Quantrill Nearly Returns to Lawrence After Bureaucratic Fight
Historian Albert Castel recounts Quantrill's 1863 Lawrence raid and says bones and skull are scattered among Louisville Ohio and Kansas museums. He tried to borrow relics from the Kansas State Historical Society for a Kansas Union talk but was blocked over bonenapping fears.
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Five Children Freed From South Moluccan Gunmen in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam the South Moluccan gunmen freed five of their estimated 30 hostages at the Indonesian consulate. Police said the drama included threats and brief balcony scenes before the release. Around 600 troops and 45 armed vehicles reinforced police as a train hijack siege continued in northern Holland with 38 hostages still held. The gunmen seek Dutch backing for South Moluccan independence. the Dutch government says it cannot intervene due to limited powers.
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Jobless rate declines as November figures show drop
The unemployment rate fell from 8.6 to 8.3 percent in November, with 7.7 million unemployed. Despite the decline, experts warn the rate will stay above 7 percent through 1976 as employment barely changes and the labor force shrinks.
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IRS Audits Kansas Legislators Over Expense Accounts
Kansas lawmakers face IRS audits of 1973 and 1974 expense records. Rep. John Bower and Rep. Michael Glover confirm audits that could force back taxes up to 1500 dollars. The IRS questions daily 44 dollar allowances and unitemized spending, with officials noting automatic computer triggers in the audit process.
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R-Mclouth
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December Taste of Spring Fades With Cooler Weekend
The Lawrence area warms briefly with highs in the 60s Thursday then drops to low to mid 30s tonight. Winds about 25 mph bring mist and a cold front from the northwest. Showers in southeast Kansas with storms ending tonight. weekend precipitation unlikely and temperatures expected to be notably cooler.
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Journal-World index Partly cloudy cooler page 14
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Russian grain officials to visit Manhattan Kansas
Gov. Bennett announced a Russian grain trade team will visit Manhattan Tuesday. The Soviet experts will be on the Kansas State University campus Monday and Tuesday, with Bennett planning a 9:30 a.m. meeting in Manhattan Tuesday.
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Manhattan
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Ford warns on tax cuts as veto threat looms
President Ford repeats his veto condition tying any personal tax cut to a cap on federal spending. The House passed a 13 billion dollar personal tax cut bill for 1976, while Senate momentum questions a split path to move fast on tax cuts before year's end.
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Peace in Asia Called U S Goal
President Ford declared the United States as a pacifist nation and pledged commitment to peace and security in Southeast Asia and across Asia during a state banquet in Jakarta hosted by President Suharto. He praised Indonesia's leadership and nonalignment while stressing U S partnership.
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