Neosho County marriage licenses rise over a decade
Neosho County population holds near 19 000 to 20 000 as licenses issued by the probate judge nearly double from 1959 to 1969. Through 1960 1969 yearly totals rise from 100 to 190 with August the peak month, followed by June and December. Births at Neosho Memorial Hospital peak in the late 1950s then dip before rising again in 1969. A gifts and space legacy noted with Captain Alan Bean lunar mission autograph and a Chaney NASA role.
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Neosho County
Alberta Gough
Neosho Memorial Hospital
H. C. Turner
S. Steuben
Alan L. Bean
Mrs Eisenhower’s Grandchildren Photo Sent Back to Augusta
Edna Petterson of Chanute sent two colored pictures of Gen Dwight Eisenhower Mamie and Mrs Doud with three Eisenhower grandchildren to Mamie Eisenhower in Augusta Georgia. Mamie replied thanking her and noting the photos will reach David if needed and sending appreciation for the kindness.
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Edna Petterson
S. Central
Gen
Dwight Eisenhower
Mamie
Eisenhower
Doud
Eisenhowers
David
Barbara Ann
Susan Elaine
Mary Jean
John Eisenhower
Virginia City to host weeklong wedding anniversary celebration
Virginia City Nevada plans a large wedding anniversary event allowing couples married there to renew vows. A justice of the peace and a local pastor seek honorees worldwide to invite. those with qualifying marriages should contact Edward S. Colletti or Reverend Paul Mienecke at P O Box 36, Virginia City 89440.
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Virginia City
Nev
Justice of Peace
United States
Edward S. Colletti
Paul Mienecke
P.O
Hoss
Little Joe
Ben Cartwright
Ponderosa
Missing Visitor Hoot Owl Returns to Verdigris River Bank
A. A. Baltz of 411 N. Forest laments a hoot owl that frequented a tree outside his home for eight years arriving about 4 a.m. and hooting for an hour. The owl has not visited since last July, prompting Baltz to recall past owl shooting along the Verdigris River with regret.
Exchange Students Gather for Regional Cultural Conference
About 70 high school students and host families attended the opening of a Christian Youth Exchange regional conference at the First Presbyterian Church. The event featured 18 international students from Germany to Iceland and host families from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma.
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International Christian Youth Exchange
Homer Helmich
Lucilia Elias
Pearl Loveall
Nicki de Wolf
Hel
Christian Youth Exchange
First Presbyterian Church
Germany
Finland
Denmark
Sweden
France
Costa Rica
Brazil
Iceland
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Jerry Thompson
ICYE
Kansas City
Parking Meters In Revenue Gain
The city reports 1969 parking meter revenue of $15 987 21 up $1 466 65 from 1968. Bonnie Moffatt says $12 580 38 of last year’s fund paid for bond interest rents and incidentals mainly for bond retirement.
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Bonnie Moffatt
Shaw Sues Garrison for 5 Million Over JFK Probe
Shaw seeks five million dollars in a federal suit claiming violated constitutional rights and abuse of prosecutorial power by Dist. Atty. Jim Garrison and associates. The suit names Russo Fatter Rault Robertson Shilstone and others from Truth and Consequences of New Orleans Inc. as defendants.
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New Orleans
Clay Shaw
Dist. Atty
Jim Garrison
John F. Kennedy
Criminal District Court
Shaw
U.S. District Court
Garrison
Kennedy
Warren Commission
International Trade Mart
Perry Raymond Russo
Esmond A. Fatter
Russo
Joseph M. Rault Jr
Willard Robertson
Cecil M. Shilstone
Truth and Consequences of
New Orleans, Inc
Weather outlook with showers and mild weekend
Considerable cloudiness through Sunday with chance of showers. Low tonight in the 40s. High Sunday around 60. Temperatures today at 10 a.m. are 48 high 46 low, yesterday 66 and 32. Highest on this date 1932 at 51, lowest 1962 at 0. Relative humidity 92 percent, barometer 30.06 inches. Sunrise 6:56, sunset 6:14.
Senator Eagleton Calls for Immediate Investigation
Sen Thomas F Eagleton of Missouri urged an immediate investigation into conditions at Ft Leonard Wood after three army recruits died of meningitis this month. The telegram to Secretary Stanley R Resor followed the death of Pvt Steven G Lagermann 19 of Affton Missouri on Thursday.
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ST. Louis
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Ft. Leonard Wood
Eagleton
Stanley R. Resor
Pvt
Steven G. Lagermann
Affton
Intercepted Letter About License Tags
Intercepted note weighs on license tag spending suggesting the old tags show little wear while urging practical thrift. The writer signs off with a casual closing.
Guardsman crackdown calms Isla Vista after days of unrest
California National Guardsmen with bayoneted rifles moved into Isla Vista near the University of California at Santa Barbara as about 150 guardsmen secured a mile square zone. Seven people were injured, 114 arrested, and schools report scattered demonstrations amid antiwar and anti establishment sentiment.
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Associated Press
California National
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
Santa Barbara College
Mile-Square
Isla Vista
Vietnam
Penalty Added for Erie County 1970 Vehicle Licenses
Neosho County Treasurer Don Harding announced a $1 penalty for 1970 motor vehicle licenses. No grace day has been granted since March 1 falls on Sunday. After midnight Monday the highway patrol will arrest motorists showing 1969 tags.
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Erie
Don Harding
Neosho County
State
Highway Patrol
Coyville Receives New Church Building From Earlton
Coyville Christian Church relocates the former Pleasant Valley Baptist Church five miles west of Earlton. The move began Wednesday with a lunch break in Benedict and continued to Middle Town, arriving late Thursday. The structure, in excellent condition with pews and lectern, aims for Easter services.
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Buffalo
N.Y
State University of New York
Coyville
Pleasant Valley
Earlton
Coyville Christian
Benedict
Wilson County
Middletown
Four Senate Democrats Seek Explanation on Laos Role
Four Senate Democrats led by Frank Moss and Stuart Symington demand a government briefing on U S activities in Laos. The lawmakers warn Laos could become a new front in the Vietnam War and urge the administration to present the facts to the American people.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Laos
Frank E. Moss
Stuart Symington
Fred R. Harris
Robert C. Byrd
Westinghouse unions push talks before nationwide strike
Negotiations between Westinghouse Electric Corp and four major unions continued in a bid to avert a nationwide strike set for Sunday. An offer for direct talks with Board Chairman Donald C. Burnham drew no public response.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Westinghouse
Donald C. Burnham
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