Several Thousand Soviet Troops to Leave Cuba
Washington reports indicate Moscow told the Kennedy administration that several thousand Soviet troops would be withdrawn from Cuba within three weeks. The note, relayed through the Soviet Embassy, prompted a secretive meeting with congressional leaders. An official tally cites about 17,000 Russians in Cuba with no price or deal tied to the withdrawal.
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Flag urge to make Feb 21 a holiday gains momentum
Humboldt's Roscoe Kimerling presses for Feb 21 as a holiday with flags, noting Feb 22 is Washington's birthday and Friday is a national holiday. The Tribune reports urge flag flying and a $3 kit offered for public service as more homes display flags. Snowball the cat at Erie has a curious litter pending, with 5 and 6 year old children eager to meet the new arrivals.
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the Tribune
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Funds Merger Doubtful Says Kansas House Speaker
Kansas House Speaker Charles Arthur of Manhattan expressed doubt that the Legislature will agree to merge the sales tax and general revenue funds as proposed by Gov. Anderson. He noted opposition to preserving fund identities and warned the timing for reapportionment and university admission bills remains uncertain.
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Kansas
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Traffic Fatalities Log Sees February Toll Rise
TOPEKA Kansas traffic death log covers 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday February 25 1963 indicating 48 deaths for the period. The comparable 1962 period recorded 58 fatalities.
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Kansas
Fog and cool spell settles over Kansas with lower highs
Topeka reports fog and low clouds across central and eastern Kansas with a repeat forecast for one more day of haze. cooler air expected tonight and Wednesday, with temperatures dipping into the 25 to 30 degree range west to 35 to 40 east. highs forecast from the lower 40s northeast to 55 60 southwest.
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Brazilian Marines Board Venezuelan Ship Off Amazon
A Caracas backed hijack attempt aboard the Venezuelan freighter Anzoategui near Maraca island ends with Brazilian Marines en route to Belem to escort the vessel to the Amazon mouth. The incident aimed to disrupt President Betancourt’s U S trip, with asylum promised to the hijackers.
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Finney to Probe ESTA Officials
Kansas Rep. Robert Finney and several lawmakers move to investigate the Kansas State Teachers Association after remarks attributed to executive secretary C O Wright. They cite a Kansas City Star front page story in Atlanta cited interview as evidence of opposition to educational progress and rural bias in Legislature. Wright reportedly faulted state priorities and district representation, prompting Finney to defend teachers and challenge administration.
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Kissometer measures smooching power in Miami students
In Miami a trio of electrical engineering students build a kissometer to gauge kiss intensity. A booth uses a probing circuit and lights and bells to reveal levels from dead fish to wowee, with Tatiana Prilutch indicating the science behind the device.
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Kennedy Hosts Betancourt In Rainy White House Welcome
President Kennedy greeted Venezuela President Romulo Betancourt at the White House with praise calling him a political leader worthy of admiration. The ceremony under the north portico featured a military honors review as rain and cold limited parade plans and postponed the public event to Wednesday.
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Intercepted Letter to Cha Describes Cuban-Soviet Tensions
An intercepted letter hints at Cuban and Soviet friction amid a warming climate. The fragment references rapid learning and political strains, with brief, non-specific content.
Buildings Requested for Wellington and Scott City Facilities
The General Services Administration asked Congress to fund new federal buildings and post offices in Wellington and Scott City Kansas to replace inadequate and obsolete facilities.
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Deerfield Official Links Pistol to Baker and Missing Gun
Deerfield officials identified a .22 pistol as the weapon in a rural shooting near the Launching Pad youth recreation center. Dennis Baker, 16, admitted taking the gun from a Deerfield Oil premises and said he loaned $6 to another boy who aided the alibi. Police say both boys recanted their earlier statements and clarified that the supposed purchase story was false.
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Five Found Shot to Death In Green Bay Home
A Green Bay area home was found with five people dead from gunshot injuries, ahead of a sixth family member, a 16-year-old boy, being arrested on a murder warrant. The victims include Jack Hebard and Joyce Hebard plus three children, with one teen wounded in a separate incident linked to the case. The weapon was a .22 pistol, later traced to a Deerfield supervisor. Authorities planned further actions after juvenile consults.
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Elmer Madson
Atty
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North Central Air Lines
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February hatchers produce 490000 chicks in January
Topeka AP Kansas hatchers produced 490000 chicks in January an increase from the previous year but 9 percent below the 1957-6 average the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reported.
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Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
NASA Answers Young Space Fans With Guidance Packs
NASA receives letters from youth in New York and Michigan expressing dream of space careers. The agency urges solid education in science and math, counselor guidance, and strong character. NASA distributes information packets and spacemobiles to schools, with twelve vehicles in service for demonstrations.
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Missing Radio Theft Solved. Teen Confesses
A 16 year old Cha nute boy admitted starting to take a portable transistor radio at S H Kress yesterday evening then hid it elsewhere in the store. Police reported no charges. The radio valued at 26 dollars was recovered with the youth pointing out its hiding place.
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Chanute
Jack Banta
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Mrs Nation Nominates for Chanute School Board
A petition nominating Mrs John P Nation as a candidate for re election to the Chanute school board was filed with the city clerk. She is the first candidate to file for one of three school board seats this spring. Four candidates have filed for the two city commission openings. There are three other petitions out for commissioner and two others for school board.
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Chanute
Kennedy to hold third news conference in three weeks
Washington AP report states President Kennedy will convene a news conference at 4 p.m. Thursday at the White House. This will be Kennedy’s third news session in three weeks.
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