Japan to buy more rice to ease trade talks with China
Tokyo reported that Japan would purchase more rice from China than desired to break an impasse in renewing a private trade agreement. If the rice issue is resolved, a year confirmation may follow in Peking, with China lowering its demand to 120,000 tons and Japan ready to buy 100,000 tons plus more soybeans.
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Governor vetoes highway bill in Kansas 1968 clash
Gov. Robert Docking vetoed a Republican highway plan to issue bonds for 612 miles of road and a two cent gas tax rise. The Kansas House failed to override, voting 62-50 short of the two thirds. Docking warned of deficits and called the bill partisan politics.
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Rockefeller signals possible GOP presidential bid
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller said he would be ready to be the Republican nominee if the party pushes him, but he will not enter primaries or put his name on ballots. He set ground rules to avoid intra party fighting, including deferring to convention voting for nomination. Rockefeller said he would respond if sufficient party support emerges to reach 667 convention votes.
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Reforms Reach Vatican Curia with New Terms and Appointments
Reforms announced last August for the Roman Curia took effect Friday, replacing lifetime posts with five year terms renewables by the Pope. Seven of nine congregations moved under non Italian prelates, and a new central finance office opened. The aim is to de Italianize and democratize the Curia for broader global leadership.
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Vodka Costs Prompt Letter From Russia Family
A Russian man A Bogdanov says his family spends about one third of its 510 rubles monthly income on vodka, disputing Izvestia's claim of a frugal typical Soviet family. He notes 170 rubles for vodka and 56 bottles per month, while Izvestia cited 225 rubles income and 7.70 rubles on vodka.
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U.N Commission backs clause on reparations for aggression
At United Nations, the Commission on Social Development approved a declaration clause demanding reparations for aggression and illegal occupation of territory. It singled out Israel, which occupies Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian lands. The measure passed 24-0 with six abstentions from Israel, Britain, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway and the United States.
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Lisbon political prisoner Marto Soares released from jail
Lisbon attorney Marto Soares, a leading voice against Premier Antonio de Salazar's regime, was freed from political prison. Reports say his release came December 13 amid disclosures in foreign papers about a supposed sex scandal involving senior officials, bankers, and aristocrats.
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Box score on major Kansas legislation in progress
Status of key Kansas bills across the Legislature with actions by committees and chambers. SB 197 targets license revocation for private clubs over stamping violations, SB 479 bars new junior colleges until after 1969, SB 519 creates a Hutchinson law enforcement training center, SB 561 2 focuses taxes freeze and budget allocations, HB 1725 allows oil and gas lease drilling, SB 654 funds highway projects, SR 716 redraws senate districts, HB 1728 imposes severance tax on oil and gas, HB 1205 moves education board elections nonpartisan, HB 1207 creates a separate education commission, and HB 1732 1733 revises nonprofit taxation rules.
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Weather TOPEKA Forecast Shows Cold Front Follows Warm Spell
The Weather Bureau reports a surge of cold air Friday night ending the warm spell and predicts partly cloudy skies with temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below Friday highs. Sunday should be fair with slightly warmer temps. Friday’s high was 71 and low 30, with a 87 record high in 1901 and 2 in 1925 as record lows.
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Social Security Increase Takes Effect Across Nation
More than 20 million Americans begin receiving higher Social Security checks as a major benefits boost and expanded coverage take effect. The 13 percent rise, largest ever, raises typical couple's payments from about 145 to 265 while maximums increase. 465,000 more people join the rolls, and Medicare changes begin April 1 with a higher monthly premium.
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Pomona Sets Sewer Assessments and Hook-in Deadline
Pomona will levy sewer assessments of 20 to 21 cents per front foot, not per square foot as misreported. On a 33-foot front, the charge is about 6.70, to fund a 285000 system with a 24900 federal grant and city bond. Assessments are due within 30 days of printing the ordinance, or over 10 years via real estate taxes with interest. Residents must hook into the new sewer by Sept 19 1969, with possible 90 day notice if health authorities deem private facilities hazardous.
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Lord Snowden Stuns London with Striped Suit
London observers react to Lord Snowden wearing a bold striped suit at Heathrow as he and Princess Margaret depart for Barbados. The tight brown frock coat with white stripes and a green orange shirt drew mixed reviews from designers and onlookers alike.
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Brown Pleads Guilty Friday To 7 Charges
OLATHE Kan AP Henry Floyd Brown 39 pleaded guilty in district court to first degree murder and six other felonies in the Jan 19 holdup of Metcalf State Bank Overland Park and the killing of Sgt Eldon Miller Kansas Highway Patrol. A hearing on habitual criminal act and evidence on Miller death will follow. Two women remain in the case.
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Kansas
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Leavenworth
Ottawa city election filing deadline nears
A week remains to file for mayor as Arthur Hogee lin and Lamar Phillips enter the race to succeed incumbent Charles Williamson who won't run again. The filing deadline is noon March 9, with a primary only if at least three candidates file. The annual city election is set for April 2.
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