Review of KU conscientious objector pay classification to be considered
State Finance Council will review its November action creating a new civil service class for conscientious objectors at the KU Medical Center. Gov. Docking’s office said a January 9 session will hear objections raised by the ACLU and others. The change sets a flat $282 monthly rate, prompting pay cuts for many workers and concerns about staffing at KU Medical Center.
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Kansas University
Robert Docking
Journal-World Today
Kansas Civil Service
Docking
American Civil Liberties Union
KU Medical Center
Laurence Chalmers
Chalmers
Finance Council
Medical Center
ACLU
Russell Miller
Medical
Miller
Vietnam
Conscientious Objector Defense Committee
University of Kansas Medical Center
Robert Brandt
Teens Save Two Men and Poodle From Gravel Dump
Six teenage boys at a Florida scene pulled rocks from a crushed car after a truck swerved spilling eight tons of gravel. They freed William Nielson and Oliver Anderson and rescued Hippie the poodle, who escaped unharmed. No charges against the truck driver.
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Monroe County
Nielson
Anderson
Johnson considered quitting presidency in 1964 65
Liz Carpenter, former press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, says Lyndon B. Johnson toyed with resignation in 1964 before the Atlantic City convention and again in 1965 during recovery. He announced in 1968 he would not seek another term.
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New York
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Atlantic City
Liz Carpenter
McCall’s Magazine
Johnson
Holiday driving warned as up to 920 deaths seen
The National Safety Council estimated 800 to 920 traffic deaths may occur during the Christmas weekend. It urged caution and moderation in holiday drinking with guidance from president Howard Pyle, noting heavy traffic poor weather and early darkness. An hour per drink suggested to stay unimpaired. The period runs from 6 p.m. December 24 to midnight December 28, compared with 686 deaths the prior Thanksgiving weekend.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
Council
Pyle
Cigarette Use Falls in 1969 Consumption Declines
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department estimates per capita cigarette use in 1969 at 4 034 cigarettes about seven packs less than 1968. Americans smoked 152 cigarettes fewer on average this year than last.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Israel Rejects U S Mideast Peace Plan Amid New Raids
Israel rejects U S peace proposals as appeasement of Arabs and conducts a Monday night strike on an Egyptian naval base on the Red Sea coast. Cabinet deems four power talks undermining security and warns against imposed settlements while Arab reactions grow wary.
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Israel
United States
U.S
Middle East
Egypt
Red Sea
Golda Meir
Jordan
Soviet Union
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France
New York
Washington
Rabat
Morocco
America
KU Students Attend World Understanding Program at MSU
Three Kansas University students take part in the Christmas Adventure in World Understanding at Michigan State University through December 30. Yaeko Susaki of Japan, Omar Sahli of Libya, and Beate Dorsemagen of Germany join 79 students for family visits in Lansing, plant tours, idea exchanges, and social events during the 17th annual conference.
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Kansas University
Michigan State University
Yaeko Susaki
Japan
Omar Sahli
Libya
Beate Dorsemagen
Germany
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lansing
Starving sisters in Louisville begin to recover
Five Ellis sisters from Louisville are recovering at General Hospital after severe malnutrition. Their 9 year old brother Robert died on Thanksgiving Eve. The mother Estelle Pearl Ellis and her partner R Cecil White face neglect charges as the state asks the court to appoint a guardian for foster care.
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Robert
Estelle Pearl Ellis
R. Cecil White
White
Teens Turn Police Station Into Dance Spot in St Louis
In St Louis, northwest district police and 365 senior students from Northwest High School held a party at district HQ. The October plan began to cool disturbances but turned into a joint dance with Bob Kuban and The In-Men.
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ST. Louis
Northwest
Bob Kuban
Daniel Fiegenblatt
KU Traffic Chief Moomau In Poor Condition After Heart Event
E P Moomau director of traffic and security at Kansas University is listed in poor condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a fair night. He was hospitalized Monday for chest pains thought to be a heart attack. Moomau, a former Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent, has a notable state career.
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E. P. Moomau
Kansas University
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Moomau
Kansas Highway Patrol
Tempo Toys Sale Promises Price Cuts on Odds and Wheels
Tempo's Toys advertises a Thumber Inn item now $4.00 from $5.99 and a Hot Wheels Grand Prix Race Set by Mattel discounted from $24.88 to $14.00. The notice emphasizes savings and product names for shoppers.
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Ideal
Tempo
Toys
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Christmas vacation timing for Lawrence area schools and agencies
Lawrence Christmas vacation is underway for School District 497 and St John’s and Haskell Institute. Juries will reconvene Jan 5. housing authority site plans head to HUD. K ten route near Lawrence approved condemnation appraisals worth 91110 with bids planned for February.
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Haskell Institute
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ft. Worth
Tex
Dennis Kallsen
HUD
Kansas Highway Commission
Topeka
Lawrence
Highway Commission
Rio Beachgoers Pack City Amid Heat Wave
Thousands flock to Rio de Janeiro beaches as temperatures reach 100 degrees for a second straight day. Local vendors report crowded conditions and high demand for shade and cold drinks as holiday shoppers suspend plans.
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Rio DE Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Tenpo's Toys West Union Trajectory Sale
Tenpo's toys offer a dramatic price slash from 13.88 to 6.00 in a Western World Trajectory promotion. The ad highlights a consumer discount event with bold savings for shoppers seeking toy items.
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Tenpo
Tempo's Toys Flashback Racing Set Ad
Aurora Reg. price $9.99 reduced to $5.00 in Tempo's Toys advertisement highlighting a Flashback racing set with a bargain tag.
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Tempo
Aurora
SJHS Allows Girls Slacks for Classes This Winter
South Junior High approves a policy letting girls wear slacks in class starting January 5. Rules require neat appearance with shirts tucked in, prohibit sweatshirts, tee shirts, and faded jeans, and apply to the current school year only.
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South
Snowball Fight Turns Dangerous With Gunfire Near Miss
Eight youths, including 18 year old Allen Francis Puderbaugh, argued a passing car during a late Monday snowball fight at 10th and Missouri streets. Puderbaugh was shot in the head while fleeing to a friend's house at 945 Mo and treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Police seek a car occupant believed to have fired three shots from a .22 caliber pistol.
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Allen Francis Puderbaugh
Terry Vervynck
Puderbaugh
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Anderson Dr
Vervynck
10Th
Missouri
F111 Grounded After Deadly Nevada Crash
The Air Force groundings a 223 jet fleet after a training crash at Nellis Air Force Base killed Lt. Col. Thomas J. Mack and Maj. James L. Anthony. The $8 million swingwing aircraft faces investigation into the cause as the Navy version contract was canceled and bomber version curtailed.
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Nevada
Air Force
Thomas J. Mack
James L. Anthony
Mack
Viola, Ill
Anthony
Big Spring
Tex
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Nev
Navy
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
Tempo toys Marvel the Mus tang by Marx sale
Tempo ads offer Marx toys on sale with Marvel the Mus tang branding. Reg price 12.88 and promotional price 8.00. Information presented as a store advertisement with limited product details.
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Tempo
Marvel
Marx
Tempo's Toys Swingy Doll Toy Recall Ad
Tempo advertises a Swingy Doll by Mattel with Reg. 313.95 now 7.00. The small print lists price cut details and retailer information.
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Tempo
Mattel
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