Vietnam War Budget Tops One Hundred Billion Dollars
The 1970 defense budget adds 25.4 billion to admitted costs dating to 1965, bringing the war’s total to 108.2 billion with hidden costs likely adding hundreds of millions. The United States also spends millions in economic aid to border states like Thailand and Laos to influence regional power.
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Washington
Vietnam
Thailand
Laos
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
U.S
Sattahip
United States
South Vietnam
Saigon
Yorty Wins Los Angeles Mayor Race in Bitter Ballot Runoff
In a hard fought runoff, Mayor Sam Yorty defeated Thomas Bradley 53 percent to 47 percent as high turnout favored the incumbent. Bradley contested a misleading voting card in minority areas, while pollsters admit sampling error. Yorty pledged expansion plans including planes and helicopters, and military aid considerations for Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Sam Yorty
Thomas Bradley
Yorty
Don Muchmore
Los Angeles Times
Bradley
George Gallup
Harry Truman
Thomas Dewey
Gallup
U.S
Young Man Hurt In Truck Crash Near Lawrence
Thomas F. Yohe 18 of 1005 Ky. St. was treated and released at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after his truck rolled on Lakeview Road about two miles northwest of Lawrence. He said a steering failure caused loss of control. Estimated damage $2,000. Truck owned by National Alfalfa Dehydrating and Milling Co., Rt. 3.
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Ky. St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lakeview Road
Lawrence
Yohe
Douglas County
The
National Alfalfa Dehydrating and Milling Co
Rt. 3
1968 First US Year Without Executions
The year 1968 marked the first time on record that no executions of convicted prisoners occurred in the United States, a notable shift in capital punishment practices.
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United States
Hearing issues at Lawrence baccalaureate and commencement services
Lawrence High School principal William Medley notes attendees faced hearing problems at baccalaureate in the gym and commencement at Allen Fieldhouse. He cites roped seating and plans stricter area controls and closer collaboration with Kansas University for next year. Also listed: Memorial Day center closure, softball signups with June 10 deadline, Red Cross 18 hour course, and 1969 swim team first meetings with coach Bob Hines.
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Central Park
Bob Hines
Hines
Mansfield to push troop cut in Europe after Czech crisis
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield plans to revive a resolution demanding a substantial reduction of U S troops in Europe. He is backed by Sen Symington and Sen Fulbright, who urges base and troop cuts. Mansfield cites a Defense Dept survey on eliminating bases, while noting Okinawa remains pivotal until Vietnam ends.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Europe
Mansfield
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Subcommittee
J. W. Fulbright
Fulbright
Czechoslovakia
Defense Department
Nixon
Okinawa
Japan
Vietnam
City pool opens June 2 with July dedication set
The municipal pool will open at 12 30 p.m. June 2 after a Memorial Day delay amid Commission protests led by James Black. Robert Harper will manage operations at Central Park pool as staff train. season tickets cost 8 75 before June 1 and 9 after, with 60 children or 25 adults admitted per ticket.
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James Black
Black
Wells
Robert Harper
Ist and
Mich
Wayne Bly
South Park Recreation Center
Mass. St
Central Park
KU Senior Due Cheers Philip Bayles at Commencement
Philip Spencer Bayles, a Kansas University senior from Houston, will lead a cheer segment during the commencement on Campanile Hill. His father Dr. Spencer Bayles attends for his son’s graduation and his 25th anniversary reunion. The Bayles family has deep KU ties through the College of Medicine class of 1944 and long-standing alumni status.
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Philip Spencer Bayles
Houston
Tex
Kansas University
Campanile Hill
Spencer Bayles
KU College of Medicine
Ernest Kk. Bayles
Ky. St
Mount Oread
Goeld
Philip Bayles
Lucene Spencer Bayles
Charles Borden Spencer
Fire causes damage to Miller Hall contents
An estimated 200 dollars in contents were destroyed when a chair fire started at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Hall 1518 Lilac Lane. Firemen report no building damage. chair rug and clothing were burned. The cause is undetermined. Separately a clothes dryer fire at Stouffer Place laundry at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday caused 10 dollars in damage to clothing. No other damage occurred.
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Miller Hall
Lilac Lane
Stouffer PL
Short Change at Local Service Station Leads to Police Inquiry
Larry Bowers of Jack's Skelly Station reported a group in a car short changed a youth $19 after paying with a $20 bill for $1 of gas around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lawrence police questioned one carload in connection with the incident.
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Larry Bowers
Jack
Police Vehicle Damaged In Accident On Tuesday
One police car suffered about 75 dollars in damage after a left turn from Ind and 17th Streets. Walter L. Robinson reported the collision and a 125 dollar damage estimate to his car. A second Friday KU campus crash injured Daryl J Jehle with 150 dollar damage to his vehicle and 20 dollars to John M Clare’s car.
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17Th Sts
Walter L. Robinson
Broadview
17Th St
Roy Demroy
Rockledge Rd
Robinson
Jehle
G Zone
Sunnyside Drive
John M. Clare
Engel Rd
Clark
The Cottontail Rabbit’s Slim Chance to Reach First Birthday
The cottontail rabbit has one chance in twenty of reaching its first birthday yet remains one of the country’s most common animals.
Rogers Signals U S Retreat From Asian Conflicts
Secretary of State William P. Rogers promotes regional self reliance in Asia while pledging treaty commitments. He reports progress to President Nixon and faces questions over arms sales to Pakistan as he emphasizes reduced American involvement abroad.
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Iran
William P. Rogers
Asia
U.S
Rogers
United States
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Yahya Khan
Pakistan
Regulation sought for Haskell Wetlands drainage area
A letter from Harvey Booth of Baldwin and Arden Booth of Lawrence requests regulation of a ditch in the Haskell Wetlands drainage area south of Lawrence between Haskell and Louisiana Streets. The land is proposed for a major limited access bypass highway with drainage and development considerations.
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Harvey Booth
Baldwin
Arden Booth
Lawrence
Haskell Wetlands
Haskell
Louisiana
School year ends with early dismissal and exams
School will officially conclude Thursday for all elementary students and morning kindergartners. Dismissal will be at 11 30 a m. Junior high schools will conduct ninth grade recognition programs Thursday. Today marked the end for afternoon kindergartners and seventh and eighth graders. Final examinations concluded this morning for Lawrence High sophomores and juniors. Teachers final check out will be Saturday.
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Wellington Rd
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23Rd St
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Winter Chevrolet
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Alvamar Estates
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22Nd Ter
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West Lawrence
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E. 9Th St
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Victoria G. Coshew
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Rt. 2
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