Kennedy bids for Senate liberal leadership in 1972 bid
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy launches a bid for the Senate Democratic whip post, signaling a move toward leadership of liberal Democrats. He counts on support from Vice President Humphrey and Senator Muskie, while Senator Long defends his incumbency amid liberal backing. The challenge faces a Friday Senate Democratic meeting as Long seeks votes.
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Texas
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Change
United States
Nixon
Richardson
Cash Missing In Brink Robbery Revealed In Quincy Find
In Quincy Massachusetts police report most of the $500000 stolen in a Saturday night Brink's armored car robbery in Boston has been recovered in a wooded area south of the city. The cache includes money bags suits cases and trunks along with checks and money orders. About $300000 in checks were among the haul. Authorities say the notes are largely non negotiable and the investigation continues.
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Survivor of Nurses Killing May Return After Wedding
Corazon Amarao the sole survivor of the 1966 Chicago nurse killing may return to the United States after marrying Alberto Atienza in the Philippines. The couple plans to wed in a Manila area church and then consider U.S. postgrad study or hospital work for Amarao, who survived Richard Speck’s mass murder of eight student nurses.
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Corazon Amaraa
Chicago
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Manila
Washington, D.C
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News Quiz Answers Preview From This Week
Editor’s Note presents a world facts quiz with eight questions spanning topics from Vietnam and Palestine to Jordan and the Pueblo incident. Readers are invited to test memory, with answers on page three.
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Ranch findings told Thursday
The Kansas Attorney General's office said it will reveal Thursday the findings from its investigation into Glenn Cunningham Youth Ranch Inc near Augusta. Assistant AG Richard Oxendale led the inquiry after questioning Cunningham on December 20 and reviewing the ranch's corporate books.
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Glenn Cunnigham
Cunningham
Attorney General's Office
Big Ten Football Averages 21.7 Points Per Game in 1969
The Big Ten football season of 1969 saw teams average 21.7 points per game. This statistic reflects overall scoring pace across conference programs during that year.
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Simple New Year Party For 30 000 In Texas
Houston AP reports preparations for a New Year’s Eve celebration for 30 000 guests at the Astrodome and Astrohall following the Oklahoma Southern Methodist Bowl. Roy Hofheinz and Joe Volpe plan 8 000 magnums champagne 25 tons ice 600 000 serpentine 300 000 hats 30 000 horns 30 000 noisemakers with 12 50 and 15 dollar tickets.
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Astrohall
Turnpike Safety Passport Offered With Free Coffee
Lawrence residents learn the Kansas Turnpike will issue a Safety passport from 11 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Wednesday offering a free coffee at Howard Johnson restaurants along the Turnpike. Skating weather sits below zero with sub 15 degree highs while ice conditions urged caution at local rinks near Broken Arrow Park. The Nasdaq-like mood on Wall Street weak as year end rally fails to materialize, with stocks drifting lower since Christmas. Douglas County Farm Bureau reschedules its January meeting to January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Terry Hopkins, former Lawrence High star, to play for Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. KU students return Monday at 7:30 a.m. after flu-driven holiday closure. Lawrence schools resume Thursday after Christmas break.
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Topeka Youth 16 Treated For Bullet Wound In Leg
A 16 year old Topeka youth was treated for a bullet wound in his leg at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and released into Shawnee County Sheriff custody. The injure person is Jerry Silversmith who had a .22 caliber wound in the upper right leg. He arrived around 8 49 p m with three other passengers. Early this morning a 17 year old Topeka youth was picked up by Lawrence Police at the Santa Fe depot and will be turned over to Shawnee County juvenile authorities. He claimed he was with Silversmith when brought to the hospital. Juvenile department officials said no information until another subject is questioned. Topeka police said they had no knowledge of the incident.
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Vehicle Tags On Sale Here This Thursday 1969 Tags
Douglas County 1969 vehicle license tags go on sale at 8 p m Thursday in the county treasurer s office at the Court. The annual stake out on the Courthouse steps will begin soon as residents brave freezing temperatures for the No 1 tag. 22 000 tags constitute the highest county total ever. Tags must be purchased by March 1. In person or by mail options. Mail adds 50 cent postage. Bring or mail 1968 personal property tax receipt and vehicle registration renewal card. Sign and complete renewal form before delivery.
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Driver Shaken In Mishap At Harvard And Iowa Streets
Kenneth H. Lenzen 47 complained of being shaken after his car and a second driven by 16 year old Richard R. McDow collided at 12 20 p m Monday at Harvard and Iowa Streets Law rence police report. Lenzen's damage was about 75 dollars and McDow's about 40. A third vehicle driven by 17 year old Allen L. Worley struck a parked car owned by Sakari Sakola at 9 55 p m Monday at 2038 Ala St.
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Sakari Sakola
Ala. St
Kansas Traffic Deaths Toll for December and 1968
Kansas traffic death log shows 50 fatalities for December and 642 for 1968 with three previously unreported deaths included. The report covers 24 hours to 9 a.m. Tuesday and compares to the prior year.
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Topeka
Packard Named Deputy Defense Secretary in Nixon Plan
Washington AP report says multimillionaire David Packard will run day to day defense operations as Melvin Laird serves as secretary. Packard resigns as Hewlett Packard board chairman, forfeiting nearly $1 million in income and $300 million in stock, in exchange for a $30,000 annual salary plus additional income.
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Clark M. Cliford
Robert S. McNamara
Pueblo crew beatings detailed by survivor accounts
Law recounted being struck with a two by two and then a four by four as guards beat him and fellow detainees. He estimates 250 to 300 blows while Hayes, though less severely tortured, said his jaw broke multiple times and he was kicked in the stomach groin and knees. Newsweek reports Pueblo gun turrets tarpaulins left in place during capture and questions Navy training, while a San Diego spokesman disputed Lt Murphy's comments.
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Wagstaff Appointed Director of Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City business leader Robert W. Wagstaff is named a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for a three year term starting January 1. He chairs Kansas City Coca Cola Bottling Co. and Automatique Inc and owns Wagstaff Land and Cattle Co. He replaces Dean A. McGee and serves alongside updates to other bank board posts. Wagstaff is active in St. Luke's Hospital and the Heart of America United Campaign and serves as chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri.
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Federal Reserve System Board of Governors
Washington, D. C
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F. W. Zaloudek
Kremlin
Okla
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Henry Y. Kleinkauf
Natkin & Company
Kansas City Fed
Fire damages Wilma Farley home on Tenn St
Fire caused an estimated 500 damage around the chimney of the Wilma Farley residence at 2135 Tennessee Street about 7 20 a m Tuesday. Lawrence firemen report no truck response and the occupants extinguished the blaze.
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