FBI Agent Backed Use of Gas In Selma Demonstration
In Montgomery, a federal judge heard FBI agent testimony defending teargas use on Selma marchers. Agent Barko said authorities acted to protect public safety and could have arrested protesters, while witnesses described violence including Jimmie Lee Jackson's fatal shooting in Marion. The hearing, led by Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr., continues.
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Actress Kim Novak to wed Richard Johnson in Aspen
New York based AP report notes actress Kim Novak 32 and leading man Richard Johnson 37 plan marriage on Monday in Aspen Colorado. Also reported were incidents in New York Brooklyn murder and Rome archaeology finding St Peter bones details follow.
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Kim Novak
Richard Johnson
Aspen
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Lawrence Celebrates Local Expansions By Hallmark Bell Stokely-Van Camp
Three Lawrence announcements show growth: Hallmark Cards expands by 50 percent to 900 workers and 500000 square feet. Southwestern Bell relocates a Lawrence office to 724 Mass St with a remodeled front and interior. Stokely-Van Camp adds capacity with daily canning of over 500000 items and 2 million pork and beans cases last year.
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Lawrence
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Journal-World
Lawrence Stokely-Van Camp
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Stokely-Van Camp
Legislators Busy In Topeka Friday Avery Signs Bills
In Topeka Governor William H. Avery signed two bills and another measure was introduced in the Senate. Separate actions included intent to raise retirement and economic development programs, and a request for stricter oil import controls. Committees advanced eight bills including appropriations for state penal institutions and various boards.
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Statehouse
Judicial Council
State Supreme Court
Farm Mechanics Contest Underway at Lawrence High School
About 50 high school students from eight schools participate in the East Central Kansas District Farm Mechanics Contest at Lawrence High School. Lawrence High juniors Joe Yaussi Glen Richardson Bob Brink Eddie Buchanan Darry Mayes and Alan Cox compete across farm power soil conservation electricity with Louisburg hosting the second half for shop tools carpentry concrete and arc welding. Dan Kahler welcomed attendees, introduced by Joe Anderson, with Stan Larson and Roy Cropp as host sponsors.
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Lawrence High School
Lawrence High
Joe Yaussi
Glen Richardson
Bob Brink
Eddie Buchanan
Darry Mayes
Alan Cox
Louisburg
Dan Kahler
Joe Anderson
Jayhawk
Future Farmers of America
Stan Larson
Roy Cropp
Levee debate raises tax fears and flood costs in Lawrence
Taxpayers protest high taxes amid reappraisal while city officials explain flood protection funding. Paper executives say levee may affect south Kaw River installation but not oppose protection. city and Douglas County would share up to 1 million in right of way costs with 75 25 split. Construction funded by federal government.
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Lawrence
Grant Township
City Commission
Owens
Fred Cooper
Ernest Pulliam
Rusty Springer
Jim Schubert
Ray Wells
Ousdahl
Lawrence Paper Co
Paper Company
Justin Hill
John Crown
Hill
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Kaw River
New Hampshire
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George Feil
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Kansas Water Resources Board
Charles Stough
Douglas County
Raw Valley Drainage Board
Clifton denies bugging story about White House speech
Maj. Gen. Chester Clifton refutes a published account that he called bugging devices a security problem at the White House. White House press secretary George E. Reedy relayed Clifton’s denial after speaking with the general. The Toreador reported Clifton suggested listening devices could be planted by foreign agents or visitors to capture talks.
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Ex-Governor Marland Now Taxi Driver in Chicago
Former West Virginia Governor William Casey Marland, once the youngest state chief executive and a Waltersburg scholar, lives on $12 a week and works as a Flash Cab chauffeur. He blamed his political decline on drinking and pledged sobriety after nearly four years of abstinence.
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West Virginia
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Charleston
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Soviet Campaign Over Chinese Students Sparks Tense Clash
Moscow reports accuse Chinese students at Soviet universities of leading a March 4 attack on the U S embassy and clashing with militia. Pravda carries a note to Peking and reader letters condemning the violence while warning of possible expulsions. Chinese leaders consider recalling students as injuries mount.
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Viet Nam
Sit-In Arrests At KU Postpone Arraignment To April
One hundred ten students and others arrested during a Monday sit in at Kansas University must appear in Douglas County Court on April 2 or forfeit $25 bonds. They were booked for disturbing the peace after occupying Chancellor Wescoe's office at 5 PM and were later released on bond signed by Jesse Milan and two ministers. County Attorney Ralph King intends to prosecute despite initial suspensions by KU.
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Douglas County
Clarke Wescoe
Lawrence
Jesse Milan
City Commission
C. Garnett Henning
St. Luke A.M.E
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Ninth Street Baptist Church
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Harris
Wescoe
County Atty
Ralph King
Lawren ce mail carriers adopt dog repellant amid cold risk
The Lawrence post office reports carriers have not yet received their dog repellant. The spray, called Halt and cataloged as POD item S-2025, thickens with temperatures below 40, causing freezing issues. Officials plan reorders to equip carriers despite delays.
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Lawrece
KU Spring Fling Ducks Rules Rewrite
The article describes rules for the Spring Fling duck program at KU led by junior Wayne Graham of Independence Missouri. It requires ducks be kept outside halls and watered fed healthy with one duck per hall at start, prohibits dyeing and harm, and imposes a $5 fine if a duck is not returned.
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Wayne Graham
Independence
KU seniors named to HOPE award committee
Eight Kansas University seniors were chosen to represent their schools on a committee selecting a KU faculty member to receive the HOPE award. Representing their schools are Roger Brown Wichita Pharmacy Delbert Franz Walton Engineering and Architecture Richard Burke Dodge City Business Letha Schwiesow Shawnee Mission College Terry Miller Baxter Springs College Betty Maline Cozad Neb Education Susan Ebel Topeka Fine Arts Leta Roth Kansas City Mo Journalism.
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Roger Brown
Wichita
Pharmacy
Delbert Franz
Walton
Richard Burke
Dodge City
Letha Schwiesow
Shawnee Mission
Terry Miller
Baxter Springs
Betty Maline
Cozad
Neb
Susan Ebel
Topeka
Fine Arts
Leta Roth
Kansas City, Mo
In Memoriam Ray E. Chris tie
In memory of Ray E. Chris tie who passed away one year ago today March 12. Since we last saw him it has been a year. The memories linger clear and our lips are still known to say he isn't gone he is just away. Sadly missed by Mrs Ray Christie and family.
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Ray E. Christie
Ray Christie
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