Murville Urges European Unity Over Gold Crisis
France's Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville urged the six European Common Market nations to act in unison amid a foreign exchange crisis. He spoke on Friday night ahead of an international conference, noting a possible long term monetary unit but stressing immediate policy alignment with the outside world. The Paris gold price surged to a record 44.36 per ounce as demand spiked while other major markets closed.
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Klansman Is Convicted in Dahmer Murder
An all white Mississippi jury convicts Cecil Sessum, exalted Cyclops of the White Knights of the KKK, of murdering Vernon Dahmer. Sessum gets life in prison. defense says an appeal will be filed. Six others await trial for murder and arson in the Jan 10 1966 death amid voting rights drive.
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Conference on gold pool to curb dollar crisis
Washington hosts a two day meeting of six allies and the United States as central bankers seek harsher austerity to bolster the dollar. Congress weighs a 10 percent tax surcharge and a multibillion dollar cut in Johnsons 1969 budget while gold reserves defend against speculators. France ends its contribution, raising doubts about pool stability.
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Barn Fire Leaves Barn House and Garage Total Loss
Fire officials ruled cause unknown but suggested possible youth smoking in a lean-to near a barn at 108 Elm. A 1955 car and tools were destroyed along with the barn and a garage at 412 W Ist. Rear of the adjacent house also damaged. insurance coverage uncertain. Firefighters battled flames as residents and motorists watched. damage value not yet estimated.
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Resignation Shakes London Over Gold Crisis
London astir as Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns amid world gold crisis. Michael Stewart chosen to replace him while Prime Minister Harold Wilson faces opposition calls to quit. Brown cites government decision making as core issue. Both ministers defend support for U.S. Viet Nam policy and push for Britain’s entry to the European Common Market. Brown notes lack of consultation on Friday gold market closure.
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Kennedy joins race with offer to cooperate with McCarthy
Senate hopefuls Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene J. McCarthy moved into the Democratic presidential contest as Kennedy offered to work with McCarthy to spur a national debate on Vietnam. McCarthy reacted coolly, warning the plan risked a Johnson backup for anti Johnson delegates. Kennedy stressed the need for unity to defeat the incumbent president.
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Johnson bounces jibes as Kenne dy enters race
President Johnson jokily notes Sen Robert F Kennedy joining the presidential contest at a business leaders confab. He quips about primaries and Henry Ford II replacement as NBC Meet the Press guest, joking he will withhold reactions.
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Kansan Army privates die in Vietnam action
WASHINGTON AP Two Kansans were listed by the Defense Department Friday among servicemen killed in action in Vietnam. Army Pfc James L Nufer of Dodge City and Army Pfc Lawrence W Scanlan of Shawnee Mission were casualties.
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Shawnee Mission
County Weather Fair Warmer with Light Winds Sunday
Fair and warmer with light west to southwest winds tonight. Partly cloudy and unseasonably warm Sunday with southerly winds increasing. High Sunday near 70s, low tonight around 40. Friday high 64, low today 30. Precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 a.m. 0.01 inch. Barometer about 30.19.
Nudist camp director urges nude yardwork view
Ahman Karr told KU students at a minority opinion forum that a future average citizen may perform yardwork in the nude without moral judgment. He argued clothing does not determine morality, only the individual’s state of being.
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