City Notes Record Growth and Fears in 1968 Lawrence
The Journal-World reviews 1968 in Lawrence noting unparalleled growth with new housing, industry, and higher valuation, alongside rising crime, taxes, and public grievances. Building permits rose to 19.8 million, B F Goodrich opened a 3.0 million distribution center, and 616 housing units were started as flood control work continued. Population was counted at 31,223 in North Lawrence, with KU enrollments at 16,482.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
B. F. Goodrich
9Th and
Mass. Sts
First National Bank
Kansas River
North Lawrence
Douglas County
Green Beret Maj Rowe Escapes VC Captivity in Mekong Delta
The U S Command announced Maj James N Rowe McAllen Texas overpowered an armed Viet Cong guard and escaped after more than five years held prisoner. He was rescued by an Army helicopter crew supporting South Vietnamese troops and will depart for the United States after debriefing.
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Saigon
USS
James N. Rowe
McAllen
Tex
South Vietnam
21St Infantry Division
Mekong Delta
U.S
Rowe
Maj. Rowe
United States
Viet Cong releases three American captives in New Year drama
Three U S soldiers Spec 4 Thomas N. Jones 21 from Indiana Spec 4 James W Brigham 21 from Florida and Pfc Donald G Smith 21 from Pennsylvania walked from jungle to a waiting helicopter on a paddy field 50 miles northwest of Saigon after a battlefield truce release. They later reached an evacuation hospital near Saigon where doctors described their condition as satisfactory to good.
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Vam CO Dong
Vietnam
Saigon
Thomas N. Jones
Lynnville
Ind
James W. Brigham
Ocala
Fla
Fla., and Pfc
Donald G. Smith
Akron
Smith
Padly
Rowe
Mekong Delta
U.S
United States
Long Binh
William Hammon
Silver Spring
Brigham
Jones
New Year 1969 Opens With Subfreezing Lawrence Temperatures
Lawrence starts 1969 with four degrees below zero, while KU bowls fans enjoy milder weather elsewhere. Today’s highs reach the upper 20s, with tonight’s lows 10 to 15 degrees and Thursday’s highs again in the upper 20s. Winds 10 to 20 mph, potential easing by Thursday.
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Lawrence
Kansas University Orange
KU Band Sweeps Orange Bowl Parade With 156 Members
The Kansas University band dominated the Miami Orange Bowl parade with 156 members in royal blue uniforms earning long cheers from about 600 000 spectators. Penn State also banded but KU’s performance drew the strongest ovation as fans rode buses to the route and back for a six hour event.
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Robyn Whatley
Miami
Fla
Kansas University
Kansas
Kansas Bandsmen
Penn State
Miami Beach
Bowl Games Replacing Confetti Mark New Year’s Eve Festivities
Millions watched football bowl games as 1968 ended with celebrations across the nation. Pasadena hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade with 1.5 million expected. Nixon attended the Rose Bowl featuring Ohio State and USC. Houston’s 30,000 guest party used 4,000 gallons of champagne and 25 tons of ice at Astrohall. Times Square and San Francisco marked ball drops amid rain and snow, while New Year’s Eve at President Johnson’s ranch was quiet.
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Marco Polo
Cadillac
Dick Wintermore
KU Alumni Association
Miami
State of Kansas
Jayhawks
Texas
Pasadena
Calif
Nixon
Ohio State University
University of Southern California
el Paso
Tex
New York
Times Square
San Francisco
Allied Chemical
Seattle
Houston
Astrohall
Astrodome
Oklahoma
Southern Methodist
Texas Ranch
Johnson
Thesident
Mrs. Johnson
White House
First Baby Of '69 Born To KU Pair
David Scott Spangler, born at 12 10 am weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, is the first baby of 1969 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. His parents, Mr and Mrs William R Spangler of Route 3 Baldwin, plan to move to Seattle next month where the father will join Boeing Aircraft. The newborn will receive gifts from local merchants.
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David Scott Spangler
William R. Spangler
Baldwin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
David Scott
Lawrence
Spangler
Kansas University
Seattle
Wash
Boeing Aircraft
Spanglers
LMH
UN Condemns Israel for Beirut Attack and Civilian Loss
The United Nations Security Council condemned Israel for its Beirut airport raid as three people died in a rocket attack on Kiryat Shmoneh near the Lebanon border. Beiruts premier accused Israel of fabricating guerrilla attacks while Israel called the strikes justified by prior Arab assaults.
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U.N. Security Council
Israel
Beirut
Council
Tel Aviv
Kiryat Shmoneh
Lebanon
Security Council
Yosef Tekoah
U.N
Middle East
Tekoah
Fouad Boutros
Algeria
Athens
Kfar Yu
Ky May Move Headquarters To Geneva
Informants say Vice President Ky plans to relocate Saigon's peace talks delegation headquarters from Paris to Geneva after his Vietnam visit. Ky will supervise from Switzerland while actual negotiators stay in Paris, aiming to be less the focus of attention amid mixed French and Allied views.
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Paris
Nguyen Cao Ky
Saigon
Geneva
Vietnam
Pham Dang Lam
Switzerland
Nixon
South Vietnam
France
Medicare faces pressure to curb rising doctor fees
Washington AP report says Congress may enact controls on doctor reimbursements as secretary Wilbur Cohen announces no increase in the $4 monthly premium. He warns higher fees could trigger legislative limits while hospital cost shares rise for beneficiaries.
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Washington
Congress
Administration
Wilbur J. Cohen
Cohen
Conares
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Aenenense
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UN Assembly
Val
Margaliot
Two Frontier
Abdullah Yafi
da Ruts Insurance
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