Kansas Flood Loss Tops 6.5 Million In Wake Of Rains
Gov. Avery tours flood zones in Kansas as damage statements rise above 6.5 million dollars. Newton suffers the worst, with evacuations and two flood related deaths. SBA announces 20 year low interest loans for homeowners. Rivers including Neosho and Cottonwood rise and flood multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Augusta
Small Business Administration
Newton
el Dorado
Avery
Joe Nickell
Harold Knott
Region Six
Office of Emergency Planning
Denver
Cottonwood River Valley
Florence
Sand Creek
Neosho Valley
Cottonwood
Burlington
Walnut Valley
Wichita
Chanute Residents Urged to Dispose of Medicines Safely
Police urged careful disposal of unwanted medicines after a Chanute woman was found with a mix of pills and capsules at the city dump. Officers say the medicines likely came from a home medicine cabinet cleanup and warn risks if ingested, especially by children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Fficers
Meeting to Boost Area Recreation and Tourism Growth
Public meeting with Jack Lacy of the Kansas Department of Economic Development to discuss promoting travel recreation at the local level. Set for 7 p.m. June 21 at the Tioga Hotel, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. A community visitors council may be formed to advance the travel industry locally. Reservations requested through the Chamber Manager for planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lacy
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Tioga Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
American Petroleum Institute
Chanute
Snyder
Plot to overthrow Castro reported by Fidel's sister
Juanita Castro, 32, sister of Fidel Castro, testified before a House subcommittee that high officials in Cuba are plotting to topple the Communist regime. She said riots occurred nationwide but were suppressed and warned of a broader Communist plan to control the hemisphere.
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Washington
Fidel Castro
Castro
Juanita Castro
Cuba
House
Subcommittee On un-American Activities
Miss Castro
Safari Museum marks fourth anniversary with Johnsons exhibit
Chanute celebrates four years of the Safari Museum on South Grant. Since opening, 58 946 visitors signed in, 11 190 in the past year. First year attendance exceeded 15 000. Osa Johnson was Chanute native. Martin Johnson hailed from Independence. Mrs. Belle Leighty hosts Osa, while Mrs. Freda Cripps of Albany visits.
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Chanute
Martin
Osa Johnson
Africa
South Pacific
Museum On
South Grant
Independence
Belle Leighty
S. Steuben
Osa
Freda Cripps
Albany
Calif
Leighty
Intercepted Letter Highlights Cha Home Area Recreation
An extensive traveler says his hometown boosters present a glowing picture of the area recreation spots and he plans to spend his vacation there this year.
Dong Xoai Battle Ends in Heavy Civilian, Combat Losses
In Dong Xoai Viet Nam the battle ends with heavy casualties on both sides. U.S. counts show 3 dead 15 wounded and 15 missing including eight missing crewmen. Civilian deaths tally about 150 with civilians including women and children among the casualties. Government and Viet Cong losses reported high with 700 guerrillas killed claimed by the government.
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Dong Xoai
U.S
Viet Nam
Century-Old Victoria Hotel Fire Claims 2 Lives
Fire swept the Victoria Hotel in Plainfield New Jersey injuring 18 with two missing and two confirmed dead. Firefighters battled the blaze from 2 36 a m to 5 a m as officers rescued dozens including a 93 year old woman and Patrolman Robert Miller who saved 10 to 12 people. Investigators linked the fire to the second floor in the old frame building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N.J
Victoria Hotel
Fire Department
Robert Miller
Muhlenberg Hospital
Frances van Horn
Miller
Ray Haymes Elected Commander Of Chanute Legion
Ray Haymes was chosen post commander for the coming year at the Chanute American Legion. He succeeds John Barney. Kenneth Jerome becomes senior vice commander and Kenneth Cumings junior vice commander. Fred L. Johnson is adjutant Justin Kerby finance officer W. Marc Barbee historian Bill Roberts chaplain. Haymes served as senior vice commander, Cumings as junior vice commander. Installation set for the next post meeting.
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Chanute American Legion
Ray Haymes
John Barney
Kenneth Jerome
Kenneth Cumings
Fred L. Johnson
Justin Kerby
W. Marc Barbee
Bill Roberts
Haymes
Cumings
Traffic Fatalities Log For Topeka Area In 24 Hours
Topeka Kansas traffic death log records zero deaths in the 24 hours ending 9 a m Friday. The report covers June 20, 1965 and compares to the previous year's 1964 period with 257 fatalities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Wheat Forecast Raised to 241 Million Bushels
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service raises the 1965 wheat forecast to 241 320 000 bushels, up 20 110 000 from May 1. Estimated yield 24 bushels per acre with 10 055 000 acres left to harvest as of June 1. Weather, shipments, and boxcar holds draw attention from Gov Avery and Senator Pearson amid harvest pressures.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
J. E. Pallensen
Pallensen
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Department
William H. Avery
Commodity Credit Corporation
Kansas City
Avery
James B. Pearson
R-Kan
Cloudburst Flood Strands Sanderson Residents
An 8 inch cloudburst floods Sanderson Texas driving homes off foundations and leaving residents stranded on rooftops. The 2,350 resident town reports washed bridges near Sanderson Canyon and widespread isolation from land routes. Helicopters from Laughlin Air Force Base were requested but unable to fly amid heavy rains.
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Sanderson
Tex
Texas
Alpine
Sanderson Canyon
Laughlin Air Force Base
del Rio
Clark
Darlene Cavness
Brewster County
Fire Ends Trouble at Olson Family Bonfire
In Raytown Missouri the Warren J Olson family gathered around a bonfire in a vacant lot behind their house. Children Bridget Patricia Rita Warren Kathryn and Theresa all present with injuries as Kathy babysat nearby. The family said the fire was a mutual decision to end the trouble and that ashes to ashes ended their skateboards.
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Raytown
Warren J. Olson
Olson
Gemini 4 astronauts recount four day spaceflight highlights
Apollo era coverage recalls James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White describing their four day mission with the EVA, risky reentry, and the liveable craft. White notes dramatic spacewalks and ground detail. McDivitt explains the computer glitch and landing near the bullseye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston, Tex
James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White
McDivitt
White
Bank Bandit Soundly Whipped in Grand Saline Bank Heist
In Grand Saline Texas a quick banker knocked down and wounded a gunman during an attempted bank robbery at First National Bank. William Pippin, 33, was restrained by W L Garland III until police arrived as the bandit attempted to exit with a gun. Garland, 28, and bank staff witnessed the struggle and the robber was captured after one shot rang out.
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Grand Saline
Tex
First National Bank
W. L. Garland III
William Pippin
Rawlings
Wyo
Garland
Pippin
East Texas
Fellows
Pirpin
W. L. Garland Jr
NASA grants totaling 514790 to University of Kansas
NASA approved two grants totaling 514790 to the University of Kansas for radar based measurement of distances and surface properties as techniques for use by orbiting research laboratories.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University of Kansas
Frank Carlson
R-Kan
Orbiting Research Laboratories
Quake in Japan Shakes Northern Region
A light earthquake struck northern Japan today per the Meteorological Agency with no injuries or damage reported.
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Japan
Tokyo
Meteorological Agency
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Seea
Neosho
Thankful
Central
Weather Bureau
Oswego
Fort Scott
Robert W. Leonard
McCracken
Ralph M. Elliott
Little Arkansas
Walnut
Marais Des Cygne
Missouri
John Redmond Reservoir
Neosho River
Emporia
Council Grove
Lacy
Milt Snyder
Safari
Cha
Yau
Jeffrey Hembree
Robert Hembree
S. Rutter
Neo
Lois Erickson
Memorial Hospital
Jeff
Dad
Saigon
Ing
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
Ters
New Jersey
Ray Hayes
Ord
The
Space Center
L. Gordon Cooper Jr
Earth
Florida
Caribbean
Bank Bandit
Kansas University
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