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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
1
U S commanders report 266 American combat deaths last week, down 25 percent from the prior week, with total American combat deaths nearing 33,329. Wounded rise to 209,045 as South Vietnamese casualties climb. Ensuing battles yield 100 South Vietnamese saved, 22 dead, 50 missing, and heavy Viet Cong losses amid ongoing fighting north of Saigon.
Lawrence Jaycees stage a 800 block tape on April 5 to fill 7500 quarters, raising 1875 dollars for a dormitory in Vietnam to train village medical assistants. The effort is part of the Kansas Jaycees Mile of Quarters, honoring Kansans who died in Vietnam.
Paris AP reports North Vietnam and the Viet Cong denounced private talks on Vietnam but did not close the door. Tran Buu Kiem and Xuan Thuy criticized Nixon and Thieu while signaling possible bargaining to proceed. They demanded direct talks with the NLF and opposed U.S. troop withdrawal conditions.
A Kansas City War on Poverty worker testified he feared for his life amid the trial of nine men charged with extortion and robbery of two Wichita Model Cities employees and two Kansas City poverty workers. Andrew P. Gutierrez said he and his assistant wrote checks on personal accounts to satisfy demands for so called consultation fees totaling over $600.
Kansas traffic death tally reports 124 deaths in March 1969, 137 in the comparable 1968 period. The 24 hour to 9 am Thursday log shows zero deaths. Data covers Topeka region and statewide figures from AP dispatches.
After 13 years of marriage Doreen Baker sought a divorce from Frederick Baker in London AP. She accused him of refusing to allow her normal housewife status and cruelty. The judge said he was irritating but not cruel and noted his offer to share housework.
Retail managers note weather and the changing meaning of Easter affect spring and summer clothing sales. Easter once spurred big purchases but now demand ebbs toward need and desire, while KU students buy ahead of spring break. Campus stores report steady warm weather as customers seek swimsuits and casual wear for trips and skiing.
A blaze on the first floor of the Wren Building at 8th and Vt Streets gutted the interior around 5 40 p.m. Wednesday after firefighters suspect youths were playing in the vacant site. The same day a grass fire near 15th Street and Haskell Avenue was put out at about 4 35 p.m. Wednesday.
Lawrence police logged a 2 50 a m call reporting vending machine lights out at Willies Bar and Grill 611 Vt St. Back door forced three machines pried open losses included 20 from two machines and a cigarette machine value undetermined plus about 1 50 from the cash register. Seven other thefts were reported including items from vehicles and stores on campus and nearby streets.
Law rence police investigated eight accidents on Wednesday with seven at property damage under 100 dollars and one around 150 dollars. no injuries were reported. Douglas County sheriff’s reports no accidents that day. Chamber of Commerce urged Friday as deadline for Monday KU Union meeting reservations and new chancellor Dr Laurence Chalmers will speak at 6:30 p.m. a banquet. Robert Payne to succeed Frank Raley Jr. as chamber president. All events need reservations through the chamber office.
Two Kansas University coeds reported an exhibitionist accosting them in South Park at about 8 55 p m Wednesday. He followed them briefly, spoke obscene words, but did not touch them. They described the suspect as a white man about 35, 5 feet 7 inches, stocky, round face, glasses, light shirt with dark pants and jacket.
Sixty foreign students from the University of Kansas will live in American homes during spring recess. KU P-People-to-People and the dean of foreign students coordinate placements with 20 guests in Kansas City Missouri 20 in Richmond Missouri and the rest in small Kansas communities. Homestay chairman David M. Hann from Shawnee Mission led placements since February. Most students live in university residence halls closed for recess and some attend the Intensive English Center. language assistance would be needed if they stayed on campus.
President Ayub Khan resigned, martial law imposed, and Gen. A M Yahya Khan assumed command. Schools opened after four months, factories near full production, and 15 000 pistols turned in Karachi as civilians obey martial law amid limited street patrols. The regime warns of harsh penalties for vandalism, smuggling, and anti state actions.
President Nixon is expected to sign promptly a bill raising the national debt limit to a record 377 billion dollars to avert a Treasury squeeze in three weeks. The Senate passed 67 to 18 and the House approved 313 to 92. the measure raises the limit by 12 billion but expires June 30, 1970, returning the cap to 365 billion.
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