Lawrence faces growing highway crisis amid stalled improvements
The article laments worsening traffic in Lawrence and Douglas County as plans for widening State Highway 10, U.S. 59, and new Kaw River bridges stall. It notes political neglect by Republicans since 1964 66 and highlights local figures like Robert Hagen and Frank McDonald while urging action from officials, chambers, and university leaders to handle rising traffic from Clinton Reservoir and KU enrollment.
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Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Avery
Statehouse
John Anderson
Douglas County
GOP
Robert Docking
Robert Hagen
Frank McDonald
Kansas Turnpike Authority
Eudora
Johnson County
Ottawa
Clinton Reservoir
Corps of Engineers
Kresge
West Twenty-Third Street
Iowa Street
National Guard Armory
Santa Fe
Kaw River
Haskell Avenue
East 23Rd St
KU Athletic Department
Dole Defends Nixon Stand From Muskie Senate Attack
In a Friday Senate debate on Vietnam Sen. Bob Dole challenged Sen. Edmund Muskie over Nixon peace efforts and a cease fire. Muskie faulted Nixon for a divided public view and a speech not addressing a political settlement. Dole dismissed Ho Chi Minh letters as old Hanoi positions, while Muskie argued for a softer stance and a fixed withdrawal date.
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Dole
Nixon
Muskie
Senate
Washington
Bob Dole
Kan
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Sen. Dole
Hanoi
U.S
Fire causes $50 damage to car seat in Lawrence
Firemen report an estimated $50 damage to the front seat of a car owned by Stanley Washington at 1607 W. Ninth after a cigarette sparked a seat fire. The vehicle was parked there when the blaze started. A false grass fire report at Broken Arrow Park came in at 1 11 p m Friday. Liquid near electrical connections shorted a cleaned oven causing smoke damage at 942 am Friday in the Russell Wager Tealdence address 646 Ind No damage
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Stanley Washington
Lawrence
Ninth
Broken Arrow Park
Russell Wager Tealdence
Dole Cancels Speech at Haskell Institute Veterans Day
U S Senator Robert Dole will not speak at the Haskell Institute Veterans Day program on Monday. Program chairman George Lauppe was notified by Dole's office on Friday. The 3 15 p m program will feature Rev I M Gjellstad pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
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U.S
Robert Dole
Haskell Institute
George Lauppe
Dole
I. M. Gjellstad
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Calf Die By Dog Pack Reported Near Lawrence Farm
A 400 pound calf was found dead on the I. J. Stoneback farm near 23rd Street. Stoneback suspects a dog pack after sightings in the area. Rene Stoneback found the carcass Thursday morning.
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I. J. Stoneback
23Rd Street
Stoneback
Rene
Lawrence Man Joining Patrol
George R. Bruce of 1211 W Fifth will be among 33 men named to the Kansas Highway Patrol on December 1. They will begin a three month training at the Patrol Academy in Salina and then serve six months of on the job training with a senior trooper before district assignments. Trooper Eric DeGraffenreidh will transfer from Baldwin to the Topeka area of the Kansas Turnpike as part of the staffing changes.
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George R. Bruce
Kansas Highway Patrol
Patrol
Salina
Eric DeGraffenreidh
Baldwin
Topeka
Kansas Turnpike
Jury Has Another Suspect in Deaths
A Kansas City grand jury questioned Dan Beecham and his wife about the murders of Barbara Coughlin and Mary Ann Adler. Judge Moore ruled Mrs Beecham need not testify stating spouses do not have to testify in a trial or examination.
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Kansas City
Dan Bruce Beecham
Joseph P. Teasdale
James A. Moore
Glenda Burton Beecham
Beecham
Barbara Coughlin
Mary Ann Adler
Teasdale
Thomas Cox
Dan Beecham
Aides fault TV coverage of 1968 Chicago convention
A report by two aides of a House Commerce subcommittee criticizes television networks for slanted coverage of the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests in Chicago. It cites perceived hostility toward the Democratic Party and Chicago authorities and argues networks inadequately showed the demonstrators' motives.
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Washington
House Commerce Subcommittee
Chicago
Lawyers Quit Hijacker in Defense Tiff
In Rome two Italian lawyers for Raphael Minichiello quit the case over defense strategy, signaling a possible temporary disengagement. Minichiello’s extradition status adds tension as Italian officials consider trial in Italy to avoid U S authorities and the death penalty.
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Rome
Raphael Minichiello
Nicola Lombardi
Enzo Siniscalchi
Naples
Minichiello
Queen of Heaven
Domenico Martelli
Marvin Mitchelson
Beverly Hills
Calif
Mitchelson
Italy
United States
Lombardi
U. S
Armed Robbers Hit Liquor Store in Lawrence
Lawrence police report three unidentified armed robbers escaped with 392.47 at Petersons Liquor Store on 910 N Second. A single gunman description given, all suspects described as Negroes. Police continue investigation as other patrol reports include car thefts and assaults.
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Lawrence
Tom Dunaway
W. 25Th
Kansas University
Omaha
Neb
Dick Stanwix
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