Mao Leaders Readied Private Army in China
Tokyo AP reports Red Flag says Liu Shao-chi formed a private army to defend red state power and purge Mao opponents. Red Chinese army allegedly loyal to Mao claims to number 2.5 million, amid power struggles in local party and military ranks. Counterrevolutionary forces alleged within the army surface in a police purge. Red Guard posters target Chu Teh and Hog Lung.
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Tokyo
Mao Tse-tung
Red Flag
Liu Shao-chi
Mao
Liu
Chairman Mao
Red Guard
Chu Teh
Communist Army
Hog Lung
Docking Probes Wichita Firms in ConflictInquiry
Gov. Rober Docking said he will confer with the Kansas Corporation Commission chair amid a continuing inquiry into two Wichita firms National Finance Life Underwriters Inc and Ranch Life Insurance Co. He wants strong conflict of interest legislation and noted past licensing and charter issues raised by a Kansas City Star report.
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Topeka
Rober Docking
State Corporation Commission
The
Kansas City Star
Docking
National Finance Life Underwriters, Inc
Ranch Life Insurance Co
Star
House
Senate
Securities and Insurance Commissioners of
Kansas
National Finance Life Underwriters
Kansas Corporation Commission
William Mitchell
Corporation Commission
Harry Wiles
Chanute Chamber Sets January Directors Meeting and Visits
The Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a 8 p.m. directors meeting at the chamber office with directors and committee chairs. The week includes a goodwill breakfast visit to Humboldt with about 30 Chanute hosts and 15 Humboldt delegates, departing Memorial Building at 6 30 a.m. Breakfast at Tik Tok. Erie and Thayer have been visited. Iola is planned for Feb 28 with other events including a noon women’s division lunch at Tioga Hotel and 3 p.m. legislative committee meeting. a federal wage and hour regulations clinic in Pittsburg. and a feasibility committee to study office renovations scheduled for 2 p.m. at the office.
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Chanute Area
Erie
Thayer
Iola
Chamber
Tioga Hotel
Legislative Committee
R. D. Wilson
State Chamber
Besse Hotel
Pittsburg
Hugh Chapman
Chanute Chamber
Jack Groves
Blue Green and White Glow Reported Over Southwest Missouri
A bluish green and white glow was seen over a wide area of southwest Missouri early today. In Neosho the light remained stationary for about 30 minutes before rising and fading through the clouds. Sightings were reported south and southeast of Springfield and as far as Quapaw Oklahoma. A Greene County deputy sheriff witnessed the phenomenon. Radio reports from Springfield confirmed the glow.
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Neosho
Missouri
Springfield
Greene County
Quapaw
Okla
Driver Arrested After Alleged DUI in Humboldt
Police arrested Elvis Alcox, 63, of Humboldt about 5 p.m. Saturday on charges of driving while intoxicated and careless driving. He posted $140 bond and was released with a Jan. 25 hearing. Officers took him into custody on South Santa Fe.
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Elvis Alcox
Humboldt
South Santa Fe
Kennedy Family Reach Decree in Death of a President Dispute
A spokesman for Senator Robert Kennedy said a settlement has been reached with author William Manchester over The Death of a President. Lawyers will obtain a consent decree in Mrs. John F. Kennedy’s suit against publication.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
William Manchester
Sixth Class of 17 Nurses Graduate
More than 150 people attended the commencement exercises for Chanute Public School of Practical Nursing. The sixth class of 17 graduates included 15 women and two men. Glen Dormois of Neosho Memorial Hospital urged graduates on employment opportunities and highlighted rising demand for practical nurses. Buford E. Fisher presided. diplomas were presented by Robert Ward of the Neosho Community Junior College board.
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Chanute Public School of Practical Nursing
Glen Dormois
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Buford E. Fisher
Robert Ward
Neosho Community Junior College
Extensive Damage To Lola’s Car In Hwy 59 Accident
An Erie 1965 Ford driven by Eugene Abdoo 41 Lola sustained about 350 dollars of damage when it left the road to avoid a truck and struck a guard post three and a half miles south of here on US 59 at about 10 15 a m today. Abdoo was not injured.
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Erie
Eugene Abdoo
Lola
Highway Patrol
Here
US 59
Abdoo
McCormick Place Fire Ravages Major Chicago Exhibit Hall
A massive blaze destroyed a large portion of McCormick Place on Chicago's lakeshore. Firefighters fought in freezing weather as estimated losses ranged from 20 to 100 million dollars. No injuries were reported. The hall opened in 1960 and was said to be at least 50 percent destroyed.
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Chicago
McCormick Place
Lake Michigan
Quinn
Chicago Convention Center
U S Bombs Strike Oil Depot Near Hanoi
U S supersonic jets bombed the Ha Gia fuel storage area about 14 miles north northwest of Hanoi. The strike follows earlier attacks and comes amid clearing skies after bad weather. Ground fighting continued in the Mekong Delta with heavy losses reported on both sides.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Ha Gia
North Vietnam
Viet Tri
Air Force
Mekong Delta
Can Tho
Mekong
House In Brief Session
TOPEKA AP The House met briefly as the second week of the 1967 Kansas legislative session began Speaker Rep John Conard plans to announce committee assignments Tuesday with freshmen appointments posing the main challenge Rep Harry F Lutz explained page selection procedures for the remainder of the session
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Topeka
House
Kansas
John Conard
Greensburg
Coward
Harry F. Lutz
Sharon Springs
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast urged responsible leadership in Chanute
Darrill Pierce told more than 60 attendees at the first annual mayor's prayer breakfast at the Tioga Hotel that the nation shifts duties to federal hands while local leadership declines. He urged public service as essential and cited a biblical parable to stress accepting leadership. Attendees included Chanute officials, business leaders, and a Jaycees delegation.
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Washington, D. C
Chanute
Darrill Pierce
Parsons
Tioga Hotel
Chanute Jaycees
Fred Harris
Wounded Marine Speaks Normally After Voice Box Replacement
Boston AP report details Lance Cpl. Walter Lopata, wounded in a Viet Cong ambush, speaking for first time since Oct. 11 after a two stage operation at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Doctors built a valve and tube from neck tissue enabling normal breathing and voice. Surgeons say potential patients number about 6000 annually. technique still experimental and requires precise valve closure to prevent aspiration.
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Boston
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Lance
Walter Lopata
Montgomery
Weather turns bitter as arctic cold moves into Kansas
A winter storm drives a cold wave across western Kansas with gusty winds 25 to 40 mph and light snow tonight. Temperatures drop to 15 to 20 tonight and to the lower 20s Tuesday. North winds shift northerly as frigid air spreads statewide with highs in the 20s and widespread snow flurries.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Plains
Olathe
Liberal
Chanute
Dodge City
Traffic Fatalities Report For January 1967 In Kansas
The Topeka AP traffic death log lists 16 fatalities for January 1967, including one previously unreported death. The record covers the 48 hour period to 9 a.m. Monday and compares with the 1966 period, noting a similar count.
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Topeka
Kansas
Humboldt Night Spurs Wild Manhattan Victory Pace
About 200 Humboldt fans traveled to Manhattan for a Big Eight thriller as Kansas State edged Iowa State 73-72 in overtime. Humboldt stars Earl Seyfert and Steve Honeycutt scored about one third of K States points with 25 total, while Don Smith piled 29 for Iowa State. Coach Tex Winter greeted Humboldt supporters and praised the town for supplying two start ers to a nationally known program.
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Humboldt
Manhattan
Iowa State
Kansas State
Steve Honeycutt
Earl Seyfert
Seyfert
Kentucky
K-State
Winter
Student Union
Honeycutt
Humboldt Night
Ahearn
Adams
WIBW
Earl
Honey
Cats
Nick Pino
Roy Smith
I-State
Don Smith
Propst Seeks Highway Post in Southeast Kansas
S D Propst of 15 S Allen announces active pursuit of appointment as state highway commissioner for the fourth division covering southeast Kansas and nearby four counties. The post is held by Bob Hartley whose term ends March 31. Propst is a longtime Democrat and local business and political figure.
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S. D. Propst
S. Allen
Kansas
Bob Hartley
Baxter Springs
Propst
Model Laundry
Century Club
Intercepted Letter Notes Super Bowl Traffic Surge
An intercepted letter reports increased street traffic late yesterday afternoon as many fans left their seats before the game ended, signaling a rush of viewers departing early.
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Mao’s Journal
Juce
Marjorie Christian
Lolan
Robert J. Quinn
Pierce
Mid-America, Inc
George McCune
Jaycees
Ron Clifton
Lopata
William W. Montgomery
Wildcat
Tex Winter
Bob Adams
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce
Bob George
Manhattan Mercury
Humboldt High School
Highway Post
Cha
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