Ex-Convict Sands Speaks at Ottawa University Lecture
Bill Sands 47, formerly jailed for life terms and connected with Daryl Chessman, spoke to a near capacity Ottawa University crowd about his life, reform, and the Seventh Step Foundation. He mixed Christian views, prison tales, and blunt language to urge young people to seek peace and responsibility. The OU series resumes with soprano Janet Baker on Feb 20.
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Zeke Wigglesworth
Bill Sands
Ottawa University
Sands
Deathsrow
Daryl Chessman
California
Seventh Step Foundation
Alcoholics Anonymous
Turtles
Clinton Duffy
San Quentin Prison
Jesus
Chapel
Janet Baker
Black Sergeant Murrel faces civilian demand after Vietnam return
Sgt. Mel Murrel, once dubbed the Black Sergeant of Tuy Loan, returns to Syracuse amid a wave of requests from private and civic groups to speak about Vietnam. The 21-year-old veteran, twice wounded, recounts village relations, a $6300 VC bounty, and his plans for college and possible U S AID work while stressing pacification as key to victory.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Melvin Murrel
Tuy Loan
Vietnam
Philippines
Japan
Laos
United States
Murrel
Julia Mal Smith
Sydney Smith
Melvin Murrel Smith
Nottingham High School
Leathers Neck
America
da Nang
Kennedy Attacks Johnson Vietnam Policy in Speech
Sen Robert F Kennedy charged Johnsons Vietnam stance rests on illusion and urged a settlement allowing Viet Cong participation. He disputed Johnsons claim that the Viet Cong uprising failed and argued enemy losses were overstated, calling for truth and new approach while criticizing past sacrifices.
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Chicago
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
D. N.Y
Kennedy
South Vietnam
Apede Ple
Nick Adams Found Dead At 36 In West L A Home
Los Angeles AP Nick Adams known as The Rebel was found dead in an upstairs bedroom of his West Los Angeles residence. Police listed the death as natural pending autopsy. Adams 36 lived alone and left behind estranged wife Carol Nugent and two children. He had recent film work abroad and planned two new productions before his career decline. Born Nicholas Adamchock July 10 1931 in Nanticoke Pennsylvania he rose to fame on television and in several genre films.
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Duffy
Sands
Los Angeles
Nick Adams
Adams
Ervin Ro»der
Carol Nugent
Allyson
Jeb Stuart
Miss Nugent
Adsams
Hollywood
Nanticoke
Nick
Nicholas Adamchock
Poisoner Found Insane in Cordele Case
Janie Lou Gibbs 35 was ruled insane after admitting arsenic killings of five relatives. Superior Court jury deliberated 40 minutes and committed her to a state mental hospital, avoiding a murder trial for her 19 year old son Roger. If ever sane, she could face trial on the charges.
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Cordele
Janie Lou Gibbs
Robbers Break Into Olpe State Bank but Steal Nothing
In Olpe Kansas burglars entered the Olpe State Bank by forcing a back door and using a torch to cut into the safe area. Bank clerk Joe Wendling said no cash was taken and only papers and records were inside, none disturbed. The incident occurred overnight as authorities investigate.
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Olpe, Kan
Olpe
Joe Wendling
Train Hits Truck Killing Driver Near Naval Air Station
A Sam ta Fe freight train struck a truck at Flatsley Road crossing one mile east of U S 56 near OLATHE Kansas. The driver was killed and identification was not immediately released.
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Olathe, Kan
Tostay
Olathe, Naval Air Station
Flatsley Road
U.S. 56
William Allen White centennial events planned in Kansas
A multi month schedule marks the birth centennial of William Allen White born February 10 1868 in Emporia Kansas. The program includes a marker unveiling in Emporia a monument dedication in El Dorado speeches by prominent editors and officials and lectures at the University of Kansas with honors to White family members and a closing tribute at national journalism gatherings.
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Emporia
Kan
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
White
Kansas Turnpike
Rol
Ln Clymer
el Dporado Times
White Centennial Commission
Frank Carlson
Erwin D. Canham
The
Christian Science Monitor
William L. White
Gazette
Kansas Associated Press
el Dorado
William L White
University of Kansas
Association For Education In Journalism
New York Faces Five Foot Garbage Piles As Strike Continues
New York City s 10 000 striking sanitation workers defied an order to return to work and Mayor Lindsay sought state aid from Governor Rockefeller. A health emergency was declared as more than 56 000 tons of garbage piled up, with Times Square and other streets strewn with waste while negotiations continued under mediators at Gracie Mansion.
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NEW York
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Nelson A. Rockefeller
National Guard
Rockefeller
Lindsay
Department of Sanitation
Board of Health
Times Square
County 4-H Days Highlights Youth Skills And Camping
County 4-H Days at the Junior High Building on February 17 and 24 showcased 4-H youths in musical performances demonstrations and public speaking. Activities include project talks demonstrations and a 7:30 p.m. square dance. Also notes on bicycle safety camping benefits and the 1968 Kansas Recreation Workshop at Rock Springs Ranch.
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Billy R. Merhoff
Rock Springs Ranch
Gerald Williams
Emporia
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Pentagon
Olpe Bank
William A. White
Jor
Mark Ethridge
Louisville
Couriers Journal
William White
Sallie White
National Federation of Press Women
Wichita
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Union
Gracie Mansion
Harlem
Kansas Recreation Workshop
Operauwa NU Brother
Technicolor
Techniscope’ Jus
Kroehler
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