Nixon Inauguration Amid War Turmoil Sets New Course
Richard Nixon was sworn in as 37th president under threatening skies with tight security. He pledged to unite a divided nation and lead during wartime, with Johnson and Humphrey present as transfer of power occurred after the oath followed by a formal outdoor ceremony.
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Four U S Bases Hit as Paris Peace Talks Begin
Four U S bases and twelve South Vietnamese installations were attacked Sunday night near Saigon. Eight Americans killed and 35 wounded as mortars and rockets struck outposts. nine helicopters damaged. South Vietnamese camps suffered light casualties. reports connect the strikes to the Paris talks. U S air cavalrymen recovered over four tons of ammunition and officers noted possible plans for a major winter spring offensive, though some documents were deemed inconsistent.
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Antiwar Demonstrators Blocked At Nixon Inauguration Route
Police with nightsticks and tear gas stopped about 1 000 youths attempting to reach the inaugural parade route near the White House. Four arrests, more expected, as officers formed a barrier and cleared the area. Earlier, 5 000 youths protestors gathered Sunday with Nixon and Johnson passing in limousines.
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Soviet Union signals readiness for nuclear weapon talks
The Soviet Union stated it is willing to begin a serious exchange of opinions with the United States on reducing nuclear missile systems for attack and defense. The move coincides with President Nixon’s trip and aims to start talks on mutual delivery and weapon systems.
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Markets Close as Talks on Arms Treaty Face Hurdles
The New York stock index ends at 353.0 while officials including Leonid Zamyatin urge concrete steps to curb the arms race and early entry into force of the nuclear weapons treaty. The U S Senate balked at ratifying the pact after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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Index Auto Hability for teen Gene Doane
Teen Gene Doane of 634 Mass St Adv appears in an indexed auto-related item. The clipped text cites a local matter about a vehicle or mobility issue. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
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Nixon Peace Team Arrives for Vietnam Talks in Paris
The Nixon administration begins sending its peace delegation to Paris for Vietnam talks. Lawrence Walsh replaces Cyrus Vance as U S delegate, arriving with Henry Cabot Lodge expected to lead talks this week. Walsh notes elements of agreement may exist but timing could be difficult.
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KU Professor Appeals for Code Updating
KU professor Paul Wilson urged Kansas senators to modernize state criminal law. He cited the 1855 territorial code and a drafted criminal code by a Judicial Council panel. He warned current rules need revision noting burglary elements would shift from breaking to entry depending on entry method.
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Wichita Republicans push tax reform bills in Kansas House
Rep. Jerry Harper and Rep. Frederick Linde introduced measures aligning with the governor’s tax plan. Harper seeks a 3 percent cap on total property taxes and a local income tax subject to voter approval, with revenue split among school districts cities and counties. Linde proposes a $7 per taxpayer credit for food medicine and drugs on state income tax filings.
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Nixon Seeks Peace and Renewal in Inaugural Address
President Nixon vowed to dedicate his administration to peace among nations and a renewal of American spirit. He pledged goals of full employment, better housing, education, and urban rebuilding while urging unity across races and regions to advance society together. He warned against inflationary rhetoric and called for decency, goodness, and quiet dialogue to solve national crises.
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Sunday's Snow Weird in Lawrence Patches of Snow Quiet by Afternoon
Lawrence area saw a mixed snowfall on Sunday with up to a half inch in western and southern parts while areas east of Iowa and north of 19th Street received little. Treacherous roads early gave way to melting by noon as residents noted snowmen in the 400 block of Minnesota and a disappearing cover along West Sixth Street. The forecast favors daytime highs in the 30s and little precipitation in the near term.
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Destruct System Not Installed on USS Pueblo
Cmdr Lloyd M Bucher said there was no destruct system on board the USS Pueblo when seized by North Korea because his request for one was deferred due to time and money problems. He testified at a court of inquiry into the 1968 incident.
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Lawrence Growth Boom Heralded in 1968 Report
Keith Winter of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce cites 1968 gains in bank deposits up 13.8 percent to 8.68 million, $90 million in new construction, 2,000 population rise, KU enrollment up 1,000, 616 new living units, and $4 million higher city valuation. Major projects include a $500,000 pharmaceutical chemistry lab by ALZA, new schools, fire stations, hospital beds, churches, and housing complexes as Lawrence aims for a stronger 1969.
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