Candidates Favor Delay In Vietnam Vote Across Gia Dinh
In Gia Dinh, South Vietnam civilian presidential hopefuls and backers signaled support for a four week postponement proposed by U.S. Senator Javits. While leaders like Tran Van Huong urged delay to strengthen campaigning, skeptics warned of logistical and legal hurdles as Thieu Ky and others pushed for more time amid the Dong Ha incident aftermath. The group toured 11 provinces, weighing timing against campaign momentum and public interest.
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Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Dong Ha
Huong
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Quang Tri
Javits
ThieveKy
Nguyen Dinh Quat
Saigon
Governor Docking Reports Smooth Vietnam Visit
Gov. Robert Docking cabled from South Vietnam that the trip is proceeding well. He said he met the American ambassador, the commanding generals of the 2nd Field Force and 9th Infantry Division, and troops during the visit.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
South Vietnam
Docking
9Th Ifantry
9Th Infantry
Record-setting Kansas bids total $12.5 million
Kansas City Kan bids dominated a historic bid day for the Kansas Highway Commission. Major projects exceeded 8.4 million dollars, led by Kansas City Structural Steel Co. with 2.04 million for twin viaducts on Interstate 635. J A Tobin Construction led on US 73 paving at 1.548 million. Frisbie Bridge Co. bid 1.182 million for eight bridges on I-635. Ransom and Sheetz bid 508,783 for US 50 improvements in Lakin and Syracuse.
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May
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Syracuse
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Louisiana Guard Mobilized to Shield Klan Bastion March
650 National Guardsmen and 175 state troops were mobilized to guard a group of 15 to 25 unarmed Negro marchers moving through Livingston Parish’s Ku Klux Klan stronghold in a six mile trek toward Walker. Governor McKeithen ordered reinforcements after earlier clashes, while marcher leader A Z Young insisted guards would withdraw only if necessary and that the march would proceed despite tensions.
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Baton Rouge
Walker
Livingston Parish
John McKeithen
A.Z. Young
Young
Thomas Burbank
Burbank
Massive Social Security Overhaul Clears House Vote
The House approved a sweeping Social Security overhaul that would boost benefits, raise taxes, and curb welfare fraud. Likely months before new funds reach about 24.2 million current beneficiaries as Senate delays stall action and sparks conflict over tightened federally aided state welfare provisions.
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House
Senate
Kansas Board OKs One Year Teaching Certificates
To ease a long standing teacher shortage the Kansas State Board of Education approved issuing one year teaching certificates to college graduates not meeting all standard requirements. Local boards may grant the certificates if the district commits to supervise eight hours of annual college work and ensure completion. The plan covers applicants with most requirements met except recent experience or education and allows certain transfers from elementary to secondary roles.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Education
Weather Summary For Today And Past Record Highs
Today's high 90 and low 65 set amid a year ago reading of 83 and 65. Record values stand at 108 in 1936 and 46 in 1943. Precipitation shows trace in the last 24 hours. Hourly temps listed through the day include 72 at 9am and 80 at 9pm, with barometer steady at 30.00 inches.
Pope Reforms Curia Terms Five Years End Italian Domination
Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI announces sweeping Curia reforms ending lifetime tenure for all Curia members and replacing it with renewable five year terms. The 15,000 word document De Romana Curia shifts control from Italian dominance toward a universal church representation, with staff to be chosen by the next pope.
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Paul VI
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Ecusmenical Council
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Wilhite To Stand Trial On Charges Of Manslaughter
Kenneth Wilhite 18 Ottawa faces Septem ber term trial in Franklin County District Court on third degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of Wes Gillaspie 18 Council Grove. He was bound over on a $5000 bond after a 45 minute preliminary hearing ending about 10:30 a.m. Judge Donald White ruled probable cause existed and the crime had been committed. Wilhite’s attorney John B. Pierson argued self defense and lack of heat of passion evidence, seeking discharge.
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Kenneth Wilhite
Ottawa
Wes Dean Gillaspie
Council Grove
Franklin County
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Donald White
White
John B. Pierson
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Major Battle Against Mao In Formosa and Civil Case in Ottawa
Nationalist Chinese agency reports heavy fighting around Chungking with tanks and artillery indicating civil war scale. Opponents reportedly captured a bridge a temple and factories in an attack Monday. No casualty details released. In Ottawa a judge denies a motion as sworn testimony outlines a stabbing case with detailed witness accounts and a potential penalty of up to six years for third degree manslaughter.
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