Meadle Testimony Replay Delivers Calley Jury Fresh Look
Voice of Paul David Meadle recounts commands to shoot My Lai civilians while on trial for Lt. William Calley. Tape replay aids jury amid lengthy deliberations as court records and witness Sledge and Dursi testimony are heard again.
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Mathias Not Due to Try Nixon Drop
Senator Charles Mathias, a liberal Republican from Maryland, says he is not involved with any group planning a move to dump Nixon next year. He emphasizes he has no plans to join such a group as he continues his opposition to Nixon’s war powers policies.
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Lawrence schools dismissals end in three day weekend
District 497 schools announce early dismissals for parent teacher conferences through Thursday with no classes Friday due to state meetings. Lawrence St John and elementary schools adjust schedules while Lawrence High and junior high finish by 1 45 p m and 2 p m respectively.
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Kansas Chancellor Chalmers Eyes Birthday Before UCLA Clash
Lawrence Chalmers, KU chancellor, turns 43 on Wednesday as the Jayhawks prepare for the NCAA final four meeting with UCLA Thursday at the Houston Astrodome. He jokes about preferring a birthday present that night and notes this will be his first celebration in Lawrence.
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Jayhawks Get House Boost For Big Blue Celebration
The Kansas Jayhawks, regional NCAA basketball winners, drew House attention with a Jayhawk desk replica at the presiding officer’s desk and 125 bumper stickers reading Kansas Jayhawks Go big blue.
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Regent Nominee Signals Open Mind on Chalmers Record
Regent Helman says he will be open minded about the board of regents actions and is prepared to question university leaders if they fail to act as expected. He cited past scrutiny of Chalmers and stressed a grassroots, farmer perspective guiding his judgments. He also noted his local business and farming ties in Goodland and Fort Hays State connections.
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Soviet Arsenal to Egypt Expands with 90 MIG21 Jets
U.S. intelligence reports indicate the Soviet Union has sent about 90 MIG21 interceptors to Egypt since late last year, adding to existing MIG21 and MIG17 fighters and SU7 bombers. Egyptian air defenses include 360 SA2 and 120 SA3 surface-to-air missiles, with materiel shipped via the Dardanelles. The United States is meanwhile supplying Israel with more missiles and armor under a $500 million appropriation.
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Supreme Court Refuses Appeal Re Draft Card Tearing Case
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, declines to hear Michael Weissman of St. Louis who was sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine for tearing his Selective Service registration card and giving it to a policeman. No reasons were issued.
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Supreme Court Allows Connecticut Parochial School Aid
The Supreme Court, in a 6 3 decision, stayed a Hartford federal court injunction blocking $6 million in aid to 263 schools 217 religiously run. Justices Burger Brennan Stewart White Marshall Blackmun dissenters Black and Douglas Harlan concurred on the stay while other cases await ruling.
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Douglas County Commissioners To Testify On Residency Welfare Bill
The three Douglas County Commissioners will travel to Topeka Tuesday morning to support a Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing on a bill to restore residency requirements for general assistance. The proposal requires five of nine years and the prior 12 months residency, with 90 days nonresident exception and limited transportation aid. The commissioners say the bill would curb welfare payouts in the county.
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Fire Drives Couple To Roof In Kansas City Blaze
In tense heat a downstairs fire broke panes and woke a man and his wife who rushed from the upper floor onto the roof. They fled down a neighbor’s ladder to safety as the home suffered about 10000 dollars in damage and contents loss around 7500 dollars.
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KU UCLA Clash on 4 and 27 In 1971 Western Title
Channels 4 and 27 will televise the Kansas versus UCLA game from the Houston Astrodome for the 1971 western championship. The KU UCLA game starts at 8:30 p.m. local time. Channel 27 will also carry the Western Kentucky versus Villanova eastern title at 6:30 p.m. local time. Channel 4 will air the KU UCLA game at 8:30 p.m. and may or may not show the Villanova matchup.
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Nixon seeks new national plan to curb youth crime
President Nixon sent Congress a 137 page HEW study urging a national program strategy to prevent juvenile delinquency. It calls for model projects in key problem areas and criticizes weak federal leadership and spasmodic state planning while noting arrests of under 18s rose far faster than population growth.
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Watkins Building Historic Place Joined National Register
The old Watkins Bank Building at Kith and Massachusetts, once used as city hall, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and qualifies for federal restoration funding. Mrs Elizabeth Watkins willed the property to the city for city business, with potential reversion to residual beneficiaries. Local citizens seek release to preserve it as a historic site or museum.
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KU Beard Embraced By Fan Through Jayhawks Win Streak
William Cowboy Conboy, KU sabbatical professor, vows to grow his beard until Kansas loses and may keep it through a possible national title. He started mid-season after witnessing tight one point wins, calling the run a Cinderella stretch and praising Ted Owens' plan.
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Parking Proposals Stated for University Council Review
Chancellor Laurence Chalmers announced new Kansas University parking and traffic revisions. The plan includes higher fees and fines and a subsidized campus night bus service, to be discussed by the University Council with faculty and student members.
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