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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1968

Page

5

Flu Epidemic Spreads Across States Prompting Alarm

The Hong Kong flu variant is confirmed in 16 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, with health officials noting the peak may be weeks away. Notables including Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey are reported among those affected as influenza like illness rises nationwide.

Associated Press National Communicable Disease Center Atlanta Hong Kong States District of Columbia Puerto Rico Hubert H. Humphrey

Investigators Probe Fire Tie-In at K State Campus

State Fire Marshal says he suspects arson in the Friday night blaze that damaged Nichols Gym and disrupted music and two campus radio stations at Kansas State University. He notes 200 to 300 witnesses questioned. notes found at two minor fires read Death of KSU.

Topeka Arthur Ramey Kansas State University Nichols Ramey Wit K-State Kansas Bureau of Investigation KSU

Antiquated EC Confirms Nixon Presidency Despite Doubts

The Electoral College named Richard Nixon the 37th U S president with 301 of 538 votes in North Carolina and Michigan deviating briefly. Some electors questioned the system while others followed the popular vote, amid minor irregularities and debate over the college's relevance.

Washington Richard M. Nixon United States District of Columbia North Carolina Michigan Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey George Wal Lloyd W. Bailey Rocky Mount Wallace Bailey

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