Peace Talks Stall Over Cease Fire and Settlement
In Paris the United States and North Vietnam remained split over a cease-fire and political settlement in Vietnam. Kissinger and Hanoi held a secret RENDEZVOUS with limited visible progress. Porter urged the Communists to explain objections to Nixon’s plan for an internationally supervised cease-fire and withdrawal of U S forces after POW release. Delegates meet again next Thursday as North Vietnam demands a simultaneous political and military settlement.
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Paris
United States
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Henry A. Kissinger
Sue
Saigon
U.S
William J. Porter
Nixon
Indochina
Porter
South
Xuan Thuy
KU Plans Major Reorganization of Traffic and Security
Preliminary plans for a major reorganization at Kansas University split the Traffic and Security Department into Parking Services and Police Services by mid August. Bob Ellison remains head of Police Services, with a new Parking Services captain to oversee ticketing, event traffic, parking permits, and coordination with campus boards.
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Kansas University Traffic and Security Department
Mike Thomas
Bob. Ellison
Thomas
KU Parking and Traffic Board
North Vietnamese Attack Threatens Quang Tri City Line
South Vietnamese forces clashed with 200 to 300 North Vietnamese troops south of My Chanh near Quang Tri, aiming to outflank the city and threaten Highway 1. U.S. F4 Phantoms supported by tank fire pressed the North Vietnamese assault as paratroopers closed in on the Citadel.
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Saigon
Quang Tri City
My Chanh
Quang Tri
Hue
Highway 1
le Ba Khien
U.S
Air Force
North Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
U.s.command
Weeping Fatima statue draws crowds in New Orleans
In New Orleans the Pilgrim Statue of Fatima reportedly shed tears at least twice during a 10 day display. The event drew thousands to six churches with Rev. Elmo Ramagosa reporting the phenomenon in the Clarion Herald. Father Joseph Breault framed the tears as a sign urging Fatima’s message.
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Fatima
Madonna
Elmo Ramagosa
Clarion Herald
New Orleans
Archdiocesan
Father Romagosa
Diocesan
Joseph Breault
Father Breault
Ramada Inn
Kissinger Encouraged by Paris Talks With Hanoi Aide
Henry Kissinger, after a 14th private session with Hanoi negotiators in Paris, returns to Washington reportedly optimistic about further talks. He met Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy for six and a half hours and announced more sessions as needed.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Andrews Air Force Base
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Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Fischer Late For Opening Of Contest
REYKJAVIK Iceland AP Defending world chess champion Boris Spassky opened his fifth game against Bobby Fischer on time. Fischer was six minutes late. The Icelandic Chess Federation released Fischer demands overnight including filming rights site options hotel room access magazines and a new car.
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Iceland
Boris Spassky
Bobby Fischer
Spassky
Icelandic Chess Federation
Fischer
Guild Upsets Barry Endorsement Sparks Disclosure Debate
Washington AP reports Sen. Barry Goldwater urges full disclosure of Newspaper Guild endorsement of Sen. George McGovern. He says the public has a right to know why a labor group takes a political position for the first time in its history.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Newspaper Guild
George McGovern
Weather Notes and Local Ads Highlight Humidity
Sunny and humid conditions noted in INDEX with full details on page 5. Regional entries list district judge political notices and various ads for prescriptions and stores including Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall.
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Russell Stover
Key Rexall
McGovern Names OBrien National Campaign Boss
Democratic nominee George S. McGovern appointed former Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien as national campaign chairman to unite Democratic and concerned American support. O'Brien will serve as liaison with Congress governors mayors and state legislative leaders while remaining separate from the existing McGovern organization.
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McGovern
O'Brien
Washington
George S. McGovern
Lawrence F. O’brien
O’brien
Congress
Heat and humidity to linger with hot weekend forecast
National Weather Service reports Lawrence will remain warm and humid for several days with mid 90s highs and cooler nights around 20 degrees. Tonight may bring gusty southerly winds but no rain, while Saturday to Monday predict partly cloudy skies and a small shower chance.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
NWS
Senate Rejects Nixon Wage Level Proposal
The Senate narrowly rejected Nixon's plan to raise the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.00, while Democrats seek 2.20 with broader coverage. McGovern flew back to vote, influencing the margin as parties split on extending coverage to 8.4 million workers and overtime exemptions.
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Washington
Senate Today
Nixon
George McGovern
South Dakota
Senate Labor Committee
Peter H. Dominick
Colorado
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Dominick-Taft
Congress
Downey parents file 50000 wrongful death suit in Lawrence
Harry Nicholas Rice and Esther C. Rice sue the city of Lawrence and six police officers over Nick Rice’s death on July 20 1970 after a disturbance near 12th and Oread. Plaintiffs claim failure to preserve peace and allege officers acted as city police. Jury trial requested.
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Douglas County
Harry Nicholas Rice
Lawrence
Young Rice
12Th and
Oread
Robert Lemon
Gale Pinegar
James Stroud
Robert Fox
Harry Dollar Rice
Esther C. Rice
Leawood
Nick’ Rice
Rice
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