North Vietnam Names POWs To Be Released
The United States announced North Vietnam provided a list of 106 U S POWs and two Thai POWs to be released over the weekend. Viet Cong releases of 34 prisoners were not yet confirmed. The notice notes other POW totals and outlines terms tied to civilian releases and US response.
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March Debut in Lawrence Brings Light Showers and Mild Outlook
The city woke to scattered showers marking March's arrival. Measurable precipitation since Feb 19 totaled 1.4 inches with a 0.23 inch February above average. NWS expects clearing by Friday with near 60 degree temps and a weekend cool down.
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Lawrence voters set to narrow school board and city commission races
Lawrence voters will pick eleven candidates this Tuesday, reducing the fourteen city commission hopefuls to six and the seven school board contenders to six for the April 3 general. Journal-World profiles interview all candidates on goals, funding, and district representation.
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Guerrillas Seize U.S. Diplomats in Khartoum
U S Ambassador Cleo A Noel Jr and members of the diplomatic corps in Khartoum Sudan were seized by Palestinian guerrillas during a reception at the Saudi Arabia Embassy. The State Department had no immediate comment on the incident.
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Dollar Under Attack Again Across European Markets
The dollar faced renewed pressure on European forex markets as the Bundesbank bought over a billion dollars to defend the floor price. It slipped in London Zurich Brussels Milan with authorities calling the move alarming. The Belgian central bank reportedly purchased at least $40 million in the first hour as Belgian market quotes fell below the floor.
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McGovern Abourezk Fly to Wounded Knee in hostage siege
Senators George McGovern and James Abourezk flew to South Dakota to help negotiate the release of 11 hostages held by the American Indian Movement in Wounded Knee. Federal forces sealed the town as gunfire erupted and AIM demanded a Senate probe of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Peacekeeping Pact Reached At Vietnam Conference
United States and North Vietnam reach a nine point declaration backing the Vietnam peace accord. The agreement ends veto power by a majority of the 12 delegations and includes the Provisional Revolutionary Government as a full party. The final article notes non recognition among signatories to satisfy Saigon officials.
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Mild, Clearing Friday Weather Watch
A gradual improvement is expected with mild temperatures and clearing skies by Friday. forecasters note light winds and a comfortable finish to the week, with dry conditions in most areas and no significant precipitation expected.
William Lemesang for City Commissioner Adv Russell
Stover Candies Key Rexall cited as supporting venues or references in a local mayoral race coverage. The fragment notes an advocacy push for city commissioner candidacy with potential mention of sponsors or endorsing merchants. The lack of complete context limits specifics.
Wounded Knee standoff canvas at Haskell campus
Haskell Indian Junior College students focus on classes as AIM occupation at Wounded Knee enters third day. Carter Camp, ex-Haskell student and AIM spokesman, warns of potential massacre while hostages endure on Pine Ridge. demands include probe of BIA practices and 371 treaties. Kay Williams, Ponca Tribe freshman, says she cares little for AIM. See CALM, Page 5.
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Tribal clash at Wounded Knee blamed by Indian leaders
Albuquerque AP Charles Trimble of the National Congress of American Indians calls the Wounded Knee takeover a tribal fight. He questions the facts and notes AIM demands for Oglala Sioux self elections reflect sovereignty struggles.
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University enrollments drop at KU totals fall to 19,026
Final spring enrollments at the University of Kansas show a drop of 1,049 students from the previous semester and 90 from last spring bringing total to 19,026 with 17,526 at Lawrence and 1,500 at the Kansas City Medical Center. Chancellor Raymond Nichols says the decline was expected amid a period of enrollment transition and broader post draft and financial pressures.
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