Conscientious B52 Commander Refuses Vietnam Mission
Captain Michael J. Heck a B52 pilot from Chula Vista Calif refuses another bombing mission saying the war goals do not justify mass destruction He went public after the Hanoi Haiphong strikes and faces potential court martial He seeks noncombat status and is reassigned to administrative duties in Thailand He spoke of civilian suffering in South Vietnam and the toll on American morale.
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North
Michael J. Heck
Ghula Vista
Calif
South Vietnam
Heck
Nixon
Whittier College
Vietnam
Hanoi-Haiphong
Thailand
Hanoi
Haiphong
Strategic Air Command
Omaha
Neb
Southeast Asia
John W. Heck
Chula Vista
Tim
Maxwell
Zoning Change Delayed as Wellsville Council Seeks Opinion
Wellsville City Council postponed action on a mobile home zoning request until a legal opinion is obtained. The item will first go to the Planning Commission per new ordinance rules. The meeting also reviewed water mains extension for Glenwood Acres, revenue sharing plans for the police, and noted a $3,113 second check.
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Wellsville
Boone
Wellsville Planning Commission
Glenwood Acres
Lyon County Sheriff Denies Probe Report
Lyon County Sheriff Frank E. Coburn said he has no knowledge of an investigation by the Kansas Attorney General into his conduct. The Emporia Gazette reported a Monday hearing with witnesses about alleged irregularities in the sheriff's administration, while the county attorney and AG staff declined comment. Coburn reportedly refused to resign when asked.
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Emporia
Kan
Lyon County
Frank E. Coburn
Kansas Attorney General’s Office
Emporia Gazette
Sheriff’s Administration
Phillip E. Winter
Jack Williams
Attorney General’s Office
Coburn
Housing Grant Approved for Marysville Public Housing
The Housing Authority of Marysville Kansas won a federal grant for a low rent public housing project of 40 units with 30 units set aside for the elderly. Rep. Bill Roy said the approval came through his Topeka office on Wednesday.
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Topeka, Kan
Housing Authority of
Marysville
Kan
Bill Roy
D-Kan
Topeka
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