Rifle Shortage Hits Army During Two Month Span
The Army faced a temporary shortage of standard M14 rifles in September and October as about 15,000 retired M1 rifles were pulled from depot stocks. Defense officials cited increased activations and training needs while noting M14s are being issued to all new soldiers within weeks.
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Washington
Army
United States
Pentagon
Defense Department
Continental
Viet Nam
Europe
Army Times
the Times
DOD
Department of Defense
Blood Center Seeks Volunteers To Deliver Blood Supplies
The Lawrence Red Cross chapter calls for volunteers to transport insulated blood boxes weighing 30 to 40 pounds from the Community Building to the bus station. The region’s supply flows Wichita to Lawrence, then to seven area hospitals, with about 175 pints shipped weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Joanne Byers
Douglas County
Lawrence
Wichita
Theft Reported at KU Natural History Museum Office
Kansas University personnel reported the theft of an undetermined amount of money from the office of E. Raymond Hall at the KU Natural History Museum in Lawrence. The alleged theft occurred between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas University
Lawrence
E. Raymond Hall
KU Natural History Museum
Powell Again Misses Jail Surrender In Contempt Case
In New York, Rep. Adam Clayton Powell failed to surrender for a 30 day jail term as a contempt conviction default was noted in Supreme Court. Powell did not appear with counsel as a Harlem widow's libel judgment prompts potential arrest action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
Powell
Bahamas
Adam
Supreme Court
New York Democrat
City moves ahead with annexation drive in Lawrence
After a brief moratorium tied to the November election the Lawrence City Commission advanced its 1966 annexation program. Two 22 acre ordinances were read for final action, boosting the year’s total to 2,992 acres and bringing the city’s size to about 8,942 acres across 49 tracts.
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City Commission
Lawrence
City
County Commission
Kansas Turnpike Authority
KTA
East 23Rd Street
Haskell Avenue
Harper Road
Planning Commission
19Th Street
Glenn
9Th
Iowa Sts
Iowa
Kansas
Holiday Hills No. 7
George M. Lauppe
Charles Stough
Banks of Lawrence Closed for Tha el Vite Day
The banks of Lawrence will be closed on Thursday November 24 1966 in observance of Tha el Vite Day a legal holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Keokuk Armory Fire Remembered On Thanksgiving Eve
On Thanksgiving Eve a year ago the Keokuk National Guard Armory erupted in a deadly blaze during a square dance. Twenty one people perished as the fire raged at 9 34 p m and survivors still live with haunting memories in this southeastern Iowa town.
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Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk National Guard
Iowa
City eyes revenue bonds to spur industrial growth
Curtis 1000 Inc led by Olin Petefish and Keith Winter discussed using city revenue bonds to support expansion expected to add about 50 jobs. Lawrence Paper Co also considered bonds as officials noted tax exemptions and low interest, with no formal agreement reached.
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Curtis 1000 Inc
Olin Petefish
Lawrence Paper Co
City
Chamber
Wells
School budget talks focus on four mill building fund levy
School officials at a breakfast meeting with 23 members discussed funding needs and eyed a four mill building fund levy to raise about 340000 a year for 12 years to cover a 4 million goal by 1980. Knox clarified plans and said no commitment to levy before 1970 with funds likely for sinking fund, not building needs. The Douglas County Commission was asked to present county needs at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerne
Knox
Ray Wells
Rusty Springer
Riley Burcham
Douglas County Commission
Collision of bicycles injures two local youths
Two 11 year olds, Steven Clevenger and Steve Palmer, were injured in a bicycle collision at 5 05 pm near 1621 West 9th Street. Both were transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for treatment and released.
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W. 9Th St
Steven Clevenger
R.I. St
Steve Palmer
W. 13Th St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey Funeral Home Servicing Lawrence Area Since 1920
The funeral home has operated in the Lawrence area since 1920, offering regional services and local arrangements. Established presence noted in advertisements and community notices highlighting long standing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Rumsey Funeral Home
Western Allies Pressured Over Berlin Vote in German Crisis
U S authorities face pressure to lift the ban on West Berlin delegates voting in the Bonn Bundestag. Klaus Schutz urged that Berlin voting rights would not threaten Allied positions. Key figures include Willy Brandt and Franz Joseph Strauss amid talks to revive a CDU FDP coalition and Kiesinger leadership.
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BOM
Germany
U.S
Ludwig Erhard
Social Democrat
Christian Democrat
West Berlin
Bonn
Klaus Schutz
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
Christian Democratic Party
Erhard
Kiesinger
Strauss
Free Democratic Party
Free Democrats
Brandt
Berlin
Bundestag
Bonn Federal Republic
United States
Britain
France
West Germany
Soviet Union
Taylor Urges Steady Policy in North Vietnam Talks
Gen Maxwell D Taylor told a New York audience that bombing North Viet Nam strengthens U S leverage in peace talks and urged a clear eye and hard nosed approach. He said the aim is a free and independent South Viet Nam and warned against trading bombing for negotiations.
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New York
Maxwell D. Taylor
North Viet Nam
United States
South Viet Nam
Taylor
Johnson
Manufacturing Chemists Association
City to seek HUD funds for park purchase south of 16th
City Commission authorized City Manager Ray Wells to apply for HUD matching funds to buy about 43 acres south of 16th Street and west of Kasold Drive at about 1 000 per acre. Negotiations with district officials proceed on the tract and a future park site in the 700 block of Michigan Street is also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wells
U.S. Department ‘of Housing and’ Urban Development
HUD
16Th Street
Kasold Drive
Wells
Michigan Street
Michigan
Infiltration Rate For Red Troops Up in Viet Nam
The U S Command reports at least 48 000 Communist troops infiltrated from North Viet Nam in the first nine months this year. The figure suggests a substantial rise from prior periods as American forces expand their commitment in Viet Nam with 360 000 service members.
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Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
North
Tran Thien Khiem
Washington
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Simpson Named Educational Aide to Gov Docking
Gov Elect Robert Docking announced Prof. George Simpson of Sterling College will serve as special assistant for education affairs. Simpson leaves Presbyterian College to join the governor's office and will report directly to the governor handling the entire education field.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
George Simpson
Sterling College
Simpson
Presbyterian College
Hutchinson
Docking
James DeCoursey
Governor Docking Wins in Kansas State Race
In the official canvass Topeka AP reports Robert Docking defeats Avery for governor by 75 795 votes. Docking 380 120 to 304 325. James B Pearson defeats J Floyd Breeding 350 077 to 303 223. Secretary of State race topped by Elwin Shanahan 355 594 over Paul Hiebert 269 961. Largest total votes for governor 693 045. Other results list Crutcher 325 122 DeCoursey 307 200 Lytle 10 757 Davis 9 442.
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Topeka
Robert Dockig
William H. “Avery
Elwin M. Shanahan
Docking
Avery
James B. Pearson
J. Floyd Breeding
Shanahan
Paul W. Hiebert
Rolland E. Fisher
Prohibition
Carson E. Crawford
Earl F. Dodge
George W. Snell
Associated Press
John Crutcher
James H. DeCoursey
Harry O. Lytle
Laurence A. Davis
Thanksgiving Dinner Party Brings KU Cooks and Guests
Subick Taylor and Knapp are enrolled in the KU Mathematics Department. Jewell, Brynmawr senior, is Subick’s friend not yet met by two cooks. Gangi, Doser, and Knapp join Harriet for a Thanksgiving gathering aimed at replacing loneliness with fun and learning.
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John Jewell
Brynmawr
Carl Taylor
Okanogan
Wash
John Gangi
New York City
Robert Doser
Wisconsin State University
Charles Knapp
Citrus Heights
Calif
Subick
Taylor
Knapp
Jewell
Gangi
Harriet
Doser
Johnson predicts Apollo moon program after Gemini end
President Johnson, in his first formal speech since twin operations, says Gemini has prepared the United States for more ambitious Apollo space flights and greater successes in space. He anticipates the Apollo program will land a man on the moon.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
U.S
O'Donnell Resting After Hospital Observation
Dim O'Donnell vice principal at Central Junior High School is resting at home after dismissal from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was taken to hospital Monday night when he became ill and remained under observation Tuesday.
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Dim O'Donnell
Harvard
Central Junior High School
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
O'Donnell
Burns Thanksgiving hosts 12 KU foreign students
Burns Kansas residents welcome 12 international KU students for Thanksgiving. The guests include Takashi Hirano and wife from Japan with their 7 month old child Anan, and students from Thailand Germany Nepal Korea Honduras Liberia and others, reflecting a long standing community tradition.
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Burns
Kansas
Kansas University
Takashi Hirano
Japan
Anan Chankunthod
Payongsiri
Chuthathong
Chamnong Pratyamkhae
Vanich Vadisirisakdi
Thailand
Hermann Fasel
Germany
In Memoriam Roy Weckworth November 23 1963
In memory of Roy Weckworth who died three years ago on November 23 1963. His wife Ada Weckworth and children mourn his loss. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Roy Hursell and Mr and Mrs Jack Payne with Donnie and Mr and Mrs Wayne Johnson.
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Roy Weckworth
Ada Weckworth
Roy Hursell
Jack Payne
Donnie
Wayne Johnson
Card of Thanks to hospital staff for care
Louis Wulfkuhle expresses gratitude to Dr Learned and the Nurses on the third floor of Lawrence Memorial Hospital for excellent care during his stay.
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Dr. Learned
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Louis Wulfkuhle
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Look
Selective Service
Marty O'Shea
Parsons College
Redondo Beach
Fairfield
Keokuk Blaze
Petefish
Keith Winter
Chamber of Commerce
A. V. Phillips
G. Simpson
Morris Kay
C.S.A
Frank Alexander
Fred Hageman
THE
National Guardian Life Insurance
Iowa St
Friese Vis
Darwin Rogers
Nurnarsio
Rogers Aid
Rogers
St. John’s . Catholic Church
Lawrence’s
O. V. Albertson
Daughters of Isabella
Journal-World
Memoriam
Lawrence Memorial Co
Oman Endacott
Hird Construction CO
Sandy
Hillcrest
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