Toronto group thanks Chanute for hospitality tour
Mrs. Jim Rodman writes from Toronto praising Chanute for welcoming the Town and Country Home Demonstration Unit and Toronto Methodist church members. The visit included Hans Flower Shop, the telephone exchange, Safari Museum, Koch Furniture, the library, and a downtown shopping trip. Twenty six children and twelve adults later toured Chanute on April 26.
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the Tribune Today
Jim Rodman
Toronto
Town & Country HD Unit
Toronto Methodist Church
Chanute
New Cheerleaders Picked After Senior High Tryouts
New cheerleaders chosen for next year after tryouts at Senior High School are Betty McGrath Nancy Roberts and Holly Harris. Returning this year are Linda Winckier Janis Manly and Carol Helton.
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Betty McGrath
Jim McGrath
S. Tennessee
Nancy Roberts
J. A. Roberts
W. 6Th
Holly Harris
J. E. Harris
S. Ashby
Linda Winckier
Janis Manly
Carol Helton
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha: Texan’s rough horseman image
An intercepted note likens a Texan who rops calves and brands them to someone who casually handles a dog by its ears. The description underscores rugged frontier imagery without endorsing the acts.
Plan Cleanup Drive for Public and Private Properties
Chamber of Commerce women’s committee chaired by Mrs. Howard Wilson announces a cleanup drive to improve appearance of both public and private properties. Planned improvements include lighting, spotlight, PA system, and dressing room cleaning at Memorial building auditorium. A small balance remains in the flower fund for additional baskets. L. Hugh Chapman reported.
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Chamber of Commerce
Howard Wilson
Humane Society Slams LBJ Over Beagle Ear Handling
A SPCA spokesman condemned President Johnson for lifting his beagle pups Him and Her by the ears on the White House lawn, saying the act harms dogs and draws yelps. Experts note pain and improper handling, while Johnson defends the method as dog friendly. The rest of the report covers Wichita chamber activities, promotions, and director changes.
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New York
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Johnson
White House
SPCA
John Neff
The
American Kennel Club
Evelyn Monte
Climatologist Moves To Manhattan From Topeka
The Weather Bureau shifts Kansas climatologist Andrew Robb from Topeka to Manhattan. Roy L. Fox regional director says the move will improve coordination with Kansas State University for agriculture, business and industry benefits.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Andrew Robb
Topeka
Manhattan
Roy L. Fox
Kansas State University
Fort Scott pharmacist fears fifth crash of his car
Robert Galvin notes his car has been struck five times in a year on U.S. 54 in Fort Scott. Police say Lee Lentz of Nevada Missouri fell asleep at the wheel, causing the latest crash with an estimated $1500 damage to Lentz's car. Galvin's car is totaled. He seeks a new car and possibly a new parking spot.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Robert Galvin
Galvin
U.S. 54
Lee Lentz
Nevada
Lentz
Fear Astronauts Are Getting Flabby Gym Planned at Space Center
Houston officials approved final construction plans for a gymnasium at Manned Spacecraft Center to keep astronauts fit. The project costs total $236,200 with 10,538 square feet and facilities for handball squash volleyball, exercise and weight rooms, trampolines, lockers showers and dressing rooms.
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HOUSTON, _ Tex
Manned Spacecraft Center
U S Mexico Talks On Meat Exports
Sen Stuart Symington said the Agriculture Department told him it is in discussions with Mexico to limit Mexico meat exports to the United States.
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Washington
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Agriculture Department
Mexico
United States
Cigarette Firms Ban Teen Targeted Ads in New Code
Nine leading cigarette makers assign their 250 million annual ad program to an administrator who can fine up to 100 000 for code violations. The code bans youth appealing tactics such as athletic hero testimonials and claims of health or social advantages, requires ads be cleared, and limits free samples and campus promotion. The administrator will be based in New York with authority over all tobacco advertising. The measure follows the Surgeon General’s cancer link report and awaits antitrust approval.
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New York
United States
Rural Water District Near Erie Gets $32,800 Loan
Approval of a $32,800 loan for Neosho County Rural Water District No. 3 near Erie was announced by F. Jackson George, state director of the Farmers Home Administration. The loan carries 4 percent interest, repaid over 40 years, and is provided by the Bank of Commerce. John Edwards will supervise administration. Ralph Wheeler of Erie chairs the district with Dwight E. Foust, Jack Hines, and Paul H. Beard as officers. Water will be purchased from Erie.
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F. Jackson George
Farmers Home Administration
Ton
John Edwards
Altamont
Bank of Commerce
Neosho County
Ralph Wheeler
Dwight E. Foust
Jack Hines
Paul H. Beard
FHA
Bait Shop Clerk Shot Dead at Augusta Stand
Augusta Kan AP William Jennings Burgett about 66 was killed in mid afternoon at a bait stand four miles west of Augusta. Owner H C Benton found the body in the back room at about 6 p m. Coroner Dr Dale Anderson said death likely occurred mid afternoon. Benton reported a shotgun rifle rod and reel missing valued at 856.
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Augusta
Kan
William Jennings Burgett
H. C. Benton
Burgett
Dale Anderson
Benton
Traffic Fatalities Log Report For Topeka Area
Kansas traffic death log lists fatalities in a 24 hour period up to 9 am Tuesday with figures for April 1964 and comparable totals for 1963 and 1964. The release provides counts: 31 for April, 172 for year to date, and 132 for the comparable 1963 period.
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Topeka
Kansas
Poverty Fight Adds $10 Million for Appalachia
President Johnson increased funding by 10 million dollars to the Appalachian development effort to address coal industry problems. The revised request totals 228 million for the coming fiscal year, excluding 34 million for the nationwide anti poverty program. Press secretary George Reedy said a formal congressional message would be sent. Governor Scranton urged the increase for mining regions. Johnson also pressed lawmakers for swift action on the related legislation.
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Johnson
Appalachian
George Reedy
Reedy
Congress
William G. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Jolson
Baby Stolen From Mother In Chicago Hospital
Hundreds of Chicago police searched a South Side neighborhood for two day old Paul Joseph Franczak after a woman in nurse attire abducted him from Michael Reese Hospital. Dora Fronczak, 28, was feeding the infant when the woman took him claiming he must be returned to the nursery. Chester S. Franczak Jr., 33, confirmed the baby’s disappearance to his wife. A cab driver, Lee Kelsey, 34, said a woman 40 to 50 entered his cab with a baby and rode toward 35th Street and Union Avenue.
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Chicago
South Side
Michael Reese Hospital
Dora Fronczak
Weather Outlook Sees Clearing Skies and Warmer Day
Decreasing cloudiness and lighter winds tonight with cooler temperatures. Wednesday looks generally fair and a bit warmer. Lows tonight around 40 to 45, highs Wednesday near 70.
Rainy weather clears as Kansas cools and winds ease
AP reports rain shifting out of Kansas with cooler, windy conditions. Skies to clear in the west and be mostly fair by Tuesday night. Monday saw dust, gusts up to 70 mph at Goodland, and scattered showers elsewhere with readings from 40s to upper 60s across the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Liberal
Hill City
Concordia
Pittsburg
City studies main agenda includes 701 planning and Main work
City commission debated phase 2 of the 701 planning program for Main Street traffic and parking studies. A written commitment from Burgwin and Martin to complete a Main Street survey by Aug 1 was sought, with phase two costing about 7850 of a 40000 total value. The state and federal funds cover the rest.
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Chanute
John Welker
Kelker
Welker
State Highway Planning Department
Main
Burgwin and
Martin
Dave Evans
Welger
Evans
W. J. Althaber
City plans delay widening Main and funds for Central Park pavilion
City officials discussed postponing a Main Street widening until spring amid planning studies and legal steps. The planning board recommended delaying a decision until traffic surveys are finished. The Central Park pavilion renovation, with an estimated 23850 dollars for roofing and flooring, faces bond authorization questions from a 1948 issue. A 628000 dollar diesel power plant revenue bond bid date was set for May 20, with site acquisition at 1000 dollars per acre from Ash Grove.
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Chamber of Commerce
City Planning Commission
Planning Board
Welker
Marlin Blackston
Central Park Pavilion
City Recreation Committee
Hayes
Commission
North Garfield
Ash Grove
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