Kennedy Blasts LA Mayor Yorty in National Letters
Senator Robert F Kennedy renewed his charge that Samuel Yorty lacks the leadership Los Angeles needs in letters sent to about 600 Californians. The dispute followed a heated Senate hearing on August 23 where Kennedy and Abraham Ribicoff criticized Yorty’s city leadership. Kennedy’s office reported roughly 900 letters received, with 40 on Yorty’s defense. 100 abusive letters were discarded. The Ribicoff-led subcommittee faced a 3000-letter flood, most defending the mayor.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Samuel Yorty
Los Angeles
Yorty
Kennedy
Senate
Abraham A. Ribicoff
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Reds Hold Ground as US Demands De-Escalation for Bombing Halt
The United States demands Communist de-escalation as the price for halting bombing of North Vietnam. In Saigon Premier Ky signals progress toward talks, while Hanoi envoy Mai Van Bo says no reciprocal move is required. State Department states readiness for talks without conditions and for cessation of bombing if de-escalation on the other side is assured.
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United States
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Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
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Deepartment
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Hanoi
Paris
Mai van Bo
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Corps Engineer Outlines Work For Melvern Reservoir
Col. W. G. Kratz district engineer of the Corps of Engineers outlined plans for Melvern Reservoir work in Kansas City saying bids on access roads and admin facilities will be sought in June with further bids on embankment spillway and outlet works later this year. The project costs are set at 25.8 million dollars as part of a 95 million dollar civil and military construction program, though war demands could alter the schedule.
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Melvern Reservoir
W. G. Kratz
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Col. Kratz
Marais Des Cygnes
Melvern
House Speaker Seeks Settlement Over Powell Situation
Washington AP House Speaker John W McCormack moved to craft a formula to settle Democratic rifts over Rep Adam Clayton Powell and the Rules Committee. Liberal Democrats backed a plan to block Powell from a seat and oppose Colmer’s chairmanship, while Powell faces legal questions and possible seating delays.
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John W. McCormack
Adam Clayton Powell
Rules Committee
Lionel van Deerlin
California
Powell
William M. Colmer
DeMiss
Richard Bolling
Colmer
Education and Labor Committee
van Deerlin
New York
Harlem
Coldewave Weather Forecast With Cold Front Warning
County forecast warns of a cold snap with a snow end ing tonight and less than one inch of accumulation. Strong northerly winds 25 to 35 mph. Saturday partly cloudy and cold with temperatures dipping to 10 to 15 by morning. Highs in the 20s. Thursday’s high 48, today’s low 47. Record highs and lows for the date are noted. Hourly temps end at 8 am today.
Grange Meeting In Ottawa Today
Grange leaders from eastern Kansas meet today at the Odd Fellows Hall in Ottawa to discuss the centennial year observance. This is the fourth of five meetings this week. The year began with a candlelighting service in Topeka on December 9. The Grange birthday is December 4, 1867. A January and February membership drive will mobilize granges nationwide, with a February drive report to move from local to county to district to state headquarters before reaching National Grange in Washington, D.C.
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Wayne Stewart
Howard Huck
Naomi Kincaide
William Rice
Pilgrims Die In Bus Crash On Mountain Road
Two buses carrying Roman Catholic pilgrims collided on a mountain road south of Manila and plunged into a ravine. Officials reported 115 or more dead with about 15 survivors among 130 aboard. Rescue crews faced difficult terrain as helicopters and ambulances reached the scene hours later.
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Philippine Constabulary
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U.S
Philippine Air Force
U.S. Navy
Portrait dispute delays Johnson portrait by Peter Hurd
AP report says artist Peter Hurd rejected by Mrs Johnson and the President for a sleeping subject and declined further changes. Hurd, from New Mexico, says he lost interest in a smaller portrait and notes demand from a museum and private collectors despite the First Family’s lack of approval.
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Crash Survivor Has Happy Day Still Alive
Lorraine Rosengren, 48, and four others survived a night of 30 below temperatures after their chartered Cessna crashed into Mt. Sherman, Colorado. A helicopter rescued them from the windswept slope after severe downdrafts and snow. Rosengren credited two bottles of Scotch with helping them endure the cold during the ordeal.
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St. Charles
Denver
Aspen
Docking Inaugural Ball Opens With Fun Dress Rules
Harris News Service reports the Docking inaugural ball at Municipal Auditorium in Topeka starts 9 p.m. Monday. Dress is optional from overalls to tuxedoes as Gov elect Robert Docking and Meredith attend with the official party. Tickets are $10 per couple.
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Topeka Democratic Gala Aims For 1200 Guests At Inaugural Ball
The Topeka article details a new era inaugural event with a 1200 person ball, dim lighting, waiter service, and full decorations. It covers the parade, oath, address, open house, receptions, and bus transport to the governor’s mansion, plus schedules for the day and remarks on Gov-elect Docking and related political figures.
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