Gemini 10 Nears End Of Space Spectacular
Gemini 10 astronauts John W. Young and Michael Collins prepare for retro-rocket reentry off Cape Kennedy after three days aloft. They plan a 2:30 p.m. CST burn and 3:07 p.m. parachute landing in the western Atlantic with a Guadalcanal recovery fleet nearby. The mission demonstrated rendezvous with Agena satellites and outside space operations.
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Fla
Earth
John W. Young
Navy
Michael Collins
Air Force
Atlantic
Guadalcanal
Collins
Young
U.S
Glynn Lunney
John
Mike
Lunney
Alan L. Bean
Bean
Space
Agena 8
Navy Names Sub Will Rogers in Thames River Launch
The missile submarine Will Rogers slid into the Thames River in Groton Connecticut amid champagne spray from Mrs. Hubert Humphrey. horns, a band, and cheering crowds marked the ceremony as the ship slid down the ways. A daily letter from home was noted.
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Groton, Conn
Will Rogers
Thames River
Hubert Humphrey
Senators urge restraint over North Viet Nam prisoner trials
U S Senators Fulbright and Saltonstall urged restraint if North Vietnam tries U S pilots as war criminals. President Johnson offered a possible meeting with Hanoi on prisoner treatment while condemning threats of trials. Some lawmakers warned against all out war, stressing legal action and avoiding civilian attacks.
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J. W. Fulbright
Leverett Saltonstall
North Viet Nam
U.S
Johnson
Hanoi
Congress
Viet Nam
Fulbright
United States
Arkansas
LaHonstall
Senate Armed Services
Saw
Massachusetts
Stephen M. Young
Dohio
Senate
Tokyo
Johnson Loops Around Lawn as Field Service Students Pursue
President Johnson dodged and waved as 3 086 Field Service students from 9 countries chased him around the White House lawn. Officers tightened crowd control after shrubs and limbs were damaged amid the frenzied welcome.
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LBJ
Washington
President Johnson
Johnson
White House
Field Service
Lady Bird
Lynda
Eudora Prepares for CPA 57th Annual Picnic Weekend
Eudora gears up for the Central Picnic Association event at City Park Friday and Saturday with carnival rides non competitive talent show square dancing and band performances. O'Berg aims for 8000 to 10000 attendees to match last year’s 7000 as the CPA traces back to 1901 with horse thief protections.
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Central Picnic Association
Eudora
Johnny O’berg
Karl Edwards
Lawrence
Eudora High School
January Leads PGA Championship at Firestone
January from North Texas State opened with a one under par 34 35 88 to grab the early first round lead at Firestone Country Club during the PGA Championship's golden anniversary event.
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Akron
Ohio
North Texas State
Don January
New York Stocks End Down on Decline in Averages
Closing figures show the New York Stock Exchange composite at 914.5, down 0.4, with declines across sectors as investors weighed fading gains and uncertain economic signals. Market breadth narrowed as several blue chips slipped after early gains.
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New York
Britain Moves to Austerity Plan Amid Economic Strain
London reports show Britons tightening belts as Harold Wilson unveils a sweeping austerity package. The program lowers spending by 2 billion, raises sales taxes, restricts credit, and freezes wages and prices to curb the foreign deficit and defend the pound in world markets. George Brown faced pressure amid swift political reactions.
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London
Harold Wilson
Europe
Vez
Wilson
George Brown
Sidewalk Bazaar Draws Big Crowds Downtown
Shoppers packed Lawrence sidewalks for the seventh annual Sidewalk Bazaar a bustling festival with farm stands refreshments a putting course and political posters. Mayor Jim Schubert praised the turnout calling it a tremendous success while committee chair Walt Lister and store managers credited strong co operation and outstanding bargains. Sales run until 8:30 p m with a 7 p m Sweet Adelines concert and an 8:30 rock n roll street dance planned at central locations.
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Lawrence
Jim Schu
Bert
Chamber of Commerce
Schubert
Sidewalk Bazaar
Walt Lister
Lister
Weavers Department Store
Ray Pace
Woolworth’s
Bazaar
Pace
Sth
Mass. Sts
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The
Weather Boosts Lawrence Sidewalk Bazaar Fun
Lawrence shoppers enjoyed an ideal day with temperatures in the low 80s and light southeast winds as downtown merchants hosted a Sidewalk Bazaar. The Weather Bureau forecast cooler, cloudy weather for another day with a slight chance of thunderstorms tonight and Friday.
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Lawrence
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Kansas panel keeps sales tax base unchanged
The assessment and taxation committee of the Kansas Legislative Council decided there is no current need to expand the sales tax base. A final decision was postponed pending a November review of the state's financial position.
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Topeka
Kansas Legislative Council
Kansas
Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Hit by Electricians Strike
Two electrical unions struck the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant after Hercules Inc contractors fired an electrician for refusing a task. About 35 electricians were potentially idle. plant officials claimed the men left after missing a paid bus ride. A 3 p.m. conference was planned as the plant continued normal operations.
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Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant
Hercules Inc
Lewis Roger
General Services
Hercules
Roper
Light Fixtures Ad for 1083 Vermont
Classified ad notes light fixtures available at PLANT location on 1083 Vermont, with no additional details in the readable text.
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Vermont
12 Days Left Until Primary Vote on Bridge
The Aug 2 primary nears as Douglas County voters decide on the Lecompton Bridge project funded by a proposed 2 mill levy. Officials dispute how financing will occur with a pay as you go preference cited by Elmer Ousdahl, while Commissioner Kampschroeder notes possible borrowing from the State Highway Commission. If approved, the levy would cover about four fifths of the county share in five years.
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Douglas County
Lecompton Bridge
Elmer Ousdahl
Douglas County Commissioners
Lecompton
Ousdahl
County Commission
State Highway Commission
Eudora
Walter Kampschroeder
Kampschroeder
Harvey Booth
Douglas County Commission
Commission
Weather notes and vacation package offer
Brief weather update and an invitation to request the Journal-World vacation Pak service. Mentions the phone number VI 3-1000 and encourages readers to contact their carrier for vacation planning.
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