Viet Paratroopers Strike Crack Viet Cong Battalion
A 5000-strong South Vietnamese task force, with air and artillery backing, attacked the 708th Mobile Battalion near Dong Ha, killing at least 150. Marines near Con Thien and Camp Carroll faced heavy bunkers as US air power pounded the area below the DMZ.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Vietnam
Dong Ha
Quang Tri City
Con Thien
Camp Carrol
South Vietnam
Quang Ngai
U.S. Army
Mekong
Tan An
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Delta
Dong Tam
North Vietnam
Hanoi-Haiphong
Thailand
Mu Gia Pass
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Hanoi
Dong Xa
Docking lauds KU Medical Center role in nationwide health goals
Gov. Docking spoke at the dedication of a new laboratory building at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas. He credited funding from the Professors Education Assistance Act of 1963 and noted the center is among the first five U S medical schools to receive such support, highlighting Kansas as first in the Midwest to benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
University of Kansas Medical Center
Robert Docking
Docking
Medical Center
West Side Church tests new worship approach
The West Side Presbyterian Church starts a Sunday program after the sermon with post service discussion led by the minister and church school participants. From June through August, worship moves to 9 am with a 10 am discussion on the prophetic role of the church, using Jeremiah as the focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Jeremiah
God
Mrs. Evan Lewis Named GOP Conference Leader
Mrs Jereme Mellinger Kansas GOP committeewoman announces Mrs Ivan C Lewis of Topeka named conference chairman for the 15th annual Republican women conference Kansas to attend Chicago meeting Sept 21 23 Mrs Lewis former Shawnee County Women’s Republican Club leader Also announced Mrs John J Conard Greensburg named publicity chairman wife of Kansas House speaker and co publisher of Kiowa County Signal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jereme Mellinger
National Republican
Shawnee
Spray Plane Crash Kills Pilot in New Jersey Field
A single engine crop duster crashed in a field at Bass River New Jersey killing the pilot. The FAA tentatively identified the pilot as Norman C. Ashe from an unknown address. he had taken off from Atlantic City airport about 7 AM with another plane, both spraying for gypsy moths.
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Bass River
Federal Aviation Agency
Norman C. Ashe
Ashe
Atlantic City
Here
Levy’s Lawyer Appeals for Acquittal in Vietnam Training Case
In a general court martial Capt. Howard B. Levy faces disobedience and disloyalty charges for refusing to train Green Beret medics for Vietnam service. Defense attorney Charles Morgan Jr. seeks acquittal, arguing punishment motive behind the order and noting Levy’s past statements to Medics. Prosecutor Shusterman asserts Levy aimed to sow disloyalty, claiming he told Black soldiers they faced discrimination and should not fight.
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Columbia
D.C
Howard B. Levy
Green Beret
Vietnam
Charles Morgan Jr
American Civil Liberties Union
Morgan
Levy
U.S
Richard M. Shusterman
Shusterman
Brooklyn
Green Beret Medics
City Youth Wrap Up School Year in Lawrence District
Lawrence School District 497 ended the 1966-67 term with summer recess across most schools. Ninth graders at Central Junior and West Junior Highs attended recognition programs instead of graduations, with speakers from KU. Central Junior had 287 ninth graders. West Junior 237. Summer classes begin next week and the 1967-68 year starts Aug. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
West
Lawrence High
Clark E. Bricker
Kansas University Chemistry Department
Ambrose Saricks
KU Graduate School
C. D. Hargadine
Orvel Criqui
William Medley
Central Junior
Lutheran Bible School at Good Shepherd Church
A Bible School at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 2312 Harvard Road begins Monday June 5 and runs daily 12 45 to 3 p m through Friday June 16 with the theme Living In The Kingdom. A staff of six teachers will conduct the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Harvard Rd
Kingdom
Special Church Event in Church of God in Christ
Special services set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at 835 Elm St Church of God in Christ. The evangelical board from Kansas City will present a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God In Christ
Elm St
Evangelical Board From
Kansas City
Bank Clinic Set Next Week at KU
The 28th Annual Bank Management Clinic at Kansas University runs Tuesday through Friday with about 400 bankers expected. Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association and the University, the event features speakers from major banks and associations including Jack T. Conn E Sherman Adams Arthur A. Smith Robert Willett Jr and A Reuben Gornitzka. J A Mermis Jr serves as chairman overseeing the opening session at 10:30 am Tuesday in the Kunsag Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Kansas Bankers Association
University
Jack T. Conn
Oklahoma City
Okla
American Bankers Association
E. Sherman Adams
First National Bank
New York City
Arthur A. Smith
Dallas
Tex
Robert Willett Jr
Ancient symbols tie art to math in Egyptian inscriptions
In some societies the artist is a partner of the mathematician. Ancient Egyptian inscriptions assign numerical values to symbols: a lotus for 1,000 a tadpole for 100,000 and a man with outstretched hands for 1,000,000.
Area Prescription Delivery Ady Immediate Mail Service
Area prescription delivery and immediate mail service offered by Ratey Drug Stores including Ady. Readily available through pickup and home delivery options with emphasis on fast, reliable pharmaceutical access for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratey
Ady
Independent Clean-Up Nearing Its Completion
Cleanup at the former Independent Laundry and Dry Cleaners site at 740 Vt. is nearing completion after a December fire that gutted the Wren building and Miller Furniture. Manager James Cox said he plans no rebuild at the site and may relocate, seeking rezoning for future locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cox
Lawrence
Wren
Miller Furniture
Cox
Thefts Reported in Lawrence Today
Police report two early morning burglaries at 523 Fireside Dr. in Lawrence injuring Janet Ellis and Carol Ogden with losses totaling 653 dollars including a TV and records. A separate daytime purse theft occurred near 13th and Mass Sts, taking a purse from Carol Watkinson containing a fifty dollar check and change.
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Lawrence
Janet Ellis
Carol Ogden
Carol Watkinson
18Th St
13Th and
Mass. Sts
13Th Street
Court Docket Lists Numerous Traffic Fines and Drunkenness
In Police Court many defendants face traffic violations including stop signs speeding muffler failures and wrong way or no headlights with fines from 5 to 25 dollars. Several cases mention suspensions for repairs or penalties for driving with no license. Non traffic offenses include drunkenness with 25 dollar fines and a case of interfering with police duties with a 10 dollar bond.
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James D. Adler
Engel Rd
Gary L. Potts
Fireside Dr
James D. Adams
Thomas E. Bishop
Ronald C. Denton
Leavenworth
Acil Winn
Pa. St
Peter M. Schumacher
Dread Ave
William D. Cook
Wichita
Susan A. Geiger
Paul H. Gerlach
Beverly Burger
Tenn. St
Lee R. Gillbreth
Oak Hill
Richard Millspaugh
Ousdah Rd
Robert C. Owens
Baldwin
Steven D. Patchen
4Th St
Richard KE. Sweet
Ky. St
Harry McLaughlin
Anthony Jachim
Benjamin Byrd
Ala. St
James Compton
Maple Lane
Wayne Knocke
Howard Tadome
Mich
Merlin Johnson
Ohio St
Clarence Bradley
Vt. St
Raymond Moore
Stratford Rd
Ted A. Beavley
County Approves City Dump Bid With Restrictions
Douglas County Commission unanimously approves Lawrence’s plan for a sanitary landfill three miles west of the city north of West 23rd Street on about 43 acres of a 120-acre tract. Restrictions include no burning, daily refuse cover, fencing, cleanup of blown trash, and a 50 foot buffer zone. City expects the site to become a park in about ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Commission
City of
Lawrence
West 23Rd Street
Douglas County Planning Board
County Commission
Local Hospital Names Dismissals and Births This Week
Memorial Hospital lists dismissals including Avon Roberts and Barbara Coft and notes birth announcements for Jerry Mitchell and Glenn Phillips families. Names span multiple towns and streets with addresses in Eudora De Soto Oska loosa and nearby areas.
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Avon Roberts
Tenn
Barbara Coft
Oakley
Kan
Patricia Purcell
8Th St
Zada Ball
de- Soto
Laura Schiller
Oskaloosa
Connie Fitzhugh
Linda Soper
Powers
Cynthia Schira
N. H
Linda Heizner
Route 2
Vera Reynolds
Lincoln
Isaac Stewart
Conn
Ohio
Patricia, Purcell
W. 8Th St
Mary Lou Akers
Marvonne Rd
Edward King
Learnard
Nancy Hornsby
Theresa Anderson
Minnie Engle
Stella Gallup
Mass
Anita Hafferkamp
Williamstown
Dorothy Jennings
DeSoto
Marian Hiben
Ala
Rachel Reber
Jerry Mitchell
Linwood
Glenn Phillips
Lindenwood Sn
Lois Maxwell Says She Is Not a Typist
Hal Boyle profiles Lois Maxwell known for her role as Miss Moneypenny. The actress explains she cannot type well or use shorthand and would be limited to answering doors in an office. Born in Toronto she later became a film star after running away to join entertainment units in Canada.
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New York
Lois Maxwell
Miss Maxwell
Miss Moneypenny
Sean Con
Lois
Ian Fleming
Bond
James Bond
Peter Marriott
National Broadcasting Co. International
London
Toronto
Canada
Royal Academy of Art
Louis Mountbatten
England
Hollywood
Rome
Guard Reserve Streamlining Unveiled by Defense Dept
The Defense Department announced a major streamlining of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve, eliminating about 1,300 units to create eight guard combat divisions and 18 guard brigades ready for deployment within eight weeks. The plan trims the force from 678,500 to 640,000 and removes 15 National Guard divisions and four Reserve brigades, with several brigades reduced or realigned. Senator John Stennis voiced strong objections to disbanding 15 divisions.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
Cyrus R. Vance
Stanley Resor
Pentagon
National Guard Reserve
27Th Armored
New York
40Th Armored
California
48Th Armored
Georgia
49Th Armored
Texas
29Th Infantry
Virginia
Maryland
31St Infantry
Alabama
Missippi
32Nd Infantry
Wisconsin
33Rd Infantry
Illinois
36Th Infantry
37Th Infantry
Ohio
39Th
Louisiana
Arkansas
41St
Oregon
45Th
Oklahoma
Michigan
49Th
157Th Infantry
Pennsylvania
187Th Infantry
Massachusetts
191St Infantry
Montana
205Th Infantry
Minnesota
John Stennis
D-Miss
Secretary of the Army
National Guard
Card of Thanks from the Long and Shuster families
The Glen Long family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness after a house fire. Gratitude for gifts and thoughtful ness and for hospital care from doctors and nurses. Mrs Gladys Shuster also thanks well wishers.
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Glen Long
Gladys Shuster
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Journal-World
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St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Independent Clean-Up
10Th
Hal Boyle
United States Army
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Monney
Jack Tobin
Warren Mortuary
New Hampshire
Cooper-Warren Mortuary
William C. Warren
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