Apollo 16 crew snaps lunar targets en route to six day orbit
Apollo 16 astronauts John W. Young Charles M. Duke Jr and Thomas K Mattingly II begin countdown to engine firing toward lunar orbit for six days of scientific exploration Their camera work aims to study the moon atmosphere and surface radiation while onboard systems show improvements despite earlier flareups in paint guidance and dock latch issues.
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Space Center
Houston
John W. Young
Charles M. Duke Jr
Thomas K. Mattingly II
Lunar
Moon
LPN Convention Set for Chanate Kansas April 26 28
More than 150 licensed practical nurses from across the state are expected to attend the 23rd annual Kansas Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses convention in Chanate April 26 to 28. Programs at Neosho County Community Junior College with Student Day April 28 at Central Park building. Tioga Hotel serves as headquarters. Dr. James Brown and Dr. Jack Walker headline. Brown on tuberculosis and Walker on KU family practice program. Over 200 students from practical nurse schools expected for Student Day. convention includes committee reports officer elections and entertainment.
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The
Kansas Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc
Tioga Hotel
James Brown
Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital
Jack Walker
Practical Nurse
U S Destroyers Attacked by North Vietnamese Forces
North Vietnamese MIGs and torpedo boats attacked U S destroyers off North Vietnam. One enemy plane was shot down and two enemy torpedo boats possibly sunk. One U S destroyer was hit and four sailors wounded as ships shelled coastal targets.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Dow
City Recreation Talks Seek Closer Working Ties
The Recreation and Parks Commission seeks closer ties with the city. President Mary Burris cites funding and salary sharing issues for the parks and recreation superintendent. City Manager Kenneth Sanborn says no direct meetings yet. budget cuts and timing affect programs and summer planning.
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Recreation and Parks Commission
Mary Burris
Commission
Parks and Recreation
Paul Keller
Park Commission
Burris
Board of Education
Kenneth Sanborn
McMullen Marijuana Trial Enters Second Day in Erie
In District Court Erie Judge George Donaldson presides over the continuing jury trial of Judith McMullen on a felony possession of marijuana charge. The case stems from an arrest in 1970, with jury selection and initial witnesses already completed. Names on the jury include Wilbur Thompson Ann Sanderson Ruth Nelson Theodore Sipe Neal Sharp and several others from Chanute Galesburg and nearby areas.
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Wilbur Thompson
Ann Sanderson
Ruth Nelson
Theodore Sipe
Neal Sharp
Herbert Washburn
Glenda Beaver
Wanda Grizzle
Chanute
Erma Gough
Mary Ellen Oehlert
Olga Glasgow
Eric
Florian Andrews
Galesburg
Guthrie police ground hot check artist after 81 thousand frauds
Guthrie police detain Eugene Victor Austin 35 after a charter flight paid with a worthless check. Authorities say he is wanted in Tulsa Kansas City and possibly Los Angeles on bogus check charges. He had papers claiming release from Leavenworth March 22.
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Guthrie
Okla
Eugene Victor Austin
Tulsa
Kansas City
Los Angeles
al Hasler
Hasler
Austin
Leavenworth
Kan
Miller hints at possible run for Senate
Atty. Gen. Vern Miller suggested he might seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate during a Fort Scott speech. He declined to confirm and said he would reveal his plans in Wichita on May 12, while incumbent Republican James B. Pearson seeks re-election.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Vern Miller
U.S. Senate
Miller
Wichita
Senate
James B. Pearson
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Reveals Political Air Bag Metaphor
An intercepted letter suggests a theme that air bags are better suited to politics than to cars, reflecting a satirical stance on safety and policy. The wording hints at a broader political metaphor rather than a vehicle safety discussion.
Air Bags Fail in Trial of Experimental Car
In Phoenix a test of a $4 million federally funded experimental car showed air bags failing to inflate at 50 mph. A dummy in the front passenger seat was severely damaged while the vehicle hit a concrete wall. a conventional car was completely demolished. Investigators will study why the air bags did not deploy.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Transportation
John H. Volpe
Sol Davis
Fairchild Hiller
Four-County Area Roads Among State's Most Hazardous in 1971
In 1971 the four-county area centered on Neosho Wilson Allen and Woodson recorded 37 traffic deaths in 24 crashes and 575 injuries from 1,138 accidents. Population and vehicle data show 49 387 residents and 65 250 registered vehicles, underscoring high risk relative to size.
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Neosho
Wilson Counties
Wilson
Allen
Woodson
Kansas
U.S
Four-County Census Gap Shows Lower Incomes
A 1970 census report from the U S Bureau of the Census shows the four county area below the state average of 8693 in average family income. Allen County 6835 Neosho 7303 Wilson 6482 Woodson 5707. Per capita incomes also lag, with 2373 in Allen 2460 in Neosho 2490 in Wilson and 2207 in Woodson. Government workers share ranges from 14.1 to 18.3 percent of the labor force, with labor force participation for men and women over 16 at 71.5 and 35 percent in Allen plus similar rates for the other counties.
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U.S. Bureau of Census
Allen County
Neosho
Wilson
Woodson
Potpourri author Howard McMillen's first novel and local notes
The piece notes Howard McMillen's first novel Potpourri Many Mansions of Sam Peeples published by Viking Press. It recalls his birth Jan 7 1938 in Eureka and schooling in Severy Chanute Ellsworth, with Ellsworth as home base. Also mentions a one year wiring license for Eldo P Wire in Fredonia and Harold Black still delivering mail after retirement announced.
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Sam Peeples
Howard McMillen
Viking Press
Eureka
Severy
Chanute
Ellsworth
Kansas
Fredonia
Eldo P
Economy posts strong Q1 gain but inflation spikes
The government reports a solid three month rise in economic activity, but consumer prices jumped to 6.2 percent. Separately, University of Kansas students and Lawrence residents plan a rally this evening to protest renewed bombing in North Vietnam last weekend.
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Washington
Lawrence
Weather forecast and record highs for the day
Area forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and showers through Thursday with possible severe storms this afternoon and tonight. Low tonight in the upper 50s to upper 60s, high Thursday in the 70s. Precipitation probability rises from 50 percent this afternoon to 80 percent tonight then 40 percent Thursday.
Origin of Ogeese Creek Traced to Augustus Creek Name
A reader explains that Ogeese Creek in Neosho County derives from Augustus Creek named after Augustus Caesar. The Latin pronunciation evolved to Ogeese through early settler shortening, correcting the Irish-appearing origin.
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Ogeese
Ogeese Creek
Neosho River
Neosho County
W. W. Grave
Augustus Capataine
Augustus
Augustus Caesar
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