Three billionaires gather in London for New Year social
In London J. Paul Getty and Aristotle Onassis, both reportedly wealthy, visit Getty's Surrey estate for the New Year. They join Howard Hughes in social circles as Onassis arrives from Paris and Hughes remains secluded in a London hotel fortress. Getty discusses wealth and happiness, insisting he is not sad and dislikes being photographed.
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London
Howard Hughes
Billionaire Brigade
J. Paul Getty
Hughes
Getty
Sutton Place
Aristotle Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis
Paris
Surrey
Nicaragua
Deaths and notices span Rimel funeral to local PRIDE chair
The section reports Philip Luther Rimel 27 of Benedict died in Fredonia while visiting Augusta area. Rimel formerly sand blasted for Beech Aircraft Wichita and leaves a widow and three children. Also listed are local obituaries for Birdie Johnson Laura Sweaney and Daniel Marks with funeral plans and survivors. Community notes include Yates Center PRIDE election results Erie Christmas decorations winners and post office recognition.
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Benedict
Philip Luther Rimel
Fredonia
Frank Testorff
Rimel
Beech Aircraft Company
Wichita
First Methodist Church
Augusta
Benedict Masonic Lodge
Bryn Mawr
Philip E. Rimel
Elizabeth Huston
Philip Luther Jr
Daniel Andrew
Lisa Lynne
Topeka
John Rimel
Winthrop
Mass
Alice Bayless
Williamsburg
Virginia Weber
Brownsville
Tex
Dunham- Timmons
High Prairie
Erie
Ted Kyle
Merle Yockey
Richard Jeffrey
L. &. Rogers
Robert E
Virginia Beach
Daniel L
Edith
Stephen D
Loren
Delores A.) Eastburn
Bowie
Karen M
Blaine Marks
N. Grant
J. E. Marks
Madison
Lillie Markham
City approves multiple bond issues for upgrades and expansions
City approves a 100000 bond for Memorial Building refurbishments and park pool work plus a new trash truck. A 635000 water bond funds Chanute water system updates and a storage tank with water treatment capacity rising from 3 to 6 million gallons daily. A 700000 gas bond and a 550000 electrical bond finance system improvements.
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Memorial Building
Katy Park
Chanute
Preparations Made For Tax Assessing In Wilson County
Wilson County begins tax assessing on January 2 with forms sent to businesses. City of Altoona assessor-enumerator Mrs William Hansen oversees. Benedict and Buffalo townships assign assessors. Township assessors list Cedar Charlies Farmer. Clifton and Buffalo city George Ciline smith. Benedict Ralph Boicourt. Pleasant Valley Leonard Carlson.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
William Hansen
Altoona
Benedict
Buffalo
Cedar
Charlies Farmer
Farmer's 75
Clifton
City of
George Cilinesmith
Guilford
Ralph Boicourt
Benedict City Hall
Pleasant Valley
Leonard Carlson
Curtailed Gas Service Warns Neo desha for April 1
Neodesha officials were told to plan for standby fuel for power generation through April 1 as Curtailed natural gas service is possible longer than usual. The city commission weighs an electric meter replacement plan with Raymond York of York Electric, Chanute, presenting the project to the council.
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Neodesha
Raymond York
York Electric
Chanute
Neosho Memorial Hospital Daily Visiting Hours and Admissions
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Patient census lists 6 adults. Admissions include Judson Wilson from Westview Nursing Home and others from Humboldt Yates Center and Erie. Dismissals include Diane Conner and several residents. Births note Mr and Mrs Gail Beggs Stark a boy. Local stocks section with electronics and Manley Industries values.
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Judson Wilson
Westview Nursing Home
Lyle Hack
Humboldt
Harold Claus
Highland
Agnes Nickey
Humbold
Mildred Woolery
S. Evergreen
Local Market Egg Prices Noted by Size
Readable prices show Grade A Extra Large at 33 cents, Grade A Large at 31 cents, Grade A Medium at 49 cents, Grade A Small listed with missing cents.
Coffeyville Receives Flood of Federal Revenue Requests
Coffeyville faces a flood of proposals for expenditure of its 1972 revenue sharing funds. The city is to receive 134,840 dollars, but requests total more than three times that amount. All requests are under advisement pending a special city commission meeting to review them.
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Coffeyville
New Zealand women bowlers push minidress length
New Zealand women lawn bowlers move to shorter bowling dresses by two inches raising hem to about 16 inches above ground. The move follows a broader cultural pattern as manufacturers’ attempts to lower hemlines are resisted.
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Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand
Grading Contract Awarded to Emporia Firm
A county road grading contract for about four miles, located six miles east and a half mile south of Humboldt, was awarded to Mayes and Ziegler, Inc., of Emporia. The contract amount set by the state Highway Department is $131,507. Work is a preparation phase for secondary highway construction.
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IOLA
Humboldt
Mayes and Ziegler, Inc
Emporia
State
Gas Rates Raised By Cities Service
Cities Service Gas increased base rate to 31.04 cents per thousand cubic feet with 43.25 cents per thousand for usage beyond the base. The change, effective since August, does not affect city customers at this time.
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Humboldt
Neighborhood Notes Readers visit families during weekend activities
Joanna Welch reads Leo the Late Bloomer and Henry the Castaway at the Chanute Public Library story hour. Visitors include Mrs. Hugh Vanderford and family of 1019 S. Santa Fe, T.Sgt Kenneth L. Bright and family from Mc Clellan AFB, and the Stewart family from Lansing.
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Joanna Welch
Chanute Public Library
Leo
Robert Kraus
Henry
Mark Taylor
Hugh Vanderford
S. Santa Fe
Kenneth L. Bright
Bill
McClellan Air Force Base
Sacramento
Calif
Carroll Stewart
Pat
Debbbie
Lansing
Fred Bright
W. Sth
Dean Bright
We. E. Main
Ray Vanderford
Humboldt
Stewart
Kenneth Bright
Ohio
Pennsylvania
California
T.sgt. Bright
Vietnam
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Philip L. Rimel
Pride Organization
Don Clark
Yates Center
Area Pride Committee
Charles Shahan
Judy Manske
Adam Horst
PRIDE
Verle Schoenhofer
Chamber of Commerce
Neal Trammell
Larry Strange
Mrs
Birdie Johnson
Deeper Life Manor
Johany Johnson
Johnson Mortuary
Laura Sweaney
S. Malcolm
Ness
J. W. Pratt
Charles Sweaney
Methodist Church
Fon Harold
Ontario
Celif
Fay O'Neal
Phoenix
Ariz
Elmwood Cemetery
Paul R. Hett
Daniel “Webb
Daniel W. “Webb” Marks
S. Lincoln
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Merchants Supply of
Weir
Nina Rensing
A. J. Cripe Bakery
Pittsburg
A. J. Cripe
Joplin
Holsam_ bakeries
Missouri
Cripe
City Progress
Inn On the Park
Teressa Wilson
Charles Wilson
Shelly Beech
S. Central
Timothy Collins
Clifford McNaught
Harley Record
Gail Beggs
Stark
Manley Industries
Spencer W. Finney
Susan
the Wizard OF ID
Beetle Bailey
Andy Capp
Archie
Bertha Brodbeem
Kers
Big Bertha
Snuffy Smith
Elviney
Steve Canyon
Long Way
Skeezix
Miss Wallet
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