Kennedy cites interference in South Vietnam election
Senator Robert F. Kennedy warned of "mourn ing and distressing evidence" of South Vietnam's military regime biasing the coming presidential vote. Senator Jacob Javits urged disengagement if free choice cannot be ensured, while Senator Clifford Case faults campaign tactics. The debate ties to a $70 billion defense bill slated for action next week.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
South Vietnam
New York
United States
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Kennedy
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Johnson
Case
Javits
Senate
Vietnam Premier Ky Denies Campaign Security Charges
Saigon reports Premier Nguyen Cao Ky rejected civilian candidates claims that his government failed to provide adequate security and transportation for their province tour. Ten candidates had threatened a pullout over the issue, with some considering backing Tran Van Huong’s ticket as protests grow amid a regime seen as virtually certain to win.
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Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Quang Tri
Thieu
Tran van Huong
Thieusky
Second Tavern Burglarized In Same Main Street Row
A burglary at R and R Recreation on 110 N Main involved removal of an air conditioner from a north window to gain entry. Police say a neighboring building reported the theft around 5 AM. Taken were a small amount of money from a juke box, about $2.50 in change from a cigar box, a few cigarette lighters and beer. Similarities noted to an earlier break at Naomi's Tavern, 111 N Main.
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R and R Recreation
N. Main
Winedow
Clyde Johnson
Johnson
Naomi's
Installment Loans Surel Pete Pleas National Bank Ady
Local banking brief notes installment loan offers tied to Surel Pete and National Bank Ady. No detailed terms provided, unclear applicant names or exact amounts. Announcement reads as a quick finance notice focusing on loan availability.
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Pete Ples National Bank
Ady
County Forecast Shows Mild Weekend Conditions
The county forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Saturday with continued mild conditions. Tonight low in the upper 50s, Saturday highs around mid 80s, and a Thursday high near 77. Temperature records note 112 set in 1934 and 45 in 1902. Barometer at 30.27 inches.
Harris Couple and Daughter Die in Wreck Near Lee's Summit
A Harris couple Claude M Whiteford 75 Vera Whiteford 69 and their daughter Dorothy J Brown 42 of Waverly died Thursday in a collision four miles south of Lee's Summit Missouri. Their pickup struck a tractor trailer driven by Billy E Hayes 41 of Quitman Texas while entering US 71 bypass from M 150 about 7 am. Passenger Edward W Hareh 40 of Quitman Tex suffered minor injuries. Funeral services for Claude and Dorothy set for 2:30 pm Monday at Waverly Methodist Church with burial at Garnett and Richmond arrangements for Claude’s service at 10:30 am Monday in Richmond. Survivors include Dorothy’s husband John and sons Clyde Lyle, and extended family in several Missouri towns.
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Harris
Here
Jackson County
Claude M. Whitefore
Vera
Dorothy J. Brown
Waverly
Missouri Highway Patrol
Billy E. Hayes
Quitman
Tex
Edward W. Harereh
Whiteford
Claude Whiteford
Dorothy Brown
Waverly Methodist Church
Garnett Cemetery
Waverly Cemetery
Alma Jean Raddatz
Alma Whiteford
Fort Scott
Warren
Garnett
Caveroll
Ottawa
John
Clyde and
Lyle
The
Ottawa Weather Cools Early With 53 Degree Jackknife
Ottawa and surrounding areas wake to a chilly 53 degree night. Forecasters expect a slight warmup Saturday with highs in the 80s, as other Kansas cities report record or near record lows. Lows ranged from 48 at Ft. Riley to 59 at Dodge City with highs from 68 to 81 across the state.
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Ous
Weather Bureau
Wichita
Concordia
Lawrence
Topeka
Salina
Kansas
Ft. Riley
Goodland
Dodge City
Pittsburg
Garden City
More Flu For US
The National Communicable Disease Center warns of serious influenza outbreaks expected this winter as immunity declined after a mild previous season. The report notes that Asian influenza viruses caused little disease in 1966 67, raising susceptibility especially in the Eastern states where big outbreaks last occurred in 1964 65.
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Atlanta, Ga
National Communicable Disease Center
Highway Patrol delivers baby in field near Lyndon
Kansas Highway Patrolman Phil Reinecker assisted expectant father Robert Ferris during a drive to Ottawa on K68 when Ferris’s wife began labor in the pickup. Reinecker helped deliver a healthy boy beside the road before mother and child were taken to Ran som Memorial Hospital for care. The patrolman later noted it was his first delivery and recalled the doctor’s earlier miscalculation of the due date.
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Zeke Wiggles
Robert Ferris
Kansas
Phil Reinecker
Reinecker
Lyndon
Fereris
Ottawa
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ferris
Sherriff Don Couture
Couture
Lamb Ambulance
Melvern Dam contract awarded to Cook Construction
The U S Army Corps of Engineers awarded Cook Construction Co of Jackson Mississippi the $9.8 million Melvern Dam contract. The project covers dam construction land clearing and road work with a total Melvern Project cost of about $25.8 million. The dam will run about two miles long and 120 feet high, located on the upper Marais des Cygnes River two miles east of Melvern Kansas.
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Kansas City
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Cook Construction Co
Jackson
Miss
Cook
Western Conetracting Corporation
Sioux City
Towa
Marais Des Cygnes
Melevern
Bors
Corps
Cook Co
Glen Elder
Lake Pomona
Melvern
F111 Faces New Vibration Problems in Vietnam Deployment
New York Times reports the F111A faces excessive vibration especially near Mach nine tenths. Engineers say issues relate to racks not airframe stiffness. Air Force sources claim no mission impairments. deployment to Vietnam eyed for December or January delays.
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NEW York
Vietnam
New York Times
the Times
Hanson W. Baldwin
Washington
Air Force
Dec
Delinquent Taxes Due Threats of Warrants Ahead
Velma Powers county treasurer says delinquent personal property taxes from the last half of 1966 must be paid before Tuesday morning or warrants will be issued. names of delinquent taxpayers will be turned over to the Sheriff's Office for collection.
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Sheriff's Office
Velma Powers
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