Rogers calls 50 percent Europe troop cut a historic mistake
Secretary of State William P. Rogers warns Senate that a 50 percent reduction in U S troop strength in Europe would end NATO and signal a major misstep. He cites Brezhnev’s talk of mutual troop reductions and says unilateral cuts would jeopardize allied security and disarmament talks.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
Senate
U.S
Europe
Rogers
Leonid Brezhnev
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Mike Mansfield
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Congress
Mansfield
Sen
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Montana
Leonid Brezhnin
Soviet Communist Party
NATO
Yacht Thief Eyes Plane After Coast Guard Chase
A self styled adventurer, William Lamkin, 33, captured after the 41 foot yacht Charge Isle II was recovered off Pt. Reyes. Lamkin told police he planned to steal an airplane once freed, admitting only 65 cents in cash and no address, but enjoying the ride aboard before surrendering. The Coast Guard towed the yacht back after a five hour pursuit ending near the Golden Gate.
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San Francisco
Coast Guard
Golden Gate
Charles W. Fowler
Lamkin
Hot Weather Ahead for Lawrence This Saturday
A new heat spell is forecast for Lawrence with temperatures rising above 85 degrees before sunset at 8 26 p m. The Journal World thermometer stood at 78 degrees at noon and rising quickly. Overnight lows may stay above Thursday’s 52 degree level, with little chance of rain for 24 hours though a Sunday shower is possible.
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Lawrence
The
Mercury
Journal- World
Area KU grads numbering 184 among degree candidates
A total of 184 area residents are among the 3 150 candidates for degrees from Kansas University at this year's commencement. In addition 94 area residents are among the 1 500 persons who have received degrees from KU since graduation last year. The list of area graduates is on page 19.
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Kansas University
Rum Sey Funeral Home Advertisement
Completely air conditioned. Rum sey Funeral Home at 843 6111 offers funeral services with emphasis on comfort and accessibility as advertised by the establishment.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Learning Through Play At NEA Day Care Center
Sophia Reinhard and five peers aged 18 months to 3 years are the first class at an NEA funded day care in National City Christian Church Washington. The program aims to foster early learning with structured routines, self confidence, and coordinated activities as a model for inner city expansion.
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Sophia Reinhard
Washington
Sophia
National Education Association
National City Christian Church
NEA
Helen Bain
Roberta Dawson
North Vietnamese Build Infiltration Route From Laos
Saigon AP report says North Vietnamese engineers began a major infiltration road east from the Laos frontier toward South Vietnam near Khe Sanh. U.S. air raids, including 40 B52 strikes, have halted activity as bombing total passes 3,500 tons. The six mile gain into South Vietnam may extend to about 14 miles, possibly linking to a tank trail toward Rockpile and to bases like Camp Carroll with 122mm and 130mm artillery ranges.
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Saigon
Laos
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
U.S
Rockpile
Camp Carroll
Demilitarized Zone
POW Offer Scrutinized For Merits
PARIS AP diplomats studied Hanoi's offer to accept 570 sick and wounded North Vietnamese prisoners of war vying for a shift in Hanoi's prisoner policy. No firm change predicted, but expectations grew North Vietnam may soon contact the South to arrange repatriation.
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Paris
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Hanoi Radio
South Vietnam
U.S
KU Primps For Grads Ceremony
Kansas University finishes exams and readies its 99th commencement with campus spruced for visitors and alumni. Workers mow, trim hedges, and Allen Fieldhouse is set in case Memorial Stadium weather prevents ceremonies. Budget cuts limit fieldhouse preparations compared with past years.
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Kansas University
Universiy
Allen Fieldhouse
Memorial Stadium
Ruth Rohlfs Elected President of American Baptist Convention
Ruth Rohlfs of Seattle was elected unopposed as president of the American Baptist Convention, becoming the denomination’s first woman head in this era. The 1.5 million member body has had four prior female presidents in 50 years, while women press for broader leadership roles. Her family includes a conscientious objector husband and a son nearing a law degree.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Ruth Rohlfs
American Baptist Convention
U.S
Rohlfs
Seattle
Wash
Marcus
Richard
Officials Hopeful Bridge Opens Within Two Weeks
Highway officials expect the 23rd Street bridge east of Learnard to open in about two weeks after finishing touches. Guard rails remain a top item as Jo McCourt notes concrete approaches and asphalt overlay are done and the north side sidewalk is complete. Paving near the Cooperative Farm Chemicals plant continues and good weather could push the project to completion by mid June.
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23Rd Street
Learnard
Jo McCourt
McCourt
Cooperative Farm Chemicals Assn
Self Burial By Pastor In Memphis Church Yard
Memphis police investigated neighbors' concerns as Rev. Claude J. Smith buried himself alive in an underground chamber at Prospect Park Baptist Church. Milton Baily, a deacon, spoke with Smith via air tube during a four hour daily meditation period.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Prospect Park Baptist Church
Claude J. Smith
Harris Cole
Milton Baily
Smith
Baily
Cole
SST Grabs Uneasy Senate Toe Hold
The Supersonic Transport gains a shaky foothold as supporters seek an 85 million dollar House action while opponents push for delaying final approval. Senate figures warn extra costs could reach 300 million to one billion dollars, risking a new conference with the House. Boeing warns renegotiations if revived.
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Washington
Senate
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Boeing Co. Board
Ellender
No Progress In Rail Talks Nears Nationwide Strike
Washington AP reports no new talks and no progress in negotiations with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen as a 13 000 member union threatens to shut down intercity and commuter rail traffic at 6 a.m. Monday. The union seeks a 54 percent raise over 36 months retroactive to Jan 1 1970, while carriers back a 42 percent raise over 42 months.
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Washington
Signalmen’s Union
Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
National Railway Labor Conference
Court bars 16 former Topeka High students from school
A Shawnee County District Court temporary restraining order bans 16 expelled or dropped out former Topeka High School pupils from entering or approaching the school building. Judge David Prager issued the order after County Atty. Gene Olander filed suit against the youths and their families claiming they are leaders or instigators of violence and misconduct on school premises.
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Topeka
Topeka High School
Shawnee
David Prager
Gene Olander
Olander
Ernest Brown
Nathan Day
Danny Cooper
Tony Cunningham
Howard Freeman
Beth Heath
Larry Huggins
Joyce Keeling
John Maxwell
John Murphy
Rick Reding
Eddie Saunders
Calvin Strong
Alphonso Vincent
Robert Virr
Willie Joe Worford
Sheriff investigates possible robbery at Champ lin Service Station
Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible robbery at Champ Lin Service Station on Highway 56 Baldwin. Early accounts describe a single long haired man with a gun who roughed an attendant and fled by car. Amount taken not yet known.
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Douglas County
Auto Hability insurance for teen agers
Gene Doane Agency advertises auto liability insurance for teenagers at 824 Mass Ave. Russell Stover Candies and Key Rexall illustrate local business promotions in the ad fragment.
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Gene Doane Agancy
Russell Stover
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William Lamkin
Pt. Reyes
Bay Entrance
Miss Dawon
Miss Dawson
Mary Kovich
Kansas City
Kan
Nick Kovich
Oliver Hall
Journal-World
Will Hess
Crusader For Peace
Baptist
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
William Proxmire
D-Wis
SST
Proxmire
Boeing
William Allen
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