Kansas Supreme Court Invalidates State House Apportionment
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the current House apportionment unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment equal protection clause. The 4-3 decision orders a reapportionment by next spring, avoiding a rushed plan and signaling potential for a special session. Justice Fatzer dissented, calling the issue a turning point toward a consolidated federal system.
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Kansas
Reynolds
U. S. Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Ruling catches GOP group by surprise in Kansas reapportionment
Kansas Supreme Court ruled today that the lower house must be reapportioned on population. House leaders Rep. Jess Taylor and Rep. Clyde Hill reacted with uncertainty while Rep. Joseph Mikesic urged action this session. Rep. Thomas Van Cleave called the decision the principle of equal representation.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
House
Jess Taylor
Tribune
Legislative Apportionment Committee
Taylor
Clyde Hill
R-Yates Center
Hill
Congress
Kansas House
Joseph Mikesic
Kansas City
Mikesic
Thomas van Cleave
Ckansas City
Rumsey Funeral Home Advertisement
Fred and Oscar Rumsey owners advertise Rumsey Funeral Home with contact VI 8 5111.
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Fred and
Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey
U S Leaders Brace for Vietnam Showdown Across Aides
Senator Russell Long declares the United States will do whatever is necessary to win in South Vietnam and will confront China or Russia if they intervene. He favors more U S ground forces and possible bombing of Hanoi if needed. Senate voices praise Johnson’s restraint while warning against negotiated peace with Communists.
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Harold R. Fatzer
Fatzer
Jay S. Parker
William J. Wertz
Washington
Russell B. Long
Viet Nam
China
Russia
Enaite
South
Capitol Hill
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
House Republican Conference
House
Southeast Asia
Hawaii
United States
Laird
Senate
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Johnson
Nine Juniors Nominated for Sunflower Girls State Candidates
Lawrence High School lists nine juniors as candidates for Sunflower Girls State to be held June 13 to 20 at Kansas University. Two delegates and one alternate will be chosen from the group. Final selection occurs at 7 p.m. Friday at the Legion Acres conference room with American Legion Auxiliary Dorsey Liberty Unit No. 14 sponsoring local representatives.
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Lawrence High School
Sunflower Girls State
Kansas University
Ruth Ann Browne
R. Edwin Browne
Schwarz Rd
Nancy Taylor
Charles Taylor Jr
Route 1
Pamela Morgenstern
Eugene Morgenstern
Davis, Rd
Gloria Edwards
Maine
Virginia Wulfkuble
Ross Wulfkuhle
Route 4
American Legion Auxiliary
Dorsey Liberty Unit No. 14
Legionacres
King Offers to Serve In Role of Peacemaker
In New York after Malcolm X's funeral, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged Malcolm X followers and Elijah Muhammad's Black Muslims to meet at the peace table. He warned against violence across the nation and within the Negro community following the assassination and noted relative calm in Harlem after the funeral.
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New York
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr
Malcolm
Elijah Muhammad
Northeast Kansas Weather Brief Forecast
Heavy snow and blizzard warnings for the north with glaze in the south. Occasional snow cloudy and cold tonight and Tuesday. Low around 10 to 15 tonight. High in the teens Tuesday. Temperature readouts show 37 at 4 pm and 38 later with a 2 am value. Sunrise at 6:52 pm and sunset later.
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Kansas
B57 Bombings Halted After Allied Strikes Misfire
In the Mekong Delta a B57 and Skyraiders strike was halted after American bombs killed four South Vietnamese and wounded fifteen due to liaison errors. Ground forces with U S helicopter support pressed the offensive despite heavy mortar fire and mined areas.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Mekong
U.S
Delta
B57s
North Viet Nam
Kien Hoa
Viet Nam
U.S. Navy
South
State Department
March Roars In With Thunder Over Weather Blues
Lawrence records a thunder sweep to start March ending an eight day stretch of unusual weather. A 69 degree high on Feb 20 at KU station, then a major snow storm and subzero readings. February moisture totaled 1.81 inches, with 3.57 inches for 1965 year to date.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Kansas University Weather Station
Mercury
Storm mutation helps Lawrence dodge worst of blizzard
A new winter storm moved into Kansas with blizzard warnings in the north and northeast. Forecasts say Lawrence may see glaze and occasional snow while extreme northeast areas face heavy snow. Overnight lows near 15 with teens Tuesday. recent KU rainfall 0.60 inch.
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Kansas
Lawrence
U.S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
KU Students Match Wits On Blockbuster Questions
About 160 KU students gathered in the Kansas Union to compete for College Bowl trophies and a berth in the Big 8 event at Nebraska University May 14 to 16. Ten teams advanced to March 7 rounds, with eliminations set for March 14 and 21. Teams from Battenfeld Hall Phi Delta Theta Kappa Alpha Theta Sellards Miller Carruth OLeary Joseph R Pearson and Templin halls won, while Sellards Hall and Kappa Kappa Gamma wrestled over a replay. Stephenson Hall, the three year defending champion, was knocked out in the second round.
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Kansas Union
Nebraska University
Battenfeld Hall
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Kappa Alpha, Theta Sorority
Sellards Hall
Miller Hall
Carruth
O’leary
Joseph R. Pearson
Templin Hall
Bill Cibes
Altamont
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Cibes
Stephenson Hall
Frances Perkins
America
Virginia Dare
Jesus
Jairus
Shunammite
Dorcas
Nain
Eutychus
Lazarus
Elijah
Elisha
Peter
Paul
Jésus
Brentwood Teens Hide in Canyon Cave With Modern Luxuries
Three Brentwood teens Greg Johnson Warren Zager and Howie Mutz fled home to a hillside cave above their parents mansion using electric power lights and a portable TV and air conditioner. They say they wanted independence but still eat at home and sleep in the cave to show their rebellious streak.
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Los Angeles
Brentwood
Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer
Greg Johnson
Warren Zager
Howie Mutz
Warren
Greg
Mandeville Canyon
Zager
Howie
Supreme Court Refuses Reconsideration In Estes Conviction
The Supreme Court denied a bid to rehear Billie Sol Estes' federal conspiracy and mail fraud conviction. Estes remains jailed after the Jan. 18 ruling, as the New Orleans circuit court and Justice Black also refused bail pending today's action.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
U.S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
Hugo L. Black
World Day of Prayer observance with four services
The 79th World Day of Prayer at Plymouth Congregational Church includes four worship services and an all-day prayer vigil from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rev. Claude Griffith opens at 10 a.m. with organist Mrs. Weinaug. Other leaders include Rev. Edwin Price, Rev. Paul Davis, and Rev. C. Garnett Henning. Seventy six participants from 19 Lawrence churches join in interdenominational prayer renewals.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Vt. St
Lawrence United Church Women
Dean Harvey
Claude Griffith
First Free Methodist Church
Charles Weinaug
Edwin Price
First Methodist Church
Kenneth Walker
Paul Davis
Plymouth Church
University Women’s
R. Edwin Browne
Thomas Ailstock
Alfred Gallup
The
Free Methodist Church
C. Garnett Henning
St. Luke A.M.E
John Harris
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Wayne Replogle
Lawrence
Little Chapel
Plymouth Congregational
First Presbyterian
Free Methodist
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Trinity Lutheran
Centenary Methodist
Evangelical United Brethren
Ninth Street Baptist
First Methodist
Trinity Methodist
Nazarene
Episcopal
First Christian
First Baptist
North Lawrence
Court rules film censorship must allow prompt review
Supreme Court unanimously rules state film censorship requires prompt judicial review of bans. It invalidates Maryland’s pre exhibition submission scheme. Justice Brennan says the Maryland law inadequately protects free expression. Justice Douglas and Black say no form of censorship is permissible, even if speedy.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan
Maryland
William C. Douglas
Hugo Black
Stewart
Black
Gene Doane Seeks Insurance Agent Role
Gene Doane announces intent to serve as an insurance agent. The ad promotes his services and invites inquiries about policies, coverage options, and client consultation.
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