Rhodesia independence debate questions future of the nation
The column traces Rhodesia’s unilateral 1965 declaration of independence and its global fallout. It weighs White and non white leadership perspectives, potential British policy responses, and the risk of conflict, urging a constructive path for unity and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
England
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
Commonwealth
United States
Britain
Africa
Egypt
Sudan
Somaliland
Kenya
Zanzibar
Ghana
Malawar
Nigeria
Zambia
Nyasaland
South Africa
London
Cracking Crisis Aboard Plane At Hill AFB
Sullivan recounts flames bursting from the rear of a plane during a crash on the runway at Hill Air Force Base. He describes a surge of power and a curved flame as the fuselage cracked open and passengers rushed the exits amid dense smoke and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Hill Air Force Base Hospital
Gas and Water Don’t Mix In Foreign Car Test Drive
KU student John Garlinghouse of 87 Mass noticed a foreign car on a local dealer’s lot and test drove it. At a service station the tank was filled with a misread label, causing a fuel leak that started a fire. Fire department stopped the blaze and the car sustained minor damage. The attendant’s ego took the bigger hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garlinghouse
Mass
Gatlinghouse
Garlinghouse
Varsity Theatre to Close for Remodeling Sunday
The Varsity Theatre will shut after the final show this Sunday for a two month remodeling. A $100,000 plus project will overhaul the exterior and install seven channel stereo Cinerama sound with new electronic equipment. Elden Harwood, local Commonwealth Theatres manager, announced plans last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varsity
Bill Dockery
Elden Harwood
Commonwealth Theatres, Inc
Yarmouth Castle Sunk Off Scene After Fire Tragedy
The 5002-ton Yarmouth Castle, built for the Nova Scotia Steamship Corp and later renamed Queen of Nassau, lies wrecked at sea after a disaster. Four lifeboats were found empty among debris as three Webcats drifted nearby in calm blue waters.
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Yarmouth Caste
Yarmouth Cruise Lines, Inc
Reid Miller
Associated Press
Yarmouth Castle
Douglas County Commissioner Booth Hospitalized After Chest Pains
Harvey Booth of Baldwin in Douglas County was listed in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was admitted Friday evening after chest pains and a heart disorder is under evaluation with possible heart attack. He remains in intensive care at Lawrence McMortal.
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Harvey Booth
Baldwin
Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Booth
Lawrence McMortal
Rhodesia Crisis Deepens as Smith Moves Against Gibbs
Smith clashes with Gibbs over royal governance plans as Rhodesia faces street unrest with African nationalists pressing for harsher action. Britain calls sanctions and the UN weighs economic reprisals while Zambia and Rhodesia mass troops near the Zambezi River amid emergency declarations.
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Tea
Britain
United States
Stewart
Smith
Mauritania
Guinea
Mali
Senegal
Rhodesia
Zambezi
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
Pravda
Wright Exhibit Showcases Tarkio College Artist
An exhibit of paintings and graphics by William H. Wright, assistant professor of art at Tarkio College, Mo., is on display this week in the College Student Center. The show ends at 6 p.m. Sunday. Wright earned an MFA from Kansas University and taught drawing in Lawrence High School's Adult Education program.
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William H. Wright
Tarkio College
Herbert Wright
Ark
Wright
Kansas University
Lawrence High School
KU International Club to present Philippine program at KU
Lawrence events include KU International Club program featuring Philippines student performers with native folk dances at 8 p.m. in the Kansas Union Big Eight Room. Public invited, advisor Clark Coan says. Also KU Symphony Orchestra fall concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in University Theatre Murphy Hall directed by Robert Baustian.
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Kansas University Interational Club
Philippine Islands
Kansas Union
Clark Coan
Kansas University Symphony Orchestra
University Theatre
Murphy Hall
Robert Baustian
Conference for Kansas college business educators set at KU Union
About 85 attendees were expected for the Kansas College and University Business Teachers Conference in the Forum Room of the Kansas University Union. Wilbur Billington of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City gave the luncheon address. KU officials welcomed the group and panels covered the link between collegiate business programs and Kansas economy and regional development.
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Kansas College and University Business Teachers
Kansas University Union
Wilbur Billington
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas
James R. Surface
Joseph M. McGuire
Wiley S. Mitchell
Darwin Dakoff
Frank Pinet
Local KU Students Named to Concert Choir
Lawrence students from Kansas University join the KU Concert Choir selected by auditions. Members include Cynthia Brown, Larry Colburn, Jim McCalla, Terry McCluggage, Jerry Pearson, Stephanie Spyker, Luis Cendejas, and Nancy Gallup, with listed home addresses.
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Marston McCluggage
Avalon Road
Jerry Pearson
A. A. Pearson
Stephanie Spyker
M. A. Spyker
Belle Haven
Luis Cendejas
Emerald Dr
Nancy Gallup
Alfred F. Gallup
Scores Sought For Symposium At Kansas University
The eighth annual Symposium of Contemporary American Music at KU seeks musical scores with a December 13 deadline. Submissions may be up to two unpublished works for symphony or orchestra. Guest composer Douglas Moore will visit as the Rockefeller grant funds the Kansas City Philharmonic as orchestra in residence.
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Kansas University
Rockefeller Foundation
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Douglas Moore
United States
Hans Schweiger
The
Philharmonic
Robert Baustian
University Symphony Orchestra
KU School of Fine Arts
Interracial Pulpit Exchange Planned Between Kansas City Churches
Alta Vista Christian Church and First Christian Church plan a Sunday pulpit exchange to promote unity. Fidel Reyes will speak at First Christian Church at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Rev Hanan will teach a 9:30 a.m. class and preach at 10:30 a.m. at Alta Vista. Both ministers are alumni of Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.
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Fidel Reyes
Alta Vista Christian Church
Kansas City
Benton Roy Hanan
First Christian Church
Lawrence
Reyes
Rev. Hanan
Alta Vista
Christian Women's Fellowship of
Greater Kansas City
Hanan
Phillips University
Ionid
Okla
Six Governors Visit Acapulco on Good-Will Tour
Six U S governors arrived in Acapulco Mexico on a nine day goodwill visit. The governors listed include Samuel P Goddard of Arizona L Rampton of Utah Robert E Smylie of Idaho William H Avery of Kansas Jack M Campbell of New Mexico and Paul B Johnson of Mississippi.
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Acapulco
Mex
U. S
Mexico
Pacific
Samuel P. Goddard
Arizona
L. Rampton
Utah
Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
William H. Avery
Kansas
Jack M. Campbell
New Mexico
Paul B. Johnson
Mississippi
Lawrence council of churches dinner set for Tuesday
The annual dinner will be at 6 30 p m Tuesday at Plymouth Congregational Church. Main speaker is Rev Vincent Flemings vicar of the Episcopal Mission in Kansas City Kansas and Turner House Community Center founder famed for programs aiding youth from a high delinquency area. Reservations through church president William Binns.
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Lawrence Council of Churches
Plymouth Congregational Church
Vincent Flemings
Episcopal Mission
Kansas City
Kan
Turner House
Church Council
William Binns
Parading for the Senator Set at 6 30 P M in Kansas Union
The event begins with a 6 30 PM parade in the Kansas Union and the day’s convention activities conclude with a banquet presided by Mike Getto. Sunday registration runs 10 AM to 12 in the Eldridge lobby, then the final general convention assembly at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Getto
Eldridge
Jack Brand
Lawrence
Dave Wheeler
Newton
Wes St. Clair
Leawood
John Kerwitz
Topeka
Defense Agency Probes Aircraft Stock Trade
Rep. Bob Dole said the Defense Department joined in examining stock trading just before a $2 billion C5A jet contract award to Lockheed. The SEC was already investigating unusual volumes on Sept. 29 and 30 surrounding the deal.
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Washington
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Defense Department
Securities and Exchange Commission
Dole
Department
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
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