Alch Tests Truth At Watergate Hearings
Gerald Alch, McCord’s former attorney, agrees to a lie detector test as Senate Watergate hearings probe claims of CIA involvement and alleged pressuring tactics. Senator Inouye urges evidence review of links between Democrats and violence oriented groups as Ervin extends hearings.
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Washington
Gerald Alch
James W. McCord Jr
Senate
Daniel Inouye
Justice Department
Sam J. Ervin
McCord
Mittee
Alch
Central Intelligence Agency
Fensterwald
Watergate Committee
James McCord
Memorial Fete To Be Quiet In Lawrence For Holiday
Lawrence observes a quiet three day Memorial Day weekend with most closures. Schools and Haskell College close Monday. KU law classes continue. Veterans groups hold graveside services at Memorial Park and Oak Hill. Vinland Cemetery plans Sunday services. donations sought. City offices banks and many shops close. Ballard Center pool open. trash pickup paused. Turnpike issues safety passports for adults offering coffee at six Howard Johnson outlets.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Park Cemetery
Roy Laughlin
Laughlin
Jack Tatum
Dorsey-Liberty Post No
American Legion
Legion
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence
Eudora
Vinland Cemetery Assn
Vinland Cemetery
Wayne Bly
Ballard
Elm
Bly
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Howard Johnson
Area Lakes Poised for Near Capacity Memorial Weekend Crowds
Lawrence area lake resorts Perry Tonganoxie Lone Star and Douglas County Lakes expect near cap crowds as Memorial Day weekend begins. Perry Lake officials project 100 000 to 125 000 visitors, below 1972 levels, despite new 50 cent day use and $2 overnight camping fees across several public use areas.
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Lawrence
Perry
Tonganoxie
Lone Star
Douglas County
Perry Lake
Charles Hathaway
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Longview
Old Town
Paradise Point
Rock
Rain Likely Over Memorial Day Weekend in Kansas
National Weather Service foresees thunderstorms tonight in eastern Kansas and lingering Sunday as a scattered storm pattern dampens Memorial Day plans. Friday and Saturday should be partly sunny and warm with mid 70s to 80s, then temps fall into the 70s Monday with rain across much of the state. Lawrence highs near 76, lows around 54.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
Kansas
Weather Forecast For Today
Cloudy skies with a chance of rain across the region. Strong winds and cool temperatures expected this afternoon into evening. Local highs near mid sixties with overnight lows dropping into the forties. Confira updates on Page 5 for detailed regional forecasts.
All 8 Raney Drug Stores Free Delivery for Prescriptions
Eight Raney Drug Stores announce free home delivery of all doctor prescriptions. The respond to rising demand emphasizes convenience for patients and outlines service availability across locations.
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Raney Drug
Mills Death Ruled Self-Inflicted at Talbot Farm
U S Representative William O Mills was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Mulberry Hill Farm in Talbot County near Washington Maryland. An aide indicated Mills died by his own action. The 48 year old Republican had recently faced questions over a 25000 cash contribution linked to Nixon campaign funds and not reported to the Maryland Board of Elections.
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Maryland
Washington Post
Nixon
Maryland Board of Election
Mulberry Hill
Talbot County
Washington
Easton Memorial Hospital
Dave Thackery
Mills
Congress
Rogers C.B. Morton
The
Robert J. Hitt
Morton
Hugh W. Sloan Jr
Finance Committee
Hitt
Mary D. Beall
Interior Department
LHS Honors 1973 Graduates in Friday Diploma Ceremony
The Lawrence High School 1973 graduates who will receive diplomas Friday night are listed on page 20 of today's Journal-World.
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Lawrence High School
Journal- World
Lawrence High
Allen Fieldhouse
Karen Zuther
W. 9Th
Yvonne Long
Marvonne
Judy Triplett
Clifton Ct
Journal-World Photo
Kansas approves 1974 state budget totaling 1.21 billion
The 1973 Kansas Legislature appropriated 1 2098 billion for fiscal 1974 starting July 1, a 46.2 million reduction from Gov Docking's recommendation. The plan allocates 532.8 million to agency operating costs, 476.2 million to aid local units, and 200.9 million for capital improvements. Federal funds are expected to cover 303.8 million. The budget emphasizes school finance and property tax relief, with general fund growth driven by education aid and new equalization programs. End balance is projected to fall from 87.8 million to 28.2 million.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Robert Docking
James Bibb
Docking
Bibb
U.S. Treasury
General Revenue Fund
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
Ford Executives Threatened in Argentina Payoff Talks
Ford Motor Co. negotiates with urban guerrillas in Buenos Aires for a 1 million dollar protection payment to prevent kidnapping of executives. The plan reportedly includes delivering powdered milk for children, hospital donations, and 154 ambulances, with a propaganda statement backing the People's Revolutionary Army.
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Buenos Aires
Ford Motor Co
Ford
People’s Revolutionary Army
Argentina
Dearborn
Mich
Revolutionary Army
Hector J. Campora
Watergate Scandal Card Game Heads to Stores
A new board game arrives with cards labeled Phone Tapper, Presidential Adviser, Big Contributor and Attorney General. Players incur penalties for lying, with fines for resignations and firings, press exposure, and even prison time. Created by Howard Mercer and Joe Sugarman, the game costs $3 and hits shelves in about two weeks.
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New York
Howard Mercer
Los Angeles
Joe Sugarman
Chicago
Hagen Resigns as Kansas First District Highway Commissioner
Robert P. Hagen of Lawrence resigns after five years as the first district highway commissioner. Governor Docking appoints Kenneth J. Phelps to succeed him. Hagen will join the State Highway Commission to discuss a Kansas City link between I 435 and the Kansas Turnpike. Hagen cites his lumber business needs and Docking praises his service.
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Kansas
Robert P. Hagen
Lawrence Today
Hagen
State Highway Commission
Robert Docking
Lawrencee
Manhattan
Kenneth J. Phelps
Docking
Commission
Washington, D. C
John Montgomery
Kansas City
Montgomery
Kathryn
Lawrence
East Lawrence
Kansas University
Arkansas City
Highway Commission
Marshall, Nemaha
Brown, Doniphan
Atchison, Jackson, Pottawatomie
Riley, Jefferson
Leavenworth Wyandotte
Johnson, Douglas, Shawnee, Osage
Lyon
Wabaunsee
Kansas Industrial Development Corp
Small Business Administration
Pamela Ln
Phelps
Riley County
Phelps Build
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Bernard Fensterwald
United States
CIA
Senate Watergate Committee
Samuel Cash
Marks
Boston
Mr. McCord
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Ervin
White House
John J. Caulfield
Anthony T. Ulasewicz
Caulfield
Haskell Indian Junior College
Law School
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Tesareeseneene
Pewnennananen
Aweweenave Society
Neeenneene
Any Unpesenemenenscansaseuens
Jack Shaum
LHS
U.S
Adams Chiclets
William P. Rogers
Andrew Gray
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