registration surge in douglas county ahead of aug 1 primary
Douglas County Clerk Delbert Mathia says 21 014 Lawrence residents are registered to vote as of today and 25 609 countywide. Eligible rural residents can register until 9 p m Tuesday or on election day under a new state law. About 4 003 voters are aged 18 to 21, with Baldwin and Eudora showing strong registration.
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Texas Lawmaker Accused by Aide in Kickback Case
In federal court Houston area aide George Haag stands trial for kickbacks from federal paychecks. Lawyer Leslie Scherr argues Rep. Jim Collins ordered the payments to Haag and others. Haag claims Collins would be jailed alongside him if implicated. testimony cites parties for Vietnam veterans’ children and Dallas office expenses.
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Hanoi Delegate To Negotiations Returns to Paris
Hanoi chief negotiator Xuan Thuy returned to Paris to reiterate the seven point solution as the basis for settlement and said Hanoi will consider new U.S. proposals. Politburo member Le Duc Th will also return to Paris, timing undisclosed. Negotiations resume Thursday at the 150th session after a pause since May 4.
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Unusual Rules Shape Ellsberg Pentagon Papers Trial
In Los Angeles the Ellsberg and Russo trial opens with Judge Byrne barring attorney juror questioning and taking all questions himself to speed proceedings. The defense protests that the plan hinders voir dire while attorneys sought probes into views on the Vietnam War and U.S. history. The judge cited irrelevance to the case and noted federal practice allows this approach. He chided one defense question about the Boston Tea Party as inappropriate.
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Topeka Five Officers Aid in Domicide Probe
Five officers from the Metro Squad in Topeka assist in the domicide death investigation of Willis Upshaw a 27 year old C and C Security guard found near a southwest Topeka housing offices Capital Area Major Case Squad and Lawrence Police Department personnel work with the Metro Squad Kathi Teeter detective Don Dalquest and Larry Good deputy Loren Anderson and Mike Suitt are involved.
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Lucchesi Fired as Phillies Manager Amid Poor Season
Frank Lucchesi was dismissed as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies today. General Manager Paul Owens will assume managerial duties as the team, with the worst record in the majors, seeks a turnaround. Lucchesi, 45, was in his third year guiding the club.
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Campaign Policy Statement by Dwight W. Boring
Veteran state legislators say public contact is lacking and that lawmakers rarely reach out. The piece discusses federal tax reform proposed by Rep. Wilbur Mills, detailing six significant tax exclusions potentially revoked and urging readers to contact Sid District Rep. Larry Winn and vote on August 1.
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