Population figures clash in Neosho County census debate
Wayne Gibson reports 1969 state figures show Neosho County down 431 from 1969 to 1971 while 1970 federal counts show a 356 increase. Chanute loses 34 residents. Tioga Township drops 250 amid Chanute annexation, with Erie St Paul Thayer minor shifts and several towns posting small gains or losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Wallingford
Neosho County
Chanute
Wayne Gibson
Neosho
U. S. Census Bureau
Kansas
Census Bureau
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Gibson
Gibson Monday
Tioga Township
Erie
St. Paul
Thayer
Earlton
Galesburg
Stark
CRG
Big Creek
Canville
Centerville
Shiloh
Tioga
Eee Ene Aeeserseeerereeere
Walnut Grove
Groundbreaking Underway at ILC New Plant Site
Groundbreaking has begun at ILC Conroth’s new plant site in the Safari Industrial Park. Earth moving started on the 7.1 acre lot as ILC manager Earl DeVries announced. The project includes a 50,000 square foot building with completion planned by Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ILC - Conroth
Safari Industrial Park
Earl DeVries
ILC
DeVries
Telephone and postal workers reach tentative national agreements
Tele p hone workers end walkout after a tentative contract with the U S Postal Service covers over 1 million employees with a rough estimate around 750 million dollars. The Communications Workers of America delay ratification after 334 percent wage rise over three years while rail unions expand strike actions with six more railroads added to the selective walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Safari Jaycees housing project on West Main on schedule
Architect Ben Barber reports the Safari Jaycees housing project on West Main is on schedule and starting. Dave Garrett says base rent survey is done but rents are not set, manager position to be filled after FHAs requirements arrive, and about 30 people have applied so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safari Jaycees
West Main
Ben Barber
Dave Garrett
Garrett
Federal Housing Authority
Sharon Broeder
S. Evergreen
Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures Ahead
Mostly clear conditions and moderating temperatures through Wednesday. Winds shift to southerly around 5 to 10 mph tonight. Lows near 60, highs near 90. Monday morning dip to 52 ties the date record from last year.
Decision Delay Halts Wichita Greyhound Wagering Plan
The Wichita Greyhound Association postponed a key decision on starting dog races with wagering at Dr. Al Bissing's track. The six man board cited illness in a member’s family and delayed the vote, with a new date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
The
Wichita Greyhound Association
al Bissing
Tribune
Dr. Bissing
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Rumor Circulates
A fragment notes an intercepted letter to Cha with a line implying that if Alex Bell were present today he would regret the entire affair. The piece hints at personal misgivings and potential nostalgia for past actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Bell
Dormitory signups begin at NCCJC with plans for full occupancy
About 35 residents have enrolled for the new 80 person dorm at Neosho County Community Junior College. Completion is set for August 21 with enrollment starting August 18. Dean Joe Smith notes aid recipients are encouraged to live on campus. Dorm cost is 770 dollars per year with meals included and a 25 dollar damage deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho County Community Junior College
Ben Barber
NCCJC
J. C. Sanders
Joe Smith
Smith
Higher Rates In Prospect For Southwestern Bell
AP reports that a new three year contract between Southwestern Bell and America could lead to rate increases in Kansas. James F. Haake Kansas vice president and GM says the contract may cost Kansas about 32.8 million dollars and the company may seek a rate adjustment. Kansas employees will see wage increases up to 25 dollars per week once the contract takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Kansas
Communications Workers of America
James F. Haake
Haake
Bell
Southwestern Bell
Ambulance discussion set for city meeting
City and county commissioners will meet at 7 30 p m in the Memorial Building city commission room to discuss operation of the ambulance service said City Manager Kenneth Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Memorial Building
Kenneth Sanborn
Boise bank workers reconstruct shredded checks
In Boise Idaho two dozen young bank employees spent a week in a guarded room reassembling about 800000 dollars in shredded clearing checks. Some checks have been photographed and all recorded aiding reconstruction of nearly 300000 dollars. A janitor at the bank's home office had discarded the bundle into the shredder earlier this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Idaho
First Security Bank
Ak-Sar-Ben Donates Record Parimutuel Tax to State
Ak-Sar-Ben turned over to the state a record payment of 1 75031792 from the 4 percent tax on parimutuel wagering this year. The state also collected 90829 80 in admission taxes 9600 in daily track licenses and an estimated 67369 91 in sales taxes. An estimated 10000 in individual licenses were collected. Proceeds from the race meeting go to Ak-Sar-Ben's agricultural charitable and educational programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Ak-Sar-Ben
Nebraska
Ak- Sar-Ben
Alberta Hotel Fire Destroys Cherryvale Landmark
A five story Alberta hotel in downtown Cherryvale was destroyed by fire Monday night. Firefighters from Cherryvale and Independence battled flames for five hours and roof blazes in nearby buildings were also tackled. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation, with initial notes pointing to the kitchen area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryvale
Kan
Alberta
Independence
Dean Schaderby
Main Street
Docking urges Congress to act on welfare reform
Kansas Governor Robert Docking told the Midwestern Governors Conference in South Sioux City that reform must proceed now. He criticized federal policymaking on revenue sharing and welfare while noting states and cities face growing needs within limited resources. He questioned direct city funding bypassing state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Sioux City
Neb
Kansas
Robert Docking
Congress
Draft Lottery Set For August Fifth Amid Renewal Doubts
Washington August fifth date chosen for the 1972 draft lottery to set the order of the Selective Service calls. Selective Service Director Curtis Tarr said the event will start at 10 a.m. in the Commerce Department auditorium, with the lottery conducted under existing machinery despite the draft law’s expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Selective Service
Curtis W. Tarr
Commerce Department
Tarr
Oklahoma to vaccinate horses against South American disease
A statewide horse vaccination may begin today or tonight in Oklahoma using 100000 vaccine doses arriving by jet from Maryland. Governor Hall sent the shipment Monday night via Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. The plan follows reports of horses dying in three areas, raising fears the disease is spreading into the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Maryland
David Hall
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis Club
Tioga Hotel
Russell Davidson
S. Lincoln
Lee Miller
Fredonia
Kiwanis
Santa Fe Singers
Diane Lassman
Cindy Robertson
Nancy Allison
DeMeritt Construction
E. Main
Wiggans Construction
Joplin, Mo
C. A. Goulet
de Vries
W. Cherry
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
A. J. McCallum
John Foster
Wanda Johnson
Dean Little
Joseph A. Beirne
CWA
New York
Beirne
United Transportation Union
Southern
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Chicago and North Western
CNW
UTA
Alton & Southern
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Houston Belt & Terminal
Duluth
Mesabi & Iron Range
Elgin
Joliet & Eastern
Bessemer & Lake Erie
Cha
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!