Apollo 15 crew to observe earth's partial solar eclipse
Apollo 15 astronauts Davis R. Scott James B. Irwin and Alfred M. Worden prepare for a near earth eclipse as they return from the moon. They will photograph the moon during total eclipse and hold an hour long news conference from Mission Control with questions from reporters.
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Davis R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Alfred M. Worden
Earth
Mission Control
Moon
Worden
Scott
Irwin
Van Sickle Questions Miller Drug Inquiry Requests
State Sen. Tom R. Van Sickle of Fort Scott charged that Atty. Gen. Vern Miller and aides are soliciting local drug investigation requests. Miller and local officials cite 40 requests to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for undercover agents. Van Sickle notes one request from Fort Scott and questions legitimacy.
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Peka
Kan
Tom R. Van _ Sickle
Vern Miller
Kansas
Miller
Van _ Sickle
van Sickle
Fort Scott
GOP
State Finance Council
Finance Council
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Fred Howard
KBI
FBI
Ray Hinderliter
Hinderliter
Kenneth Briggs
Bill “Oneyman
Briggs
Intercepted Letter Raises Question on Jobs and Labor
A circulated missive asks if increasing employment will reduce unemployment, contrasting the idea that more work creates more jobs with concerns about steady hiring. The fragment references broader economic tensions and calls for policy consideration.
4-H Fat Stock Sale at Erie Fair Highlights Saturday
The annual 4-H live stock sale at the Neosho County Fair is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Erie fairgrounds. Bud Butts will conduct the auction.
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Sterling Hudson
Erie
Neosho County
Hudson
Alan Cox
Suffolk
Erie Fair
Bud Butts
Senate approves far reaching election spending reform bill
The Senate approved a broad election spending reform measure 88 to 2, aiming to curb campaign ad costs and tighten reporting on expenses and contributions. It would pave the way for broadcast debates between presidential candidates, though the fate in the House remains uncertain.
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Washington
Senate
House
Sen
John O. Pastore
D-R.j
Ari
Humboldt pledges exceed $10,700 for growth group
Area forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with little temp change through Saturday. Tonight low in the mid 60s, Saturday high in the mid 80s, with a 40 percent chance of rain tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Humboldt Community Growth Inc. reports pledges over $10,700 to aid economic development and housing, with shares at $25 each.
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Humboldt
Humboldt Community Growth, Inc
Congress Ends Sessions Before Month‑Long Vacation
Congress adjourns for a month with a Senate vote to extend funding for federal agencies to Oct 15 and a House resolution to fund remaining regular bills. Senate actions include a reform bill and a postponement of draft extension debate, plus authorization measures and disaster relief funding.
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Congress
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House
U.S
Vietnam
Labor force climbs as jobless rate rises in July
The Labor Department reports 80.6 million Americans at work, up 1.2 million from June, while unemployment falls by 160,000 to 5.33 million. On a seasonally adjusted basis, 500,000 more jobs and 200,000 more unemployed are recorded, reflecting many youths entering the labor market.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
State seeks intervention in Chanute foreclosure case
The State of Kansas seeks to intervene in Bank of Commerce vs Kens illing Company Inc and others to obtain a receiver to repair or plug 85 oil wells on 12 Chanute area leases. The motion would bar distribution to lienholders until wells are fixed and costs awarded. state aims to use funds from defendants, not taxpayers, and argues pollution harms land, water, and aquatic life along the Neosho River. Judge George Donaldson must rule on intervention and future hearing awaits.
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Dick Larimore
Bank of Commerce
Kensilling Company, Inc
Neosho County
Kansas
Mission
Chanute
State of Kansas
State of
Neosho River
Kenneth Keas
Keas
Basher
George Donaldson
Donaldson
Senate shelves draft extension as 19 year olds await numbers
Washington AP reports the Senate postponed a compromise draft extension until September 13 and anticipates a filibuster when it returns. The draft lottery assigns priority numbers for all 1952 birthdays, with 100 or lower likely called if Congress reactivates service authority, while those in the 200s and 300s probably will not be called.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Congress
Typhoon Olive Weakens After Blasting Japan
Typhoon Olive moved north over the Sea of Japan after leaving at least 78 dead in western Japan and eastern Korea. TheWorld Jamboree at Mt Fuji area evacuated over 20,000 Boy Scouts as Olive downgraded to a tropical storm with winds near 60 mph. Strong gales, heavy rain lashed Kyushu as the storm crossed the region.
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Olive
Sea of Japan
Japan
Korea
Mt. Fuji
Japanese Weather Agency
Kyushu
Republican lawmaker calls NBC Today censorship inquiry
Rep William H Harsha of Ohio urged an investigation into NBC TV Today incident where Edwin Newman cut off comedian George Jessel after he called The New York Times and The Washington Post Pravda The Newsman was accused of overstepping while NBC News president Reuben Frank defended Newmans quick corrective action in New York.
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Washington
Edwin Newman
George Jessel
New York Times
Washington Post
Pravda
New York
NBC News
Reuben Frank
Newman
Steel layoffs hit tens of thousands after contract deal
Five days after a new contract was agreed without a walkout, tens of thousands of steelworkers were laid off as users draw from inventories. AFL-CIO United Steelworkers officials saw surprise in the scale, while company spokesmen forecast callbacks depend on orders and expect weak demand for weeks or months.
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Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers of America
FCC proposes rules to guide future of cable TV
The FCC outlines rules for the evolving cable industry promising a broader program for subscribers. It requires access to over the air signals, free government education and citizen channels, and two way potential linking home TVs with computers and future retail services.
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