Viet Cong Overruns Bo Duc District Headquarters
Viet Cong troops attacked Bo Duc district headquarters near the Cambodian border, overrunning part of the garrison before jet fighters drove the Reds back. Officials counted 65 enemy bodies, 15 government soldiers killed, and 19 wounded. U.S. forces reinforced the area as fighting subsided at dawn.
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Kansas University Brass Choir to perform December recital
The KU Brass Choir directed by Kenneth Bloomquist will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday December 13 in Swarthout Recital Hall. Sponsored by the School of Fine Arts, the program features Copland Monteverdi Chou Wen chung Haufrecht Adler Tomasi and will be open to the public without charge.
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Henri Tomasi
State Senator Glee Smith to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon
State Senator Glee Smith of Larned will address the Lawrence Kiwanis Club at their noon luncheon Thursday. Smith serves as president pro tem of the Kansas Senate and will speak at the Eldridge hotel.
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Voters weigh pool and airport votes in city election
Hillcrest School led pool support with 325 yes to 177 no as 79 percent backing. New York School gave the pool only 34 percent. The central warehouse drew 48 43 at Allen Field house, while East Heights and Woodlawn showed the weakest backing. Airport support collapsed to 13 percent at Woodlawn with 55 366 margin against. City Hall activity was quiet as turnout neared 8 000. 38 residents rode for free via a get out the vote program.
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Clark Morton
Jim Black
Morris Kay
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Sertoma Club hears about pilot training
Maj. Ron Meyers of Kansas University Air Force ROTC spoke to the Sertoma Club about training Vietnamese pilots after a tour of duty. A film on Air Force weapons was shown. Sgt. Leroy Morgison assisted. Haverty led the program with officers introduced and GEM Awards given to Gene Shaughnessy and Fred Pence.
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Fred Pence
Fire in untagged hearse prompts state inquiry
The state fire marshal will investigate a blaze in a blue hearse found untagged in the west Daisy Field parking area of Kansas University's campus. KU police reported the fire at 12 10 this morning and Lawrence Fire Department was notified. no damage estimate was available.
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Callaghan resigns as Britain devalues pound switch with Jenkins
Chancellor James Callaghan resigns after devaluation of the pound and swaps posts with Home Secretary Roy Jenkins who becomes chancellor. Jenkins, a devaluation backer, faces a pivotal 18 months as Britain seeks solvency and a loan from abroad to secure the new rate.
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Dayton man pleads guilty to kidnapping and robbery
Donald Lee Lynch age 26 of Dayton Ohio pleaded guilty in District Court to first degree kidnapping and first degree robbery for a June 26 27 crime spree that included the killing of a night clerk at the Virginia Inn Three other charges were dismissed The case connects to the Underwood Liquor Store holdup at 1215 West 6th Street with 69 60 stolen A second suspect Bruce Herschell Sparks 18 of Dayton also faces District Court trial setting for Monday
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Thefts and Vandalism Plague Lawrence Police
Lawrence police worked Tuesday night on several thefts and vandalism cases. A Coke machine at Honn's Coin Operated Laundry was broken into with about 2.60 missing. Stricks Diner on North Second Street was robbed of 4 in pennies. John's Novelty Co on Mass Street was broken into with an undetermined amount stolen. Three juvenile boys were apprehended after shooting a BB gun at Gertrude Pearson Hall and were sent to Juvenile Court.
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Peace Corps Week Proclaimed in Lawrence to Honor KU Volunteers
Lawrence City Commission approved a proclamation designating December 4 through 9 as Peace Corps Week. It honors Kansas University volunteers with 51 completed service 36 in training and 139 serving. Lights will glow on Mount Oread with Strong Hall Hoch Auditorium and other KU landmarks. Returned volunteers attend a 1:30 p.m. coffee Thursday in the Kansas Union Meadowlark Room. The event kicks off Peace Corps Week starting Monday at Mount Oread.
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McNamara Resignation Sparks Vietnam War Fears
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara plans to resign amid speculation of a faster U.S. war drive in Vietnam. The World Bank board weighs his possible presidency as Westmoreland faces questions over policy, while White House and Pentagon deny imminent shifts. Senators urge restraint and scrutiny while Connally remains in Washington for unrelated duties.
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Texas
John Connally
Defense
New Defense Chief Must Establish Control Quickly
Washington AP notes the incoming defense secretary must quickly assert authority amid tested armed services and a Congress keen to show who is boss. McNamara’s budget reform and strategic shifts shaped the department, with Vietnam and the F111 project looming as unresolved issues.
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Bodies Identified of Montreal Students in Missouri Slaying
The two found near Buffalo Missouri were identified as Bertram Kidd 20 and Marjorie Sharp 21 Montreal college students missing since September after a tour of Mexico. Dr Peter Nash identified the remains and relatives examined clothing found nearby.
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Bertram Kidd
Marjorie Sharp
Montreal
Ted Scott
Peter Nash
D.W. Kidd
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Mexico
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Rumsey Funeral Home Private Family Entrance
Funeral notice notes private family entrance at Rumsey Funeral Home VI 3-6111 with address styling and advisory details for callers.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Loving memory of Charles Lewis remembered on anniversary
In loving memory of Charles Lewis who passed away one year ago today Nov 29 1966. There's many a heartache many a tear and a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear. Sadly missed by wife and children.
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