Ding a Ling Brings Buyers By Terry Roch
Ken Ward 18 and his brother David 16 operate custom frozen treat wagons rebuilt from Cushman scooters. They split the city into four sections and spend long days selling popsicles Eskimo pies and ice cream bars while enduring the bell’s relentless noon-to-dusk chime.
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Rusk Comments On Vietnam Study And Deception Claim
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk defended U.S. policy during the Vietnam era saying there was no deliberate deception in 1964 and that the administration underestimated North Vietnamese resolve. He spoke after the Pentagon papers sparked controversy, noting staff contingencies but stressing Johnson had no bombing plans during the campaign. Governor Docking announced all Kansas Highway Patrol officers would be on duty for Fourth of July weekend.
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University of Georgia
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NBC
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Peace plan could force Saigon to release Viet Cong prisoners
An AP analysis explains the Viet Cong seven point package to Paris which would require Saigon to release thousands of Viet Cong held as terrorists. The plan also prompts U S pressure on Saigon despite Nixon seeking all prisoner releases. Washington cites 470 Americans held while Hanoi lists 339 released. The clash over who counts as a prisoner risks stalling progress at the peace talks.
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Check Policy Well Received By Local Merchants
George McCune of the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce reports the county attorney's new check policy has been generally well received by the business community. A Tuesday meeting with 17 merchants from major retail firms showed little opposition as merchants recognize the need for tighter check-cashing procedures and the Chamber orders signs explaining the policy.
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Chanute Area
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Raymond Radford
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Parsons
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Status report on center in Erie discussed by See Kan group
Erie meeting Tuesday night will review the proposed southeast Kansas juvenile detention center near Parsons and set a course of action for the See-Kan RDC. County officials seek more time beyond June 30 while Hearings from other counties are expected.
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Paul Hunter
Parsons
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Allen
Kansas
Fireworks Schedule Shift For Legion Fourth Of July Tourney
The American Legion Fourth of July baseball tournament changes the day’s program. The fireworks display, presented by the Legion post, now follows the second game and will occur at 7 p.m. at City Park.
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Neosho Memorial Hospital
Intercepted Letter Highlights Financial Struggles
Intercepted note from Nute to Cha indicates checks are easier to obtain than money, reflecting wartime or security era material. The brief message suggests financial strain and reliance on checks rather than cash.
In This Week 4 County Notes by Dwight Wallingford
District editor Dwight Wallingford compiles four county notes reflecting local happenings. Updates cover community events, school news, civic issues, and notable appointments across the region.
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Kansas coach Vince Gibson to speak at Hereford Field Day
The Kan sas State University football coach Vince Gibson is set to speak July 20 at the Kansas Junior Hereford Assn Field Day at the Stryker Ranch near Fredonia. Breeders and guests from Kansas and nearby states are expected. Some question scheduling of Gibson’s recruitment appearances and the Hereford occasion.
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Stryker
Fredonia
Kansas
Gibson
Rise and decline of oil in Butler County Kansas observed
Fortunate observer, Rolla Clymer, editor of The El Dorado Times, cites a Margaret C. Oros review of Kansas petroleum. He notes southeastern Kansas holds large low gravity oil near markets, potentially adding billions to reserves if an economical recovery method is found, signaling a future oil boom retu rn to the region.
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el Dorado Times
Butler County
Margaret C. Oros
State Geological Survey
Clymer
Kansas
Restored Osage Village mural lights Neo desha post office
The dark wall mural in Neo desha’s post office lobby has been restored by Denver artist Marion Iserman. The painting, likely 1935 or 1936 by Bernard Steffen, depicts Dr. Allen R. McCartney making a house call with his medical bag.
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Neodesha Post Office
General Service Administration
Marion Iserman
Allen R. McCartney
Gerald Carpenter
Bernard Steffen
J. M. Steffen
Neodesha
Mr. Steffen
Chanute bans vulgar dancing in 1921 ordinance
The Tribune recalls Chanute city leaders in June 1921 banning cheek to cheek dancing and related dances to curb indecency. Offenses carried fines from five to twenty five dollars, then ten to fifty, with a blacklist and public-dance denial for repeat violators. Modern dancing has shifted to self expression with minimal contact.
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