Incongruities Seen For TFX Contract
Senate investigators examined a chart of the TFX war plane design claims comparing General Dynamics and Boeing. The testimony cited longer range and greater payloads for Boeing while cost estimates favored Boeing in all three listed figures, amid questions of favoritism in the December award.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Investigation Subcommittee
General Dynamics Corp
Fort Worth
Tex
Boeing Co
Seattle
Wash
Subcommittee
Air Force
Robert S. McNamara
Navy
Boeing
General Dynamics
Air Force Program
Kennedy Says He Will Not Run for 1968 Presidency
In an exclusive AP interview, Robert F. Kennedy states emphatically he will not seek the presidency in 1968. He calls the secretary of state speculation ridiculous and says he focuses on running the Justice Department, while balancing family life and numerous official duties.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Louis G. Panos
Justice Department
Associated Press
Kennedy
Washington
Ington
Dean Rusk
United Nations
Adlai E. Stevenson
Robert Kennedy
Secretary of State
Department of Justice
Esquire
Gore Vidal
National Security Council
White House
Brackett Votes For Annexing
Residents of Brackett School District voted 53 to 3 to be annexed by Riverside. Brackett will send a formal request to Riverside, which has 20 days to act. Riverside must decide whether to expand at the present location or relocate and rebuild, amid potential Lawrence territory inclusion.
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Brackett
Riverside
Lawrence
Pentagon Move Made to Steal Soviet Thunder
Washington sources say McNamara aimed to preempt Soviet propaganda by revealing that four heavy Bear reconnaissance bombers flew from the Soviet Union to the fleet at sea. The Navy denied flagging vulnerability while noting carriers’ normal routes. McNamara said none showed hostile intent and Soviet legality was acknowledged.
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Pentagon
U.S
McNamara
Soviet Union
Forrestal
Azores
Enterprise
Princeton
Mediterranean
United States
Great Circle
Navy
North Pacific
North Atlantic
North America
Defense Secretary
U.S. Air Force
Iceland
Mystery Deepens After Chicago Alderman Slaying
Chicago police cite two cryptic calls in the death of Alderman Benjamin F. Lewis 53 found beaten with three bullet wounds, hands cuffed, and four .32 caliber cartridges nearby. Investigators say one call hinted at an unwanted caller the night of the killing, the other suggested an emotionally unstable gunman may be involved. Lewis, a six term Black Democratic leader on the City Council, was slain within 36 hours of re election in the 24th Ward.
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Chicago
Benjamin F. Lewis
Lewis
John Ascher
Biggs
Robert Biggs
James Gilbert
Gilbert
Bill bans blocking party phone line in emergencies
TOPEKA AP A Senate bill from the Public Utilities Committee would make it illegal to refuse to yield a party telephone line for emergency use and to falsely claim an emergency exists. The measure aims to ensure access during crises and curb misuse of emergency claims.
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Topeka
Senate
Senate Committee On Public Utilities
Legion Prepares For Pancake Day Record Crowd
More than 2,800 persons are expected at the American Legion Pancake Day at the Community Building on Saturday for the 14th annual event. Proceeds go to the Legion summer baseball program, with last year’s total reaching 1,300 dollars. Doors open at 7 a.m. and all you can eat for 50 cents.
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American Legion
Legion
Legionnaires
Legion Auxiliary
Lawrence
Lamb Like March Brings Dry Weather to Lawrence
A dry March sequence continues with high temperatures and no moisture for Lawrence. Forecasters expect mild days through Saturday, lows around 30 tonight, highs in the 50s tomorrow, and variably cloudy skies. Farmers face concern as topsoil lacks rainfall despite a cold winter and meager monthly totals.
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Lawrence
Kansas
University Weather Station
Topeka
Family Services and Prayer Day at Trinity Lutheran Church
World Day of Prayer activities conclude with Family Night at Trinity Lutheran Church 1245 N.H. St. Tonight at 7 30 Rev Robert Matthews of the Episcopal Association for Students speaks on Prayer and the Family Trinity Lutheran pastor Rev Harold Hamilton assists Junior Choir led by Miss Gwen Altic will sing two anthems A nursery will be provided for the services The day long program included four other services and an all day prayer vigil attracting hundreds of local participants.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
N.H. St
Robert Matthews
Episcopal Association For Students
Trinity Lutheran
Harold Hamilton
Gwen Altic
Trinity
Best Chance for Nuclear Disarmament Fades in Deadlock
An AP analysis argues the 17 year pursuit of East West arms control may be collapsing amid renewed deadlock. It notes sharp disputes over Berlin, Soviet aims, and the impact of Cuba era optimism on a possible test ban, with current signs suggesting little progress while Cold War tensions persist.
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United States
John M. Hightower
Washington
Soviet Union
Moscow
Berlin
Peking
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
Cuba
Khrushchev
Work Day Set By Wildlife Unit At Site Of Lake
The Wauka-Tany Wildlife Association schedules a work day on Saturday, March 9, at the new Douglas County State Lake to build crappie beds. Lake size, access, and development details are provided, with dam height, drainage area, and park acres noted.
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Wauka-Tauy Wildlife Association
New
Douglas County
Baldwin
Lawrence
Wauka-Tany
Fish & Game
Fish & Game Commission
Fire Hazard Seen By Chief Sanders
Lawrence residents were warned by Fire Chief F. S. Sanders to use extreme care burning trash or grass. He cited recent out of control fires aided by wind, noted dry grass and minimal February moisture, and urged avoiding grass burns and trash burning while promising trash will be collected by the City Sanitation Department.
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Lawrence
F. S. Sanders
Sanders
Gardner DeSoto school levy bill moves to Peoria?
The Kansas Senate on Thursday gave tentative approval to a bill allowing the Gardner and DeSoto school districts in Johnson County to raise their mill levies from 24 to 40 mills, advancing the funding measure.
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Peka
Kansas Senate
Gardner
DeSoto
Johnson County
City group backs candidates for April election
Lawrence Citizens Committee endorses 14 prospective candidates for city commission and board of education, urging more entries for the April 2 election. Names include Lou Hammer Jr, Melvin Huxtable Jr, Joe Traylor, H W Keene, Robert Payne, Odell Shaver, Mrs W W Nash, Jim Thomen, Charles Goble, Byron Springer, Wes Santee, and others. Filing closes March 8 with 25 signatures. no fee.
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City Commission
Lou Hammer Jr
Learnard Ave
The
Lawrence Paper Co
Melvin Huxtable Jr
Hilltop Jr
Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Elm St
Joe Traylor
High Dr
Traylor & Calvin Insurance Agency
H. W. Keene
Barker Ave
Haynes & Keene Shoe Store
Robert Payne
Avalon
Hallmark Cards Inc
Odell Shaver
Ind
Odell’s
Commission
Board of Education
W. W. Nash
Highland Dr
Jim Thomen
Neb
DuPont Co
Tecumseh
Charles Goble
Goble's Market
Byron Springer
Maple Lane
Wes Santee
N. H. St
C. O. Nauman
Junius Underwood
Eldridge
City Hall
School Board
Nauman
Oscar Rumsey
Ethan Allen
Henry Shenk
Donald Binns
James E. Titus
Fred Cooper
Ben Barteldes
Don McConnell
Board
Weather Outlook for Northeast Kansas Into Saturday
Warm temperatures prevail in northeast Kansas through Saturday with variably cloudy skies. Low tonight is forecast around 43 degrees as conditions remain mild and comfortable.
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Kansas
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