Lacy Skirts Around Local Hiring Issues in Kansas
Kansas officials say employers focus on competence and attitude over race, with the Kansas Department of Economic Development stressing a fourth R responsibility. Civil rights complaints in Ottawa prompt firm replies from officials about investigation limits and not harassing business.
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Kansas
Nation
Jack Lacy
Lacy
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Kansas Commission On Civil Rights
Civil Rights Commissions
Ottawa
Kansas City
Troy Scroggins
The
Rights Commission
Scroggins
Battle near Jericho. guerrillas claim four Israeli soldiers killed
Palestinian militants say they killed four Israeli soldiers in a five hour clash Friday near Jericho north of the Dead Sea. Israel reports minor firing with no casualties. The guerrilla claim cites a commando raid across the Jordan River to mark the four year anniversary of the 1967 war.
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Jordan River
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Lebanon
Cairo
Jordan Valley
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New York
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U.S
Suez Canal
Saigon
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Pleiku
Extension Draft Likely As Congress Courts Two-Year Plan
Washington AP reports two Senate votes cement the likelihood of a two-year extension to the military draft. Final action may slip past June 30 amid many amendments and debate over stopping funds for Indochina. House already extended two years. some deferments could be called if the bill stalls.
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Congress
U.S
Indochina
John C. Stennis
Dmass
House
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Await Blueprints To Start New Jail In Franklin County
Franklin County plans a new jail after blueprints from Wichita architect Wilbur F. Kruse are completed. The commission, meeting next Wednesday, weighs second phase plans and a verbal city inclusion. They have not paid $1,500 for preliminary drawings nor finalized a federal grant, which expires soon without further planning.
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Franklin County
Wichita
Wilbur F. Kruse
Sheriff's Office
Local Boys Win Elections at Boys State Nominees
Several Ottawa youths were elected to positions at the American Legion Boys State event at the University of Kansas this week. Representatives named include Rocky Holland Jeff McAdoo Eldon Roehl and David Burlingham with addresses listed. Senators elected were Davis Bennett and Chris Bowers.
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American Legion
University of Kansas
Rocky Holland
S. Poplar
Jeff McAdoo
E. Wilson
Eldon Roehl
Ottawa Rfd
David Burlingham
RFC
Senators
Davis Bennett
Rockwood Drive
Chris Bowers
Civilians Killed In Da Nang Shelling
North Vietnamese gunners hit Da Nang with rockets killing five civilians and wounding seven civilians and three soldiers in a daylight barrage. Five rockets hit the city and several 100‑pound missiles struck the air base. U.S. casualties were none.
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Saigon
da Nang
South Vietnam
Associated Press
Michael Putzel
U.S
Dms
Richard Gardner
Charlie 2
Dmz
Phu Loi
False report triggers riot at Wichita this dawn
In Wichita Kansas an officer responding to a reportedly false accident call was pelted with bricks and debris by youths. Two stores and several police cars were damaged before order returned. officer Richard Vinroe treated for abrasions and lacerations, minor injuries to two other officers reported. no arrests.
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Wichita
Kan
Kenneth Coffey
Richard Vinroe
Vinroe
Coffey
Razook’s
Brothers
Infrared Photos Aid The Hunt In Mass Murders
In Yuba City California infrared photographs mapped from a plane guided searchers along the Feather River orchards where 25 men were buried. Sheriff Roy Whiteaker said authorities would continue over the weekend, pursuing leads from soil disturbances shown by infrared imaging.
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Calif
Feather River
Sutter County
Roy Whiteaker
Jack Sullivan Ranch
Juan V. Corona
Yuba County
Whiteaker
Sacramento Bee
Corona
The
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