May Jobless Rise Adds 160000 to U S Unemployment
The Labor Department reports 160000 more workers joined the jobless rolls in May, raising total unemployment to 4.1 million and the jobless rate to 5.0 percent. Wages rose slightly but inflation eroded real earnings. unemployment rose across age and race groups with whites hit hardest.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
Harold Goldstein
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Department
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Labor Federation
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
International Trade Problems Neckties and Whiskey
The article reports mid hearing developments in the House Ways and Means Committee on tariff renewals and quotas. It highlights necktie style changes raising fabric needs, import patterns, and non tariff barriers such as French advertising bans on grain spirits.
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Edmond le Breton
Associated Press
Washington
United States
House
Ways and Means
Tie Fabric Importers Association
U.S
Wine and Allied Workers’Union
Turnpike Will Warn Motorists Of Rain Hazards
Wichita Kansas authorities will issue a rain hazard warning card to motorists entering the tollway this summer. The chief engineer warns wet roads reduce control as hydroplaning occurs at high speeds and urges cautious driving when rain falls.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas Turnpike
L. W. Newcomer
Newcomer
Anti-war Activists Convicted in 1969 Draft Office Raid
In Chicago, ten antiwar activists were convicted Friday of destroying draft records during a raid on a Selective Service System office in May 1969. The verdict follows a May 1969 raid and marks a decisive outcome in the long-running protest case.
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Chicago
Sellective Service System
Sunshine Warms Kansas Weather
The rain ended and sunshine returned to Kansas with a pleasant weekend forecast. The Weather Bureau noted a chance of rain Sunday night or Monday, with morning fog and a record low of 48 in Topeka. Highs reached 70s in the east and 58 in Lawrence, while Coffeyville saw .97 inch of rain.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Pittsburg
Hill City
Conway Springs Blood Drive Nears County Goal
Conway Springs hosted a Red Cross Blood mobile on June 4 totaling 59 pints, just shy of the county goal of 60. Mary K. Hunt chaired the event with Dr. J. C. Hill providing medical coverage. Sumner County collected 930 pints this year, an increase of 99 from last year, toward a 1,044 target. Dorothy Brandt thanked volunteers and urged continued support to meet daily regional needs.
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Conway Springs
Mary K. Hunt
J. C. Hill
Wellington
Red Cross
Sumner County
Wichita
Dorothy Brandt
Fair Parade Theme Chosen for Sumner County Fair
The Fair Association Executive Board selects The Progress of Wheat Farming as the parade theme. Mrs. John Snowden, association secretary, announced the dates September 3 4 and 5 with Czech Day on the 5th.
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Caldwell
Sumner County
Fair Association
John Snowden
Association
South Haven Fair Dates Set for September 11 and 12
South Haven announces the 55th annual Fair will be held September 11 and 12. Mrs. D. B. Heeney is preparing the Fair book advertising.
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South Haven
D. B. Heeney
McGee's Anniversary Sale at Mulvane Store
Mulvane's McGee's Department Store marks its 12th anniversary with a store wide sale running from June 4 to June 13. Local shoppers are invited to take part in the event featuring discounts across departments.
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McGee's
Mulvane
Farm youth exchange visitor stays with Clearwater family
Miss Jeanine Le Goff from Brittany France is hosted by Bob Shepard and family in Clearwater while she visits Sedgwick County as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange program.
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Clearwater
Jeanine le Goff
International Farm Youth Exchangee
Brittany
France
Bob Shepard
Sedgwick County
Mrs Edna Kimple Retires From Conway Springs Star
Mrs Edna Kimple ends a career at the Conway Springs Star dating to 1957. She will still assist during emergencies and vacations of others, with continued help during peak times.
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Kimple
Conway Springs
Edna Kimple
Flag Day approach and local notices in Wellington
Mainstreet Flag Day is a week away on Sunday June 14 and the American Legion offers 3 by 5 flag sets for 5 dollars with contact at the American Legion Building. National Flag Week runs June 14 through 20 to honor the flag and foster patriotism. A Dan C. Matson Post No. 881 VFW delegation left for Topeka for the state convention while the State Lions Club meets in Liberal. A 245 member high school band from 162 Lions Clubs rehearses for a free public concert linked to the convention.
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American Legion
Dan C. Matson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Topeka
Lions Club
Liberal
Lions Clubs
State
Atlantic City
Leon Hale
Tom Ward
Wellington
Wellington High School
Pride
Sellers Park
Koreans Claim U S Spy Ship Sunk in Yellow Sea
North Korea said it sank a heavily armed U S spy ship off Haeju in the Yellow Sea after alleging incursion into coastal waters. Seoul reported North Korean seizure of a South Korean vessel, while Washington denied any U S ships were in the area.
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U.S. Navy
Washington
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Korean Central
North Korea
KCNA
Korean People’s Army
Haeju
Pyongyang
South Korean
Defense Ministry
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DMZ
Republic
Seoul
Roh Young-suh
South Korean Defense Ministry
Pueblo
Sea of Japan
Nixon names Lodge as envoy to Vatican for informal talks
President Nixon will send Henry Cabot Lodge as his personal envoy to the Vatican in a salary free, non diplomat role for multiple two to four week visits yearly. Lodge, an Episcopalian, will foster informal talks with Pope Paul VI on issues of mutual interest.
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Nixon
Paul VI
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White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
U.S
Paris
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Myron Taylor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mark Clark
Clark
Congress
Truman
Rome
Westmoreland Urges Steadfast Duty at CGSC Graduation
Gen William C Westmoreland Army chief of staff told more than 1200 Command and General Staff College graduates today that despite criticism this is no time to weaken dedication Our nation needs loyal dedicated leaders as individuals determine Army success through total effort and team achievement
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FT. Leavenworth
Kan
William C. Westmoreland
Army Chief of Staff
Command and General Staff College
Suez Canal
Canal
Egyptian
Canal Zone
Haim Bar-Lev
Bar-Lev
Set Bo fights back as Cambodians retake village near Phnom Penh
Cambodian forces backed by paratroops counterattack to reclaim Set Bo, 10 miles southeast of Phnom Penh, after heavy fighting and losses. The clash highlights broader Khmer Rouge pressure as Lomphat falls and enemy advances threaten supply lines north of the capital.
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Set Bo
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Associated Press
John Wheeler
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Praphas Charusathien
Thailand
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Intelli
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Viet Cong
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P T Nixon
U.S
Kansas high school seniors attend state programs at KU
More than 1 650 Kansas seniors arrive to join Girls State and Boys State at the University of Kansas. Girls State of Sunflower Girls will meet at Pearson Hall with 442 attendees. Boys State with 1 220 attendees will register at Lewis Hall and form model cities. The two sessions run simultaneously for the first time with inaugurations and talks by Gov Docking, Atty. Gen Frizell, and Sen Smith.
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Lawrence
Kan
Kansas
University of Paes
Bose
Sunflower Girls State
Kansas Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
American Legion Boys State
Lewis Hall
Lewis
Templin
Hashinger
Ellsworth
Robert Docking
Wallstreet Rally Surfers Setback
New York AP reports stock prices tumbled on Friday erasing gains from the rally that began last week. The Dow Jones average fell 11.50 points to 695.03 as declines outpaced advances amid profit taking and unconfirmed reports of threats by Asian Communist regimes.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Senate Passes Meat Bill Expands To Custom Processors
The Senate Friday approved a bill to allow custom meat processors to slaughter animals for owners and households and to sell other meat products. Custom processors were exempt from inspection under the 1967 Wholesome Meat Act but could not sell meat products.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate pivot urged as Cambodia limits face vote
Senator Griffin of Michigan says opponents of Cambodia operation restrictions are ready to drop delaying tactics and allow a vote on Cooper-Church. Pentagon pressure for 300 million in military sales authority and Byrd amendment support shape the near term when a vote is set for next Thursday.
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U.S
Cambodia
Robert P. Griffin
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Nixon
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D-W.va
Byrd
Vietnam
Campuses Quiet Now Yet Courts Struggle With Dissent Cases
An Associated Press survey across 67 campuses in 27 states finds hundreds of students facing charges from antiwar protests. Most offenses are misdemeanors like trespass or disorderly conduct with many cases pending or dismissed, and only a few convictions involving jail.
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