Sharp Upturn In Fighting Noted in Laos
In Laos two South Vietnamese bases were attacked in a renewed push along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Six American helicopters were shot down or damaged with no exact counts detailed. A ranger base inside Laos was overrun last week with heavy casualties while Saigon reported no full updates on the latest fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
U.S
Quang Tri
Associated Press
William Barton
U.S. 24Th Corps
North Vietnam
KU Faces Uncertain Impact From Nixon Davis-Bacon Suspension
Kansas University officials say it is too early to know how Nixon's suspension of the Davis-Bacon act will affect planned construction. Keith Lawton notes retroactivity must occur and bids already prepared may not be affected. The Wescoe Hall project and the Health Center await clearer status as timelines push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Richard Nixon
Keith Lawton
Nixon
Wescoe Hall
Lawton
Lawrence Sanitation Crews Behind Schedule In Snow
Lawrence officials report sanitation crews are behind, though City Public Works Director George Williams hopes they catch up by tonight. He cites heavy snow making access to garbage cans slow, not street conditions or landfill access. After long trudges, workers report being exhausted by end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
George Williams
Williams
Wilson Fellowships Highlight KU Graduate Honors
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation funds awards with support from the Ford Foundation F M Kir by Corp Andrew W Mellon Foundation and others. 156 KU graduates have received fellowships since 1959, with 16 16 16 and 15 scores noted alongside institutions Berkeley Brown Chicago Reed Texas. Funeral notices mention Runsey Funeral Home organ brushes and contact w Advy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Brown
University of Chicago
Reed
The
University of Texas
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation
Ford Foundation
F. M. Kirby Corp
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Charles E. Merrill Trust
Helena Rubenstein Foundation
U.S. Steel Foundation
Snow Cleanup Hits City Bill in Lawrence
Public Works Director George Williams released preliminary figures showing the recent snowfall in Lawrence has cost the city over 3000 dollars in overtime salaries and materials. The city used 17 tons of salt 150 tons of sand and a ton of calcium chloride to protect public buildings as plows continue clearing downtown streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
George Williams
Calley Declares CO Knew Of Deaths After Edict
Lt. William Calley testified that his company commander Capt. Ernest Medina knew civilians were shot in My Lai but did not ask for details. Calley described firing into a drainage ditch where about 70 people were executed and said he sought to report wounded but had no helicopter evacuation and may have suggested using a hand grenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Benning
William Calley
My Lai
Calley
Ernest Medina
Reid Kennedy
George Latimer
Aubry Daniel
Shoveling Snow Safety Advised by Doctor
Lawrence physician Dr. Robert W. Hughes urges caution with snow shoveling warning that heavy wet snow can trigger heart attacks, especially in the elderly. He recommends moderation and short work periods with rest, noting temperature shifts compound risk and comparing winter to summer outdoor exertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Hughes
Lawrence
Youth, Officer Die in Raid on Narcotics Bust
A teenager and detective Melvin Wilmoth were killed after gunfire broke out during a narcotics raid at a west side apartment. Six others were arrested on suspected narcotics violations and the youths remains were taken to Homer G Phillips Hospital while Wilmoth died at Deaconess Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Homer G. Phillips Hospital
Melvin Wilmoth
Deaconess Hospital
Attorney Carol Wild Scott Shot Self Accidentally
In Gainesville Florida AP Attorney Carol Wild Scott an 80 year old civil rights lawyer says she shot herself while stalking a prowler police found her wounded at her home Paul Michael Smith her 21 year old legal assistant was questioned and she remains in serious condition at UF Medical Center Scott has sued for the federal government to take over Raiford State Prison claiming inmates civil rights violations Raiford prison has seen violence strikes and shootings injuring more than 70 inmates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Carol Wild Scott
Raiford State
Paul Michael Smith
Robert Shevin
Scott
University of Florida Medical Center
American Civil Liberties Union
Raiford
Schmidt Declines Charges After Family Dispute
Anderson County Attorney Melvin L. Schmidt reported he was assaulted Friday night at the Rock Chalk Cafe in Lawrence. Schmidt told Douglas County Sheriff Rex Johnson he would not press charges after a review. The other party, James Sandwith of Baldwin, called the incident a family squabble that has been resolved. Schmidt is a 1970 KU Law School graduate who became county attorney in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Melvin L. Schmidt
Garnett
Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Schmidt
Rock Chalk Cafe
12Th and
Oread
James Sandwith
Baldwin
Sandwith
Kansas University Law School
Governors press Nixon plan for revenue sharing
Delegations of U S governors urged Congress to back President Nixon’s $5 billion revenue sharing plan. Rep. Mills and Rep. Byrnes opposed the proposal citing higher deficits. Governor Rockefeller led the group to discuss welfare costs and an alternative welfare takeover favored by Gov. Scott of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
John Byrnes
R-Wis
Mills
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Robert W. Scott
North Carolina
National Governors Conference
Milk Losses From Blizzard Hit Kansas Dairies
The week's blizzard reduced milk supply at Associated Milk Producers in Wichita. Only 5 700 gallons of its 300 000 gallons typically processed arrived at the Wichita plant on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas Dairymen
Associated Milk Producers, Inc. of
Tornado Toll Rises to Ninety in Mississippi Delta
Civil defense officials said 90 people were dead in the Mississippi Delta area hit by tornadoes Sunday night. President Nixon's emissary Secretary Clifford Hardin toured the disaster zone and promised immediate federal aid to about 2,300 homeless as up to 100 tornadoes swept Mississippi and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Nixon
Clifford M. Hardin
Louisiana
English resigns from TWA to become Hallmark CFO
Wayne G. English, senior vice president finance of Trans World Airlines, resigns and will join Hallmark Cards Inc as chief financial officer. Hallmark President Donald J. Hall announced the move. English, 48, previously held finance roles at Pullman Inc and Aeroquip Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wayne G. English
Trans World Airlines
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Hallmark
Donald J. Hall
TWA
New York
English
Pullman Inc
Chicago
Aeroquip Corp
Jackson, Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reuter
Runsey Funeral Home
w—Advy
East Eighth Street
Journal-World Photo
Will Hess
Cathy
Lynn McKenzie
Indiana
Randy
Richard Ray
Kentucky
Journal-World
Wilmoth
9Th
Congress
Allison
Thomas
Massachusetts
Warren Mortuary
New Hampshire
Lawrence, Kansas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!