Lawrence High selects 12 for Boys State and 4 for Girls State
Twelve LHS juniors plus four girls were chosen to represent Lawrence High at Boys State and Girls State in June at Kansas University. Selection by a faculty committee led by Roy Cropp required junior status and a B minus average or higher. The Dorsey Liberty Post 14 organized the boys trip, with sponsors from several local clubs and schools, while four girls attend under the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Lawrence High Hool
American Legion
Kansas University
Roy Cropp
Dorsey-Liberty
Lawrence
Boys’ State
LHS
American Legion Auxiliary
United States offers new Panama Canal treaty terms
The United States told the U N Security Council it is ready to conclude a new Panama Canal Zone treaty promptly but seeks to retain canal operations and defense for a negotiated period. Ambassador John Scali voiced a moderate stance amid Panamanian calls for sovereignty changes during ongoing talks and a planned Wednesday vote.
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Panama
United States
U.N. Security Council
Panama Canal Zone
John Scali
Scali
U.S
United Nations
Special Security Council
Inmates Rioting At West Virginia Penitentiary
Rioting inmates seized five guards at the Moundsville facility as state police moved in. A basement fire burned out of control after noon. Acting Warden Wallace said the unrest began when an inmate attacked a guard during removal to showers. Davis released Jarvis and 17 other prisoners.
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Moundsville
W.va
West Virginia Penitentiary
William C. Wallace
Wallace
Paul Ellis Davis
Bobby Gene Jarvis
Davis
Jarvis
Docking Trip Pleases Owen to Attend Kansas Delegation
Lt. Gov. Dave Owen voiced pleasure that Gov. Robert Docking will lead a Kansas government delegation May to attend an international event. The trip aims to strengthen state ties and promote cooperation between Kansas and foreign partners.
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Peka
Kan
Dave Owen
Robert Docking
Kansas
Consumer Credit Measure Approved in Kansas House
The Kansas House passed a bill to overhaul consumer credit laws 69 to 49 and sent it to the Senate. Supporters say it protects consumers and promotes competition while critics warn it favors big retailers.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Senate
Roy Garrett
D-Derby
House
Garrett
UCC
Ted Templar
Arkansas City
Combined Force Still Uncertain About Cease-Fire Plans
U S sources say Washington may seek an extension of the four party Joint Military Commission formed by the January 27 cease-fire to improve chances for a genuine truce. The panel, including North and South Vietnam, the Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Government, and the United States, is to dissolve March 28. The South Vietnamese delegation has been briefed on these considerations.
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Saigon
United States
Joint Military Commission
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Provisional Revolutionary Government
Military Peacekeeping Commission
Coach to Lose Foot After Car Wreck
Doctors at John Peter Smith Hospital said Texas Christian coach Billy Tohill, 33, will have his right foot amputated due to nonhealing circulation after a car crash last week. He remains in critical condition.
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Fort Worth,tex
Texas Christian
Billy Tohill
Tohill
Charles A. Crenshaw
Department of Surgery
John Peter Smith Hospital
Gift Endows KU Development Block Change
KU leaders praised a Faculty Women's Club endowment gift as a major campus addition. The endowment association now owns most of the east side properties on Louisiana Street from 13th to 14th, while the club surrenders its charter after years of meals and housing aid. Mary A. Grant leads the club with Florence Black as secretary-treasurer.
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Youngberg
Endowment Association
Louisiana Street
13Th
14Th Streets
Nichols
Faculty Women’s Club
Mary A. Grant
Emerita
Florence Black
Boy Scout and Red Cross Drive Lacks Official UF Sanction
United Fund president Pete Curran said the Boy Scout and Red Cross drives in Lawrence have no official approval from the United Fund. The Scout drive has long operated without sanction, while the Red Cross has not asked for approval but notified the fund of its plan. Curran indicated low key efforts may receive unofficial approval.
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Boy Scout
Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
The
Lawrence
United Fund
Pete Curran
Curran
Nixon Fuel Control Powers Expanded by Senate Debates
Senate debates extend presidential authority to ration fuels while considering amendments to reimpose federal rent controls in metropolitan areas and require federal approval of large wage settlements and price hikes. Proxmire delays action pending absent senators. Tower pushes to remove anti inflation provisions and to shield big business from disclosure.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
William Proxmire
Dwis
Proxmire
Alaska
John Tower
R-Tex
Banking Committee
White House
Tower
William D. Hathaway
Maine
Hathaway
Thomas McIntyre
Dn.h
Strin McIntyre
Cost of Living Council
Lowell , Weicker, Rconn
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Boyle testifies on union funds in Yablonski case
In Erie, Tony Boyle admits authorizing a $20000 transfer from UMW headquarters to Kentucky for organizing work and denies it funded the Yablonski murders. He testifies as justice for defendant William J. Prater in a six man murder case linked to 1969 killings.
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Erie
United Mine Workers
W.A
Tony” Boyle
UMW
Joseph A. Yablonski
Boyle
Kentucky
William J. Prater
Yablonski
Prater
British plan to keep Northern Ireland in UK unveiled
The government announced proposals for Northern Ireland keeping it in the United Kingdom with full civil rights for Catholics. An 80 member assembly will be elected by proportional representation to replace Stormont suspended under direct rule. Elections are planned as soon as possible.
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Northern Ireland
London
United Kingdom
Stormont
Britain
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