Democratic nominating race shapes up for 1972 contest
The piece surveys Democratic contenders George McGovern Hubert Humphrey George Wallace Edmund Muskie Henry Jackson and Edward Kennedy as six weeks remain before the convention. It critiques campaign pledges showmanship and the gap between promises and governing ability.
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Lawrence Municipal Court Fines Total $2128
Fines totaling 2128 were assessed with 385 jail days ordered, all suspended except 110 convictions by Municipal Judge George Catt. Traffic fines totaled 1663 with 55 suspended. 190 jail days suspended in non traffic cases. Bonds of 75 forfeited. Violations include speeding 40 cases 533, stop sign 10 cases, careless driving 3, no license six, open bottle two with 30 day suspended jail. Non traffic included drunkenness and assaults among others.
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George Catt
Death Toll to 88 in Memorial Day Holiday Rush
The Memorial Day weekend death toll rose to 88 as the holiday travel rush began. Five people died in Illinois when their car veered off Interstate 7 after sunrise, including a mother and her two children.
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Illinois
Lawrence High seniors win honors and prank noted
Lawrence Journal-World previews the Friday Lawrence High School seniors awards assembly list of honors and activities. Seniors Aimee Sanders and Marie Winterburg pulled a prank by placing red striped pajamas on the flagpole with a 72 and Senior Suite inscription. The landfill opens Memorial Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jury panel reports delayed. trial canceled.
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Lawrence High School
Journal-World
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Surprise Slated At Graduation At Lawrence High
Lawrence High School will hold a graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Sunday in Allen Field House with Gov. Robert Docking and senior Rick Hird as speakers. About 488 of 529 seniors are expected to participate with several receiving diplomas via Adult Education or correspondence. The traditional baccalaureate was canceled due to field house access issues.
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Perry Yacht Club Memorial Day Regatta Schedule
Sailboat enthusiasts register for the Perry Yacht Club Memorial Day weekend regatta at Perry Lake near New Ozawkie. Open to all entrants with multiple starts possible. races at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday, followed by a club dinner.
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Two Lawrence women earn high school diplomas after study
Mary Pearson and Mary Bowler both pursued adult education to finish their high school credits. Pearson earned 34 credits while Bowler corrected a long-standing diploma gap, planning work this summer and vowing to frame her diploma.
Nixon Brezhnev Sign Historic Arms Limitation Pact
Nixon and Brezhnev sign a treaty capping defensive missile sites and launchers as part of a broader five year restriction on offensive missiles. Both sides will have two ABM sites and roughly equal overall nuclear capacity, with a Soviet edge in long range missiles. Nixon then tours Leningrad before returning to the United States.
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Fire damages motorcycle in Lawrence blaze Friday
Lawrence firemen answered a 5 19 p m call to 1418 West 22nd where a small fire on a motorcycle owned by James C Schmitz was put out. The cycle sustained about 300 in damage after it backfired starting the blaze.
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Boys’ State Opens Sunday At University
More than 1 100 boys from Kansas high schools will arrive at the Kansas University campus for the 38th American Legion Boys State session. Delegates form cities and run a mock government, electing officials and campaigning in a two-party setup. Governor Robert Docking will address the group Thursday morning, with Donald Cooper of Oklahoma University as opening speaker.
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