North Vietnam Firepower Sign of Slackening Amid Blockade
U.S. defense officials say signs point to reduced North Vietnamese firepower a month after Nixon ordered a blockade. Fewer artillery rounds hit An Loc, a drop in SAM fire, and possible supply pinch from mined ports and intensified bombing of rail lines may have slowed Hanoi’s offensive toward Hue.
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Nixon
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South Vietnam
An Loc
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China
Hue
Demilitarized Zone
Russia
Hanoi
North Vietnamese Panhandle
Gold prices hit new European record at $66.75 an ounce
Gold on European bullion markets rose for the third straight day with London fixing at $66.75 an ounce, up from $65. Zurich opened at $65 to $66, Frankfurt climbed to $66.50 to $67.25 as the dollar softened. Dealers cite strong demand from jewelers and speculators, with rumors of a Nixon Brezhnev price agreement blamed for the surge.
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Frankfurt
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Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Plea for Leash Law After Fatal Dog Attack
Char les Ise Memorial Animal Shelter co manager Mrs Victor Melton at 1805 E 19th urges leash obedience after two large dogs attacked a Chihuahua in a yard and killed it with the owner later finding another injury. She says restrained dogs avoid shooting poisoning and traffic danger. The incident prompted the shelter’s warning.
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Charles Ise Memorial Animal Shelter
Victor Melton
Aging Survey on Douglas County Set for Monday
A committee on aging will hold a 3 p.m. Monday meeting at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. A random survey of the area’s aging population will gauge their greatest needs. Members will also report on a transportation study and plan to present informal proposals to the Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission. The committee, formed three months ago, includes city county and private agencies serving the aged. The public is invited.
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Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Committee On Aging
Lawrence City Commission
Douglas County Commission
Safety Act Seminar Scheduled for Lawrence Retailers
A two hour OSHA seminar for Lawrence retailers will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Douglas County State Bank community room. Wayne Gant of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce says the session targets small retail firms and covers OSHA requirements with a provided records set. The course, conducted by a safety consultant, follows federal figures showing 52244 citations after 19220 inspections in early enforcement.
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Douglas County State Bank
Wayne Gant
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Gant
OSHA
Man's Body Recovered After River Drowning
Herbert M. Land of Sunflower Village, 25, drowned Tuesday while attempting to swim the Kansas River. His body was recovered Wednesday, authorities said.
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Ignatuus J. Strecker
Kansas
Robert Docking
Reynolds Shultz
Journal- World Photo
Kansas City
Kan
Herbert M. Land
Sunflower Village
Kansas River
Land
City playground programs begin Monday across multiple sites
Lawrence Parks and Recreation launches a summer program at Ballard Center East Heights School and other locations with daily hours 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. through July 21 28. A mobile playground tours Hope Plaza Sunset Hill and Veteran's Park. Activities include swimming arts crafts sports bookmobile nutrition drama and nature camps with Centennial Day Camp and Marys Lake Day Camp openings and fees.
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Hope Plaza
Sunset Hill
Veteran’s Park
Martin Park
Mary’s Lake
Cordley School
Parks and Recreation Department
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