Nixon Won't Target Rockefeller at GOP Governors Meeting
Aides say Nixon plans no confrontation or debate with Nelson Rockefeller. Rockefeller taunted Nixon daily to debate while Nixon focus remains on primary wins, with moves and schedule unclear. Tulsa gathering of 20 of 26 GOP governors shows disunity and no firm platform stance.
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Rockefeller says Nixon blocks delegates but can be overtaken
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller told reporters Nixon has a substantial block of delegates but he believes his campaign has momentum and can win the Republican nomination. Rockefeller said he has over 250 delegates in his column and faces a balancing act with favorite son governors who could swing delegates. He cited Shafer’s possible endorsement as helpful.
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Peace Talks Stall After Five Weeks of Talks
Paris AP five weeks into peace talks the United States and North Vietnam show no concession breakthrough. Harriman to confer with advisers during a weeklong recess before next meeting with Xuan Thuy. North Vietnam seeks halt to U S attacks while Washington demands de escalation and scaledown of military operations.
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Deadline Set for Second Half Property Taxes
Franklin County residents must pay the second half personal property taxes by Friday June 20 to avoid delinquent penalties added to the due amount.
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Weather highs and lows with record values
Reported high Friday 93 and low today 63 with prior year comparable 89 and 70. Record high 102 set in 1953 and record low 43 in 1917. 24 hour precipitation ended 8 am at .68 inch. Barometer 30.82 inches.
Local Stores Favor Gun Laws In Ottawa
Ottawa store managers generally back compulsory gun registration as Kansas has no current registration. Several clerks cite records of sales by model and owner, while some oppose registering certain firearms or accessories. Most report stable or rising sales amid riots and assassinations, with a few stores altering gun offerings and age checks. Kansas laws restrict minor gun access, machine guns, and concealed carry, with certain display weapons exempt.
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Kansas City
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Malott’s Hardware
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Ottawa Hardware Co
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State Orders Study of US-59 Improvement
Topeka AP Kansas Highway Commission orders planning and preliminary design for US 59 from Lawrence south to K-10 with possible four lane entry into Lawrence. A consulting firm will draw plans, with right of way acquisition and partial access control for 9 miles from Lawrence east and 4.6 miles from Parsons east. Pittsburg authorized to install precert timed traffic control devices.
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City band rehearsals ahead of summer concert
Rehearsal is set for 7 30 p m Monday in the Ottawa Junior High Band room ahead of the first city band concert at 8 p m Tuesday in City Park. Loren Matthews band director invites anyone with band instrument experience to join the summer concerts.
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Loren Matthews
Spock and Coffin Convicted in Draft Conspiracy Trial
Famed baby doctor Benjamin Spock Yale Chaplain William Coffin and two others were convicted of conspiracy to counsel Selective Service registrants to evade the draft. Marcus Raskin was acquitted. The four convicted face up to five years and $10,000 fines. appeals planned.
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Paola Downtown Renovation Praised by Governor Docking
Gov Robert Docking praised Paola citizens for renovating the downtown without federal or state aid during the Park Square dedication closing a four day Parade of Progress in Paola Kansas. He noted 30 plus new fronts canopies lighting and sidewalks and urged other towns to follow Paola example.
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