Food relief planned for Haitian peasants
In Gonaives Haiti relief planners warn of mass hunger as droughts and population pressure push more than 600000 people toward famine. U S Ambassador Isham and CARE director George Mathues describe plans to feed about 120000 for three to five months with bulgar wheat beans rice high protein biscuits and oil delivered to a northwest distribution hub along an 80 mile road.
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Kansas University to elect Boys Nation delegates today
Kansas University hosts the Boys Staters ballot at noon to choose two delegates for Boys Nation in Washington D C. Nine nominees including Jim Lust Jack Beard Ronnie Greenbaum Clifton Barnes Henry Couchman John Hambright Ed Bigus Kevin Daehnke and Jeff Amrein spoke at a Thursday night event prior to a talent show. Beard and Bigus hold governor and lieutenant governor posts while Lust serves as secretary of state. Greenbaum has been known as the voice of Bill Adams.
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Wichita
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Prairie Village
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Northrop says Arab took bribe to push jet deal
Northrop Corp reports an Arab general received 250000 dollars in 1972 to avoid blocking the F5E jet sale to Saudi Arabia and a further 200000 dollars in 1973 to an intermediary as bribe money. Adnan M. Khashoggi allegedly arranged payments. he denies bribery and says funds covered legitimate expenses. Senate subcommittee hearings await Northrop officials.
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Britain votes to stay in European Market in regional tally
First official returns show a 3 to 1 favoring continued membership. In one England region the vote was 802 for stay and 275 against amid a 75 percent turnout of 4014 million eligible voters. In France a BP sponsored hang glider stunt marked the Normandy invasion anniversary.
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Ford gains in poll after Mayaguez incident
A Harris poll shows 79 percent of 1,428 adults view Ford’s actions in the Mayaguez affair favorably, while 18 percent disapprove. The president’s overall standing shifts to 50 49 positive with 1 unsure, reversing prior Vietnam-era doubts. Bricke to spend 75 76 as visiting fellow at Edinburgh University studying David Hume.
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Lawrence Chamber meals talk draws 125 reservations
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce reports 125 reservations for a general membership breakfast Tuesday featuring Michael Mescon chair of the Georgia State University School of Business Department of Management. The 7 15 a m event at the Kansas Union ballroom is open to the public. Mescon is a prolific author and lecturer on private enterprise and holds the first private enterprise chair at a university.
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Hunt heirs face wiretap trial in Lubbock
Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt, sons of H L Hunt, are slated for trial September 15 on wiretap charges. They allegedly hired a private detective agency in 1969 to tap the telephones of six top Hunt Oil Company employees. A July 11 pretrial hearing is planned in Lubbock after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.
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Concorde carries French dignitaries to Rio for TV award event
A French Concorde with 70 personalities including Valerie Giscard dEstaing visits Rio de Janeiro for a television award presentation and a party hosted by Robert Marinho after touring local sights amid rain and fog. Separately, Maj. Gen. Leslie E. Brown is nominated for promotion in the Marine Corps. Senator Kennedy proposes a new federal agency to study future technologies. President Ford's son Steve to attend rodeo lessons in San Diego from June 14 for four days.
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Ling Fails To Meet Housing Code Electrical Upgrades
City says three Daniel Ling houses at 1228 1131 and 1128 Ohio breach minimum housing codes after 30 day deadline. Wiring at a third property remains unverified due to a locked building. City Manager Buford Watson may seek legal action if improvements are not completed.
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Osage council suspends tavern license for 90 days
Os kaloosa Iowa council upheld a 90 day suspension of North Side Tavern beer license after unruly patron behavior. Ruby Cox owner requested 30 days but was denied. The meeting also approved sealing a school parking lot funded by the district and appointed Larry Bowser city treasurer. City revenue funds designated for recreation and flood insurance application approved.
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Bicentennial Gala Bands South Park With Stage Acts And Parade
South Park hosts a June 14 festival with a morning Central Park parade and a 1 PM main festival featuring booths from 38 groups, performances by EHU singers Kansas Old Time Fiddlers Barberhawks Ric Averill's Theatre Four Leaf Clover 4-H, and square and round dances. Reservations for meals and the 7.50 ball at the Free State Opera House are offered through the Douglas County Bicentennial Commission. U S Rep Larry Winn and ex-state sen C Y Thomas will speak.
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Citibank lowers prime rate to 6 3/4 percent
New York based First National City Bank cuts its prime lending rate from 7 to 6 3/4 percent effective Monday. The move, tied to changes in short term rates, follows a decline from a 12 percent peak last year and may prompt other banks to follow suit.
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Grain inspection overhaul studied
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz says a federal takeover of grain inspections is a possible option in the controversy. He notes no administration decision yet and cites meat inspection as a model while acknowledging other reform paths. Indictments loom over New Orleans and Houston export probes into bribery, short weighing, and substandard cargoes. Humphrey to hold June hearing. Mezvinsky calls for federalization. Butz defends ongoing probes and refuses to rule out federalization.
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