US Frigid Toward French Gold Plans
Washington officials and bankers reject Charles de Gaulle’s proposal for a gold standard return. Treasury calls it a step backward linking to 1931, while President Johnson pledges to keep the $35 an ounce gold price and dollar sound. U.S. gold reserves drop to $15.088 billion, with a 27.2 percent reserve ratio.
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U.S.-Soviet Talks Hover Over Exchange Visits
President Johnson and Soviet leaders have not yet fixed timing or scope for reciprocal visits this year. Officials say no details on who would visit or where, though both sides show interest in a presidential trip to the Soviet Union and a Soviet visit to the United States.
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Izvestia
Peyec
Gold Shipment Reported Missing From Capetown Castle
Gold bullion worth 280000 dollars vanished from the liner Capetown Castle in Southampton England. Ten boxes of bullion disappeared. Scotland Yard sealed the ship and opened an inquiry. The ship had arrived from South Africa with the gold aboard, calling only at Las Palmas on Feb 1.
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School Bill Advances in House Education Subcommittee
The $1.25 billion school aid bill led by dent Johnson won 6-0 approval in a House Education subcommittee. All votes were cast by Democrats as three Republican members were absent.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Gemini two man launch May shift to March date
Cape Kennedy AP reports NASA aims for a March first flight for Grissom and Young in the Gemini program with a three orbit, five hour mission. If delays occur the crew could slip to April while three more tandem flights prepare for 1965.
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America
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McDonnell Aircraft
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Air Force
Young
Navy
Edward White
James McDivitt
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Stay of Execution Granted for Kansas Killer
Justice Byron White granted a stay of execution to Richard Eugene Hickock, who faced death in Kansas for the farm family killings. The Supreme Court had refused to review his trial on two prior occasions, with a new reconsideration request to be filed and likely acted on only at the March 1 session. Perry Smith remains under death sentence in the same case. no action was taken yet on his behalf.
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Supreme Court
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White
Perry Edward Smith
Milan Announces He Is Candidate For Commission
Public school teacher Jesse Milan 36 becomes third announced candidate for the Lawrence City Commission. Milan has taught in Lawrence since 1954 and holds KU education degrees. He is active in civic groups and church work and cites community service as his motive for running. Open elections set for April 6 with deadlines in March.
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Julie Ann
W. 5Th St
City Commission
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Mike Getto
Russell Frink
James W
Bill) Paddock
Lawrence School Board
Mild weather to persist in Lawrence into weekend
The U S Weather Bureau Topeka forecasts mild conditions in Lawrence with partly cloudy skies through Saturday. Southwest winds will ease tonight, and Saturday highs are expected in the mid 50s with overnight lows in the mid 30s. Thursday’s Lawrence high reached 39 and low 12 with 31 at 8 p m.
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Settlement Hopes Delayed by Courthouse Arrests
In Selma Alabama 50 African Americans marched to the Dallas County Courthouse with petitions to start voter registration. Sheriff James G Clark arrested them on contempt of court charges after a court order barred demonstrations near the courthouse. Led by Rev C T Taylor Vivian the group sought entry but was denied.
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Enrollment in Lawrence Schools Expected to Reach 7 000
Assistant Superintendent Lloyd Schurr reported at a Lawrence PTA Council meeting that district enrollment will rise to about 7,000 next fall from 6,658 in January, driven by Hillcrest additions and boundary changes. Fourteen new teachers and two reading assistants will be added to support the increased student body.
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New York
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Woodlawn
Santee Leader Named Chairman of Good Government Group
Wes Santee was elected chair of the 1965 Citizens Committee for Good Government at a 19 person meeting in the Frontier Room of the Hotel Eldridge. Don Henry and Mrs. George Weber will serve as vice chair and secretary respectively. The group aims to encourage capable people to run for City Commission and School Board in April, while avoiding endorsements.
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Kansas University Physical Education
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Santee
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the Legion Auxiliary
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KU Enrollments Rise to New High Yet Face Spring Shrinkage
KU enrollment likely to reach a new high for spring term despite a predicted 5 percent drop from last semester. First semester record was 12 344. fall 1963 had 11 441. Housing filled last fall, with Hodder and Oread Halls closed. Oread Hall to be torn down after Relays. late enrollments expected.
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Oread Hall
Kansas
Lewis, Corbin
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Hashinger
Kansas Court Rules Trading Stamps May Redeem for Bonds
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that trading stamps redeemable only in U S Savings Bonds are legal in Kansas. Redemption in bonds does not conflict with state law banning stamps redeemed for goods, wares or merchandise.
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Kansas Supreme Court
U.S
Kansas
Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas weekend
Clear to partly cloudy and mild through Saturday with decreasing southwest winds. Highs near the mid 50s and lows around the 40s. Yesterday’s high 39 and low 12. year ago today 50/37. records show 68 high in 1963 and 14 low in 1955 and 1966. Sunrise 7:24 a.m. sunset 6:47 p.m.
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Kansas
Gene Doane Seeks Insurance Agent Role
Gene Doane announces aim to become your insurance agent. The ad frames services and commitment to local clients, inviting inquiries and engagement from residents seeking coverage and guidance.
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