Pueblo Missed Radar Coverage Before 1968 Capture
The Pentagon says the intelligence ship Pueblo operated without radar surveillance for 12 days before its capture by North Korea. Officials say no U S vessels tracked the Pueblo from Jan 10 to 21, 1968, while North Korea fired shots and eight MIG fighters were reported in the vicinity.
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Pentagon
Pueblo
U. S
North Korea
Robert S. McNamara
Defense
United States
Wonsan
Drink Tax Bill Goes to House
The Kansas House Judiciary Committee approved a bill to tax five cents on each drink in licensed private clubs. The measure could raise up to $2 million annually, funneled into the state school fund. The committee also backed a divorce incompatibility grounds bill.
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Kansas
House
Judiciary Committee
Jack Euler
R-Wathena
Docking Sees U.S. War Unprepared at Start
Gov. Robert Docking said Americans were psychologically unprepared for the Vietnam War and supported President Johnson’s policy. Speaking at Wichita State University, he argued leaders and citizens lacked preparation early in the conflict and backed continuing Johnson leadership abroad.
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Robert Docking
South Vietnam
Johnson
Wichita State University
Docking
U.S
Two masked gunmen rob bar manager in Kentucky hold up
In Waverly Kentucky two masked gunmen held up a bar Friday taking 500 dollars from the manager and stripping seven patrons of their trousers.
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Waverly, Ky
Funeral for Leo Sample Set in Memorial Park Cemetery
Leo Sample, 57, of 1745 Vt., died this morning at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City. Graveside services at 11 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. John Febble presiding. Rumsey Funeral Home handles arrangements. Donations to KU Medical Center heart research preferred. Survivors include wife Pauline, daughter Barbara Brand of 915 Pamela Lane, and three granddaughters Becky Lynne, Kelly Susan, Elizabeth Anne, all of 915 Pamela Lane.
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Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Memorial Park Cemetery
John Febble
Rumsey
Funeral Services for Ora H Scholfield 69
Funeral services are set for Ora H Scholfield 69 of 740 R I Street at 1 p.m. Monday in the Barnes Methodist Church with burial at Maple Wood Cemetery. He died early today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Survivors include wife Verna a son Ora W Scholfield Wichita two sisters Lela Gray Fulton Missouri Ethel Bell Topeka and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Rumsey Funeral Home until 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Wichita
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Fulton
Ethel Bell
Topeka
Rumsey Funeral Home
Death of Russell B. Caples Caples at 79 in New York
Russell B. Caples Ward reports the death of Russell B. Caples aged 79 of 200 East 66th Street New York City. He was a retired vice president of the Anaconda Copper Company. Bernice Barker Caples his widow survives with one son George Barker Caples and one daughter Agnes Lucy Caples. Mrs Caples formerly lived in Lawrence and was the daughter of the late George Barker.
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66Th St
New York City
Anaconda Copper Co
Bernice Barker Caples
George Barker Caples
Agnes Lucy Caples
Caples
Lawrence
George Barker
Rail strike ends as carriers boost half of train crews
In St Louis the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen report a settlement with three major railroads. The agreement increases crew sizes for 50 percent of train crews while allowing railroads to continue negotiations on the remaining crews.
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ST. Louis
Brotherhood of Railroad
Youth Dies Four Hurt in Dodge City Crash
In Dodge City Kansas an early morning head on collision killed 17 year old James Linnenberger and injured four other youths. Police reported the tragedy occurred as the youths traveled together in the city.
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Dodge City
Kan
James Linnenberger
Diversions of U.S. commodities to Vietnam cited by AID official
Rutherford Poats says stopping such diversions completely would be impossibly expensive and agency policy has varied over time on preventing materials from reaching the enemy. The remarks follow questions about aid shipments and diversion risks amid wartime needs.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Agency For International Development
Rutherford Poats
AID
Pentagon
Jerome Waldie
D-Calif
Ellsworth Bunker
Legislators Tour Johnson County Area in Eastern Kansas
Kansas lawmakers depart Topeka by bus for a Johnson County tour to study regional development and local issues with plans to return Sunday. Through Friday 584 bills had been filed since January 9. 399 in the House and 185 in the Senate. House preliminarily approved a photo on licenses bill with final vote expected Monday.
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Kansas
Johnson County
Kansas County
Senate
House
Ernest Unruh
R-Newton
Judiciary Committee
Kansas Supreme Court
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Hedrick Seeks Re election At Lincoln Day Rally
Clay E. Hedrick announced his candidacy for re election as state auditor on the GOP ticket during Lincoln Day activities in Independence Kansas. He spoke at the annual event and urged party support for another term.
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Independence
Kan
Clay E. Hedrick
William Allen White centennial events continue across Kansas
Editor II-Continued coverage notes mid century observances honoring William Allen White. Sen Frank Carlson speaks at a luncheon while open houses mark the William Allen White Memorial Library and Emporia Gazette. Edwin Canham heads a dinner as Kansas editors attend. A granite monument is unveiled in El Dorado with White’s boyhood ties cited. William Allen White Day at the University of Kansas features speeches by William L. White and William Ethridge.
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R-Kan
William Allen White
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia Gazette
Edwin D. Canham
The
Christian Science Monitor
Kansas Associated Press
W. L. White
the Gazette
W.A. White
el Dorado
White
University of Kansas
Lawrence
William L. White
Mark F. Ethridge
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Carlson warns dissenters risk wrecking rights balance
Sen Carlson criticizes dissenters who slander or incite crime during William Allen White Birthday Weekend events in Emporia. A White marker was unveiled on the Kansas Turnpike service center, with events at Kansas State Teachers College library and an Emporia College dinner. William Allen White Day activities close at Kansas University.
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William Allen White
Emporia
White
Kansas Turnpike
Kansas State Teachers College
Erwin D. Canham
The
Christian Science Monitor
College of Emporia
Kansas University
County officials discuss land use and parking options
County commission chairman Travis Glass says there is talk about potential use for the land. He notes the need, echoed by Harvey, for more space even if the land is used as a parking lot.
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Travis Glass
Commisssion
Harvey
County panel backs land acquisition move amid owner outreach
A county meeting debated acquiring more land with a motion to proceed. Glass seconded Booth to authorize negotiations and urged property owners to contact the county commissioners. Kamp scheroeder opposed, while Glass and Booth voted in favor, citing state statutes granting the chairman full voting authority.
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Booth
Kampscheroeder
School boundary clash tests growth and safety concerns
Residents and citizens address traffic hazards and boundary changes at a school board meeting. Citizens argue for students to attend nearest school, while officials defend growth projections and district efficiency despite bus routing and neighborhood interests.
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Charles Resler
la. St
Centennial School
Lawrence High School
Tennessee
Kentucky
Resler
Jerry Rogers
Owens
Boundary dispute stalls as parents push for school lines
Paddock declares closure on debate and rejects further discussion while Bradley requests advisement on boundary issues until elementary school lines are settled. He asks Knox to provide figures on Centennial School students remaining in current boundaries for two more years.
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John Pozdro
Zook
Supt
Carl Knox
Knox
James Owens
Paddock
Lawrence
Emil Heck
Blank
Central
South Junior High
Rees Jackson
Bradley
Centennial
Market Prices From Bowersock and Harwood Markets
Kansas City AP reports wholesale egg prices varying by grade with large A at 25 to 28 cents per dozen and medium A at 26 to 28. Butter grade A at 77 cents per pound. Wheat at 1.48, yellow corn 1.07 and 1.89 per bushel, eggs grade A large 23 through 25 to 28 in retail receipts
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Bowersock Mill
Harwood Market
Kansas City
Wall Street Falls Sharply Amid Vietnam Korea Tensions
The market posted its steepest drop of 1968 with the Dow slipping 10.28 to 840.04 and the AP 60 stock average down 3.2 to 308.2. NYSE volume rose to 11.85 million shares as 1,020 of 1,471 issues fell while 257 rose. The American Stock Exchange index fell 42 cents to 23.06 with 5.98 million shares traded.
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Wall Street
New York
Vietnam
Korea
Associated Press
Kansas City Livestock Market Higher Across The Board
Compared with last week steers heifers and cows rise up to 50 with higher bids. Feeder cattle and calves gain as well while hogs show declines for barrows and gilts and steady sows. Lambs hold, ewes inch up slightly on limited demand and market activity remains steady this period.
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Kansas City
Horoscope readings spark guiding urges for all signs
Aries enjoy pleasures with admired personas and focus on a mate in pain while Taurus prioritizes home and family. Gemini consider a short data gathering trip, Moon Children seek business input, Leo pursues aims with a friendly, sociable approach.
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Gemini
Leo
Gihuly
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Capricorn
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