Kissinger Returns From Paris Talks With Vietnam Peacemove
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho meet 3 hours 45 minutes at the International Conference Center in front of the Arc de Triomphe. The White House says the cease fire accord may still require Nixon and Thieu approval before finalizing.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Washington
White House
Vietnam
Kissinger
Tho
International Conference Center
Avenue Kleber
Arc de Triomphe
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
U.S
Orly
Agence France-Presse
United States
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
William P.rogers
Rogers
Henry Kissinger
Nixon to address nation by TV and radio tonight
President Nixon will speak to the nation on television and radio at 9 p.m. CST, likely to announce the Vietnam peace talks progress. Cabinet meeting is set for 7 p.m. and discussions with Congressional leaders at 8 p.m. are planned.
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Nixon
Washington
Ziegler
Congress
Talks Set On Pay Gap Firefighters Union Members Meet City Manager
Firefighters local 1596 officers and Buford Watson will hold first pay talks at 9 a.m. Wednesday after a slowdown in cleanup duties began Thursday to protest a five percent starting wage raise for firefighters versus ten percent for new police hires. Dennis Stone noted a bargaining aide from the IAFF could join, pending McMahon’s attendance in Lawrence.
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Firefighters Local Union
Buford Watson
Dennis Stone
Joe McMahon
Midwest
International Association of Fire Fighters
Lawrence
St. Louis
Stone
McMahon
Kansas House Honors Apollo 17 Astronaut Ronald Evans
The Kansas House adopted a resolution commending Ronald E. Evans for his participation in Apollo 17. Rep. Paul Burke Jr. introduced the tribute, noting Evans is a native of St. Francis and a Highland Park High School and University of Kansas graduate.
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Topeka
Kan
Ronald E. Evans
Kansas House
Paul Burke Jr
Leawood
Evans
St. Francis
Highland Park High School
University
KU and WSU clash in solon backed scheduling bill
A proposed measure by Rep. Eugene Anderson and Rep. Loyd Andrews would force KU and Kansas State to schedule major sports contests with Wichita State University as soon as practicable. Kansas State already lists games through 1979 including Wichita State. KU lists schedules to 1980 without Wichita.
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Topeka, Kan
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Eugene Anderson
Wichita
Loyd Andrews
Kansas State
Wichita State
Museum Drive Passes Halfway Mark in $200,000 Campaign
The Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum campaign has surpassed $100,000 with 101 gifts. Phase One runs until Feb 1, then a second phase expands donor efforts. Gifts include four $10,000 contributions and many pledges above $1,000. Campaign director is John T. Andrews with HQ at 940 Mass.
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Elizabeth M. Watkins
11Th and
Massachusetts Sts
Holiday Inn
Charles E. Haverty
John T. Andrews
Final LBJ Tribute Planned
The body of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson will lie in state at the LBJ Library in Austin before flying to Washington for a Capitol rotunda tribute. He died in San Antonio at 64 from coronary thrombosis after a lifetime in Congress and the presidency.
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San Antonio
Tex
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Washington
Capitol
Body of the Nations
LBJ
Austin
Johnson
San Antonio International
Texas
Congress
Senate Democratic
John F. Kennedy
Andrew Johnson
Johnson funeral schedule details the late president
The nation will honor Lyndon B. Johnson with lying in state at the LBJ Library, a Capitol rotunda ceremony, a motorcade to National City Christian Church, and final rites at the LBJ Ranch. The arrangements include a Washington service, a Bergstrom departure, and a family burial near Johnson City, Texas.
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Johnson
Asia
Capitol Hill
Washington
National City Christian Church
Texas
LBJ Ranch
Austin
Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
Capitol
Johnson City
Tom Johnson
LBJ
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Bergstrom
Andrews Afb
Andrews
16Th St
Constitution Avenue
4Th Street
Capitol Rotunda
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Hike in 1972 3 4 Per Cent
Washington AP report shows the 1972 inflation rate at 3.4 percent, driven by higher prices for eggs vegetables and household services. December prices rose 0.3 percent, with food up 0.6 percent at grocery stores and services up 0.4 percent. Average weekly earnings rose to 135.78 dollars in 1972 from 126.91 in 1971.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Nixon
Price Commission
Snowman Weather Fades as Warmer Wednesday Arrives
The National Weather Service predicts a sunny, warmer spell for Lawrence with temperatures rising into the 40s by Wednesday. After a four inch snow earlier in the week, 2 percent remains. overnight lows reach mid 20s to low 30s while highs Wednesday hit mid to high 40s.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
Sunny Warmer Weather Across Regions
A warm spell spreads across the region with higher temperatures than recent days. Skies remain mostly clear as highs reach the mid 70s to low 80s, bringing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities. Lows drop into the 50s under light winds.
Russell Stover Candy Ad Highlights Drug Stores and Auto Insurance
Ad copy notes Russell Stover Candies and Rexall Drug Stores with free prescription delivery. Mentions Adva and All Raney Drug Stores. Encourages readers to consider Adv Auto Insurance offered by Gene Doane Agency at 824 Mass. Ave. Indicates difficulty obtaining insurance.
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Raney Drug
Devery
Gene Doane Agency
Mass
We Agy
Bombers Hit North Vietnamese Positions Across South Vietnam
U S bombers and B52s struck North Vietnamese positions in South Vietnam in the heaviest air campaign in five months. The 374 fighter bomber strikes and 80 B52 sorties ended by 8 a m today amid reports of enemy moves from Cambodia toward Saigon and central highlands targets.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Michelin Rubber Plantation
Pleiku
Kontum
Hanoi
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Mekong Delta
Nixon Declares National Day of Mourning for Johnson
President Nixon designates Thursday as a national day of mourning for former President Lyndon B. Johnson and orders all federal offices to close on that day.
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Washington
Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
No Code on State Buildings
Kansas University facilities face lax enforcement as state buildings depart from mandatory code compliance. State officials cite policy to review plans for safety while statutes do not require certificates for university projects. Critics warn lack of formal rule may risk life and property in campus structures.
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State of
Kansas
Warren Corman
Kansas Board of Regents
Corman
Kansas University
Charles Beardmore
State Architect
International Conference of Building Officials
Beardmore
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William P. Rogers
Tri van Lam
Viet Cong
Lam
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ku, KS
WSU
Solon
Senate
Robert Miller
Wellington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Indochina
Secret Service
Brooke Army Medical Center
Col. L.R. Hieger
Brooke
The
Weather Service
Nothern
Russell Stover
Rexall
Adva
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