Last Adventure brings Johnsons life to light at Safari Museum
Mrs Belle Leighty announces the sale of Last Adventure edited by Dr Pascal Imperato. The book recounts Osa and Martin Johnson’s 1936 Borneo expeditions, air flights, river journeys, headhunter encounters, and dangers as detailed from unpublished memoirs. Autographing by Mrs Leighty at the Safari Museum.
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Osa Johnson
Pascal James Imperato
M.D
Martin Johnsons
Borneo
United States
Canada
William Morrow & Co
Johnson
Kinabatangan
Kinabatangan River
Tenggara
Safari Museum
Chanute
Martin
Leighty
Osa
Traffic Fatalities Log Sees Higher January Toll
Topeka Kansas reports 1966 January traffic deaths with 14 confirmed for the year to 9 a.m. Wednesday, compared to 25 for the same period in 1965. The log notes a delayed report from January.
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Topeka
Kansas
Johnson Seeks Tax Changes to Raise 4.8 Billion
President Johnson urged Congress to approve tax changes by March 15 to boost government revenues by 4.8 billion dollars in the coming year. He outlined the proposals in a Washington appearance.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Woods Named President of Humboldt National Bank
David S. Woods of Humboldt becomes president after buying controlling interest from J. R. Leimenstell and others. Woods, 38, a Ottawa High School graduate, Ottawa University alum, and UW School of Banking, has served at Humboldt National Bank since 1957. Leimenstell remains senior vice president and chairman. Directors for 1966 include Finney, Griffith, Leimenstell, Woods, Wright, and Wulf.
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Humboldt
David S. Woods
Humboldt National Bank
J. R. Leimenstell
Woods
Ottawa High School
Ottawa University
School of Banking
University of Wisconsin
Leimenstein
William B. Griffith
Margaret L. Brinkman
Ellen L. Lee
Robert A. Finney
Griffith
Leimenstell
B. G. Wright
Walter H. Wulf
Mrs. Woods
Patricia Ann
Carolyn Sue
Driver Arrested After Early Morning Collision
The highway patrol arrested John A. Birner, 22, of Topeka on charges of driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle after a collision at Main and Lincoln about 1:15 a.m. Birner, held at the city jail, drove a 1956 Chevrolet that struck Melvin Seals's 1962 Mercury from Augusta. Estimated damage was $100 to each car. Birner is a former Chanute resident.
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The
Highway Patrol
John A. Birner
Topeka
Main
Lincoln
Birner
Melvin Seals
Augusta R. 1
Chanute
Roads Hazardous In Southwest Area
Driving is hazardous throughout southwestern Kansas as one to two inches of snow covers the area. The state highway commission reports chemicals and sand have been applied to the roads to improve conditions.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Commission
Supplemental 940000 Building Funds T: Senate moves bills for campus improvements and state programs
A supplemental appropriation bill totaling 940000 for building improvements at state colleges and universities was introduced in the Kansas senate. If approved, spending could occur this fiscal year ending in June. Allocations include 315000 for Wichita State University, 200000 for Pittsburg State College boilers, 263000 for Fort Hays State College heat and power upgrades, 73000 for Kansas State University, and 68000 for the University of Kansas. Additional bills seek 950000 for adjutant general operations, 94000 for the board of tax appeals, and 11500 for the Kansas National Livestock Show.
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Topeka
State Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Wichita State University
McKinley Hall
Pittsburg State College
Fort Hays State College
Kansas State University
University of Kansas
Adjutant General Department
Board of Tax Appeals
Kansas National Livestock Show
Senate panel sets rules for redistricting plan
The Senate Apportionment Committee in Topeka outlined ground rules for drawing new district lines. They will use 1965 census figures, aim for near equality, cross county lines, and keep 40 senators. Next proposals may surface within a week as formal work should begin after a special session is called.
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Topeka
Senate
Senate Apportionment
Norman Gaar
Westwood
William Bowers
Ottawa
Chanute Auto Mechanics School closes after 12 graduates
The Chanute Auto Mechanics School awards diplomas to 12 graduates before the program is closed. Buford Fisher of Neosho County Community Junior College notes efforts to replace the program, possibly in health services, while equipment will be redirected to another MDTA school. Reasons include funding limits, graduates moving to other auto work, and insufficient wage gains to justify the program.
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Chanute Auto Mechanics School
Buford Fisher
Neosho County Community Junior College
Robert Ward
Warren Babcock
Kenneth Cleav
Fisher
Manpower and Training Act
MDTA
Kansas State Employment Service
Tribune
Lois Erickson
Ward
Neosho County
Proposals Drop In House Hopper In Kansas
In Topeka the Kansas House received a set of proposals including a constitutional amendment for annual sessions with odd years unlimited and even years capped at 60 days. The measure is from Sedgwick County Republicans. A Senate plan proposes annual sessions not to exceed 60 days unless two thirds vote to extend. Wichita Republicans seek study of the private club law from 1965. A Ways and Means bill would raise Kansas Wheat Commission per diem from 10 to 20 dollars. The House sent to the Senate a 1.7 million dollar general fund appropriation for district courts the Supreme Court the lieutenant governor and other agencies.
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Topeka
Kansas House
Sedgwick County
Kansas
Senate
House
District Courts of
Supreme Court
Parking permits issued by police rise to date
Six 1966 city parking permits have been sold to date by the police department. The $24 yearly fee is prorated to $2 a month after January. Twenty three permits were issued last year, four as replacements due to sale or trade of vehicles. The stickers are non transferable.
Three Die in Topeka Fire After Bedroom Blaze
Three people died from heat and smoke in a split level Topeka home fire discovered shortly after 3 am. Norbert J. Cress, 45, Russell Miller, about 35, and Ronnie Thrasher, about 17, were named dead. Injured were Mrs. Cress, 48, and son Timmy, 19, with Mrs. Cress in shock. Fire officials traced most damage to the living room and suspected a cigarette start. investigation continues. Miller was staying overnight with the Cress family. Thrasher lived there while his parents were in Texas.
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Topeka
Stormont Vail Hospital
Norbert J. Cress
Cress Construction Co
Russell Miller
Ronnie Thrasher
Mrs. Cress
Timmy
Lyttle
Miller
Crosses
Cress
Young Thrasher
Cresses
Texas
Judge Gard Assigned to Hear Kansas City Cases
Dist. Judge Spencer A. Gard of Iola was assigned by Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Kaul to temporary duty in Kansas City. Gard will assist Wyandotte County courts until backlogs lessen.
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Topeka
Spencer A. Gard
Iola
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Robert H. Kaul
Department 3
State Judicial System
Gard
Wyandotte County
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Opinion
A public note reflects on political pressure to curb student dropouts, noting a campaign backing education and a school that ultimately drops out of the effort. The piece contrasts advocacy with a failed outcome and hints at broader consequences.
City Pickup and Car Damaged in Main and Grant Crash
Police investigate a two-vehicle wreck at Main and Grant involving a city owned 1960 Ford pickup driven by Vincent Baylor 57 and a 1961 Ford driven by Harriet Denton 18 both westbound. Damage estimated at 125 dollars to the car and 25 dollars to the pickup.
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Main
Grant
Vincent Baylor
W. Main
Harriet K. Denton
Baylor
Winter storm brings freezing rain and snow across Kansas
A new Kansas winter storm advances with a livestock warning issued for northwest Kansas. Freezing rain expected in the southwest and south central regions with snow or freezing rain statewide by Thursday. Temperatures plunge tonight from near zero in the northwest to the middle 20s southeast with strong northerly winds and blowing snow.
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Topeka
Kansas
South Central
Johnson Seeks 12.761 Billion For Vietnam War
President Johnson formally asked Congress for a 12.761 billion dollar supplemental to finance the Vietnam War. He pledged to press for a peaceful settlement but said action would continue if aggression persists to support allies and fighting forces. The request was sent as a letter to Speaker McCormack urging prompt action.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Korea
White House
Washington
Congress
House
John W. McCormack
Transmission Stolen From Pickup on Local Lot
Fisher Motor Co reported a 1960 Chevrolet pickup had its transmission removed and stolen from the agency lot Monday night. Police were notified yesterday of the theft.
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Fisher Motor Co
Evergreen
Retail Promotion Calendar Outlined for the Year
A Cham ber of Commerce retail committee outlined a tentative calendar for the year. Plans include February Cherry Picker specials for Washington’s Birthday and a June Mystery Shopper. The schedule features Moonlight sales, Back to School events, a Mexican Fiesta bazaar, Free turkeys, and multiple Christmas shopping dates. Only five retailers were present.
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Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee
Washington
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