George Washburn house becomes Homebase for troubled youths
The old Fourth and Cedar brick house designed by Ottawa architect George Washburn is converted into a Homebase facility for boys who have had trouble with the law. Greg and Karen Lauver will host, with state fire safety updates, furnished bedrooms, a social room, and a basement activity area. Youth Services, Inc. will attend an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, with an auction at 10:30 a.m. to sell donated items.
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George Washburn
Homebase
Greg
Karen Lauver
Delma Shaw
S. Hickory
Washburn
Germany
Lauver
Lauvers
Laurer
Youth Services, Inc
Karen
Bitter Americans Pull Out Of Laos
A planeload of American women and children evacuated from Vientiane as the first step in withdrawing about 1,000 Americans from Laos. A remaining American in Savannakhet and U N worker Paul Porter stayed behind. Kissinger said U S presence would be substantially reduced as Washington agreed to pull most aid personnel out. Adults remained somber as baggage and carry limits were observed.
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Laos
Savannakhet
Washington
U.S
Bangkok
Henry A. Kissinger
Thailand
Sanford J. Stone
Nothing Like It A Child And His Pet by Joan Istas
Eisenhower School hosted pet day as first and second graders showcased their pets and shared stories. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, and fish were present with narratives detailing each animal, their quirks, care, and memorable moments.
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Joan Istas
Eisenhower
Thy
Dash
Ford Sees Era of Decisive America
President Ford told European newsmen in a White House interview that the United States may be entering a new era of firmness and willingness to act decisively in world problems. He cited the Mayaguez rescue as evidence of U S capability and resolve, and said his energy and economic programs reflect a Ford presidency ready to strengthen alliances and deter Soviet pressure through firm but flexible detente.
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Ford
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Aguez
Soviet Union
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Joint Apollo Soyuz Flight Cleared For July Launch
Washington reports NASA and Soviet space officials have approved a July 15 joint manned mission. The plan follows a failed April 5 Soyuz launch and Lunney confirms the malfunction will not be used again.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Siberia
Glynn Lunney
Moscow
Two Area Children Suffocate in Playbox at Waverly
In Waverly Kansas a 5-year-old boy Gene Hermon and his 2-year-old sister Shelli suffocated in a toy playbox while their mother Mrs Larry Hermon napped. The Coffey County sheriff said the lid latched as the children entered and could not be opened from inside. Both children were found after the mother woke.
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Gene Hermon
Shelli
Dry Spell Ends in Kansas Rain Shifts Weather Outlook
Heavy rainfall swept central and eastern Kansas with up to four inches in Williamsburg and three plus inches near Colony and Iola. Forecast calls for more showers and a thunderstorm ending tonight, then cooler and mostly sunny Saturday with highs in the 70s.
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Kansas
Williamsburg
Ottawa
Colony
Iola
Coffeyville
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