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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
8
LUCRECE BEALE reports a tale in which Ding Dong travels to the Black Witch in a black canyon to paint her portrait. He defuses danger with hippie finger paints turning the room into a riot of color and earns 12 feet of black thread as payment. Tomorrow: The Red Witch.
A Kansas commission recommends the legislature provide 470000 for planning the first phase of a 47 million state government expansion by 1974. Projects include a new Supreme Court Building and health building, plus office and laboratory facilities.
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Mid-America Inc of Parsons earned a 50 898 grant from the Economic Development Administration for a third year to aid total economic development planning in southeast Kansas. Senator James Pearson announced the approval, expanding the nine county group’s work beyond industrial programs. The agency is part of the U S Department of Commerce.
A reader suggests washing a non removable bottom bird cage in the shower to clean it quickly and efficiently. The tip includes removing perches and tray, drying with a hair dryer hose, and air drying in sun for a spotless result.
Manley Transfer Co. seeks to expand by acquiring about six Fort Scott Industries lots in the south industrial district. The purchase would add parking and allow enlarging the Chanute based firm’s existing building. No immediate expansion plans were announced.
Scout groups met in Otterbein United Methodist Church annexes and First Baptist Church to work on Christmas gifts and songs. Den chiefs led the Cub Scout promise and living circle while refreshments were served for birthdays and by volunteers. Brownie Girl Scouts read How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Lincoln school with leaders present.
John L. Shipe pleaded guilty in sessions court to speeding 100 mph in a 75 zone. He told Judge W Earl Layman he was trying not to be late to his wedding. The judge fined him $5 plus costs.
In West Virginia families plan a Christmas salvage for 78 miners trapped after a mine explosion and fire at Consol No 9. With pits sealed on November 30, hope and help from surrounding towns aim to bring some holiday spirit to children despite the grim disaster.
The WIN program will fund tuition for qualified practical nursing students at Neosho County Community College. Applicants must show financial need, pass tests and physicals, provide references and transcripts, and undergo interviews. The 25 seat class begins January 20 with a January 15 deadline. tuition is 200 dollars plus books and uniforms.
Gov. Docking announced a $3.2 million U S Department of Agriculture grain marketing research laboratory will be built at Kansas State University. The facility will span 12 acres on the northwestern edge of the campus and employ 120 to 150 scientists and technicians, with bids expected by January 27 and contracts by end of March.
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