Total Victory Prospects Dimmed by Monsoon and Force Build Up
In Honolulu officials say additional U.S. ground forces and sustained air strikes may prevent a Communist South Vietnam takeover. A monsoon setback could end around mid next month, with Viet Cong momentum waning due to high casualties and allied air campaigns. President Johnson has authorized a 125000 troop ceiling, about 75000 now in country, as logistics and deployment work proceed.
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South
Viet Nam
U.S
Honolulu
Johnson Hs
Saigon
Pentagon
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Grant Sharp
Pacific
William C. Westmoreland
Viet Cong
North
Missing Funds Hit Negro Finance Firm in Kansas City
Peoples Finance Corp a pioneering Negro financial institution faces collapse after more than 300000 dollars vanish and deposits and bill payments are at risk. A director depositor filed for a receiver and investors seek bankruptcy proceedings as auditors probe the missing funds. Dr P C Turner presides as president and S Margaret Williams runs the firm.
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Kansas City
Peoples Finance Corp
Negro Financial Institution
Peoples Finance
Olivia Watkins Shaw
Jackson County
Cyril G. Baucke
Lee Vertis Swinton
Federal Bankruptcy Court
P. C. Turner
S. Margaret Williams
Four Crimes Are Charged in Kansas City Robbery and Murders
Lee C. Wilson, 25, identified by victim and witnesses, is charged with four major crimes including murder in a July 22 $22 robbery at a Kansas City apartment. Ballistics tie a .32 pistol to the murder victim Dorsey Garnett. a separate assault on Mr and Mrs Carter occurred hours earlier. Wilson, reported to have a clean police record, was found near the scene.
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Kansas City
Lee C. Wilson
James Newman
Dorsey Lee Garnett
Wilson
Garnett
Joseph Carter
Harrison
Carter
Harry Adreme
College Student Charged in Beating in Emporia
An 18 year old college student, Dean W. Agnew of Seneca, Kansas, was charged in Emporia with assault with a deadly weapon after an elderly woman, Edith Merrill, 84, was beaten during an attempted burglary. Merrill was treated at Newman Memorial Hospital for a torn mouth, swelling, and other injuries.
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Emporia
Kan
Dean W. Agnew
Seneca
Agnew
Edith Merrill
Merrill
Newman Memorial Hospital
Record Counts of County Board Members in 1965
In early 1965 there were 24 186 board members directing county government affairs in 3 049 counties of the United States. That’s an average of eight per county.
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United States
Eagle Rank To Erie Boy Eagle Scout
Gordon McKinnie, 16, son of Mr and Mrs C P McKinnie, received his Eagle Scout award at the Federated church. He joined Pack 32 in 1956, became a Boy Scout in 1956 with Troop 232, earned the God and Country award in 1962, and attends Philmont on a 12 day adventure. Guests included Ben Drews and Charles Skilling. Ralph Freeman chaired the court of honor. W J Young and Walt Crossman attended as Silver Beaver recipients.
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Erie
Gordon McKinnie
Co. P. McKinnie
Federated Church
Gordon
Merle Smith
Ava Ferguson
Order of the Arrow
National Brotherhood of Honor
Valley Forge
Philmont
Pat Allen
Chanute
Robert Seaton
Lola
Young
Crossen
Freeman
Recreation Calendar Highlighting Local Sports and Activities
Tonight offers tennis lessons at City Park and Highland Park with times 4 to 6 and 6 to 8. All Star rookies and Pee Wee games at Highland Park at 7 and 8 30. Girls softball Chanute at Cherryvale 7 30. Semi pro baseball City Park Chanute Gray Lumber versus Parsons Raiders at 8. Men’s softball Chanute Oilers at Independence 7 30 and 9. Thursday includes Science in Everyday Living 9 to 1, handicapped swimming 10 to noon, tennis lessons City Park 4 6 and 6 8 at Highland Park, adult swimming 7 8 at Municipal Pool, Major League playoff Santa Fe Park Bank of Commerce vs Ash Grove 7 30, Church softball Highland Park Christians vs St Patrick 7, Old Timers vs Knights of Columbus 9.
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City Park
Highland Park
Chanute
Cherryvale
Chanute Gray Lumber
Parsons Raiders
Chanute Oilers
Independence
Municipal
Municipal Pool
Santa Fe
Slugfests in Softball Lift Old Timers and Christians
In Church Softball League action the Old Timers edged the Methodists 16-15 in five innings as four runs in the bottom of the last frame sealed the win. Ronnie Burghart earned the victory for Old Timers while Tom McKenzie and Carl Uden were the Methodist battery. The Christians defeated Nazarene 11-6 behind Bob Phillips pitching and 14 Christian hits to Nazarene’s six. Chris Phillips homered and Jim Dillon and Lester Petty tripled for Nazarene.
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Methodists
Christians
Nazarene
Ronnie Burghart
Harold Burghart
Tom McKenzie
Carl Uden
Methodist Battery
Nazarenes
Chris Phillips
Jim Dillon
Lester Petty
Bob Phillips
Charlie Wallace
Petty
Wesley Moore
Methodist
Tournament Led By Topeka Girl
A 15 year old Topeka golfer Jackie Evans led into day two of the state Junior Girls golf tournament in Winfield seeking her third straight title. Evans carded 83 to lead Karen Schaub 86 with Schaub three strokes back. The 6104 yard course par is 75. Marsha Allen and Karen Miller trailed after day one with 92 and 97.
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Winfield, Kan
Topeka
Jackie Evans
Jackie
Karen Schaub
Independence
Miss Evans
Miss Schaub
Winfield Country Club
Marsha Allen
Chanute
Karen Miller
Wichita
Sergeant Sets Mark In .22 Slow Fire at Camp Perry
Army Sgt. Santiago Machuca of Columbus Georgia set a record in the .22 caliber slow fire match at the National Rifle and Pistol Matches in Camp Perry Ohio firing 198 7x to beat the previous 198 4x mark from 1962 by Sgt. Alvin J. Moore Army. Gunnery Sgt. John R. Verhaal USMC took second with 186 7x, while Staff Sgt. Edward L. Pentz Army Ft. Riley Kan tied for third at 195 7x.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
Army
Santiago Machuca
Columbus
Machuca
Alvin J. Moore
John R. Verhaal
USMC
Tied
Edward L. Pentz
Ft. Riley
Kan
Grand Opening of Stereo and Color TV Display Room
A new stereo and color TV display room opens soon in SEK boasting the largest complete selection in the area with Zenith and Sylvania brands showcased.
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Sek
Zenith
Sylvania
Devil's Marble to occupy Oslo Harbor sightline
A ten ton devil's marble from Central Australia will be set in a vantage position at Oslo Harbor, visible to ships. Devil's marbles are round or oval granite rocks found in Central Australia, a far reach for Norwegians from home.
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Sydney
Australia
Oslo
Rifle Shot Kills Kansas City Man
In a northeast industrial rail yard two men sitting by a shack were shot. Ernest Bullock, 47, died, and Alan Clayton, 42, survived after surgery for a wound above the left eye. Police detained two youths, with Clayton naming them among three rat shooters in the yard.
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Kansas City
Ernest Bullock
Alan Clayton
Bullock
Clayton
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South Viet Nam
Dong Xoai
By Dee Dee Dee
Mary Lane
Betty Jean
Tracy
E. Main
Foster Clothing Company
East Main
Dacron & Wool Blends
Slacks
Dacron & Worsted
Coats
Dacron & Orson
Dacron & Rayon
Young Men's
Fred R. Foster
Rollow TV Corner
11Th & S
E. Main St
Alan Collins
Mgr
Devil’s Marble
Emerson Radio
Sizzler
Pionieer
Chanute Tribune
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