State maps outdoor sign inventory under federal beautification law
The Kansas State Highway Commission begins a four to six week survey of outdoor advertising signs junkyards and auto salvage yards along nearly 10 000 miles of highways. Nine two man crews will photograph locate and measure signs with odometer distance to five feet.
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Kansas
State Highway Commission
Addison Meschke
Jack Colborn
S. Allen
Bud Albers
Topeka
Wichita
Kansas City
Albers
Colborn
Auto
Traffic Code Arrests Made
Police arrested two Yates Center men on traffic code charges after a disturbance at a residence. Richard E. Hamilton, 36, faced a charge for permitting an unlicensed person to drive and Jerry L. Clemens, 24, for driving during suspension. Bond set at 25 dollars each. both released.
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Yates Center
Richard E. Hamilton
Jerry L. Clemens
Hamilton
Clemens
Hamiltons
Chanute
Wheat and grains in generally good condition in Kansas
The Kansas Weekly Weather and Crop Report said wheat and other grains remained in generally good to excellent condition last week due to mild weather. The report noted widespread favorable growing conditions across the state.
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Topeka
Kansas Weekly Weather and Crop Report
Topeka Bank Detects Eight Counterfeit Bills
AP report from Topeka states Merchant's National Bank cashier Roger McPhail said eight counterfeit bills were found. Most bogus notes came from individual customers attempting deposits at the bank.
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Topeka
Roger McPhail
Merchant's National Bank
Labor Leaders Arrested For Defying Court Order In NYC Transit Strike
In New York, Sheriff arrests Michael J. Quill and eight other union heads for contempt after defying a court order to end the subway and bus strike. As arrest occurs, Long Island Rail Road workers threaten further disruption claiming safety concerns from increased passenger loads.
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New York
Michael J. Quill
Long Island
Eral
Brotherhood of Railroad
Long Island Rail Road
Nassau
Suffolk Counties
Queens
Pryor
Hay fire prompts Chanute fire truck call near US 169 junction
A hay fire prompted a Chanute fire crew to respond at 12:55 p.m. today two miles west of the Shaw road US 169 junction and a half mile south. The truck load was still burning at 1:30 p.m. Jim Brant of rural Earlton reported the alarm.
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Chanute
Shaw Road Highway
US 169
Jim Brant
Earlton
Steelmakers hesitate on U.S. price boycott
Washington reports most steelmakers avoid Bethlehem and Inland price hikes amid government boycott orders. United States Steel flags possible delay in decision while Colordo Fuel & Iron posts a smaller gain as officials press for price rollbacks.
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Bethlehem Steel Corp
Inland Steel Corp
Bethlehem
Colorado Fuel & Iron Corp
Neosho County Tag Office Sees Strong License Sales
The Neosho county treasurer reports thriving license tag sales with 1650 car and 350 truck tags ready for issue at 1 p.m. On opening day 350 car tags and 150 truck tags were sold. The No 1 car tag went to treasurer Showalter’s wife and No 2 to Sam Thompson of Chanute. Cecil Sanders earned the No 1 truck tag. Tax collections total 1 383657 with a tax roll of 2088892 and half payments due by May 20 with the second half due by June 20.
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Erie
Neosho County
Marion Showalter
Showalter
Sam Thompson
Chanute
Cecil Sanders
Plan for School Buildings Advisory Board Formed
The Advisory Board of Regents of Neosho County Community Junior College was oriented by its appointing bodies at a joint meeting of the trustees and Unified Dist. 413 Board. Members include William Guy chair, Floyd Naff vice chair, Vera Harris secretary, with others identified. plans for a new campus gym and seating were discussed and architects to be consulted. The board set meetings for Jan 24 and the second Monday monthly, and approved second semester attendance for certain out-district students. Realtors reported progress on acquiring houses north of Royster Junior High for school expansion, with four owners remaining. Condemnation procedures would be pursued if contracts are not signed by Jan 14.
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Regents
Neosho County Community Junior College
Trustees and Board of Education
Unified Dist
Buford Fisher
William Guy
Chanute
Floyd Naff
Chapute
Vera Harris
Thayer Recorder
Wilbur Allison
Tom Burress
Eric
Casey O’brien
St. Paul
Verne Heilman
Galesburg
Wilbur Thompson
Chan
Fisher
Board of Trustees
Bard
Board of Education
Unified Dist. 413
Glen McLaren
Royster Junior High School
McLaren
Joe Balch
Dan
More Light Spots Minor
Police checked six taverns for compliance with city lighting minimums. Five met the ordinance, one failed and its operator was told to raise lighting. An underage minor found in the same tavern was sent home.
Weather outlook mild and sunny through Wednesday
The area can expect generally fair and warmer weather through Wednesday with tonight’s lows around 30 and Wednesday highs in the mid 50s. In Topeka mild sunny conditions persist though a Canadian cold air mass remains north, not expected to move into the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
North Viet Nam Peace Offensive Stays Pause On Bombing
Washington officials say President Johnson will extend the Vietnamese peace drive and the air strike pause in North Vietnam for ample time to see if Hanoi will enter peace negotiations. Officials note a split in Hanoi between those seeking a settlement and those favoring continued war.
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North Viet Nam
Washington
Johnson
North
U.S
Viet Nam
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong Strikes Back Near Tuy Hoa and Bao Trai
Viet Cong forces attacked South Vietnamese Marines and paratroopers near Tuy Hoa 240 miles northeast of Saigon, killing eight guerrillas and capturing eight while the allied force suffered light casualties. The exchange shifts focus from the Mekong Delta search and destroy mission as 173rd Airborne Brigade operations continue. A Navy Skyraider was shot down and the pilot rescued. Viet Cong probes also overran a government outpost in Bien Hoa Province.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Tuy Hoa
U.S
Mekong
173Rd Brigade
Bien Hoa
Chanute Area Leads With 281 Local Firms Count
Dun and Bradstreet reports 281 retailers wholesalers and manufacturers in Chanute with 396 businesses in Neosho county after a physical census. The data highlights local commerce activity and business density in the region.
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Chanute
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc
Neosho County
White House projects 110 to 115 billion budget
The White House estimates the 1967 federal budget at 110 to 115 billion dollars, with initial requests of about 125 billion pared down though still not final. Budget items across defense and domestic programs remain under review and several multi hundred million dollar pieces are unsettled.
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Washington
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Race Against Death in $10 Million Stakes
A business executive and two insurance firms await the outcome of a high stakes race against death with bets placed on the winner in a $10 million contest.
Coffeyville Electric Workers Skip Second Day of Work
Twenty city electric distribution staff in Coffeyville did not report for a second day. Police Chief Sols cites illness or home absence. Plant workers remained at duty. Union president Diveley says the walkout was not authorized. City council to act after a four cent raise approved last week.
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Coffeyville
Kan
City Commission of
Harold Sols
Richard W. Diveley
The
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workmen, Local 417
Burckle
East Coast business executive secures record life policy
American General Life announces a $10 million permanent life policy sold in Houston. The plan splits between company underwriters Guardian Life and Mutual Benefit with Woodson noting an $8 million portion costs over $147000 annually. Glendale agents Gibbs and Meehan arranged the sale.
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Glendale
Calif
Houston
Tex
American General Life Insurance Co
Benjamin N. Woodson
Ray N. Gibbs
F. Thomas Meehan
Gibbs
Meehan
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Pittsburg
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Congress
Tribune
Russ Corbitt
Topeka Bank
Quill
Lindsay
New York Times
Harold J. Pryor
United States Steel Corp
Congress
United States
Viet Cong
Leon Chard
Chard
Cha
Charles Burckle
Guardian Life of
Mutual Benefit of
Newark, N.J
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