Nixon Proposes Nationwide Drive Against Drug Abuse
President Nixon announced a broad plan to fight the national drug threat with tougher penalties for LSD sale or possession, a no knock search warrant provision, expanded funds and manpower, faster investigations, and updated drug laws. He asked Congress for rapid passage, new research, and international cooperation to curb production and trafficking.
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Nixon
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Capitol Hill
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Mitchell Says Wire Tapping Used Sparingly by Nixon
Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell told reporters that the Nixon administration has used electronic surveillance less than in prior administrations. He discussed Fortas resignation, noting no DOJ probe into Fortas while possible obstruction of justice was considered. Mitchell expects a Fortas successor named soon and defends wiretapping for national internal security.
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Washington (Ap
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Fortas
Family Foundation
Louis E. Wolfson
Justice Department
Mitchell
Department
Congress
Chicago
Wheat Flows Into Douglas County Elevators
Wheat continues to move into Lawrence elevators with over 40 loads received by noon. Farmers Co-op reports most of today’s grain is No 3 or No 4 grade while No 2 appears in a few loads and No 1 is scarce. Wet fields slow drying as farmers salvage the 1969 crop amid dry spells or rain risk.
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Douglas County
Farmers Co-op Association
Lawrence
Raney Drug Stores Offer Free Prescription Delivery
INDEX promotes free prescription delivery and immediate mail service at all three Raney Drug Stores.
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Raney Drug Stores
Three Apollo 11 Astronauts To Address Nation Before Moon Launch
Cape Kennedy Florida AP Astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins prepare for a Monday launch Saturn 5 rocket ahead of schedule. They will speak to the nation at 7 p m and undergo last minute tests as Luna 15 launches by the Soviets looms with soil sampling speculation.
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Fla
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Space Agency
Makebeliever
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Earth
Soviet Union
United States
Frank Borman
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Pacific
Globe
Luna 15 heads for moon to rival Apollo 11
Moscow reports Luna 15 launched from the orbit of an artificial satellite and now 40,300 miles from Earth. Officials speculate the unmanned mission may attempt a soil sample return or closely observe the Apollo 11 landing, with Tass noting scientific exploration. No mission details given.
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Moscow
Earth
U.S
Moon
Mascot Crow Checks In At Police Station With 10-4
A black crow perched at the dispatch desk mimicked radio traffic after a car asked for traffic. The bird, with clipped wings, later joined Lt Williams at the station and became a handy bug eater and mascot while an owner search continued.
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Richard Speer
14Th
Connecticut
Eugene Williams
Williams
Speer
Viet Skirmishes on Move Foreshadow New Communist Push
U S forces fight a series of on the move skirmishes in northwest of Saigon as Marines depart Da Nang and withdrawal gains pace. U S reports 52 enemy killed including 10 on Black Virgin mountain. area near Tay Ninh dominated by the uprising. US units also tally 38 Viet Cong killed near the Plain of Reeds along the Cambodian border.
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9Th Infantry Division
United States
9Th Division
1St Infantry
Black Virgin Mountain
26Th Marines
U.S. 9Th Division
Plain of Reeds
Heat Roasts East Kansas At 100 Mark
Lawrence and surrounding areas faced extreme heat with 102 recorded by The Journal World gauge at 4 pm and 97 at KU Mt Oread. Humidity neared 60 percent while forecasts predict 95 to 105 across the state and electric use peaks as residents cool with air conditioning.
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East Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas University
Mt. Oread
Journal-World
Kansas Power & Light
Austin Steadham
Stock Market Index N Y Closes Down 3.1 Points
New York AP stock index for 60 issues ends at 299.7, down 3.1 points on the day.
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New York
Auto liability aid for teenagers faces teen driver issue
A brief notice references auto liability assistance for teenagers, listing Gene Doane at 824 Mass. St. Adv. in a community guidance context.
County Reports Building Permit Totals for Q2
County Zoning Administrator John Clyatt reported building permits valued at 435 730 were issued in the second quarter, totaling 721 030 for 1989 to date. The board reviewed fairgrounds rules with Dan Pherigo and authorized moving a water line for the Lecompton Middle Road project.
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John Clyatt
Clyatt
Douglas County
Lawrence
Eudora
Baldwin
Lecompton
Dan Pherigo
L. D. Rice
Lecompton Middle Road
Man Missing After Boat Sunk In New Jersey Coast Crash
The oil tanker Tullahoma cut the bow of an 85-foot converted PT boat Amberjack III, sending 48 aboard into the Atlantic. Coast Guard rescued 47, but John Haas of Brooklyn, about 55, remained missing as search was halted. Survivors complained the tanker crew did not aid.
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New York
Tullahoma
New Jersey
Atlantic Ocean
Coast Guard
John Haas
Brooklyn
Haas
Charles Kurz & Co., Inc
Delaware
New Orleans
Lawrence Post Office Ground Ready for Footing at Jayhawk Site
Engineering on the new Lawrence Post Office site by Gleason Gregory is complete with the West 23rd Street location staked. Construction on the Jayhawk Station is set to begin this month, with final plans near completion and a $230,942 contract awarded to S and H Inc of Van Buren Arkansas. The annex will be 9,500 square feet and leased to the Post Office Department for 20 years with options to 30 years, privately owned by S and H, and will feature all electric systems, air conditioning, and parking.
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Lawrence Post Office
Gleason Gregory
Jayhawk
Gregory
West 23Rd Street
Griff’s Burger Bar
7Th and
Sts
S & H Inc
van Buren
Ark
Post Office Department
Moon landing guide features on Page 17
The Journal-World presents a Moon Landing Guide on Page 17 to acquaint readers with the U S man on the moon mission planned for Wednesday. A full page map by King Features Syndicate accompanies the guide, suitable for clipping and reference during and after the historic shot involving three American astronauts. Page 16 also carries related features tied to the guide.
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Journal-World Today
U.S
King Features Syndicate
Today
Journal- World
Motorcycle in race photos in St Ady area
An image caption notes a motorcycle in a race feature tied to Gene Doane and a location 834 Mags St Ady, reflecting a local sports or event snippet.
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St.Ady
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