Man Tries To Hire Killer To Assassinate Nixon
Andrew B. Topping, 27, of Manhattan, was arrested in New York on a charge of threatening and attempting to kill President Nixon. He allegedly met with undercover agents, handed over $1,000, and sought help to hire a killer. Weapons were seized at his West End Avenue apartment.
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Killer
President
New York
Nixon
Andrew B. Topping
Manhattan
United States
Topping
U.S
Martin D. Jacobs
Foley Square
Wil
Liam B. Gray
Secret Service
Stewart J. Henry
Central Park
Gray
Sev
Eral
Henry
Larry Greenberg
Legal Aid Society
West End Avenue
Sophia Topping
Harold Dillon
Chappell’s Corner
Chanute
Highway Patrol
Dillow
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Governor Docking touts education growth in Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking told summer graduates at Emporia State Teachers College that future generations will benefit from a strong state commitment to education. He highlighted state funds for higher education, noting $75.5 million from the general revenue fund for the current year, a 61 percent rise since 1967, and an average annual increase of 8 percent under his administration. He stressed prioritizing quality over quantity as enrollment grows 20 percent while funding rises over 60 percent.
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Emporia
Kan
Robert Docking
Emporia State Teachers College
Kansas
General Revenue Fund
Veterans to present at City Commission meeting
Veterans of World War I will address the City Commission at 4 p.m. Monday about recommendations for the third floor of the Memorial Building being converted to a court facility. The agenda includes paving protests, a Chanute cycle club park use, an electrical distribution update, an audit report, a cereal malt beverage license for The Pub, and bond ordinance signings.
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Chanute
Burns and
McDonnell
Sterner
McDowell
Pub
Fischer Wins as Spassky Slips in Key Chess Game
Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in the 13th game in Reykjavik, boosting his chances to claim the world title. Spassky, trailing by a wide margin, blundered on move 69 allowing Fischer to force a resignation after 74 moves, with play continuing the next day. TheAmerican challenger led the match to within reach of the championship with 11 games left.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Spassky
Lothar Schmid
Schmid
Brooklyn
N.Y
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Reflects on Ed Budget
The note claims EU professors left due to pay and argues Docking should have revealed higher education spending sooner, suggesting funding decisions influenced faculty retention. The fragment implies criticism of budget priorities affecting academic staff.
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Docking
New Computer Job Bank Network Links Kansas Centers
Chanute Job Opportunity Center announces a new computerized job bank. The system links centers across Kansas via facsimile, magnetic tape, and a central computer to publish daily microfiche of open positions. Job seekers can view openings in Pittsburg Coffeyville Parsons Independence and Winfield. Employers gain rapid statewide exposure. The goal is a nationwide network.
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Chanute Job Opportunity Center
N. Grant
Huxley W. Knapp
Chanute
Kansas
Pittsburg
Topeka
Coffeyville
Parsons
Independence
Air Fares to Rise 2.7 Percent Nationwide
The Civil Aeronautics Board authorized domestic fare increases up to 2.7 percent with immediate carrier adjustments. International and territorial fares are excluded. CAB estimates annual revenue gains of 46.7 to 258 million dollars based on traffic response. last general rise was about 6 percent in May 1971.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
U.S
CAB
Yoga Brings Good Health In Cha nute Class
A Cha nute yoga class led by Mrs. Betty Williams grew from a single home session to a weekday morning and weekend program. Participants report reduced pain bursitis improved range of motion and extra energy as they practice stretching and deep breathing for about an hour per session.
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Chanute
Betty Williams
Larson
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Kansas League of Municipalities
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William Lombardy
Cha
S. Larson
Ting
Billie Witten
S. Lincoln
Winfield
Knapp
Job Bank
By Barbara Kihm
Rosemary Herold
Mrs. Williams
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