Area sees soaking rainfall boosts parched topsoil
An eastern Kansas area reports 0.26 inch today and 0.4 inch yesterday, with Chanute measuring 0.71 inch. The storm ends a long drought, bringing January totals to 0.77 inch against a 0.91 inch long term average, while 1963 drought and 22 months of dry weather are noted.
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Chanute
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Topeka
Leavenworth
Herington
Pretty Prairie
Derby
Union Town
Lake Eldorado
Civil Rights Bill On House Floor Wrangling Due
The civil rights bill moving through Congress faces a week of debate and amendments on the House floor before a vote. Leaders expect a solid bipartisan push toward passage in the House, with a tougher fight anticipated in the Senate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Car Recovered After Theft Of 1954 Mercury
Jim Richards an employee of Foodtown market reported his 1954 Mercury missing from the Foodtown parking lot at 6 35 p m. Police found the car abandoned behind a tractor agency at 1517 S Santa Fe at 8 30 p m. They noted it appeared undamaged.
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Jim Richards
Foodtown
Richards
S. Santa Fe
City dog licensing faces short supply of renewals
City records show the 1964 licensing period opened with only 33 dog licenses issued. Since 1962 the animal shelter contract to the Chanute Humane Society governs operations, with 680 licenses in the first year and 446 the next. A 50 cent late fee applies from March 1, and rabies vaccination proof is required for licensing.
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Chanute Humane Society
Hearings Held For Three Youths In Chanute LaHarpe Cases
Three police court hearings were held yesterday for Chanute youths and a LaHarpe youth. Gary Gurwell of 1201 S Forest was fined 50 for reckless driving and 25 for carrying a concealed weapon after a Saturday arrest. He had steel knuckles found with him and claimed ownership was only to show friends. Larry G Zink of LaHarpe faced reckless driving charges continued until next Thursday after testimony about being pursued from Main to Garfield. James W Prosser of R 1 was summoned on reckless driving after police identified him from reports of three cars involved. John Saving of 419 W Oak sought reconsideration of a 5 fine for blocking traffic. the court upheld the fine after hearing his testimony.
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Chanute
LaHarpe
Gary Gurwell
S. Forest
Gurwell
North Lincoln
South Lincoln
Larry G. Zink
Zink
Chet Hale
3Rd
Garfield
James W. Prosser
R. 1
Prosser
John Saving
W. Oak
Court Rejects Bell Rehearing in Kansas Rate Case
Southwest Bell Telephone Co loses bid for a new hearing in a multimillion dollar Kansas rate dispute. The Kansas Supreme Court denied the rehearing request, clearing the way for potential refunds of up to about 20 million dollars to state customers. The case traces to a 1959 filing seeking higher rates, with the commission ultimately approving a much smaller increase and the company pursuing various appeals.
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Topeka
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
State Supreme Court
Kansas
William L. Mitchell
Commission
Mitchell
Intrastate
Bell
Corporation Commission
Shawnee County
Johnson Urges Bigger Aid Plan For U. S. Farmers
President Johnson asked Congress for broader federal payments to farmers and measures to cut rural poverty. He backed revival of parts of the Brannan Plan and proposed revisions to commodity programs for cotton, wheat, milk and potatoes, plus a five year Food for Peace extension and expanded food stamp program. He hinted at later specifics on poverty and urged watershed and flood prevention through federal aid.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Capitol Hill
John F. Kennedy
Orville L. Freeman
Food For Peace
Food For Peace Plan
America
Agriculture Department
Strobel Named FAA Chief At Kansas City Station
Joseph E. Strobel of Kansas City is named to succeed Burl O Connor as chief of the FAA flight service station in Kansas City. Strobel, a veteran of FAA and its predecessor, will assume duties Monday and has held posts from Honolulu to Saginaw and Kansas City. He is a licensed private pilot, married to Connie Perco, with three daughters, and the family will live at 710 S Evergreen.
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Joseph E. Strobel
Kansas City
Burl O'Connor
Federal Aviation Agency
O'Connor
Chanute
Strobel
FAA
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Honolulu
Hawaii
Guam
Alaska
Salina
Oklahoma City
Aeronautical Center
Saginaw, Mich
Connie G. Perco
Burlingame
S. Evergreen
Crash Injures Local Businessman Jimmy Joe Laymon
Jimmy Joe Laymon of 417 E Ith was hurt in a fogbound crash two miles south of Iola and taken to Allen County Hospital for treatment. He suffered a head injury and possible internal injuries after his 1958 Cadillac left US 169, struck a culvert, and was totaled. Laymon was reportedly thrown from the car.
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Jimmy Joe Laymon
E. Ith
Iola
Allen County
Paul Leslie
Laymon
Leslie
Layman
Intercepted Letter Reveals Large U S Aid Assertion
An intercepted letter to Cha claims Uncle Sam has a massive helping hand, suggesting substantial U S aid or support beyond expectations. The language underscores the perception of significant government assistance during the period.
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Sam
Neosho Board Works on Unification Plan
Neosho County school unification board plans a final decision at the February 4 meeting. Chairman Robert D. Ward of Chanute announced the board must submit its district consolidation recommendations to the state superintendent by March 1.
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Neosho Board
Neosho County
Wilson County
Ward
Planning Board
Unified Districts Proposed in Wilson County Plan
A Wilson County plan proposes three unified districts centered on Neodesha Fredonia and Midway Buffalo Altoona. Each district would host high schools and admin centers in Fredonia and Midway with enrollments from about 550 to 1,300 and valuations ranging 8 to 11 million dollars. Public hearings are Feb 10 17 18 and 19 with elections set for June 2 and Sept 8.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Wilson County School Unification Planning Board
Lowell Shire
Neodesha
Midway
Altoona
Woodson
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Elk
Greenwood
Coyville
Lafontaine
Midway Consolidated School
Buffalo
Altoona Rural High School
Midway-Buffalo
George Weems
Planning Board
Shire
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William A. Gray
U. S. Supreme Court
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