexico
Egypt
John O’hara
Upton Sinclair
Edwin Arlington Robinson
South Vietnam
Paris
National Liberation Front
Japan
Liberal-Democratic Party
Takeo Miki
Hisaku Sato
Shigesaburo Maeo
International Trade and Industry
Jordan River
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wallingford Will Details 11 Bequests and Foundation
Samuel P. Wallingford died at 84 leaving about 5 million in estate. Bequests totaling 520000 to schools and charities include Friends University 75000 contingent, Southwestern College 150000 contingent, College of Emporia 100000 contingent, Salvation Army 50000, Kansas 4-H Foundation 30000, Goodwill Wichita 25000, YMCA 25000, YWCA 25000, Wesley Medical Center 25000, and smaller gifts to the E S Edgerton Foundation and Wichita Art Museum. Nearly 3 million funds the Wallingford Foundation for future grants. Twenty seven relatives and friends named.
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Samuel P. Wallingford
Wallingford
Wallingford Foundation
Republican
Friends University
Southwestern College of Winfield
College of Emporia
Salvation Army
Kansas 4-H Foundation
Goodwill Industries of Wichita
YMCA
YWCA
Wesley Medical Center of
County considers building plan amid fee dispute at fairground
County commissioners clash over a 2 800 fee for a proposed 5 000 square foot county fairground building. Critics say the pre fabricated metal structure is overpriced while supporters cite ongoing design costs and existing funds. Commissioner Booth questions whether to pay more for design and where to source future funds.
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Kampschroeder
Harvey Booth
Booth
Lawrence
Commission
Glass
Gaslight Gang heads for Hollywood TV debut
Eight member dixieland group formed at KU in 1964 to back a friend in student politics. They won attention at campus events and earned an ABC All-American College Hour spot taped in Hollywood with a $1,000 prize potential, plus semi finals and a $5,000 final prize, while pursuing professional careers after college.
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Hollywood
American Broadcasting Company
Gray
Gaslight Gang
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Lawrence speakers at regional school boards meeting and KU link to Penn State
Lawrence attends fall regional meeting of the Kansas Association of School Boards with Superintendent Carl Knox and board member Mrs. Gladys Six as topics include school finance and the Professional Practices Act. Also noted KU historian George Anderson highlights Fraser's Penn State connection. Kansas DMV license office in Lawrence to close for examiner training in Topeka this week.
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Board of Education
Gladys Six
Leavenworth
Kansas Association of School Boards
George Anderson
Kansas University
Miami
Anderson
John Fraser
Fraser Hall
Agricultural College of Pennsylvania
Penn State
Fraser
Pennsylvania School
Kansas Motor Vehicle Department
Lawrence
Topeka
Party thefts and vandalism reported in Lawrence area
A party at David Beard's Lawrence home led to losses of liquor and household items worth about 170 dollars after the hosts were away. Police listed seven invited guests and 32 uninvited. Separate incidents include 150 dollars taken from KU Student Union's Watson Library basement, a car stereo and tapes stolen from an unlocked vehicle, a log chain stolen from Robinson Wrecker Service, and car vandalism at 1527 Davis Road with forced door damage.
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David Beard
St., Lawrence
Beard
Kansas University Student Union
Watson Library
Mike Moore
Emery Rd
Robinson Wrecker Service
Vt. St
James Robinson
Six Killed on Kansas Roads in Series of Crashes
The Associated Press reports six people died in Kansas traffic accidents. Gregory Marks 24 of Bluff City and Daniel Denny 21 of Parsons were killed when their sports car hit a freight train near Parsons. Michael E. Krey 17 and Larry N. Krey 15 of Rolla were killed in a two vehicle crash on U S 270 near Hugoton. Paul Lohmeyer 56 of Overland Park died in a two car collision near the toll gate on 18th Street Expressway in Kansas City Kansas. Maudie Johnson 63 of Garden City died from injuries suffered in a car pick up truck crash near Garden City.
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Bluff City
Daniel R. Denny
Parsons
Highway Patrol
Michael E. Krey
Larry N. Krey
Rolla
Kan
Paul A. Lohmeyer
Overland Park
18Th Street Expressway
Kansas City
Maudie Johnson
Garden City
Nine Applicants Seek Lawrence Police Chief Post
City Manager Ray Wells announced nine formal applications for Lawrence police chief, following the Nov 8 vacancy created by Robert Richardson. Acting Chief Richard Stanwix recently stepped in as the department resumes a national ad campaign and interviews are yet to be held. The hire may become Public Safety Director overseeing police and fire, effective Jan 2 1969.
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Lawrence
Ray Wells
Wells
Robert Richardson
Richard Stanwix
Richardson
Meadow Brook sewer and zoning actions on 15th and Iowa Sts
The city places first reading on a sanitary sewer in Meadow Brook Addition northwest of 15th and Iowa Streets. It rezones 6.7 acres at 19th and Haskell from single family to commercial, and two lots east of Ridge Court between 23rd and 24th from multiple family to residential office. An ordinance removes parking on the east side of Kentucky Street 150 feet south of 11th Street. Temporary notes totaling 190000 are authorized to finance several street and sewer projects. Deferred two weeks on a public parking lot at 8th and Vermont site of the Wren Building. a study and cost estimate are requested. Continued discussion on negotiating an operator’s agreement for the municipal airport with an informal meeting planned.
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15Th and
Iowa Sts
19Th
Haskell Ave
Ridge Court
23Rd
24Th Streets
Kentucky Street
11Th Street
8Th and
Violin Viola Concert by KU Associate Professor Blaas
Karel Blaas, associate professor of string instruments at Kansas University, will present a violin viola concert at 8 p.m. December 11 in Swarthout Recital Hall. The public may attend without charge. Blaas has performed with groups including the Modern Art Quartet of Rochester and trained at the Eastman School of Music.
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Karel Blaas
Kansas University
Swarthout
Blaas
Modern Art Quartet
Rochester
Eastman School of Music
Card of Thanks for Loss of Father and Grandfather
The Schopper family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for Masses spiritual bouquets flowers and food in response to their recent loss. Special thanks to Father LaGue and Dr Holliday.
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Father LaGue
Holliday
Helene Schopper
Grateful Thanks From Clinton Community for Flowers
The family of James Floyd McAferty extends heartfelt thanks to everyone in Clinton for flowers and kindness shown during their time of sorrow.
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Clinton
James Floyd McAferty
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