Nixon Announces Paris Peace Talks To Resume July
President Nixon said the United States will return to Paris peace talks on July 13, expressing cautious optimism about serious discussions. He spoke during a White House news conference, defending Vietnamization, border security, handgun controls, and continued air power. He reaffirmed the May 8 offer to withdraw Americans within four months in exchange for a cease-fire and the return of prisoners.
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Fourth of July Holiday Closings In Lawrence Area
Lawrence and Douglas County government offices close Tuesday July Fourth with many services suspended while Monday remains normal. KU offices close but classes run. post office offers limited pickup Tuesday. parks and pools close. most retail stores open Tuesday. trash pickup suspended Tuesday. landfill open Monday only.
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Death row inmates cheer ruling banning capital punishment
Inmates on U.S. death rows welcomed the Supreme Court decision barring capital punishment as currently imposed. Utah Attorney General Vernon G. Romney called it terrible and lawmakers in some states pledged to reinstate capital punishment. Reactions varied with officials predicting impacts on parole and inmates expressing relief or concern about future consequences.
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Ruling Draws Mixed Reactions From Governors And Officials
Lawmakers and governors voiced sharply differing views after the ruling on capital punishment. Washington Governor Dan Evans questioned its deterrence value, while Mississippi Governor Bill Waller defended its role in law enforcement. Georgia Lt. Gov Lester Maddox decried it as a license for anarchy and predicted vigilante action, and Illinois moved to restrict bail for hundreds charged with murder. Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo called the ruling a mistake but urged adherence to the law.
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New Postal Rates Hit Large Users
Lawrence postal officials say July 6 rate increases will mainly affect publishers of small light weight booklets and newspapers while average patrons see little effect. The changes include a three-tenths of a cent per publication second class rate and a higher overall pound rate, with protests expected from large mail user groups.
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Loan to Baldwin In Water Project
Gov. Robert Docking announced a state loan of water purification equipment to Baldwin Kansas after a request by Mayor C. V. Reeves to bolster the citys water reserves. Depletion was caused by a low water table in Baldwin wells.
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Break-in at James D. Jones home reports theft of tools
Douglas County sheriff department reports a Monday night break-in at the James D. Jones residence on Route 3 Baldwin. Tools and shop equipment valued at 500 dollars were stolen in the incident.
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Lawrence visit by Sen Pearson to Haskell College
Sen James B. Pearson announced a three day Kansas tour including a Lawrence stop with students and staff of Haskell Indian Junior College. Haskell Supt Wallace Galluzzi said the talk is at 10 a m. Also noted senators Dole and Pearson voted to extend the 450 billion debt ceiling to raise Social Security benefits.
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Hoffman Pins Publicity on Agent Cover Risk
Hoffman said federal agents avoid carnival atmospheres to prevent compromising undercover work. He claimed agents are quietly active in Kansas, with Treasury agents recently seizing several pounds of heroin in Lawrence, though the details were not public. His Aug. 1 Republican primary opponent is Raymond Van Skiver of Wichita.
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Debates Over Death Penalty Split Readers Across States
Readers from multiple states express mixed views on capital punishment. Moritz and McMillen call it inhumane versus preserves deterrence, while Burt Allen and Dirk Wedd question state authority to judge. Grace Hubbell argues abolition would deter crime but concedes limited impact on violent acts.
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POW Messages on Radio Hanoi Broadcast Claims
AP reports Radio Hanoi aired messages from 14 American pilots said to be captured in North Vietnam in the last three months. The pilots appeared at a Hanoi news conference, each identifying themselves though some names were unclear. Names include Carroll Beeler and William Byrnes. two other pilots were noted as not prisoners.
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Two Officers Say Penalty A Deterrent
Douglas County lawmen view capital punishment as a deterrent after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Sheriff Rex Johnson and Lt Vernon Harrell caution abolition could raise crime, while County Attorney Mike Elwell cites limited proper uses. Judge Gray notes legislative redefinition may follow.
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Kansas Traffic Deaths 24-Hour Report
Traffic death toll for a 24 hour period ending 9 a m Friday reports June 1972 totals across Kansas. Officials record fatalities by city and highway location, noting patterns and possible causes. Standard preliminary figures circulated to police and public safety agencies.
Residents Locate Additional Suspects in Lawrence Drug Raids
Law officers report 28 people were taken in, with 12 still jailed. Ricky Bulmer, 19, Ottawa, and Julia Mack, 28, Topeka, arrested for drug sales. A juvenile, in Omaha, is unlikely to be returned now. Mack faces heroin and amphetamine charges. Bulmer faces cocaine and MDA charges.
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U S to Auction Spruce Goose By Public Bid
The federal government will auction Howard Hughes 200 ton Spruce Goose after Dec 31 as excess property. The GSA will sell the plywood eight engine flying boat stored in Long Beach. Hughes leased it for 800 dollars a month with 18 million spent by the government and about 22 million by Hughes.
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