Congress faces decision on NASA and SST funding
Congress must choose funding levels and priorities for NASA space exploration and SST development. The vote could shape US leadership, with risks of delaying decisions and political lobbying. The SST debate includes jobs, costs, environment, and cross party considerations.
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Prairie Park Plan Heads to Congress
The Prairie National Park Advisory Committee unanimously urged Congress to introduce legislation creating a Prairie Park in Kansas. State Sen. Jack Steineger chaired the session, stating the delegation would be asked to sponsor the measure while omitting location and size details.
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Jaycee Meeting Discusses Drug Abuse and Prairie Park
The Hutemasan Reformatory and Lawrence Jaycees host a Tuesday talk in the Holiday Inn Skeine Room addressing drug abuse with audience Q and A. The event references Prairie National Park plans and Kansas prairie preservation efforts, including subcommittees formed to present the resolution to Congress.
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Servicemen Get Leave From War
In Saigon the first flight of about 250 American servicemen left Vietnam for the United States under a new two week extra leave rule. The policy, active since Nov. 16, allows two weeks in the continental US during a one year Vietnam tour, in addition to the existing week of leave. Criteria include four to eight months in Vietnam and proof of return transportation. Some may obtain free flights on military aircraft, but not guaranteed.
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Supreme Court To Hear Appeal On Pot Case In Kansas
Douglas County jury convicted Stephen Braun 21 of unlawful marijuana possession on Nov 10 under old statutes making it a felony and he appeals after a denied new trial. The offense became a misdemeanor July 1 with one year max. Braun remains free on 1500 bond. Also, burglary charge against Manford Weems of Lawrence was dismissed for a break in at The Sound Record and Stereo Center on Oct 7 1969.
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Miracle at Derrick Tex Christmas tale runs in Journal-World
The Journal-World runs a five part Associated Press holiday feature The Miracle at Derrick Tex starting Monday through December 23. Linda K Wilson 24 is in critical condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a November 21 car collision left her head and internal injuries. She is a Kansas University senior from Lake Quivira.
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Taxes emerge as key issue at Kansas Chamber conference
About 80 attendees at the Lawrence pre legislative conference, co sponsored by the Kansas and Lawrence chambers, debated property taxes as the main local funding source. Many favored more state aid for education and revenue bonds for highways, with opposition to tolls and broad class action suits.
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Ex-GI Says 300 Died in My Lai Incident
Dennis Conti a 21-year-old former GI testified at Lt. William L. Calley Jr. court martial that about 300 villagers were killed at My Lai. He said Calley fired on civilians and shouted get em kill em while soldiers carried out executions along the trail and in huts.
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Mailers Urged To Rush Cards Amid Rail Strike Threat
Postmaster General Winton M. Blount urges immediate mailing of out-of-town Christmas cards and parcels to ensure delivery by Christmas even if a nationwide rail strike begins mid month. The Postal Service vows to use alternate transport, but patrons should mail early.
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Chavez jailed for lettuce boycott in Salinas case
Cesar Chavez, leader of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee, was jailed by Superior Court Judge Gordon Campbell for violating antiboycott orders aimed at lettuce growers including Bud Antle Inc. The judge ordered Chavez to remain in jail until the boycott ends in California and beyond, and fined the UFWOC $1000. Supporters gathered at the Monterey County courthouse as Chavez urged continued boycotts and rallied with Labor allies.
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CBS Defends Lawrence Marijuana Segment On 60 Minutes
CBS replies to Lawrence officials about a 60 Minutes feature on marijuana harvesting. Don Huett says the piece aimed to show outlaw activity, not a full Lawrence portrait, noting the problem also exists in Indiana Iowa Nebraska and Illinois.
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