Viet Nam War Debate Casts Shadow On 1965 Christmas
The Saturday Column discusses rising U S troop projections for South Viet Nam, possible war expansion, and the administration’s uncertain aims. It cites Johnson, McNamara, Lodge, and Reston while noting growing public doubt and calls for congressional debate before January. The piece links past aid, misstatements, and the unclear national resolve to stay in or win the conflict.
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Congress
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Maxwell Taylor
Henry Cabot Lodge
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Taylor
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Turner Catledge
The
New York Times
Detroit
John Knight
Washington
Knight
James Reston
Detroit Free Press
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Nixon
Bao Dai
Communist Party
Highway Financing Plan Proposed by Kansas Advisors
A Citizens Highway Advisory Committee in Topeka tentatively backs six measures to finance faster road building in Kansas. They consider trimming the motor fuel tax from 3.5 percent to 1 percent to raise about 1.28 million dollars yearly and boosting passenger car registration fees from current levels. The gasoline tax increase was debated but postponed to January 7. The panel will forward its ideas to Governor William H. Avery for legislative submission.
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Topeka
Kansas
William H. Avery
Proposed state fee and tax changes outlined in memo
A memo proposes a flat $15 fee for 243000 trucks under this amount, a $5 two year license with $1 to safety and education, a $10 fee for four letter plates, and a gas tax permit increase to $1.50 with $1 to the state, totaling projected revenues of $500000 from plates and $163250 from permits based on last year’s data.
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Highway Safety Fund
Wage Strike Closes Athens Banks and Stores
Banks remained closed in Athens and Piraeus as a 24 hour strike by bank employees disrupted weekend business. Over 10,000 workers walked out across six banks and branches. Meanwhile a five day nationwide bakers strike continued to Sunday midnight with police and soldiers aiding to avert bread shortages.
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Athens
Piraeus
Flood alert canceled for London Thames after high tides
Officials canceled the Thames flood alert in London as gales subsided and the morning high tide stayed below Friday’s peak. Police guarded the riverbanks along the city, while Friday’s Westminster high water neared the parapet of the House of Commons terrace.
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London
Thames
Westminster
House of Commons
Bank presidents debate potential rate changes in Kansas
Banks in Lawrence and surrounding areas discuss authorized higher rates with no immediate plans. Banks weigh timing and impact as officials say discussions are underway, some expect to keep current rates while others consider action if necessary. Local bankers emphasize caution and community impact.
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First National Bank of
Lawrence
Washington
John Peters
Lawrence National Bank
Henrietta Fuller
Kaw Valley State Bank
Eudora
Douglas County
Donald Nutt
Baldwin State Bank
Plans for Inter-Century Seminar at KU feature notable speakers
The Inter-Century Seminar at Hoch Auditorium runs April 14 15 with Murphy and Malott leading talks on the state university role. Participants include Arthur Larson Charles Whittaker Loren Eiseley Philip Abelson R Buckminster Fuller and Karl Menninger as five theme areas guide discussions. KU classes continue with selective dismissals to enable attendance.
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The
State University
Malott
Conboy
Murphy and
Arthur Larson
United States Information Agency
Charles Whittaker
U. S. Supreme Court
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Philip H. Abelson
Science Magazine
R. Buckminster Fuller
Karl Menninger
Menninger Foundation
Topeka
Hoch
KU Council For Progress
Cowboy
James Gunn
W. Clarke Wescoe
Oscar Haugh
Clayton Krehbiel
Paul Roofe
Donald Metzler
KU School of Engineering and Architecture
Raymond Hopponen
Jack Walker
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Deanell Reece
Ceandia
Natalie Calderwood
Malott and Murphy
Heath elected honorary fellow of College of Organists
Edward Heath leader of Britain's Conservative party and Oxford organ student is named honorary fellow of the College of Organists. He sits on the council of the Royal College of Music and chairs the London Symphony Orchestra Trust.
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London
Edward Heath
Britain
Oxford
The
College of Organists
Royal College of Music
London Symphony Orchestra Trust
Gems Stolen from Bermans Jewelry in London Heist
In London three suspects—two men and a woman—handcuffed the Bermans owners at their North Audley Street shop near the American Embassy and escaped with gems valued at 252000 dollars. Harold and Charles Bermans said the gun-wielding man forced them to lie on the floor as the trio entered with disguises and prior visited as customers. The thieves had scouted the store earlier and showed interest in a 2800 dollar diamond bracelet.
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London
Bermans
North Audley Street
Mayfair
Harold Berman
Charles
Berman
Mrs Humphrey Hints Of Trips Abroad Soon
Mrs Hubert H Humphrey hinted she and the vice president may make overseas trips before long speaking to Foreign Service wives about to go overseas with their husbands She said I have a feeling we will be calling on you before too long
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Foreign Service
Zoning Checkup Advised In Lawrence Map Review
The Journal-World reports a Lawrence city official urges every citizen to inspect the current and proposed zoning maps. He warns businesses may not conform and mistakes could cause serious problems when the ordinance takes effect.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Budget Act Slows School Progress In Kansas
TOPEKA AP Four restrictions on school development stem from the foundation finance act limiting district budgets to four percent annually. Harold Deever, Junction City superintendent and committee chair, said a survey of 68 unified districts showed constraints hinder improvements including special education, library facilities, class size reductions, remedial reading, expanded courses, and staffing.
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Topeka
Kansas
Foundation Finance Act
Association of School Administrators
Foundation Plan
Harold Deever
Junction City
Committee On
School Finance
Deever
Lawrence West Kansas Boys State officers elected in Coffeyville
Lawrence coverage reports the Kansas Boys State organization elected new officers in Coffeyville. Tim Edwards Topeka president Albert Burrell Burlington Ed Stahl Junction City Dino Spigarelli Eric vice presidents Bill Taggart Lawrence secretary Harold Hollis Great Bend treasurer Hugh Smith Topeka assistant treasurer Patrick Finley Shawnee executive director Gib Mantey Mound City associate director.
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American Legion
Kansas University
Coffeyville
Tim Edwards
Topeka
Albert Burrell
Burlington
Ed. Stahl
Junction City
Dino Spigarelli
Eric
Bill Taggart
Lawrence
Harold Hollis
Great Bend
Hugh Smith
Patrick Finley
Shawnee
VISTA Volunteers Barred From Red Cliff Reservation
Indian elders ordered two VISTA coeds off the Red Cliff Chippewa reserve amid a clash over a Peace Corps style program. Judy Rothman and Jill Hunt vowed to stay as tribal leaders bar a youth club in favor of a nursery project. A petition circulated among Indians to change the ruling.
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Wis
Judy Rothman
America
Vista
Jill Hunt
Kewanee, II
Henry ‘Bresette
Lake Superior
Duluth
Minn
Bayfield County
Ellsworth O. Embertson
Miss Rothman
University City
Miss Hunt
Henry Bresette
Vista Workers
Henry G. Daley
Ken Harrelson's errorless start for Kansas City Athletics
First baseman Ken Harrelson compiled 118 chances without an error over 15 games in 1964, highlighting a standout defensive stint for the Kansas City Athletics.
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Ken Harrelson
Kansas City Athletics
In memory of Philip Lopez Passed away one year ago
In memory of Philip Lopez who died December 12. Sadly missed by his wife and siblings Captolia Lopez extends a quiet tribute to a life remembered with love and gratitude.
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Philip Lopez
Captolia Lopez
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