McGovern Weighs Kennedy as First Refusal VP Choice
Edward Kennedy would likely receive first refusal for the vice presidential spot if McGovern wins the Democratic nomination, despite Kennedy’s previous statements. McGovern aides cite polls showing Kennedy would strengthen the ticket, while other potential running mates are viewed as less certain. Meanwhile, convention organizers prep for Monday’s opening as legal challenges loom over California and Illinois delegate votes.
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Fate of Delegate Bloc Hangs on Supreme Court Action
The fate of 151 California delegates at the Democratic National Convention rests with the Supreme Court. The court decides whether to convene a special session to review the Appeals Court ruling restoring McGovern’s 151 California votes after a Credentials Committee decision.
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Remembered Child Actor Brandon de Wilde Dies in Traffic Crash
Brandon de Wilde, 30, actor who captivated audiences as a child in Shane, died after injuries from a van crash in Denver suburb Lakewood during a rainstorm. He appeared on stage in Butterflies Are Free and had earlier starred in Hud. De Wilde was born in Brooklyn and lived in Century City California.
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Music rich second night at Oskaloosa Old Settlers
Oska loosa events include Buck and the Country Good-Timers 7 to 8 30 p m on the town square and Manata 9 p m to midnight in the Sutton Kolman building. Saturday features a watermellon eating contest tractor and pony pulls a talent show and a second dance with Westbank Bridge music.
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Burns Leave 18 Year Old Colleen Roste in Serious Need
Colleen Roste 18 of Lawrence is in serious condition at Ramsey Hospital St Paul Minn after a two car collision near International Falls Minn She regained consciousness but faces at least a year of hospitalization and extensive plastic surgery Doctors warn she could lose an eye and maybe a foot Her father Ed ward Roste owner of the Lawrence restaurant cites severe burns and potential long recovery The co worker driving the car she rode in died when another vehicle struck the rear igniting a gasoline tank
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Giant lithographs showcase Dale Eldred landscape sculptures at KU Museum
The Kansas University Museum of Art hosts a first showing of 1968 lithographs by Dale Eldred, featuring massive imagined landscapes in wood and steel. Eldred, sculpture chair at City Art Institute, donated the works and creates his pieces on a farm outside Kansas City.
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Allen Responds To HRC Leader On Injunction
City Attorney Milton Allen responded to Claude Norris of the Human Relations Commission about court injunctive relief in discrimination cases. He said injunctive relief is an exceptional but possible remedy and that a clause in the ordinance would be politically unwise and legally unnecessary. Norris disputed the claim he opposed the idea and said the goal is to halt discrimination quickly, not punish offenders.
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GOP delegates and aides tied to national convention
The report lists GOP figures including John Frank of Wichita and Robert Fegan of Junction City involved in caucus and special functions. It notes Mrs James Graves of Salina and Mrs Don Whitlock of McPherson in internal communications roles plus Ron Hastings of Independence. Boyd serves as delegate and special assistant to the national chairman.
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Wichita
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Junction City
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Salina
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McPherson
Ron Hasting
Independence
Boyd
Carnival narrowly avoids closure over zoning at Malls Center
The Novelty Exposition Shows carnival faced shutdown after zoning officials ruled C-2 districts do not permit such use. City staff granted a temporary reprieve, with next year contingent on ordinance change. Carnival will continue this year under limited hours as merchants and owners seek resolution.
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Lawrence bicycle auction slated for Saturday
The Lawrence Police Department will hold its semi annual bicycle sale at 9 a.m. Saturday on the front lawn of the station at 745 Vermont Street. More than 30 unredeemed bicycles, recovered after being abandoned or stolen, will be sold and proceeds go to the police retirement fund after six months.
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Oskaloosa Council Sets Budget Work Session
The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Tuesday to begin work on next year's budget. A public hearing date has not been set. In a routine Thursday night session, the council also decided to accept applications for a general maintenance worker.
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Oskaloosa
Nellie Perry
Eclipse Tale Tells How a KU Professor Named the Crab Myth
Lawrence readers recall Edward H. Taylor a KU emeritus professor who after his 1912 KU graduation and time with Filipino natives introduced the word eclipse to describe a lunar and solar eclipse myth. He predicted a coming eclipse from a newspaper report and the natives staged the moon eating story with a crab. The Filipino head hunters use eclipse to describe the sun or moon being eaten by a crab in their language.
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Kansas University
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One Sentenced As 16 Appear On Court Day
Sixteen persons appeared in the Douglas County District Court on the July arraignment day. David C. Garcia was sentenced to be announced for theft by deception after pleading guilty to one count. other counts were dismissed. Garcia received $3,000 bond to await sentencing for taking $1,500 on February 4, 1971 from the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity chapter. Ronald Burchett received a three year probation after pleading guilty to attempted theft by deception. Johnie J. Barber has a trial date set for October 12 for shooting Otis Gaines on June 10. Gaines is hospitalized and in satisfactory condition.
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Lawrence
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Vehicle Eludes Area Officers in Local Pursuit
A late-model red car fled from Lawrence and Douglas County deputies after a 10 10 p m chase starting near Ninth and Maple in Lawrence. The vehicle, unidentified, evaded a roadblock at the Kansas River bridge in Eudora and disappeared after turning off County Road 1. No crashes reported and other investigations were minimal.
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