McGovern Defends Paris Talks With North Vietnam Envoys
Sen. George S. McGovern disclosed a 10 hour secret Paris meeting with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong representatives. He defended the session, saying he sought understanding and would rest only if no one’s death occurred from his actions, while urging a systematic troop withdrawal. Senator Byrd questioned if such talks serve national interests during war.
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Virinia
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Henry Cabot Lodge
South Dakota
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Union Attacks DOD For Grapes Bought For Vietnam
AFL-CIO labels the Defense Department a massive scab for doubling grape purchases and boosting shipments to Vietnam. William L. Kircher accuses officials of bowing to business interests while U.S. soldiers miss grape benefits. Defense replies buys are menu driven, not labor boycott related.
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California
Vietnam
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United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
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Defense Department
United States
Writer Hears His Lyrics Performed on TV on Joey Bishop Show
John Clifford a Centron Corporation writer heard his lyrics I Had to Know My Way Around sung by Della Reese on the Joey Bishop Show. He earns royalties when his songs air and notes the competitive field for lyric writing. Clifford co wrote the lyric with Andy Badle and has other songs published with Nina Simone. He also writes scripts for Centron and once published a western novel The Shooting of Storey James.
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Centron Corporation Inc
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Joey Bishop
Clifford
Andy Badle
New York
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Strings of Blue
Nina Simone
Miss. St
Centron Films
Doubleday
Storey James
Rankin Revokes Mumford Parole
Dale Mumford of Lawrence had his parole revoked by County Court Judge Charles Rankin. The 20 year old was arrested by Douglas County sheriff's deputies and remains in jail. The 60 day parole began June 25 for insufficient funds checks and was revoked after new checks dated June 28 were found. A morning hearing led to resumption of the original 60 day term beginning Wednesday.
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Mumford
Douglas County Sheriff's Department
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Board faces race issue in school policy decisions
Paddock reports resignation of Dr. Robert Ramsey and notes claims that Negroes are not represented on the board or in administration. Dr. Sanders cites communication breakdown and mistreatment of students. Mrs. Pollay urges preventative action and representation. Miss Vesta White named board clerk at 9500 salary. A. E. Woestemeyer retires Aug 1. Bernard Voges reappointed treasurer as banks carry district funds across four institutions.
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Carl Knox
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Lawrence
Gilles
First National Bank
General Fund
John Louis Simons
Douglas County State Bank
Lawrence National Bank
University State Bank
Mishap Injures Worker at 21st and Iowa Streets
A man was hospitalized with a broken leg after an industrial accident at the 21st and Iowa streets site. Clarence King of St. Joseph Missouri was reported in good condition after admission to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Details of the accident are unknown.
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Tricia May Invites Prince Charles and Princess Anne to Visit White House
AP report details Tricia Nix saying she would invite Prince Charles and Princess Anne to visit the White House and tour America. She avoids specifics on timing and notes her focus on travel and volunteer work during her father’s presidency.
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Soviets Seek Naval Base in India
An Asian diplomatic source says the Soviet Union asked India for permission to base a navy in the Andaman Islands. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi has resisted. U.S. officials say they have no confirmation but seek security implications for East Asia and Southeast Asia amid moves away from Suez and reduced U.S. presence.
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Lawrence Fireworks Concert and Population Shifts Highlight Weekend
Lawrence hosts a free 7:15 p.m. music concert on the Allen Fieldhouse lawn followed by a 9 p.m. fireworks display at Memorial Stadium. Douglas County reports 3.6 percent population growth, led by Eudora with 13.7 percent. The Bob Richards Fitness Crusade crosses Lawrence on Monday en route to New York. Summer classes pause Friday for Independence Day. Delinquent taxes mailed. last half payment due with interest. Vehicle tag sales rise with motorcycles up 12 percent and autos up 5 percent.
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Wichita Man Killed in Intersection Crash
Floyd V. Wynn, 63, of Wichita, died after his pickup collided with a car at a Wichita intersection on Wednesday, according to police.
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Floyd V. Wynn
Wichita
Joyful flood of fountain soapsuds at KU campus
A Mount Oread incident left the Chi Omega fountain overflowing with soapsuds around 6 am. Students from the Midwestern Music and Art Camps helped cleanup as huge suds blanketed roadways and trees. Five Joy bottles were blamed. fountain cleaned again after suds melted away.
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Kansas University
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Ousdahl
Manning named associate dean at KU Medical Center
Dr. Robert T. Manning, KU School of Medicine faculty since 1958, becomes associate dean in charge of student affairs at the KU Medical Center. He is a professor of internal medicine and biochemistry, with about 1 400 students enrolled, including 500 pursuing MD degrees. Dr. William J. Cameron continues as assistant dean for medical student affairs.
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Kansas University School of Medicine
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KU Medical Center
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Medical Center
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Wichita
Wichita University
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McIlvain Biochemical Laboratory
National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolism
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American College of Physicians
Wheat Flow Picking Up as Drying Weather Favours Harvest
Farmers are being cautioned as wheat movement to local elevators increases after days of slow flow. A Farm Co op spokesman notes a pickup this morning with expectations of more this afternoon. The weather forecast predicts a chance of rain tomorrow as a cold front arrives which could slow or halt the rise in wheat movement.
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Farmer Co-op Association
Smog Warnings Limit Strenuous Exercise for L A Students
Los Angeles County schools will warn children to avoid strenuous outdoor activity when forecasts predict heavy smog. Officials cite health risks and urge parents to limit outdoor exertion during air pollution alerts.
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Los Angeles County
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