Ford Wins Unanimous Senate Committee Backing for VP Nomination
Senate Rules Committee approved Gerald R. Ford's nomination as vice president in a unanimous vote and sent it to the full Senate for a floor decision next week. The panel noted Ford's net worth at 256 378 dollars and pledged to publish his financial statement.
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Arrests Follow Bombing at Lon Nol Palace Compound
Cambodian air force arrests followed a bombing of Lon Nol’s palace compound killing three and wounding ten. Lt. Pich Lim Kuon piloted the T28 that dropped bombs after reporting landing gear trouble. Grounding of all T28 aircraft cited alongside arrests and security orders at Phnom Penh.
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Rain Ends Winter Wheat Planting in Lawrence Area
Lawrence area soaked by overnight rain delaying winter wheat planting for this year. Officials say 1.72 inches near noon will soak fields enough to halt planting. Weather forecasts call for clearing by Thanksgiving with possible rain again Saturday.
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Nixon to Talk to Governors About Scandal
President Nixon arrives in Memphis to meet Republican governors about Watergate. He faces cheering and critical signs as George Bush says the scandal is turning around and will not hurt GOP fortunes in 1974 elections. Governors adopt a measured endorsement praising his handling of various issues.
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Sunday Driving Ban Seen Across Nation
White House officials consider curbing Sunday driving to save fuel. DiBona says a Sunday driving ban is a real possibility, with stations possibly closing nationwide. The plan aims to save 660,000 barrels daily, while partial bans allow church attendance. Other ideas include Sunday blue laws and shorter weekday store hours.
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Thanksgiving day closings hit Lawrence and Douglas County
Most businesses and government offices in Lawrence and Douglas County will close Thursday for Thanksgiving. KU classes halt at 5 30 p m today with classes resuming Monday. Libraries and post offices observe holiday hours and city landfill hours vary Friday and Saturday.
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Kansas Regents press for faculty pay hikes amid budget doubts
State budget director James Bibb questions 10 percent raises for Kansas University and Wichita State University and 11 percent for Kansas State and state colleges. Regents and presidents seek data to justify the amounts while addressing gender pay inequities and controversial fee waivers for athletes.
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Auto Insurance Ad From Rene Doane Agency
An advertisement promotes Rene Doane Agency at 824 Mass seeking auto insurance services. The notice urges readers to call for coverage options and assistance.
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