Bi Centennial Picnic Draws Five Thousand In Santa Fe Park
Large crowd attends the bicentennial picnic in Santa Fe Park with an estimated 5 000 people. Weather cooperated after a stormy weekend as 21 booths operated and various groups performed. Tug of war drew crowd interest. Empire Billiards, Coliseum, Santa Fe railroaders, Chanute police and others competed under a time schedule.
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Prison escapee Hansen captured after multi‑state chase
Joseph T. Hansen, an Oklahoma State Penitentiary escapee, was captured in Crawford County after stealing two cars, abducting a woman in Missouri, and triggering crashes in Kansas. He was treated at Mount Carmel Medical Center and placed in custody, with damages totaled around 1500 dollars. Authorities from three states pursued jurisdiction over charges.
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Asbury
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Richard Crisp
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Opolis
Kan
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Weekend flood damage and fatalities sweep southeast Kansas
The weekend storms flooded Kansas waterways with Ardell Van Sickle, 55, dead in the disaster. Severe rains hit Cherryvale and Verdigris River levels rose. Coffeyville and Parsons endured evacuations and property damage. Emergency officials estimate 3.5 to 4 million dollars in losses across multiple counties.
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Chanute Flyers Eye Chance In Powder Puff Derby
The Chanute entry, number 48 piloted by Dorothy Dickerhoof, sits 20th in the field of 150 from Sacramento to Wilmington. Five of the top ten are slower planes, giving Chanute a possible push past congestion. The team starts at 9 a.m. Friday with an expected 9 30 a.m. takeoff, while radio trouble was fixed. Kensett and Dickerhoof plan to meet the plane in Wilmington after July 12.
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Carter eyes running mate for 1980 bid
Jimmy Carter narrows running mate options after meetings with possible candidates. He spent Monday at his Plains Georgia home with Maine Senator Edmund Muskie and said a final choice would come next month.
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United Press International
Jimmy Carter
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Plains
Maine
Edmund Muskie
Weather Outlook and 1976 Democratic Vice Presidential Talks
Area forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm conditions with highs in the mid to upper 80s and light southeasterly winds. Capped by a regionwide forecast of clear tonight, with Friday precipitation totals around 2.47 inches and 1.38 inches on Saturday. In national news, Carter plans meetings with potential running mates ahead of the convention as Muskie emerges as a VP candidate option. Ford pursues strategies to contend with Reagan in Kansas City. Reagan praised Israel’s Uganda raid, citing it as a strong example of American action.
Intercepted Letter Ends With Firecracker Complaints
A brief intercepted missive from an unknown sender to Cha expresses frustration at hearing firecrackers and says if another one is heard it would be too soon. The note closes with a personal sign-off.
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