Israel strikes Jordan and clashes on Suez Canal
Israeli warplanes bombed Arab positions near Beit Yosef Jordan with targets at Ziglab Dam and plantations in Menshia. a Jordanian spokesman said six Mirage jets attacked the Ziglab Dam but were repelled with no casualties. On the Suez Canal front, Israel accused Egypt of firing south of Lake Timsah and returned fire.
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Vance Seeks Progress in Paris Talks With North Vietnamese
U S Ambassador Cyrus R. Vance met North Vietnamese envoy Col Ha Van Lau near Paris in a bid to restart stalled peace talks. The session follows Saigon opposition to a roundtable format while Washington weighs Allied stance on the Viet Cong National Liberation Front.
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Year ends with low American deaths in 1968 Vietnam week
U S and South Vietnamese tolls show 113 American deaths in Christmas week, the lowest in 10 weeks, while South Vietnamese losses reach 279 dead the highest in 13 weeks. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese dead total 2 135 as cease fire fades and shelling resumes.
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Grand Teton Bid Climbers Halted by Severe Weather
Winds reaching hurricane force and frigid conditions blocked two attempts to summit Grand Teton Peak. Veterans Paul Petzoldt and George Lowe headed teams failed to reach the 13,766 foot summit and began descending. The 32 year wait for a winter ascent continued.
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Petzoldt Fails To Reach Grand Teton Summit Again
In 1936 Petzoldt's four climbers reached shelter 2100 feet below the summit before 80 mph winds and heavy snow forced a retreat. Current radio chatter shows Petzoldt descending without summit contact for the fourth year, as Lowe's eight member party also falters on the east face amid violent weather.
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Pay Hike Due Nixon and Agnew Before Inauguration
Nixon and rising pay for top officials including Agnew and the House speaker appear likely as Congress plans to begin action next week. A federal pay study urged increases for executives judges and lawmakers, while omitting president and vice president from its remit.
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Dreary Kansas Fans Fly Home After Orange Bowl Loss
KU followers and players faced a long dawn wait at Miami airport after losing to Penn State in the Orange Bowl Classic. Roy Edwards and Ray Evans reflected on the bitter finish, coach Pepper Rodgers took responsibility for late plays, while alumni conduct earned respect in Southern Florida.
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Pennsylvania Governor Wins Buffalos After Orange Bowl Bet
Governor Raymond Shafer of Pennsylvania will receive a live buffalo from Kansas troops as the result of his bet on the Orange Bowl. Kansas Governor Docking plans a February visit to Harrisburg to present the animal, following a 15-14 Penn State victory over Kansas.
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Stock Market INDEX New York Closing Report
AP notes a New York stock market close with the Dow Jones/similar indexes. closing average for 60 stocks listed at 358.1 with a small upward move. Market activity appeared modest as investors weighed gains and losses across sectors.
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Wells News: City Seeks Public Safety Director Amid Filings
Lawrence city officials interview hopefuls for the new public safety director post that will oversee police and fire departments. City Manager Ray Wells notes strong applicant quality and ongoing hiring, with a tentative limited operation of the division anticipated in early March after a director is chosen.
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Colder Weather Expected in Lawrence Area
The weather bureau forecast cooler conditions for Lawrence as a high pressure system over south central Canada moves toward Kansas Friday. Temperatures may drop to around 20 tonight with increasing clouds, and Friday should be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 20s.
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Gasoline Price Hike Hits French Consumers
Paris AP reports gasoline rose to 85.65 cents a gallon as the government imposed higher taxes on many goods to curb inflation. Car prices increased 5.8 percent with larger increases on luxuries like fur and jewelry.
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Kansas Sees Slight Drop in Traffic Deaths Urges Inspections
Kansas recorded 644 traffic fatalities in 1968, down from 663 in 1967 and well below 1966’s 733. State traffic director Claud R. McCament cites rising travel, safer car design, seatbelt use, and targeted safety studies as factors. He calls for vehicle inspections, driver reexamination with eye tests, and mandatory teen driver education to meet federal standards.
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