Shakeup Demanded In Farm Aid Plan
Senate investigations chairman Senator John McClellan and Oklahoma officials were accused of failing to reveal early information on Billie Sol Estes cotton deals. Oklahoma ASC delays and a yearlong hold on action against Estes drew criticism as the department finally canceled 1961 transfers and fined Estes 554000. It notes that contracts surfaced May 31 1961 and the department pursued probes without finding evidence until later.
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Washington
Sen
John State
L. McClellan
D-Ark
Oklahoma
Billie Sol Estes
Agriculture Department
Senate
McClellan
Department
Estes
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Howard Rooney
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Texas
Rooney
Albert
Wilson C. Tucker
Tucker
ASC
Neosho High seniors vow water tower dedication
Neosho Mo Neosho High School seniors of the class of 1962 will dedicate the newly painted water tower to all senior classes. Andy O Rourke city manager said a sign will be painted next week announcing the dedication. He urged the class not to mark the tower as in past years. The clipping also notes concerns about weeds near Main and Steuben and a weed patch in town. Bertha Clum notes her 27 years writing Maple Park items.
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Neosho
Neosho High School
Andy O'Rourke
Reading
British Jump To First Call By Telstar
The British sent the first trans Atlantic telephone call via Telstar prompting rivalry with France over space telecommunication. The 10 minute link between Britain and the United States covered technical matters and was deemed a success by the British Post Office while France denied breaking a live joint European telecast agreement.
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Telstar
Tthe
Iial
Space Communications
France
Britain
United States
British Post Office
England
Federal Communications Commission
U.S
Yves Montand
European Broadcasting Union
Geneva
Factory Jobs At New Peak
Washington AP reports factory employment reached a record 16.8 million in June. Labor official Seymour Wolfbein notes average weekly factory earnings hit a record and overtime rose to a five year high despite overall weak economic momentum. He cautions the figures do not show a recession, citing divergent trends in steel and autos.
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Washington
Labor Department
Seymour Wolfbein
Not Suspicious On Friday 13th
Jay Smith, 13, says Friday the 13th does not scare him and plans a Halloween style party in Nashville. He owns a rabbit’s foot and a horseshoe but claims not to be superstitious, noting he likes black cats and walks under ladders.
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Nashville, Tenn
Jay Smith
Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Report For July 14 1962
Kansas traffic death log lists 6 fatalities in the 24 hours ending 9 am Friday July 14, 1962 in Topeka. The record shows year to date totals and comparisons to July 1961.
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Topeka
Kansas
Storm damages buildings and trees in St Paul
A violent rain, wind and hail storm hit St Paul in Neo sho County. A small metal roofed building was demolished and several trees were blown down. Officials say the rainfall reached up to 3.32 inches in an hour and electrical service was disrupted for about two hours. The storm was described as one of the hardest winds experienced in St Paul by local merchant J G Owens.
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ST. Paul
Neosho County
J. G. Owens
Four Area Passes By Echo Tonight
Echo 1 may be seen on four passes tonight and tomorrow morning. At 9 05 p m it moves from southwest to northeast, at 11 10 p m from northwest to northeast and at 1 15 a m and 3 20 a m from northwest to southeast.
Neosho County Republicans Plan Tuesday Rally
Neosho County Republicans announce a rally Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Home Savings community room with Joe Skubitz the Republican candidate for Congress from the 5th district as principal speaker Robert Allen Republican chairman said candidates for county offices will be introduced and a covered dish dinner will be featured Reservations are not needed the public is invited
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Neosho County
Home Savings
Joe Skubitz
Congress
Robert Allen
House Ok's Help to Reds in Foreign Aid Bill
The House voted 250 to 164 to authorize President Kennedy to spend about 4.7 billion dollars this year on military aid and economic assistance to foreign nations including Communist ones. The measure includes amendments limiting UN loans and tying aid to property rights, with a Senate version slightly smaller and different restrictions. A conference committee will resolve differences before final passage.
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House Ok
Reds
Washington
House
Kennedy
Kremlin
Senate
House Conference Committee
Thomas Feighan
Ohio
Mixed reaction to new depreciation tax rules in Kansas
Kansas business leaders show varied views on the federal depreciation deduction for equipment. The State Chamber of Commerce and a survey of several industries praise potential benefits, while Associated Industries of Kansas questions its effectiveness and urges broader tax-rate cuts.
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Topeka
Kansas
Associated Industries of
State Chamber of Commerce
Associated Industries
Chamber of Commerce
Lightning Strikes Erie Trailer House Causing Fire Damage
A trailer home at 224 N. Butler in Erie was extensively damaged by fire after a lightning strike during a storm yesterday around 6 p.m. W. L. McKinney passing by saw smoke and alerted the fire department. The Ellises and their three children were away visiting Cunningham. Damage estimated between $2,000 and $2,500. trailer was on George Fischer’s property.
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Erie
W. L. McKinney
N. Butler
Sherman Ellis
Cunningham
George Fischer
Brazil Visit Delayed as Kennedy Postpones Trip
President Kennedy has postponed his planned Brazil visit to mid November citing congressional session windup and upcoming election campaigns. Analysts note concerns that a visit amid Brazil's political crisis could be seen as Yankee intervention, though the White House omitted internal turmoil.
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Washington
Kennedy
Brazil
United States
Latin America
White House
Joao Goulart
Youth burglar jailed then paroled to parents in Topeka
A 15-year-old Kansas City youth received an indefinite term at Boys Industrial School in Topeka and parole to his parents after pleading in juvenile court for burglary at two Kansas City laundries. He and two 17-year-olds were caught breaking into coin machines at E Z Way Laundry and involved in a pay telephone theft. The case links to a larger theft inquiry across several rural counties with units listed by town and amount.
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Kansas City
Boys Industrial School
Topeka
N. Grant
N. Allen
Roy McKinney
David Buehlig
E-Z Way
Independence
Pittsburg
Oswego
Horton
Havens
Ville
Hoyt
Osage
Lyons
Ellsworth
Hale
NuWay
Fredonia
Altamont
Atwood
Ever Ready 4-H Dancers Top Winner in Erie Event
The Ever Ready 4 H Club of Chanute won first place in a 4 H square dancing contest at the 89th Erie Reunion, with Hillcrest and Prairie Schooners taking second and third. Cash prizes totaling 15 10 and 5 dollars were awarded, as members listed include Harold Barnhart and Jo Ann Rodgers.
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Erie
Hillcrest
Prairie Schooners
Russ Larson
Arkansas City
Weather Drenches Kansas With Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains soaked much of Kansas overnight with more expected through Saturday. A funnel cloud was seen north of Topeka. a hail storm hit Hays. Rain totals ranged from .86 inches near Beaver Creek Atwood to over 1.9 inches in Marysville and other towns. Temperatures Thursday ranged from 87 to 98 degrees. Saturday highs near 90.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hays
Wichita
Beaver Creek
Atwood
Hill City
Pittsburg
Young Punk Snaps Out of It
In New York three years ago Robert Nazaro then 15 faced a gun charge with a failed shooting attempt and a 22 year probation. Judges and prosecutors reshaped his fate by withdrawing the guilty plea and reentering it as a youthful offender sealing his criminal record. Now 18 Nazaro works toward an engineering career and trains at St. John’s University.
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New York
Robert Nazaro
Nazzaro
Nazaro
Robert
St. John’s University
Asst. Dist. Atty
Maurice Nadjari
Davidson
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