Rockefeller urged to enter race after strategy meeting
A Republican strategy gathering at Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s Fifth Avenue residence drew seven governors, three U.S. senators, five congressmen and New York Mayor John Lindsay urging him to run for the presidential nomination. Rockefeller planned to consult leaders in the coming days before deciding, with Nixon as the leading rival in New Hampshire. The meeting followed Romney’s exit and included signatories such as Rep. John Dellenback and Gov. Spiro Agnew along with Meade Alcorn and William Miller.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
U.S
John Lindsay
Rockefeller
Tom McCall
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Richard M. Nixon
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Nixon
GOP
George Romney
Michigan
New Hampshire
Romney
John Dellenback
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
John Chafee
Rhode Island
Meade Alcorn
William D. Miller
Barry Goldwater
Three hurt in two vehicle Sunday collision on campus streets
A two vehicle crash at 23rd Street and Naismith Drive Sunday afternoon injured three people lightly. Terry Turner 16 and Isabel Merriam 18 both suffered minor injuries along with passenger Susan Crim 18. Authorities reported $880 in vehicle damage across the two cars.
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Terry D. Turner
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Isabel C. Merriam
Naismith Dr
Kansas University
Bonner Springs
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Susan L. Crim
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Merriam Auto
Robert. M. McBride
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Rose Denton
Steven C. Tyler
Topeka
Denton
Tyler
Veto Means Security Post Stays With Regulator
Gov. Docking vetoed a bill that would shift the securities commissioner from the Kansas Corporation Commission to the State Charter Board. He warned the attorney general serves the Charter Board, and emphasized the measure would weaken independent oversight. The governor also said he signed 37 bills including a law enforcement training center and a National Guard mutual aid pact.
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Robert Docking
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Cyetland Oscar Rumsey Owners at Pee Vuneral Home
Oscar Rumsey owners listed at Cyetland and Pee Vuneral Home with contact number VI 8 6111.
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Cyetland
Oscar Rumsey
KU Officers Report Two Thefts on Hill Campus
Kansas University traffic and security officers released two theft reports. Stephen Smallwood of Overland Park, a second year engineering student, reported the theft of a green tool box with architectural equipment from Room 8 on Friday afternoon valued at $60. Marvin Hal of 832 Sunset Dr. said his green boys bicycle was stolen from a rack in front of Watson Library on Friday, valued at $60.
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Stephen Smallwood
Overland Park
Marvin Hal
C. Bruce Preston
Sunset Dr
Watson Library
Preston
Major Thomson to Speak at Salvation Army Dinner
Maj. Robert Thomson of Kansas City Mo will be guest speaker at the Lawrence Salvation Army Citizens Appreciation Dinner at 630 p m Monday March 18 in the Eldridge Hotel. He will discuss Twenty Five Words or Less and new advisory board members will be installed. Reservations: Salvation Army VI 3 4188 before Friday.
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Kansas City
Lawrence Salvation Army
Eldridge Hotel
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Kansas
Missouri
David Stewart
Maj. Thomson
St. Olaf College
Northfield
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Robert Kennedy
James Gunn
W. Clarke Wescoe
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Two Men Arrested On Turnpike Stop In Douglas County
Two Leavenworth men were arrested about 10 30 this morning on the Kansas Turnpike and taken to the Douglas County jail for questioning regarding a Wichita burglary Sunday night. Troopers stopped a 1960 model station wagon with a flat tire and found boxes of goods in the car.
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Kansas Turnpike
Douglas County
Wichita
Ond
Eudora Board Schedules Special Meeting on Salary Hike
The Eudora Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss a revised teacher salary hike proposal. Marsha Lynch reports the plan calls for a base salary increase from 5 000 to 6 000 and adds a new master’s degree step while retaining the salary schedule and boosting sick leave from five days to ten per year.
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Eudora Board of Education
Marsha Lynch
Eudora
Proposal Details Hinted For Expanded Teacher Duties
The report notes a plan with a 40 days cumulative measure and proposes voluntary extra teacher duties with pay ment. Specifics of the new proposal were not disclosed.
Pacific Ocean Covers Much of Earth Surface
The Pacific Ocean spans a little more than one third of Earth's surface, making it the largest of the planet's oceans and shaping global climate and maritime geography.
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Earth
Pacific Ocean
News Quiz Editor's Note Recall Challenge Questions
Readers are tested on last week's headlines with ten multiple choice questions. Questions cover tourism after an oil spill, Senate debates, ambassador replacements, UN censures, mining accidents, boxing champs, nuclear policy, Democratic convention ballots, Canadian dollar aid, and South Vietnam land reform. Answers appear on page 3.
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Roger Jackling
John Freeman
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Joe Frazier
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Government Operations Committee
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Local Man Waits On Theft Charge in Kansas City Area
A 23 year old Lawrence man, Charles L Beebe of 723 Ark St, remained in county jail awaiting arraignment on a charge of attempted grand larceny. Beebe allegedly tried to remove a $75 stereo tape player from a Theta Chi fraternity lot. KU students aided in his capture after witnesses alerted police. one fired a shot into the ground to deter him.
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City Commission to discuss 5 percent pay raise
The City Commission will hold a regular session at City Hall at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The agenda includes consideration of a blanket five percent raise for most city employees. The public is invited.
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Lawrence figures, games, and derby signups at KU campus
Lawrence and Kansas University figures highlight a busy period with Emory Lindquist praised on resignation in Wichita. KU baseball and basketball reviews note a 91 58 victory over Iowa State televised nationally. Kennedy speak plans at KU shift and Derby signups begin for the Jayhawker Soap Box Derby in Lawrence.
Minority Opinions Forum to Feature Nudism Talk
Ahman R. Karr director of Echo Valley nudist colony west of Tonganoxie will speak at the Kansas Union at 7 p.m. Thursday on Nudism and the Modern Morality.
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Ahman R. Karr
Echo Valley
KU Pom Pon Girls and Yell Leaders Selectors Announced
Vince Bilotta, KU Alumni Assn field director, announced 1968-69 Pom Pon Girls and yell leaders will hold schools in Allen Fieldhouse April 16 17 18 and 23 with semi finals April 24 and final April 25 for Pom Pon. Yell leaders hold school April 17 18 in Robinson Gym. final selections April 23. Seniors retire from both groups include Dorothea Davis Judy Whitaker Karen Dunaway Sheila Murphy Jim Davis Bowen White Bill Lee.
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Vince Bilotta
Kansas University Alumni Assn
Bilotta
Allen Fieldhouse
Robinson Gymnasium
Dorothea Davis
Shawnee Mission
Judy Whitaker
Topeka
Karen Dunaway
Lawrence
Sheila Murphy
Conway Springs
Jim Davis
Leawood
Bowen White
Bill Lee
Yell
Lee
Jayhawk
Otis Patented First Steam Driven Elevator in 1861
Elisha G Otis secured a patent in 1861 for the first steam driven elevator. This milestone enabled building taller structures and advancing urban architecture globally.
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Elisha G. Otis
Riots at Oregon State Penitentiary Prompt Warden Change
Prisoners who nearly destroyed the Oregon state penitentiary during a blaze riot forced the resignation of the previous warden and gained a new acting head Hoyt Cupp. Authorities released four guards and agreed to most prisoner demands including non prosecution for the damage.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon State Penitentiary
State Hospital
George W. Randall
In memoriam John H. Brown Jr. six years past
In memoriam for John H. Brown Jr. who died on March 10 1962. His wife Fayetta Brown and the Brown family mourn his loss six years later while recalling the beautiful memories they shared.
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Fayetta Brown
Brown
Poeverlein Family Thanks Donors After Brother's Loss
John Poeverlein expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy during a family bereavement. He notes clothing and cash contributions for the children lighten his heavy responsibility and thanks supporters for their generosity.
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William Henry Poeverlein
John Poeverlein
Poeverlein
Pritchard Family Thanks Kind Deeds After Sorrow
The family of James R. Pritchard expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers gifts food cards letters visits and many kind deeds shown during their recent sorrow.
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