U S Involvement in Viet Nam Echoes Africa Worries
The column argues U S diplomacy drags the nation toward war, cites Eisenhower and Johnson statements, and notes Knight’s critique of U S plans for Rhodesia and South Africa. It questions U S pilots in Asia, U N actions, and potential African entanglements amid Vietnam war.
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United States
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Viet Nam
William R. Mathews
Tucson
Arizona Daily Star
South Viet Nam
U. S
Walter Lippmann
Japan
India
Pakistan
Burma
Malaysia
Indonesia
Australia
New Zealand
John S. Knight
Detroit Free Press
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Rhodesia
South Africa
Knight
Johnson
Asia
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Thailand
State Department
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Republic of South Africa
Arthur Goldberg
General Assembly
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Akron
Miami
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Europe
Roosevelt
Lawrence youths face hearings on double charges in burglary case
Three Lawrence High School graduates, Bob Ward Daniel Menzies and James Floro all 18 or 19, had preliminary hearings continued to December 20 on two counts of larceny and third degree burglary for the November 22 J Don Shultz home break in Route 4. A fourth suspect Charles Betz 18 arraigned on the same two counts related to the November 12 Ericson home burglary. All four youths plus Betz are free on bonds set at 1500 dollars.
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Lawrence
Bob J. Ward
Miss. St
Daniel J. Menzies
Belle Crest Dr
James E. Floro
Learnard Ave
Lawrence High School
J. Don Shultz
Route 4
Pittsburg
Charles W. Betz
Oklahoma Christian College
Oklahoma City
Ward
Menzies
Floro
Betz
Charles Rankin
Paul N. Ericson
W. Hills Parkway
Lawrence Lodge 6 AF and AM Annual Stated Communication
Lawrence Lodge 6 AF and AM holds its annual stated communication on Monday December 12 at 7 30 p m Election of officers and refreshments planned Visiting members welcome C W Schroeder W M G W Mole Secretary
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Lawrence Lodge
AF & AM
C. W. Schroeder W.M
G. W. Mole
Gun theft reported at Barker Street home
L. R. Perry of 1500 Barker Street reported to police Friday the theft of three guns from his residence. The theft occurred sometime since September 1, with items valued at $180.
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L. R. Perry
Barker St
Planned Parenthood Group Seeks New Family Planning Clinic
Topeka and Lawrence figures plan to present to the Douglas County Board of Health on Monday evening urging creation of a Family Planning Clinic and temporary use of the Bert Nash Mental Health Clinic. They argue growing world population requires coordinated action across private doctors public agencies and volunteers. The group cites 4000 local married women of childbearing age in Lawrence needing better information and education on family planning and hopes the county board will reconsider a temporary Bert Nash location after expert input.
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Evalyn Gendel
Maternal and Child Health
Topeka
Alex Mitchell
Lawrence
Douglas County Planning Association
Douglas County Board of Health
Bert Nash
Alden Bell
Family Planning Association
County Health Board
4Th and
Mo. Sts
County Board of Health
125 Year Old Ex Slave Seeks Divorce Without Custody
Sylvester Magee a 125 year old ex slave seeks a divorce from Marie Magee his wife of many years in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He says she deserted him in 1953 and he does not seek custody of their 16 year old daughter. Magee born around 1841 claims Civil War service and was recently treated for pneumonia at Jackson Hospital. Marie Magee now lives in Poughkeepsie New York and refuses to come home.
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Hattiesburg, Miss
Sylvester Magee
Hattiesburg
Miss
Magee
Marie
Veterans Administration
Jackson Hospital
Attack Investigation Involving EU Student
Douglas County officers continued an inquiry into an alleged Friday morning incident involving a European Union student. The student was reportedly driven into the county and partially disrobed but not physically assaulted. officials said charges may or may not be filed. Open House. Antiques and fruit arrangements with original Bee-Jay designs are advertised with prices and location near Sunflower, Kansas.
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Douglas County
Sun
Comedian Dick Gregory Delayed by Hanoi Bombing
Dick Gregory, returning from London to New York, said U S bombing of Hanoi prevented his planned visit to North Viet Nam’s capital. He had awaited a visa from Hanoi and received a telegram from Bertrand Russell noting the delay due to raids.
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New York
Dick Gregory
London
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Gregory
North
Bertrand Russell
Wales
KU Student Helps In Romney Effort
Kansas University law student Jerry Dickson from Newton leads a new Youth for Romney group to draft Michigan Gov. George Romney as 1968 Republican candidate. Merle Gates of Wichita and Dickson say the group has 111 members and demonstrated at the Broadmoor Hotel. Romney says he will not discourage the group and will study a potential candidacy with a six month timeline, possibly visiting South Vietnam if needed.
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Kansas University
Newton
Jerry Dickson
W. 24Th St
Young Republicans
William Avery
Merle E. Gates
Wichita
Kansas
Gates
Romney
Colorado Springs
Broadmoor Hotel
Viet Nam
Ducks Open Second Half of Kansas Season in Cold
In Lawrence the second half of Kansas' duck season opened amid frigid 10 degree weather and low activity. A hunter canceled plans to take his children due to the cold. The season stays open through Jan 2. Alpha Epsilon Phi is invited to colonize at Kansas University with rush Jan 31 to Feb 4, 1967. Myers Hall foundation pouring for the Kansas School of Religion, a $410,000 building to be finished July 1967, with plans for a master’s and in two years a PhD.
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Kansas
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Kansas University
Women’s Panhellenic Association
Panhellenic
Myers
Kansas School of Religion
School of Religion
Three statues recovered after theft from KU professors
Lawrence police recovered all three statues stolen Thursday from two Kansas University professors. Two statues were damaged. Elden C. Tefft, owner of the pieces, said an anonymous note led police to the items. One statue found in Centennial Park, two in a ditch along U S Highway 40. Total value $2,200.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Elden C. Tefft
Naismith
Centennial Park
Kansas University students begin Rhodes Scholarship interviews
Seven Kansas University students start Rhodes interview rounds at the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka while a statewide committee selects two finalists. Finalists advance to Des Moines for regional judging, with KU noting a Rhodes Scholar from its programs since 1959 and 1964.
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Kansas University
al Martin
Shawnee Mission
Ted Haggart
Salina
Martin Holmer
Wichita
Rick Harrington
Terre Haute
Ind
Gary Gregg
Coldwater
Will Price
John Alderman
Lyons
Harrington
Rhodes Selection Committee
Jayhawk
Topeka
Kansas
Des Moines
Iowa
Alden Bell
KU College of Libreal Arts and Sciences
James McCain
Kansas State University
W. D. P. Carey
Hutchinson
Chicago
Emory Lindquist
Wichita University
Gilbert Haight
Illinois University
John Chalmers
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
K-State
McCain
Bell
Stephen Munzer
George Barisas
Kansas City
Breon Mitchell
Fred Morrison
Colby
Ray Nichols
Lawrence
David Ontjes
Three Traffic Accidents Reported in City Friday
Three separate crashes occurred Friday in the city with no injuries. William R. Dillard 22 hit a curb and guard rail at 15th and Iowa causing 750 dollars in damage. James L Kern 32 and Earl E Cheek 48 collided at 23rd and Alabama with 825 dollars total damage. Anna M Roschitz 25 and Melanie Oldfather 16 collided on U S Highways 24 59 resulting in 650 dollars damage.
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15Th
Iowa Sts
William R. Dillard
Lawrence Ave
Iowa
Dillard
23Rd
Ala. Sts
James L Kern
Kansas City
Kan
Melanie Oldfather
Route 5
Oldfather
Roschitz
Births and listed residents invite notices in Eudora area
Birth notices report Mr. and Mrs Joel Spriggs at 1213 W 25th welcoming a son Friday. Mr. and Mrs Paul Todd at 1417 W 19th announce a son today. Mr. and Mrs James Hayden at 1821 W 26th greet a son today. Other names include Mrs Audra Moore and Mrs Emma Taylor among local residents and addresses.
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Joel Spriggs
Paul Todd
James
Hayden
Powell Will Not Contest Possible Congress Ouster
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell says he will not challenge a House decision on seating him in the 90th Congress. He is vacationing in the Bahamas when WCBS TV asked if he would fight the outcome. Powell faces possible jail terms for civil and criminal contempt tied to a $164,000 libel judgment and a 1960 defamation case. He agreed to begin weekly $60 payments to Esther James, the Harlem widow.
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NEW York
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
House of Representatives
Powell
WCBS
Special Report
Bahama Islands
Lionel van Deverlin
Dcalif
Congress
Harlem
Esther James
Club 60
Parish priest and Powell discuss life and jail fate
The excerpt features Powell remarking on life and a jail stint, calling jails for everyone, and suggesting the black vote could decide the next president. He praises a humble parish priest and reflects on wealth and creature comforts.
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Mort Dean
Powell
Politi
Whales Begin Migration to Baja Warm Waters
The first of several hundred gray whales have been seen off La Jolla and Ocean Beach as they embark a 5000 mile annual migration to the warm Baja California lagoons. They bear young in the gulf before returning to the Arctic.
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LA Jolla
Calif
Arctic
Gulf
Baja California
Ocean Beach
Bereavement thanks and memory tributes from local families
Expressions of gratitude to Dr Isaacs and Lawrence Memorial Hospital staff for care, to Drs Walters Hird and Reed and to nurses on 2nd floor north, and to friends for prayers flowers donations cards and food after the loss of Charles Lewis. Also memory notice for John L Pearson who died December 11 1965 and appreciation from wife children and grandchildren. Mrs Earl Gottstein thanks relatives friends and neighbors for gifts cards flowers and visits during hospital stay and at home.
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Dr. Isaacs
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
John L. Pearson
Jefferson County Hospital
Winchester
Earl Gottstein
In fond memory of Leonard W. Clark Sr
In fond memory of Leonard W. Clark Sr who died three years ago on December 9 1963. A tribute from Letha Clark and sons with lines of faith and comfort.
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Leonard W. Clark Sr
Letha Clark
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