Johnson Tax Boost Plan Triggers Bipartisan Criticism
President Johnson proposed a 10 percent income tax increase tied to higher spending, drawing sharp fire from House and Senate leaders who questioned its logic and priorities. Republicans labeled the address political, while Democratic critics warned against progress without cuts to key programs. The speech highlighted plans for crime aid, slum redevelopment, housing expansion, and urban prenatal care, underscoring a broad domestic agenda amid Vietnam war strain.
Battle Toll Rises Sharply in Week
Saigon reports rising casualties in the Vietnam War as U S. command tallies 278 killed and 1 323 wounded among Americans, with 2 216 enemy killed and 357 South Vietnamese killed the week ending Saturday. American total casualties reach 16 549 killed and 102 197 wounded, plus 968 missing or captured since 1961.
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One Hurt In Pike Wreck On Turnpike Sand Slide
Two Topeka women escaped serious injury when an eastbound auto exiting into Lawrence slid on loose sand, struck a guard rail, and landed in a ditch. Miss Yenty B. Fox, 21, was uninjured. passenger Miss Stephanie E. Miller, 21, suffered a broken left shoulder and back cuts. Vehicle damage was estimated at 200 to 300 dollars. In a separate incident, Richard D. Ehniff, 17, struck Vivian G. Pierce, 1729 Massachusetts St, as she crossed Mass Street. Pierce was checked at LMH with no injuries.
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Mass. St
Ehniff
LMH
Cubans Say Private Plane is Shot Down
Havana reports the interception and capture of Everett Jackson, 27, of Los Angeles, after his two seat Taylorcraft dropped a rifle package over central Cuba on December 29. The Interior Ministry says he was shot down over Rancho Veloz and landed on Falcon’s Key before capture.
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Johnson Peace Remarks Draw Frigid Democratic Reactions
President Johnson spoke to Congress on peace talks with North Vietnam and a possible cease-fire as the first step. Critics among Democrats including Kennedy Fulbright McCarthy urged restraint on war policy and taxes while some leaders backed the call for tax surcharges and higher spending. Proxmire and Long challenged the budget plan and fiscal approach as the Ways and Means chair Mills awaited full figures.
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Carl Albert
Wilbur D Mills
Ways and Means Committee
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KU seeks 34988.28 special funds for sewer bill
Kansas University will request a 34988.28 dollar special appropriation to cover Douglas County sewer charges for the Wakarusa Main Sewer District No. 10. KU officials say the prior 140000 dollar allocation was insufficient as costs rose to 174988.28 dollars and the bill is due January 26.
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No Decision Yet On Greek-Borne Taxes
Kansas University fraternities and sororities faced a ruling on personal property taxes after a three hour hearing. Judge Frank Gray heard testimony from a fraternity management specialist, KU Dean of Men, and the county assessor before directing briefs due in 25 days. The case could affect all counties with colleges and Greek organizations. The plaintiffs include about half of KU's fraternities and sororities against the State Board of Tax Appeals and local officials. Assessor Darwin Rogers testified he taxed fraternities like housing units, arguing members pay for room and board making furnishings income producing. Attorneys for the Greek groups contend members are not tenants.
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State Board of Tax Appeals
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School Board of Unified District 497
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KU records 53 degree high marks for year
The Kansas University weather station registered a 53 degree high on Wednesday the warmest reading of the year surpassing January 5’s 35 degree record. A weak cold front brought cooler air and scattered drizzle with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s and Friday highs near the mid 40s.
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Governor Shafer Denies LSD Blinding Story
Pennsylvania Governor Raymond Shafer announced at a news conference that reports six students were blinded 18 months ago after an LSD induced sun-gazing trance are false. He cited an investigation by the state attorney general uncovering inconsistencies and suspended Dr Norman Yoder the state commissioner for the blind who had suggested hospital treatment.
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Raymond P. Shafer
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Norman Yoder
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Associated Press
Crew Fights to Save Small Dutch Freighter
In a mid Atlantic gale off New York the 239 foot Dutch freighter battled huge waves and high winds as sixteen crewmen fought to stay afloat. Snow squalls reduced visibility and the captain postponed a second abandonment attempt at dawn.
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Union Wing and Tunnel Plan Approved at KU Board Meeting
Kansas Board of Regents approves issuing 1 million in revenue bonds to finance a three story Union addition and a 145 foot pedestrian tunnel under Mississippi Street to Zone X parking. bids likely Feb 27 with sale Feb 15. Also plans a two story Pearson Hall addition connected to Corbin Hall with a 100 foot corridor to consolidate food services. project cost about 175000 with equipment.
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Corbin and
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Major City Crime Up 26 Percent in Latest Year Report
Acting Police Chief Richard Stanwix released figures showing 1,746 major crimes in the year, up 363 from 1966. The Lawrence Police Department cleared 348 cases, with a nearly 20 percent clearance rate, and all crime categories except aggravated assault rose. Robberies increased from 10 to 17, petty larceny rose 148 to 845, and traffic violations climbed with eight fatalities and 472 injuries.
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Weather outlook for northeast Kansas cools with mixed sun
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday, cooler temperatures with a high in the mid-40s Friday. Lows near 30, morning 36, small rain chance about five percent through Friday. Historical notes show last similar day highs and lows dating back decades.
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