Army Odd Couple Captains Earn Degrees At Benedict's
Capt. Jim Meyer and Capt. Elaine Meyer both earned bachelor of science degrees in business administration while among 60 military personnel at St. Benedict's College. The couple married in April 1967 in Reno after meeting in Oakland and have shared duty posts, including Jim's service in Korea and Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.
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Nixon Urges GOP Open Door at Eisenhower Center Dedication
President Nixon called on Republicans to be the party of the open door to broaden appeal to all faiths and races. Mrs Mamie Eisenhower cut the ribbon at the Dwight D Eisenhower National Republican Center, the new four story headquarters on Capitol Hill housing the party national committee and GOP offices.
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Great Lakes Pollution Plan Backed by U.S. Canada
Washington reports the United States and Canada endorse a study urging a multi million dollar Great Lakes pollution fight. The 22 recommendations include phasing out phosphorous cleaners and tighter limits on underwater drilling and ship waste disposal with projected 1968 prices totaling 1.37 billion dollars in the U.S. and 211 million in Canada.
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Sadat and Podgorny Inaugurate Aswan High Dam
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Soviet leader Nikolai Podgorny opened the Aswan High Dam in a billion dollar ceremony. The project funded with Soviet aid aims to provide constant irrigation for Egyptian farmers and has been in operation since last summer. Both leaders hesitated before jointly cutting the ribbon.
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Shift in Attack Aims at Northern Schools
The government says a victory against racial segregation in white Southern schools is changing focus to Northern schools where improvement lags. HEW data show black enrollment in majority white schools in 11 Southern states rose from 18.4% in 1968 to 38.1% in 1970. Watch is on possible discrimination against minority teachers in the South. Elliott L. Richardson said Thursday.
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Health, Education and Welfare
My Lai Verdict: Hutto Acquitted in 1968 Attack
FT McPHERSON Ga AP Sgt Charles Hutto, who drove a truck and chopped cotton before joining the Army, is acquitted of assault with intent to murder My Lai villagers during a 1968 infantry operation. A six officer jury deliberated a bit over two hours. Hutto is the second soldier acquitted. S Sgt David Mitchell was found innocent of assault with intent to kill at Ft Hood.
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Teachers Reach Tentative Chicago Contract End to Strike
After nearly 12 hours of bargaining in Chicago the striking Chicago Teachers Union and the Board of Education announced a tentative contract. Mayor Daley facilitated meetings and said the dispute had been resolved in the interest of school children.
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Hells Angel Acquitted in Slaying at Rolling Stones Festival
In Oakland California a Hells Angel member Alan Passaro was found not guilty of murdering Meredith Hunter during a rock festival watched by about 300000 fans including the Rolling Stones. The verdict came as the incident was shown in the movie Gim me Shelter with Hunter's death under review after Passaro admitted two knife wounds.
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San Jose
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Traffic Deaths Drop in Kansas Leads Five-State Decline
Kansas recorded fewer traffic fatalities in 1970, leading a five state decline. Colonel William Albott, state Highway Patrol superintendent, attributes the improvement to enforcement and safety measures.
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Dole Declares Himself Boss of GOP Leadership
Senate Republican Robert Dole asserts he will lead as chairman amid a three way leadership plan approved by the GOP National Committee. He will replace Rogers Morton as chairman while Thomas Evans and Mrs. Tobin Armstrong join as co chairs to handle organization and special projects. Dole aims to focus on Senate duties and party speaking as Nixon supports a streamlined leadership structure.
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Texas
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Chamber Poll Favors City Manager Government Form
Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce members favor the city manager form by 178 to 4 according to a poll. George McCune says 346 questionnaires were sent and warns results may affect turnout for the Feb. 9 special election on the form of city government.
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Nixon urges youth alliance to bridge generation gap
President Nixon addresses 8,500 at the University of Nebraska Lincoln urging “an alliance of the generations.” He says there can be no gap in America and the nation’s destiny is shared, while Peace Now chants ripple through the crowd.
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Methodist Church Plans Consecration Service for New Wing
The First United Methodist Church will host a consecration service at 3 30 p m Sunday in the sanctuary to dedicate its new educational wing. Dr Livingston N Witten will lead with Bishop W McFerrin Stowe and Rev Max Wright among participants. A noon dinner at Tioga Hotel honors dignitaries. reservations required.
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Topeka
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Independence
Tioga Hotel
Housing chief suspends 40 percent of mortgage subsidy
Washington reports Secretary Romney freezes about 40 percent of the 140 million mortgage subsidy program until abuses are corrected. The action affects subsidies for existing homes as reform proceeds.
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Washington
George Romney
Last Days To Register For City Election
City registration for the February 9 special election ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday, says city clerk Bonnie Moffatt. The clerk’s office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Monday and Tuesday, with voters deciding whether Chanute keeps the manager commission form or switches to a pure commission system. Since January 4, 318 voters have registered.
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Bonnie Moffatt
Chanute
Weather Today and Forecast for Area
Weather report lists temperatures at 1 p.m. 31 today and 32 yesterday with 55 a year ago. Highest on this date 68 and lowest 3. Humidity 56 and barometer 30.55 falling. Sunrise 7 36 sunset 5 27. Area forecast calls for generally fair conditions with a warmer trend through Saturday. Low tonight 15 to 20 with high Saturday in the middle 40s.
City Sees Progress in Talks on Labor Contract
City Manager Don Manning said union officials may reach a pretty general agreement by Saturday. Negotiating teams agreed to meet at 7 p.m. today and again at 10:30 a.m. Saturday if an accord is reached.
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Don Manning
Chanute
Public Safety Department
Kansas Population Decline Mirrors Census Count 1970 Figures
Kansas total population in 1970 was 2,249,071, down 38,251 from 1969 per U S Census figures. Wichita led cities at 276,554, followed by Kansas City 158,213 and Topeka 125,011. Five largest counties: Sedgwick 350,694 and Johnson 220,073. Andover shows a 910 percent 1960–70 rise.
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Cleanup Project Map of Pride Targets Area Towns
The Kayettes of Erie High announce a cleanup project named Map of Pride starting Saturday. They will cover Stark Erie and Galesburg with monthly excursions until litter is eliminated.
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Open House at St Patrick School Highlights State Campaign
St Patrick school in Cha nute will host an open house Sunday January 31 as part of a statewide drive by the Kansas Association of Non Public Schools to secure 2.5 to 3 million dollars in public funding. Students and faculty will hold shortened classes to showcase parochial education. The association, largely Catholic, represents schools enrolling about 40 000 students.
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Chanute
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Kansas
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Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Highlights Auto Paradox
An intercepted letter discusses the automobile as a paradox shaping population growth, noting how cars both support and hinder urban expansion and social dynamics.
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