Vietnam political violence threatens U.S. war effort in South Viet Nam
Washington officials fear prolonged South Vietnamese political violence could undermine the U.S. goal in the war. Rusk and McNamara warned against civil strife, while Johnson reaffirmed resolve to press the fight. Officials warn that factional clashes may burden American troops and complicate policy.
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U. S
South Viet Nam
McNamara
American Society of
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United States
Saigon
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Hue
da Nang
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Johnson
Chicago
Navy Accused Of Being Dupe Of Red China
The Pentagon investigates Sen Gruening's claim that Navy purchases in Hong Kong involved firms owned or tied to Communist China. Officials say they are tightening controls under scrutiny of possible Trading With The Enemy Act violations. The probe follows Lippman's March trip and concerns over Hong Kong middlemen handling $15 to $20 million in armed services contracts.
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Pentagon
Ernest Gruening
Navy
Hong Kong
China
Alaska Democrat
Asst
Paul R. Ignatius
Gruening
Senate
Hong
Robert S. McNamara
U.S
McNamara
J. M. Malloy
Defense
Lippman
Armed Services
Malloy
State Department
Treasury
Ky Troops Surround Rebel Headquarters in Da Nang
Premier Ky's forces shell Da Nang as Buddhist leaders plea for intervention. Viet Cong radio urges troops to rise up while Buddhists cancel rallies marking Ho Chi Minh's birthday. U S air and naval raids limited by monsoon rains. one C123 cargo plane lost. Allied casualties rise with 86 Americans killed and 91 South Vietnamese killed or missing.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
da Nang
Viet Cong
Liberation Radio
Ho Chi Minh
U.S
North
Viet Nam
Air Force
Qui Nbon
Girl 17 Rescued After Weeklong Kidnapping Ordeal
Peggy Ann Brodnick, 17, survived a week with captor William Diller Hollenbaugh in Tuscarora hills. Two men died in the confrontation including an FBI agent. Hollenbaugh was killed in a final gun battle after abducting the high school student on May 11. Peggy Ann describes being dragged by a neck chain and living mostly outdoors, while authorities tracked leads to a two-room cabin and a local man nicknamed Bicycle Bill.
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Shade Gap
Peggy Ann Brodnick
Peggy Ann
Fulton County
McConnellsburg
Tuscarora
FBI
William Diller Hollenbaugh
Hollenbaugh
Gerald T. Lorentz
Lorentz
Car Sales Slump Caps Market Decline In May Trading
New York AP reports the stock market eased at the close as ongoing new car sales slump through mid May weighed on sentiment. Early gains from a rebound faded amid profit taking while traders trimmed positions in late trading on the car data.
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New York
University Theater Plans To Stage Summer Repertory
Kansas University announces a summer repertory plan at the KU Experimental Theatre led by Lewin Goff. A nine high school seniors plus 12 KU students form a company to perform four productions, including Romanoff and Juliet and The Adding Machine, with scholarships and credits for participants.
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Lewin Goff
Kansas University
Goff
Weather Report for Lawrence Sees Mild Skies Ahead
Lawrence enjoys generally mild and clear conditions after an early drizzle. Sun breaks through by noon with no major severe weather expected for a day or two. Rainfall has occurred on six of the past eight days, but tonight and Friday show under 10 percent precipitation chances.
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Lawrence
Weather Bureau
28 Americans under probe for Viet Nam money profiteering
The Defense and Treasury departments join to curb Viet Nam money manipulation by civilians. About 28 Americans, mostly former U S contractors, are under investigation after returning home with profits. Treasury will scrutinize tax records, possibly station agents in Saigon. overall 76 civilians have been probed and several servicemen face penalties for black market currency schemes.
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Washington
Defense Department
Treasury Department
Viet Nam
Defense
U.S
Treasury
Pentagon
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Summer dorm plans at KU outline arrival dates and housing
J J Wilson, director of dormitories at Mount Oread, announced KU summer housing for visitors and students. June 4 to 6 brings in KU commencement crowds with McCollum and Gertrude Sellards Pearson Halls hosting guests. About 1 000 high school seniors attend Boys State June 5 to 11, staying in Templin, Lewis and Hashinger Halls. 400 Girls Staters stay June 12 to 18 in Joseph R Pearson Hall. For summer session, air conditioned McCollum Hall opens with four plans from 180 to 250 dollars for varying room and meal options.
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Wilson
Lawrence
McCollum
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
The
American Legion
Templin
Lewis and Hashinger
Mount Oread
Joseph R. Pearson
Graduation Set For St. Johns School
Graduation exercises will be held at 7 30 p m on Thursday May 26 at St Johns Catholic Church with Father Michael Moriarty in charge. Eighteen students are to graduate. A reception follows at the school cafeteria. Graduation mass is at 8 a m on Wednesday May 25. mothers will serve breakfast after mass.
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St. John's Catholic Church
Michael Moriarty
St. John's
St. John’s
Douglas County +s
Moriarty
Stock Market Index Ends Lower In New York Trade
The closing average of 60 stocks fell 0.7 points to 318.0 in New York trading as investors reassessed gains. The day marked a softer session with broad declines across sectors.
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New York
Haskell Indian Institute Prepares Baccalaureate and Graduation
Baccalaureate services set for 7 30 p m Sunday in Haskell Stadium with commencement at 9 30 a m next Wednesday in the stadium. About 334 students are expected to graduate in Haskell’s first all post high school class. In rain, events move to the Haskell Auditorium. Commencement speaker is Leslie P Towle area director of the Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs with the address This Is Your World. An awards program and alumni dance follow on Tuesday night.
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Haskell Indian Institute
Haskell
Leslie P. Towle
Indian Bureau
Anadarko, Okla
Diane ‘Tillman
Pomp and Circumstance
Edward Elgar
Alonzo Vlores
James M. Goodner
Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs
John J. Morrissey
Haskell Rand
Wallace
Gallugal
Wanda W. Gray
Jack S. Mauterer
Kill M. Elven
Selina M. Hoffmann
Thomas ‘Tommaney
Thomas P. Swift
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s
Rome
Haskell Memorial
Alonzo Flores
E. J. Weisenberg
S. J
S.J. Reverue
John Cacavae
Veldon L. Patten
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Warmer Friday
The forecast calls for a warmer northeast Kansas Friday with a high in the upper 70s and a low around 50. Precipitation tonight and Friday is expected to be under 10 percent.
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Kansas
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