Ex-Congressman Offers 4-Point Vietnam War Plan
Walter H. Judd a former Minnesota congressman, unveiled a four point plan at Oklahoma University press conference urging the U S to pressure North Vietnam by allowing South Vietnamese to direct guerrilla actions in the north, block Haiphong harbor, flood 85 percent of North Vietnam's food supply by dike bombing, and target key military sites while warning civilians to reduce casualties Judd argued the U S must win the war and cited past failures and Soviet actions to illustrate the need for decisive action He indicated Nixon is best suited to lead the effort for the presidency counting his experience ability and broad appeal.
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Walter H. Judd
Minnesota
Area Press
U. S
Ho Chisminh
Judd
U.S
North Vietnam
John F. Kenenedys
Haiphong Harbor
Unil
South Vietnam
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Rockefeller
George Wallace
Ottawa University Begins $490000 Fund Drive Soon
Ottawa University announced a $490000 fund drive with a $40000 local goal. The drive includes an advance gifts phase led by E E Haley and a general solicitation starting March 18, with a March 30 completion. Funds will support library expansion, new faculty, and scholarships while boosting Ottawa and area economy.
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Ottawa University
Ottawa
Ottawa Uniersity
Robert M. Clogston
E. E. Haley
Howard Doyen
Peter Armacost
Armacost
Scholareship
Kansas Baptist Convention
University
Docking Blasts House Delay on Highway Plan
Gov. Robert Docking accused the Kansas House of ignoring constituents as Arden Dierdorff delays reporting a bill implementing Docking's highway program. House Speaker John Conard said the current legislature is likely to enact only a feasibility study for the Kansas City International Turnpike.
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Topeka
Robert Docking
Kansas City International
Elderly Man Hurt By Car
A 70 year old man, Harley S. Davis of 836 Tremont, was admitted to Ransom Memorial Hospital with a head laceration and multiple fractures after stepping into a moving car in the 900 block of South Main. The driver, 19 year old Robert L. Kohler of 412 E. Logan, attempted to stop and swerve as Davis crossed Main unaware of the vehicle.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Harley S. Davis
Tremont
South Main
Rosbert L. Kohler
E. Logan
Davis
Main
Spry 102 Year-Old Writes Weekly Column In Atlanta
Layona Glenn, who turns 102 on Friday, remains active in Atlanta as she writes a weekly column and can touch the ground with hands without bending her knees.
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Atlanta, Ga
Layona Glenn
New Park Tennis Courts Under Study By The City
Ottawa city officials study adding two or four tennis courts at Forest Park after a plan presentation by engineer Dallas Freeborn. Bids open 7 p.m. March 20 for two or four courts with Laykold concrete or asphalt surfacing discussed. Project funded by an $89,500 federal recreation grant.
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New Park
Ronnie Johnson
Johnson
N. Cedar
Ottawa
City Commission
Forest Park
Freesborn
Freeborn
Commission
Kansas House weighs TV coverage for executions
Rep. Jerry Griffith of Derby proposed a resolution to allow radio TV and movie coverage of executions as a deterrent to capital crimes. He also backed a bill replacing capital punishment with a non commutable life sentence.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas House
Jerry Griffith
D. Derby
Miners Rescued After Long Shaft As Fire Delays May Fail
Two rescue experts descended 1200 feet into a murky salt mine shaft to reach 21 miners trapped more than 30 hours. They found oxygen and a diesel motor running, signaling possible progress, with a red glow suggesting a small fire near the fan. No lights or sounds from miners were reported, while a minor injury occurred from falling salt. Rescue teams planned further descents with oxygen and communication gear, awaiting a safe elevator return.
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Calumet, la
F. Clayton Tonnamaker
Cargill, Inc
Tonnamaker
Cargill
William L. Meadows
Sturgis
Weather outlook for Topeka area Friday
County forecast notes considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with lows near 30 and highs in the 60s The Weather Bureau predicts continued unseasonably warm temperatures with scattered light rain moving across the state tonight and a chance of drizzle.
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Topeka
Weather Bureau
Twiggy quits model pose for movie debut
The 18 year old English model Twiggy says she is tired of looking young and giggly in the modeling stance and will pursue acting. She plans to star in The Wishing Tree, with manager Justin de Villeneuve predicting she will become a major star after her first film.
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London
Twiggy
London Cockney
Justin de Villenueve
Justin
Nobody Cares Kansas Indians Long Forgotten in Poverty
Topeka reports on Kansas Indians on the Pottawatomie and Kickapoo reservations. The piece notes low incomes, lack of running water, few indoor toilets, and high infant mortality, with about 12 500 Native Americans in Kansas and many living in cities. It quotes LeRoy Neddeau and Duane Evans on poverty, education, and migration.
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Topeka
Harris News Service
Pottas Watomie Reservation
Kickapoo
Holton
LeRoy Nededeau
Kansas State
Duane
Evans
Appalachia
Kentucky
Kansas
Mayetta
Neddeau
U. S
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Kansas City Star
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By Wayne Lee
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