Westmoreland troops debate reveals wider Vietnam strategy
The piece argues against sending 200000 more American troops to Vietnam, warning higher leadership must justify use of combat forces versus pursuing alternative tools. It questions Johnson’s stance, criticizes reliance on bombing and calls for a strategy that protects American lives while addressing global opinion and Soviet concerns.
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England
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Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson
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Kenneth Galbraith
Robert Kennedy
Residents urge Lawrence civil defense tornado warning system
In a letter to the Journal-World, Mrs. L. A. Claspuil of 1621 W. 25th St. urges Lawrence to install an adequate tornado warning system modeled after Topeka and Kansas City. She notes audible sirens and police patrols may miss residents and argues lives justify funding now rather than after a tragedy.
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Topeka
Ruskin Heights
Kansas City
L. A. Claspuil
W. 25Th St
Kennedy draws large crowds as a kickoff for 1968 campaign
Sen. Robert Kennedy drew about 14 500 at Kansas State and 18 000 at Kansas University in Topeka Manhattan and Lawrence. The piece notes Kennedy's magnetism and calls for KU and K-State to invite other presidential candidates to the area. It questions policy changes and public interest in alternatives to Johnson.
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Robert Kennedy
Kansas State University
Kansas University
Allen Fieldhouse
Kennedy
Richard Nixons
Eugene McCarthys
Lyndon Johnsons
K-State
George Lincoln Rockwell
Allen Ginsberg
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Topeka
Manhattan
Lawrence
John F. Kennedy
Jackie
John- John
Caroline
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Bobby
Ethel Kennedy
Vietnam
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Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
U. S
Administrators Highlight Calm at Athletic Events
The article reports Wyandotte High School principal G. W. Cora leading by example at Saturday athletic events showing calm handling of unruly students. The piece contrasts this approach with disruptive behavior seen in Great Bend and Wichita.
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G. W. Cora
Wyandotte
Great Bend
Wichita Co
Wyandotte High avoids riot at Kansas basketball meet
Great Bend and Southeast failed to control crowds but lawmen prevented trouble after a state title pursuit by Wyandotte High. Principal Cor porran warned Bulldog fans to stay off the Allen Fieldhouse court, stressing discipline to avoid a mass disruption.
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Great Bend
Southeast
Wyandotte High
Corporan
Bulldog
Allen
Wyandotte
Cautious Tack Due for U S
A United States policy path in an election year aims to slow inflation and uphold dollar stability. High interest rates, reduced housing starts, and possible tax rise are seen as likely outcomes while world trade slows and European demand for American goods is uncertain.
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United States
Vietnam
New York
Johnson
Washington
U. S
Lawrence High Names Boys State Delegates In 1958
Ten years ago Bill Paden Steve Robb Gene Jackson Herman Mast and Larry Heeb were named Boys State delegates from Lawrence high school. The report notes Kentucky won the NCAA finals in Louisville with Adolph Rupp coaching and mentions Bob Harrison at a Madrid Real Estate congress.
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Bill Paden
Steve Robb
Gene Jackson
Herman Mast
Larry Heeb
Lawrence High School
Louisville
K-State
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Paul Lawson
Lawrence
Allen
Bob Harrison
International Real Estate Boards
Madrid
Lawrence Relators
Today’s Bible Message and Prayer for Forgiveness
The passage from Matthew 6 14 invites forgiving others as we seek God’s forgiveness. A prayer asks for God’s mercy and love to help us forgive those who trespass against us, in Jesus name.
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Heavenly Father
Jesus
Count Your Marbles Quiz Adds a Pause for Normalcy
Hal Boyle offers a tongue in cheek NQ normalcy quotient quiz urging readers to pause amid turmoil and reflect on daily behaviors. The questions probe composure generosity punctuality finances and social courtesy to gauge personal steadiness.
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PTA
Parley Over Campaign Plans Between McCarthy and Kennedy
In a Washington exchange after McCarthy’s NH victory, Kennedy proposes a preliminary plan to run in Wisconsin Oregon Oklahoma South Dakota and Minnesota while leveraging a strategic reassessment. Both men discuss ethics, integrity, and the idea of Kennedy possibly supporting McCarthy at the convention.
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Bobby
Sen. McCarthy
Gene
Wisconsin
Oregon
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Minnesota
Kennedy Power Emerges as McCarthy Deal Looks Likely
Washington report outlines Kennedy overtaking McCarthy in Democratic momentum. It notes California switches ready to pivot Kennedy, with reformers and college supporters viewing Kennedy as opportunistic. It details Oregon and Ohio shifts, and Kennedy strategists conclude only primary wins, including California on June 4, can pry LBJ delegates loose.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
New Hampshire
McCarthy
California
Kennedy
Steve Smith
Johnson
Chicago
New York
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