Johnson seeks immediate US grain aid to India
President Johnson asked Congress to approve an emergency allocation of two million tons of grain worth about 150 million dollars to help India meet emergency food needs. He outlined a total 10 million ton requirement for the year with 6.6 million tons from the United States and 3.4 million from other nations, urging matching contributions in food or other form.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
India
U.S
United States
Canada
Australia
Soviet Union
Economy Experts Back Johnson Tax Surcharge Plan
Washington AP report on the Council of Economic Advisers defending the tax surcharge amid GOP criticism. Ackley, Duesenberry, and Okun argue the policy mix keeps inflation and recession risks in check, citing projected GNP near 787 billion and growth in output and investment. Senator Proxmire opposes a 6 percent tax rise slated for July 1.
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Washington
Johnson
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
GOP
Senate House Economic Committee
Gardner Ackley
The
Economic Council
James §. Duesenberry
Arthur M. Okun
Joint Committee
William Proxmire
D-wis
Weather: Areas see mixed conditions across Kansas
Clearing statewide with colder temperatures in the southeast and a warmer trend by Friday. Precipitation was mainly eastern with Pittsburg reporting .56 inch and many locales under traces of snow and ice. Highs vary 35 to 45 today, lows around 20 to 25, and Friday in the 50s in parts.
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Topeka
Kansas
Pittsburg
Concordia
Lawrence
Goodland
Traffic Fatalities Log In Topeka Record
Kansas traffic death log reports 3 fatalities in the 24 hours to 9 am Thursday for February 1967, with 43 for the comparable 1966 period and 38 previously unreported cases included.
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Topeka
Kansas
Intercepted Letter Reveals North Vietnam Study Impact
An intercepted note to Cha notes a ten day first visit inside North Vietnam turning a novice into an expert on the country’s internal and external affairs. It highlights rapid acquisition of knowledge during a brief tour.
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North Vietnam
Girl Gives Check Forging Information
A 12 year old Chanute girl told police she took Ivan Mendenhall’s personalized check book from his car and cashed forged checks. She said two cousins, 16 and 19, wrote the checks and got the money. they are not in Chanute and not located. Three checks totaling $65 are confirmed. the girl recalls others but cannot remember where. Overall loss about $100.
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Chanute
Ivan Mendenhall
S. Malcolm
Mendenhall
Pearson Will Tour Overseas Bases
Sen. James B. Pearson of Kansas will tour overseas military installations from February 8 to February 18, visiting multiple bases and meeting personnel. He announced the trip in Washington ahead of the itinerary.
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Pearson
Washington
James B. Pearson
R-Kan
Parsons Army Ammunition Plant Contract Awarded
A major construction contract for the Kansas Army Ammunition plant at Parsons was awarded to Martin K. Eby Construction Co. of Wichita for 14,712,800 dollars. The project covers rehabilitation and conversion of the facility. Notification came via a telephone message from the Office of Congressman Joe Skubitz in Washington.
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Kansas Army Ammunition Plant
Parsons
Martin K. Eby Construction Co
Wichita
the Tribune
Joe Skubitz
Washington
Two Youths Die in Highway Crash Near Highland
A car left U. S. 36 five miles east of Highland killing Thomas Crawford 19 of Whiting Kansas and Russell Gordon 19 of Horton. Dennis Liggett 19 of Whiting was in critical condition at Hiawatha hospital as Larry Patterson 19 of Whiting also was admitted for injuries.
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Highland, Kan
U. S
Highland
Thomas Crawford
Whiting
Kan
Russell Gordon
Horton
Dennis Liggett
Hiawatha
Larry Patterson
Groundhogs Predict Six Weeks More Winter Weather
Today groundhogs in Quaurryville and Punxsutawney saw no shadows, signaling six more weeks of winter. Members in white robes observed Phil at Gobbler's Knob, each claiming to be the original forecaster, while the forecasts align.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Groundhog
Quaurryville
Gobbler’s Knob
Kansas lawmakers move bills in busy session day
In Topeka the Public Welfare Committee approved a bill to align Kansas with a federal medical care program for the needy. Gov. Docking estimated about 5 million dollars in initial funds and expanded coverage across new and existing programs. Senate members introduced 21 measures touching insurance, water planning, city finance, airport bonds, and state facilities.
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Public Welfare Committee
Kansas House
Robert Docking
Kansas Senate
Woodbine
Park Commissioners
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State Board of Social Welfare
Norton
House Education Committee
Senate
House Roads and Highways Committee
L. A. Billings
State Motor Vehicle Department
State Affairs Committee
House
Capitol
Roy Shapiro
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Patrol Head Reeves Resigns. Acting Superintendent Named
The Kansas Highway Patrol promoted acting superintendent after Col. J H Reeves stepped down. Lt. Col. Allen Rush will lead until a new superintendent is chosen, possibly within days per Gov Docking aide.
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Topeka
Kansas Highway Patrol
J. H., Reeves
Allen Rush
Robert Docking
Final Immunization Clinics Saturday in Wilson County
NEODESHA The third and last free immunization clinic by Wilson County Health Dept and Wilson County Medical Society will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the high school auditorium in Neodesha and at the county courthouse in Fredonia. Vaccines include diphtheria whooping cough tetanus for infants to 7, diphtheria tetanus for 7 to 10, oral polio up to 40, and smallpox. Oral polio and smallpox cannot be given together. consult the doctor at the clinic if needed.
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Wilson County Medical Society
F. A. Moorhead
Wilson County Health Officer
Fredonia
Moorhead
Marines Launch Two New Drives in Vietnam
U S Marines report killing 68 Communist troops in the early stages of two new offensives in northern South Vietnam. Across South Vietnam American, Korean and South Vietnamese units say nearly 150 enemy dead in a series of clashes. Last week U S and allied forces tallied 131 Americans killed and 822 wounded, with Viet Cong surrender rates rising under Open Arms. U S troop strength reached 404,000 as of last Saturday, up 4,000 in the week.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U. S
DWI Charged Off Drivers
Police arrested two men on DWI charges after separate crashes. Lawrence Barrett of Malcolm was held after a tree strike and ditch crash at Malcolm north of Elm and cited for license suspension. Jess Carder of Humboldt was cited for careless driving after a ditch crash at 21st and Santa Fe and released with a city court hearing next Wednesday.
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N. Malcolm
Malcolm
Elm
Oak
Barrett
Jess Carder
Humboldt
21St
Santa Fe
Runaway Boys Evade Police In Chanute Incident
Two Chanute boys reported as runaways from home were seen today contrary to earlier word they had left town. Police tried to stop them but the youths fled evading officers. One boy dropped bedding and clothes. officers recovered the items and took them to the police station.
Tribune Contact Line Teletype Note
Instructions urge readers to call Tribune phone numbers to reach a carrier. If unavailable after business hours, dial HE 1 3400 post 6 p m for contact.
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Tribune
Electric Power Tie Completed Between Chanute and Coffeyville
Interconnection between Chanute and Coffeyville is finished and power is being exchanged. City Manager R. J. Hayes notes Chanute will receive surplus power from Coffeyville while local plants burn oil for fuel.
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Chanute
Coffeyville
R. J. Hayes
Hayes
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Kg&e
Snowstorm Packs Icy Warnings Across Midwest and Northeast
Widespread snowfall from a big storm hits New York State and northern New England after dropping four to 10 inches in Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and lower Michigan. Chicago and Detroit faced slick travel and jitters as shoppers cleared stores while schools and plants closed.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Lower
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Flint
Mich
Lansing
Search Continues For Lost Pilot In Colorado Mountains
In Granby Colorado searchers renewed the hunt for a Kansas Air National Guard fighter plane missing since Monday. Weather hindered efforts as heavy clouds lowered to timberline. The sole aboard the training flight was Second Lt Eldon Hart from Hill Air Force Base Utah en route to Buckley Field Denver.
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Colo
Kansas Air National Guard
Colorado Mountains
Timberline
Eldon Hart
Hill Air Force Base
Ogden
Utah
Buckley Field
Denver
Kaleidoscope-1967 junior visit program expands invites
The junior college extends its Kaleidoscope-1967 program this weekend inviting Chanute High School seniors and others from Yates Center Burlington Neodesha Toronto Howard Severy Galesburg and Fredonia. Highland JC is replaced by Em poria JV for a 7 30 start. refreshments and orientation films follow the 6 pm reception.
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Yates Center
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Neodesha
Toronto
Howard
Severy
Galesburg
Fredonia
Highland Junior College
Dean McMurray
College of Emporia
Don
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