Kennedy voices call for truth on Vietnam policy
Sen Robert Kennedy joins critics of President Johnson accusing him of distorting facts on Vietnam. He argues the Viet Cong offensive shows possible gains despite alleged U S setbacks and says public confidence erodes when officials misstate events.
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Robert Kennedy
Johnson
Vietnam
Kennedy
South Vietnam
Sen. Kennedy
Teddy
Pentagon
Washington
White House
Pueblo
Rockefeller unlikely to enter 1968 race say associates
News pundits discuss New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller as a potential anti Johnson candidate but close associates say he will not run in 1968. He reportedly backs Michigan Governor George Romney and fears party split worse than in 1964, with Romney or Nixon as possible rivals.
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New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Johnson
Rockefeller
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Rocky
Richard Nixon
Quite a Contrast Shines Through City Sanitation Talk
The piece contrasts New York City strike chaos with Lawrence’s sanitation by noting the $350 monthly pay for city collectors and the decent service. It urges courtesy from residents regarding containers and disposal of hazardous items. It also describes cold Lawrence winter mornings and steady collection by crews with no unhealthy piles observed.
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New York City
Lawrence
Space program faces cuts amid Vietnam War pressures
The Vietnam conflict shifts U.S. military funds away from space operations. Officials warn that ongoing spending reductions threaten ongoing projects and potential milestones for space missions and research.
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U. S. Space Program
Space Race Cited Budget Gaps Threaten Moon Goal
Space experts warn budget cuts slow the U S program risking loss of key personnel and delay beyond 1969. President Johnson proposes 1969 space budget of 4.6 billion, a figure eclipsed by other federal costs and well below earlier years, fueling doubt about reaching a moon landing by 1969.
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Russia
Johnson
Space Research and Technology
U. S
Bankruptcy On Rampage
NY AP reports rising personal bankruptcies with about 190000 filings this year and $1.5 billion in debts written off. Linn Twinem of the ABA urges Bankruptcy Act changes to curb abuse and favors Chapter 13 to repay debts over three years while preserving property and credit.
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New York
Linn Twinem
Consumer Bankruptcy Committee
American Bar Association
Bar Association
Twinem
Lawrence social and theatre notes from 1958 and 1943
In 1958 Mr and Mrs Ellis B Stouffer of Lawrence were pictured on the S S Leilani during an Hawaiian vacation. KU theatre featured Seven Year Itch with Doug Howze Truce Binford and Ann Foley. Lawrence High lost to Ward 49 45 in basketball. In 1943 M S Winter led Red Cross War Fund drive with a 17150 quota. Beverly Gaines Frances Mee and Jane Woestermeyer pledged Gamma Phi Beta. In 1928 Frank Toms celebrated Golden Wedding with open house and dinner for 75 at Midland hall. Clarence McQuire highlighted as a KU basketball star.
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Ellis B. Stouffer
Lawrence
Frank Toms
Midland Hall
Clarence McQuire
Prayerful Bible Meditation on Jesus Retreat
A devotional excerpt from Matthew 14 23 25 Phillips describes Jesus sending the disciples away and praying alone on the hillside at dusk. The prayer asks for fellowship with the Father through His Word and open hearts, seeking mercy and grace in times of need.
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Jesus
Matthew
Phillips
Slender Reed of Genuine Hope in Vietnam Crisis
Washington notes a fragile Saigon unity amid Viet Cong onslaughts with Thieu's regime urged to reform. Officials warn only a political front holds, while rural pacification lags and reconstruction looms as Saigon faces a last chance to address corruption, generals, and bureaucrats before collapse.
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Vietnam
Washington
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
Saigon
U.S
United Buddhist Organization
Thich Tam Chau
National Assembly
Thieu
Miniskirt Dilemma Prompting Male Stare Advice
In a provocative AP column from New York the author urges men to stop averting their eyes and instead stare at miniskirts. He argues women wear above the knee skirts to invite attention and predicts women will react with anger as men reclaim comfort on subways and buses.
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New York
Miss Miniskirt
Lottery Is Major Flop Across New York State
New York State lottery, launched last June with $1 tickets, has yielded less than one third of the expected $30 million monthly gross. Leaders Brydges and Travia urge reconsideration whether to keep or abandon the program as efforts to expand sales outlets loom and banks face an early ban.
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New York
State Assembly
Anthony J. Travia
U.S
Congress
United States
New Hampshire
New York’s
Paul A. Fino
R-N.y
New York City
Fino
State
Senate
Library Board Elects Offi cers for 1968
Lawrence Public Library directors elected John P. Peters as chairman Max Bals as vice chairman Mrs Raymond Crews as secretary treasurer and named members Mrs Gilbert Ulmer Skipper Williams Clark Coan Larry Flannery and Mayor Dick Raney. Wayne Mayo submitted an annual activities report. A copy will go to the City Commission for its Tuesday meeting.
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Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors
John P. Peters
Max Bals
Raymond Crews
Gilbert Ulmer
Skipper Williams
Clark Coan
Larry Flannery
Dick Raney
Wayne Mayo
City Commission
Was Saigon Push Really Surprise
American readers confronted with alarming reports that Saigon faces renewed Viet Cong pressure as Westmoreland predicts a more extensive third phase of the war. The piece cites Viet Cong battalions moving toward Gia Dinh and Saigon, questions South Vietnamese leadership and security gaps, and argues for press freedom over censorship until Congress declares war.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Paris
National Police
Nguyen Ngoc Loan
National Press Club
William C. Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Frederick C. Weyland
U.S
Hanoi
Gia Dinh
Chicago Daily News
Raymond R. Coffey
Tan Son Nhut
South
Howard Payne College Bars Hippies From Enrolling
Howard Payne College in Brownwood Texas announced a policy to bar hippies and other bizarre personalities from enrollment. Students not hippies at enrollment who become so will be asked to change or withdraw. The college prohibits hallucinatory or harmful drugs and will not tolerate individuals or groups advocating violence or embarrassing the President or Congress. Enrollment is about 1250.
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Brownwood
Tex
Howard Payne College
Congress of the United States
Howard Payne
Clash North of Jericho Sparks Israeli Army Casualty
Five Arab saboteurs and one Israeli soldier died in a clash six miles north of Jericho on the western bank of the Jordan River in occupied territory, as the Israeli army reported.
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Tel Aviv
Jericho
Jordan River
Israel
Labor troubles pressure GM and auto plants nationwide
Labor strife cut GM production as about 12,900 workers walked out in Canada and strikes were set at five Chevrolet U S plants. Auto makers report 47,500 fewer cars this week though U S output rose to 1,008,262 for the year.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
Canada
United Auto Workers
U. S
Chevrolet
Automotive News
Chrysler
American Motors
U.S
Write-In Planned as New Mexico Village Votes
CAUSEY NM AP The March 5 municipal election filing deadline passed with no candidates. Village Clerk Mollie Parnell says an election will still be held to allow voters to write in names.
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Causey, N.M
Mollie Parnell
Votere
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Detroit Free Press
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Nguyen Thieu
Coffey
Ho Nhut Quan
III Corps
le Duc Dat
Phuoc Tuy
Phan Trong Chinh
Hue
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