Local Races Feature Pinet and Wingert in Kansas House Bid
Democrat George D. Wingert of Wellsville challenges Republican Robert L. Pinet of Ottawa for a second term in the Kansas House. Pinet, a lawyer and former Franklin County judge, and Wingert, owner of Wingert Oil Co and 4-H Foundation chairman, are both Franklin County natives active in civic groups. Wingert, 34, is a Korean War veteran seeking his first major elective office.
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Robert L. Pinet
Kansas
House of Representatives
George D. Wingert
S. Elm
Pinet
W. 10Th
Wingert
Franklin County
Ottawa
Wellsville
Gleason, Pinet and Jordan
University of Kansas
Wingert Oil Co
Kansas State University
Democrat
County 4-H Foundation
County Fair Committee
Farm Bureau
The
American Legion
Powers Faces No Opponent for Third Treasurer Term
Franklin County Treasurer Velma Powers has no electoral opponent but faces a constitutional amendment on term limits. The measure would drop the two consecutive terms rule, potentially allowing Powers to serve a third term if the amendment passes. A yes on the constitutional question favors passage.
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Franklin County
Velma Powers
Miss Powers
Whole Thing Not Really A Success
Washington report notes the United States spent half a million tons of bombs and billions on planes while failing to curb North Vietnam forces. The bombing did not reduce infiltration. Viet Cong were rearmed with Chinese and Soviet weapons. Senior officers say heavier, faster strikes could have shortened the war, but McNamara and Johnson limited actions. Since Feb 7, 1965 the campaign cost 911 U.S. airplanes.
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Washington
United States
North Vietnam
North
South Vietnam
Johnson
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
Bombing Halt Talks Move Toward Peace in Vietnam
U.S. and North Vietnamese negotiators pushed toward a bombing halt with Ho Chi Minh reportedly deciding to deescalate. Johnson advisers pushed for peace terms, outlining a demilitarized zone, no terror attacks, and Saigon’s inclusion in Paris talks. Harriman and Vance pressed for flexibility as Hanoi signaled a potential shift from battlefield to diplomacy.
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White House
U.S
Paris
Averell Harriman
Hanoi
Johnson
Harriman
North
South Vietnam
Vance
North Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
United States
Saigon
Ellsworth Bunker
Creighton W. Abrams
Franklin County probate race shapes up with two challengers
In Franklin County Donald L. White seeks a third term as probate judge against Max Gilmore the undersheriff. Gilmore a 17 year law enforcement veteran and Democrat served four years as sheriff and now investigates crimes. Ottawa Paola campaigns center on Winter and Brueck for the vacancy created by Senator Bowers. Winter a Lawrence native and KU graduate, served as probate judge briefly and is an Air Force veteran. Brueck Paola accountant and ABC Trading Co. owner is a Paola native and KU Northwestern alumnus. Both men are veterans and active in civic groups.
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Miss Powers
Court House
Ottawa
Franklin County
Michael Latimer
Gary Jordan
Latimer
Myron S&s
Donald L. White
Max Gilmore
Gilmore
Kansas
Sunflower Ordinance Works
Sheriff’s Office
Judge White
Air Force
Korea
White
University of Kansas Law School
Paola
William Bowers
Topeka
Winters A. Winter
Walter J. Brueck
Paola Public Accountant
Brueck
ABC Trading Co
Winter
Lawrence
Young Lawyers Section
American Bar Association
Paola Chamber of Commerce
University of Kansas
Northwestern University
Bomb halt may lift Humphrey campaign in tight race
Democrats and Republicans privately agree halting bombing of North Vietnam could boost Hubert H. Humphrey. Johnson announced the pause on national TV and cited progress in Paris talks. Humphrey hailed the move in Newark as aiding peace efforts, while Nixon appeared downcast.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson
Paris
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Newark
N.J
U.S. Troops Cite Mixed Reactions to Johnson Halt in Vietnam
After President Johnson ordered a halt to bombing North Vietnam, U S forces faced a muzzle directive from Gen Creighton Abrams as soldiers voiced strong opinions. Veterans feared a fragile peace while others warned the pause could worsen conditions in the field and risk renewed fighting.
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Creighton Abrams
North Vietnam
New USD 288 facility readies for elementary move
An inspection of the circular USD 288 elementary section occurs this morning with architects, contractors, and officials. A punch sheet will list remaining tasks such as carpeting. If possible, furniture moves May occur over a November weekend, otherwise during Thanksgiving. Roadwork in front of the building progresses, with grading and rock cover planned for the mile, and a nearby bridge deck pour expected late next week and opening within 10 days after.
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H. Marvin Stephan
USD 288
Stephan
Franklin County Highway Department
Bob Lister
Lister
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George Wingert
Washburn University
Jordan
Richard Skoog
Gleason-Pinet
Ellinwood
Kaw
Loren Latimer
Bob
Squire
South Main
Miss Velma Powers
Michael R
Max R. Gilmore
Ho Chi Minh
Richard N. Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
Cyrus R. Vance
Eugene J. McCarthy
House
Senate
Third Party
George C. Wallace
Gi's
Vietnam
Benjamin Estes
Gadsden, Ala
Spec
George Gensel
San Francisco
Richmond
Unified School District 288
Circular Senior High
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