Busy Weekend for Lawrence Police Cracking Theft and Vandalism
Police tied up over the weekend with burglaries, vandalism, an auto theft and an accidental shooting. Two 14 year olds faced Juvenile Court after rock throwing from Eldridge Hotel roof. An auto valued at $800 was stolen and later recovered in a city parking lot.
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Edith Wilson
Oak Hill
Mass
New Hampshire Street
David Weeks
Ky. St
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Route 4
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Earl Wilson
Trl
28Th Ct
Overbrook Couple In Critical Condition After Highway Crash
An Overbrook couple remains in critical condition at Stormont Vail Hospital after a Sunday afternoon crash on U S 56 near Overbrook. Don Hoyt and Lucille Hoyt, both 56, suffered multiple injuries including head trauma and chest injuries. Their daughter Gayle Hoyt, 20, was discharged. Two Overbrook youths, David Sowers, 10, and Danny Sowers, 16, were injured with varying severity.
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Topeka
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Beagle Dog Bites Judge Near 4th and Miss Streets
District Court Judge Frank Gray was bitten by a small beagle Saturday afternoon near 4th and Miss Streets in Lawrence. Officers notified the dog's owner and the Humane Society. the dog was taken to a veterinarian for observation and Judge Gray went home, not seriously hurt.
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Orangeburg Negroes begin city boycott amid calls to end guard presence
In Orangeburg South Carolina a broad Negro boycott of white businesses launches to press for civil rights gains and removal of National Guard troops. The protest follows four days of rioting that left three dead and 50 injured as students sought to integrate a bowling alley.
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Lt James T Large Wounded in Vietnam Fight
Lt. James T. Large 24 son of Mr and Mrs James Large 745 Ala was wounded earlier this month near My Tho Vietnam from sniper fire He recuperates in a hospital near Tokyo in good condition He left for Vietnam Dec 9 and will return to the U S soon His family was told he would be sent to a hospital near Lawrence Large a 1962 Lawrence High School graduate and a 1966 Kansas University graduate was with artillery battery 9th Infantry Division near Rach Kien Vietnam.
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Lawrence
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Rach Kien
Meat Included In NFO Boycott Expands To Livestock
The National Farmers Organization extended its grain market boycott to meat demands at six cents per pound on cattle hogs and sheep. President Oren Lee Staley said members in 35 states will offer contracts only to processors who sign and pay the price. He aims hog prices up to 23 cents, cattle to 32 cents, and sheep to 29 cents per pound.
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Nick Adams Buried in Pennsylvania After Drug Overdose
Hollywood star Nick Adams was buried in the Ukranian Catholic Church cemetery in Berwick Pennsylvania after dying at 36 from a drug overdose. More than 2 000 attended the Requiem Mass, with 15 000 passing through the viewing. An East Carolina basketball win over George Washington ended an 18 game road skid.
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California
Wilkes-Barre American Legion Post
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Kansas Union events sweep Feb schedule at Dread Monday
A dense listing details Dread Monday through Sunday events at the Kansas Union including lectures by William Allen White Lecture speaker Mark I. Mthridge, various performances by Howard Boyajian and John Williams, poetry reading by Edaward Field, carillon recitals, and exhibitions at the Museum of Art. Also notes deadlines for scholarships and clerks schools with multiple venues across Strong Hall and the Forum Room.
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Citadel
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Texon
University Women's Clair
Haskell Indian Dance Club
Haskell Institute
Seth Pam
Iuperimental
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Carnion
Soco -Concert Couse
Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra
U. Theatre
Museum OF Art
Watson Library
Kanss Union
Harry Callahan
Rhini AQ
Kansas House Votes Down Color Photo On Licenses
Kansas House rejects a color photograph requirement for driver licenses 77 to 47 citing cost. Measures to repeal Blue Cross Blue Shield tax exemptions pass 89 to 14 and 88 to 17. A Salina hotel liquor bill 77 to 21 allows consumption on publicly owned property leased for hotel use.
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Landon Says Nuclear Weapons in Vietnam Would Be Lunacy
Alf M. Landon told a Youth Week dinner in Topeka that the use of strategic nuclear weapons in Vietnam would be lunacy and aligned with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. He linked Vietnam to wider foreign policy, praised the welfare state, and warned that losing the dollar battle could let communism win.
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University lectures on Vietnam withdrawal and South Vietnam politics
David Wurfel of Missouri University will discuss Vietnam withdrawal at 7 p.m. February 22 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Earlier at 5 30 p.m. he will speak on Recent Trends in South Vietnam Politics at the Wesley Foundation 1314 Oread during a faculty supper. The events are sponsored by the University Christian Movement at KU and Minority Opinions Forum of Student Union Activities.
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Kansas Education Tax Bill Is Killed in House
In Topeka AP reports the Kansas education funding bill was struck from the calendar after a preliminary vote of 36 to 48 in the House. The measure aimed to earmark income tax revenue for education funding.
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Kansas Freshman Sets Rings Record in Dual Victory
Kansas University freshman Kirk Gardner set a school record on the rings with a 9.4 rating as KU freshman gymnastics team defeated Central Missouri State 164 to 103 on Saturday afternoon. Gardner achieved the highest score ever posted by a Jayhawk on the rings.
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Weiskopf Wins San Diego Open
Weiskopf from Bedford Ohio won the $150000 Andy Williams San Diego Open at Torrey Pines with a 16 under 273, earning $30000 and denying Nicklaus Palmer and Casper a playoff. Geiberger finished second at 72 despite a 69. Floyd climbed to fourth with 67 for $11250.
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Bedford
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Bill Casper
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al Geiberger
Ray Floyd
Wamego Edges Tonganoxie With Clutch Free Throws
Wamego pulled away late for a 57 49 win over Tonganoxie in a Big Seven contest at Wa mego. Tonganoxie led 42 41 with 3 18 left before Wamego’s late free throws sealed the result. Finney Robbins led Tonga noxie with 14 points, Larry Lamb added 13, and John Duncanson was limited by foul trouble.
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Finney Robbins
Tonga Noxie
Larry Lamb
John Duncanson
Tonga
Logan Wins Four Titles at Lawrence Table Tennis Meet
Logan finished first in four events at the Lawrence Table Tennis Tournament held Saturday at the Community Building with 52 competitors. He captured the Men’s Class A 18 and under and 15 and under singles crowns and, with Austin Logan, the junior doubles title, defeating Larry Knouft 21-18 21-19 22-20 in the final. Other winners: Craig Davis in 13 and under. Dave Durham in Men’s Class B. Rasmussen and Gleason in men’s doubles.
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Larry Knouft
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Mason Second in Mile at Times Indoor Games
Fort Hays State runner John Mason finished second in the mile at the Times Indoor Games in Los Angeles. Tim Danielson of San Diego won in 4 06.1, while Russia's Oleg Rajko finished last among nine entrants.
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Tim Danielson
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Russia
Oleg Rajko
French call Canadian Olympic jackets ranches Napolitaines
The French term for the Canadian Winter Olympic team uniforms refers to Hudson Bay jackets ringed in green yellow red and black. They are nicknamed ranches Napolitaines after a multicolored brick ice cream.
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Northwest experts back idea to divert Columbia flow to Colorado
Some Pacific Northwest water experts endorse diverting part of the Columbia River surplus flow to the Colorado River to aid the water-short Pacific Southwest region. They cite potential relief for arid areas and urban needs while noting engineering and legal hurdles.
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Freshmen Wilhelm and Salb Take Third and Fourth at Will Rogers Games
Kansas University freshmen shot putters Steve Wilhelm and Karl Salb placed third and fourth in the Will Rogers Games in Fort Worth Texas Friday night. Randy Matson won with 65-8% and Bruce Wilhelm was second at 58-3. Steve Wilhelm added a 57-7 and Salb 57.0 in the event. Ron Jessie did not reach the finals.
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College basketball scores roundup from East Coast to West
A sweeping list of men and women s college basketball results across multiple leagues. Notable scores include Yale 72 over Penn 63 and Providence 46 over East St Bonaventure 70 with many others such as Harvard 70 Cornell, Fordham 79 Boston College, and Villanova 47 De Paul 48. The report spans teams from Princeton to Idaho with overtime outcomes and close finishes.
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Pro Cage Report Saturday's Results
Saturday results show Pittsburgh at 120 to 112 over Anaheim and New Orleans 126 to 124 over Minnesota as New Jersey defeats Indiana 124 to 112. Sunday results include Minnesota 121 to 119 Dallas, New Orleans 98 to 90 Dover, Kentucky 108 to 90 Indiana, Houston 127 to 117 Oakland.
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Public notices for bids on city vehicle fires in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence invites bids for passenger car and truck fire equipment. Bids are due at City Manager's office by 10:00 am Tuesday February 27 1968. Specifications available from City Purchasing Agent Vera Mercer City Clerk.
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