Textile Issue Sparks Nixon Mills Clash In Congress
President Nixon and Rep. Wilbur D. Mills clash over textile imports fueling a partisan battle. Mills pushed Japan to curb imports while U S industry and Nixon oppose the plan and Nixon orders monthly import monitoring of wool and manmade textiles from Japan.
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Washington
Nixon
Wilbur D. Mills
Congress
Arkansas Democrat
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
United States
U.S
Maurice H. Stans
Japan
Chalk club raid sparks citywide drug debate
Miller and others conducted a narcotics raid on February 26 at the Chalk Beer Parlor described as a trading post for marijuana by Munker the assistant attorney general. He called arrests a dent in the problem and warned some patrons to expect increased discretion, while others view the action as political repression.
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New General’s Office
Miller
Munker
KU Law School
Attorney General's
Kansas
Mize Won't Explain Quitting as Tariff Commission Chair
Chester Mize says he will not discuss his resignation as Tariff Commission chairman citing personal reasons. The former Kansas Republican congressman declined to outline future plans, stating he will relax and visit his sister in Naples, Florida. His location had been unclear after leaving Washington, with earlier calls from the Atchison Globe.
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Naples
Fla
Chester Mize
Tariff Commission
Kansas
George Wainscott
Mize
Washington
Atchison Globe
Progress at Kansas University computer center wiring upgrade
The first phase of environment improvements at Summerfield Hall for KU’s Honeywell 635 computer nears completion. Dale J. Rummer says new power wiring will improve grounding and permit quieter operation and expansion. The system, with 50 remote terminals and 200 000 words of core storage, was shut for renovation and will resume operation next Monday. Governor Docking asked for 51 600 to repair Summerfield after the Dec 11 bomb damage.
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Kansas University Computer Center
Summerfield Hall
Dale J. Rummer
Medical Center
Kansas City
Rummer
Robert Docking
Summerfield
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Rider’s Courage Drives Calgary Stampede Dream
Horseman Fleshman vows to ride to death before turning back as he eyes a July 6 Calgary Stampede finale. He has decades of experience with horses, broncos, and bulls as an amateur, and Buck’s rear hoof is being treated after a rock bruise. Local vet Dr. William Bradley offered free care, and two locals, Shirley Miller and Brenda Salter, hosted him for dinner after his road journey.
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Fleshman
Calgary Stampede
Shirley Miller
Brenda Salter
Saratoga
Lutherans Pledge $6000 Grant Drive For Haskell Library
Eugene Crawford of the National Lutheran Church pledged a 6000 grant to back the Haskell Indian Junior College library fund during Haskell Night at the national Indian conference in Kansas City. The event drew 600 attendees with Indian singing and dance and a $280 blanket dance. If approved, the grant could trigger a $20000 second grant from the William H. Donner Foundation.
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Eugene Crawford
National Lutheran Church
Kansas City
Grand Ballroom
Haskell Indian Club and Alumni Association
Drive
Lutheran Church
William H. Donner
Indian self determination drives NCAT talk at Haskell
NCAT president Earl Old Person of Montana urged about 400 Haskell students to pursue higher education to compete with whites. He stressed qualified Indian leaders can hold top positions if given opportunity, and encouraged pride in tradition and hair length and jewelry. Jim Hena of Tesuque NM commented on AIM criticism of leaders. Morton seeks fair Alaskan land claims settlement and supports seven Indian self help bills.
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Rogers
Interior Department
Rogers Morton
Jim Hena
Tesuque
N.M
American Indian Movement
AIM
NCAT
Hena
U.S
Haskell
Earl Old Person
Montana
Ile
Kansas University resumes spring term with May finals set
Lawrence Kansas University will resume classes after a short spring recess, continuing through May 4. Final examinations run May 5 through May 14, with commencement ceremonies planned for May 16 and 17 in Lawrence.
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Kansas University
DST Change and Tire Rules Highlight Local Briefs
Kansas motorists have one month to remove studded snow tires after the Nov 1 to Apr 15 window. DST is set to begin Sunday April 24 under the federal rule last Sunday in April. A dog bite near Fourth and Elm prompted a police rabies shot wait, with the dog impounded by the Lawrence Police Department after a girl reported the incident.
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Kansas Highway Commission
Connie Jean Miller
Lawrence
Fourth and Elm
Burger urges national center to ease court congestion
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger proposed a national center to help state courts reform and pool ideas for reducing delays. He warned Americans may lose patience as civil suits take four years to resolve and urged collaboration with the American Bar Association and other groups.
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Williamsburg
Warren E. Burger
Burger
American Bar Association
Nixon
America
Exact Fare Reduces Robberies and Boosts Revenue in LA Bus System
Los Angeles AP reports exact fare on buses by the Southern California Rapid Transit District has cut robberies and violence and yielded about $5,000 extra income in 17 months. Bus drivers say riders lacking correct change leave 15 to 50 cents daily in fare boxes.
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Los Angeles
Southern California Rapid Transit District
Eudora Heart Drive Opens With Church Mention
Eudora Heart Fund drive begins Sunday with service announcements in Eudora churches. Mrs. Viola Reetz chairs the drive as the Boy Scout troop canvasses the city Tuesday night. Extension Home makers Units plan to solicit in rural areas all week. No specific goal is set.
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Eudora
Eudora Heart Fund
Viola Reetz
Eudora Area
Rumsey Funeral Home Owners Vred and Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home run by Vred Rumsey and Oscar Rumsey operates at the listed contact 843 5111. The notice identifies the owners and the business as a local funeral service provider.
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Vred
Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home
Guilty Ruling In Assault By Murray
LaVerta A. Murray of Kansas City Kansas was found guilty in Douglas County District Court of aggravated assault and misdemeanor property destruction. The jury deliberated about two hours before verdict. bond set at 2000 dollars. Murray, a Kansas University senior and former Black Students Union chairman, shot into an apartment on September 30 at College Hill Manor. The jury also linked the property damage to bullets through the door.
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LaVerta A. Murray
Kansas City
Kan
Douglas County District Court
Murray
Kansas University
Black Students Union
College Hill Manor
W. 19Th
Jimmy Bullocks
Topeka
Robert Carter
Carter
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Haskell Indian Junior College
Louis R. Bruce
BIA
Billy Mills
Ken Blackbird
Department of Interior
Journal-World
Ken Seals
Warren Mortuary
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