New Mayor and Airport Building Bid Accepted
The city commission elected E. J. (Pete) New mayor for the coming year. It also accepted Berthot Construction Co. bid of 83,574 for building the new Martin Johnson airport administration structure with completion in 150 days. Four alternates were reviewed with two accepted for facing and curbing gravel surfacing. asphalt surfacing and septic tank work were rejected as too costly or unnecessary.
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Martin Johnson Airport
City Commission
E. J
Pete) New
James W. Kensett
Berthot Construction Co
Chanute
Sell Constructors
Iola
N. F. English Construction Co
Hutchinson
Berthot
Sell
Sell’s
Tion
Iola Marine Harris Killed in Action
A nephew of Bill Vest reports that Marine Cpl. John Harris of Iola was killed in Vietnam. Harris was shot in the right arm during combat, evacuated by helicopter, and perished when the craft was shot down and burned. He was married with a one year old son. Burial arrangements are incomplete.
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Bill Vest
S. Highland
Vietnam
Vest
Cpl
John Harris
Iola
Harris
John Jr
West
Weather forecast for Kansas but warm with clear nights
A high pressure area will keep Kansas sunny and mild for the next couple of days. Temperatures today in the 60s with nights in the 20s to 40s, and highs near 70 on Wednesday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Pittsburg
Intercepted Letter Hints At Possible Peace Talks
An intercepted letter titled Dear Cha expresses cautious optimism for peace talks, with the writer signing Yours and suggesting a potential opening for dialogue. The fragment implies hopes for negotiation without detailing any participants or dates.
House Rules Clears Path for Civil Rights Bill Action
The House Rules Committee reversed opposition and approved sending the Senate passed civil rights bill to the House floor without change. Supporters claim enough votes exist to avoid further delay and push the bill to the White House by Thursday. Some opponents may still seek a conference with the Senate over the open housing provision.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
White House
John B. Anderson
Illinois
Republican Rules Committee
Anderson
Senate House Conference Committee
Planners Set Meeting on Annexation and Co Chair Election
The city planning commission will meet tomorrow night at 7 in the Memorial Building city commission room. Agenda includes annexation considerations and the election of a new co chairman.
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City Planning Commission
City Commission
Memorial Building
Ten Seniors Named Chanute High Honor Graduates
Chanute High School announces ten seniors as honor graduates for 1968. Named are Sherrie Caldwell Bob Magill Greg Barnard Bruce Morgan Donni Mitchell Beth Ray Anne Neely Vickie Van Gotten Pam Byers and Doug Morley. A reception for students parents faculty and school board members will be held April 21 in the clothing lab at the high school.
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Chanute High School
Sherrie Caldwell
Ralph Caldwell
S. Larson
Bob Magill
Carl Magill
S. Allen
Greg Barnard
Richard Barnard
S. Highland
Bruce Morgan
Earl Morgan
N. Washington
Donni Mitchell
D. L. Mitchell
W. 5Th
Beth Ray Anne Neely
Daugher
William G. Neely
Vickie van Gotten
Frank van Gotten
S. Santa Fe
Pam Byers
Donald Byers
Police Hindered as Hundreds Riot Near Kansas City City Hall
Several hundred Negro youths massed at Kansas City City Hall with about 1000 Missouri National Guard on standby. Police used tear gas at Kline's department store. looting reported. Central High School crowd dispersed after 45 minutes with some window damage.
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Kansas City
City Hall
Missouri National Guardsmen
Ilus Davis
Frank Kohler
Davis
Near
Tablee
Kline’s Department
Central High School
41St Street
Forest
23Rd and Vine
Armour and Troost
Armour-Troost
Hobelman Nominated Fredonia Postmaster
President Johnson announced yesterday the nomination of Delburt J. Hobelman as postmaster of Fredonia. The Associated Press reported the nomination from Washington.
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Johnson
Delburt J. Hobelman
Fredonia
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson says U S in touch with Hanoi on alternate peace talks sites
President Johnson announced at Camp David that the United States is in contact with North Vietnam about alternative sites convenient for preliminary peace talks. He said allies are in agreement and ambassadorial contacts are possible once arrangements are completed. The note follows Hanoi's formal reply to US proposals.
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Thurmont, Md
Johnson
United States
North Vietnam
Ellsworth Bunker
U.S
South Penam
Camp David
Hanoi
Penh
Cambodia
Bunker
Andrews Air Force Base
Dean Rusk
Clark M. Clifford
Earle G
Engineers County Dads Meet Here
County commissioners and engineers from 17 counties of the state highway department attended a division meeting at the division office building in Engineers County. About 100 people took part in separate and joint sessions focusing on county secondary road construction and maintenance with Kansas Highway Commission engineers from Topeka. W. E. Allison, formerly of Chanute and now the state commission's secondary road engineer, represented Neosho County among others. Luncheon was at the Masonic Temple and dinner at the Country Club.
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State Highway Department
Kansas Highway
Topeka
W. E. Allison
Chanute
State Commission
Neosho County
Masonic Temple
Country Club
Approaches Differ To Talks of Peace
Washington reports cross purposes between the United States and North Vietnam over peace talks. Washington seeks assurances on North Vietnam halting heavy infiltration before ending bombing. Hanoi wants preliminary talks on timing. Ambassador Hariman to lead initial discussions, with Geneva Phnom Penh Rangoon among proposed venues.
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Geneva
U.S
North Vietnam
Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
South Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Rangoon
Burma
Five Allied Drives Conclude Around Saigon Amid Tet-Era War
The U S Command says five Allied operations around Saigon have ended with 3336 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed. The period lull continues as peace moves unfold with no clear sign of enemy de-escalation. Quyet Thang the major drive cleared the area though many insurgents eluded capture. U S, South Vietnamese, Australian and Thai casualties totaled 220 dead and 1358 wounded. 2658 enemy killed and 994 weapons seized in the month-long effort.
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Saigon
U.S
Washington
Hanoi
William C. Westmoreland
Quyet Thang
Troops Deployed as Nation Quells Violence After MLK Death
About 61,000 National Guard and Army troops were dispatched to cities to curb riots following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An extra 1,900 federal troops arrived in Baltimore. Rioting deaths reached 28 with 1,600 injured and 10,000 arrested as Cincinnati and Youngstown joined the unrest. Baltimore reported sniping incidents while curfew arrests rose. Authorities claimed the peak had passed and Wilmington endured a night of violence with injuries.
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Associated Press
Martin Luther King Jr
Baltimore
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Cincinnati
Youngstown
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Minneapolis
Memphis
Talla
Hassee
Fla
Pittsburgh
United States
Robert H. York
Thomas D’alesandro
Wilmington
Del
Crash Fatal Near Tribune Poles Wallace Teen
Evan K. Pearce 19 of Wallace Kansas died in a one car crash on K27 five miles north of Tribune yesterday. The accident occurred on a rural road with details limited. Local authorities investigated the scene and notified family members.
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Tribune
Kan
Evan K. Pearce
Wallace, Kan
Funeral for Dr. King Draws Nation to Ebenezer Church
An audience of 1300 inside Ebenezer Baptist Church heard a formal service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while about 50000 outside crowded streets in Atlanta. Vice President Humphrey led dignitaries including Mrs. John F. Kennedy and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller as National Guardsmen were readied.
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Atlanta
America
Martin Luther King Jr
Humphrey
White House
Ebenezer Baptist Church
John F. Kennedy
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
George J. Hearn
Georgia
King
Ebenezer
Federal troops quiet riots as nationwide curfews rise
In several cities federalized forces clamp down after riots. Baltimore reports looting fires and sniper worries as 10,000 troops enforce order. Cincinnati, Wilmington, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh deploy guards while curfews soar and violence slowly ebbs. Chicago resumes calmer patrols.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
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