Centennial coins go on sale in county towns
Limited supply of official Kansas Centennial Souvenir coins will be sold through Bank of Commerce First National Bank and Home Savings Association distribution points. Each bronze coin bears the Kansas seal and Neosho County label, priced at one dollar with no further issuance. The piece reflects a local effort amid growing national attention for Churchill Inc. and its oil equipment. Barbara Jane Penner celebrates her third birthday with family gifts, while Gregory A. Steiner earns honorary Naval Aviator status as the youngest recipient in Atsugi area aboard the U S Navy unit aligned with the 50th anniversary of naval aviation.
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Bank of Commerce
The
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Home Savings Assn
Gregory A. Steiner
Joseph R. Steiner
Atsugi
Japan
Steiner
Naval Air Station
Naval Aviation
Senate group kills bill to revamp fish and game
In Topeka the Senate committee in private killed the administration fish and game reorganization bill. Gov. John Anderson predicted open meetings while noting some sessions should remain private. The measure would replace the six member commission with a five member board and shift appointment control to the governor.
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Topeka
Ings
John Anderson
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Anderson
Safari in Search of Oklahoma Lion
Tulsa zoo director Hugh Davis led an all day search for a reported roaming African lion in Mayes and Craig counties.Witness reports include a Big Cabin farmer seeing the lion in a hay barn with photos of tracks.Searchers found paw prints and four cattle carcasses as they plan to resume the hunt.
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Okla
Oklahoma Zoo
Tulsa Zoo
Hugh Davis
Mayes
Craig
Fred Campbell
Davis
Adair
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Will Rogers Turnpike
Joyce Propp
Propp
UN Feels Pinch Over Congo Supply Lines At Matadi and Banana
U N officials report Congolese pressure threatens vital shipments through Matadi and Banana as Rajeshwar Dayal seeks swift renewal of port access. A freighter waits offshore at Matadi while 33 U N vessels are slated to dock within three weeks. Congo demands joint control of air and river traffic and bases before reentry.
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The
Congo
C AP
United Nations
Rajeshwar Dayal
U.N
Matadi
Congo River
Atlantic
City Officials Present Details on Third Neosho River Dam
City Manager R. J. Hayes City Engineer Paschal Grimes and Mayor Dalice Rush traveled to Topeka to file supplemental planning documents with the Water Resources Board of the State Department of Agriculture for the proposed third Neosho River dam. The structure would sit near Brown Wellsford northeast of town between the existing dams to provide municipal water storage. Preliminary plans were submitted last month.
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Water Resources Board
State Department of Agriculture
Neosho River
R. J. Hayes
Paschal Grimes
Dalice Rush
Brown Wellsford
Wasser
Adv
No Jury Trials Delayed at Opening of March Term Court
No jury trials were set at the opening of the March term of district court here yesterday. Court officials said the settings, if any, have been delayed until after the opening of the term at Erie next Tuesday.
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District Court
Erie
World Food Fair Displays to Be Dry in Topeka
The World Food Fair in Topeka set for June 13 through 25 will be dry despite the Kansas wet climate. Walter Gage of the Alcoholic Beverage Control rejected a petition by the United Days to show foreign wines and alcoholic beverages. The Kansas Centennial Commission proposed a public display, but the request was denied. Reverend Roy Holloman of United Day Forces argued against liquor displays, noting a 100 year absence of liquor in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Walter Gage
Alcoholic Beverage Control
United Days
Kansas Centennial Commission
Centennial Commission
Roy Holloman
United Dty Forces
Blood Drive At First Methodist Church In Chanute
A Red Cross blood collection took place today from noon to 5 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Local doctors and volunteers assisted. Chanute targets 160 pints per bloodmobile visit every three months.
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Red Cross
First Methodist
Chanute
Two Young Kansans Killed Near Sterling
Two Kansas youths died when their car left Highway K-96 south of Sterling and rolled over. The victims were Wayne Bankes 20, an oil field worker, and Carl Kelso 19, a Chase, Kansas resident who worked at a service station. It marked Rice County’s first traffic fatalities of the year. Sterling lies 15 miles northwest of Hutchinson.
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Here
Wayne Bankes
Carl Kelso
Chase
Kan
Rice County
Sterling
Hutchinson
Kansas House panel backs bill to end capital punishment
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill by 4 to 9?6 vote to abolish capital punishment in Kansas. The measure faces a stay on the fate of Lowell Lee Andrews and three others awaiting execution in car. prior to a March 16 district court hearing. Dr. Eugene Slater, bishop of the Methodist Church of Kansas, urged rehabilitation over execution.
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Topeka
House Judiciary Committee
Kansas
Lowell Lee Andrews
Eugene Slater
Methodist Church of Kansas
Missing Airplane Found Safe in Missouri Flight
A search for a plane missing in the Vichy area was called off after the aircraft and three passengers were found safe. Pilot W. H. Weber of Excelsior Minn, with three passengers, were headed to Mason City from Florida when they landed at Hardy Ark and later Rolla National Airport before continuing home.
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W. H. Weber
Excelsior
Rolla National Airport
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Weber
Florida
Navy studies move of air training unit from Olathe
Washington AP Navy says it will study all aspects before deciding on relocating its air technical training unit from Olathe Kansas to Glynco Georgia Rep Robert Ellsworth R Kan has opposed the move arguing it would hurt the Kansas City Olathe economy while not serving national interests KAN City area officials seek to block the plan and push for the best outcome for the region
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Navy
Olathe Kan
Glynco
Robert F. Ellsworth
R-Kan
Kansas City-Olathe
Traffic Fatalities Logged In Topeka Area March Figures
AP report shows Kansas traffic death log with 24 hour period to 9 a.m. on March 14. The 1961 to 1981 span is compared with the 1960 period showing 69 deaths.
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Topeka
Kansas
Former Publisher Charged With Arson
Robert Moffatt 37 a former publisher of the Cherryvale Republican faces arson charges over a March 1 fire in a building that housed the weekly newspaper. Moffatt owned the building. the paper is owned by Ray Francis.
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Independence, Kas
Robert Moffatt
Cherryvale Republican
Ray Francis
Moffatt
Water Storage Plan Gains Tentative Senate Backing
The Kansas Senate gave tentative approval to a resolution assuring state financial participation in federal water storage projects at Milford Perry and John Redmond reservoirs with later talks on Elk City and Council Grove sites. Supporters say it attracts industry. opponents warn of debt. The measure would commit roughly 37 million of the 500 million cost, potentially repaid by cities and industries using the water. Senate also advanced a study resolution and a truck weight bill while killing a measure to curb late election result broadcasts.
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Topeka
Senate
Kansas
House
Milford
Perry Reservoir
John Redmond
Elk City
Council Grove
Howard Harper
R-Junction City
Legislative Council
Senate Elections Committee
Registration and Filing Deadlines Set for Tomorrow
City Clerk Howard Parsons announced that candidate filing for city commission and school board closes at 5 p.m. tomorrow while voter registration ends at 10 p.m. tomorrow for the March 21 primary. Office hours will run to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist registrations.
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Howard Parsons
City Commission
School Board
Humboldt Plant Posts Robert Osborn as Assistant General Manager
Humboldt The appointment of Robert G Osborn effective April 1 as assistant general manager of the Humboldt Brick and Tile Co was announced by Robert A Finney general manager Osborn has been storekeeper and purchasing agent at the Monarch Cement Co here the past 102 years Finney said his experience and knowledge of work related to the brick industry equip him for responsibilities in the industry No changes in the sales personnel are contemplated.
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Robert G. Osborn
Humboldt Brick and Tile Co
Robert A. Finney
Osborn
Monarch Cement Co
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Lenten Guideposts Idleness and a Path to Health
A widow seeks a cure for vague ailments through many doctors and journeys. A great physician calls idleness the core disease and prescribes living on ten dollars a day to beat it. He notes idleness causes futility and boredom, with physical symptoms varying. no miracle drug exists and apathy often follows.
John W Lapham Declares City Commission Candidacy
Chanute native John W. Lapham announces he will run for city commissioner in regular term bid. Former Chanute mayor and city attorney, he led local firms and held posts including postmaster. He champions centennial plans and civic programs with his wife at 823 S Central.
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Chanute
Lapham
Minnesota
Chanute High School
University of Kansas
Law Department
University of Michigan
Chanute Benevolent Society
the Elks and Kiwanis
Lester Purdy
S. Central
Leavenworth Man Elected Kansas Mason Grand Master
State Sen. John H. Murray of Leavenworth was elected and installed as grand master of the grand lodge A. F. and A. M. of Kansas. He succeeds Ray W. Kinzie of Wichita. Armand H. Bishop of Parsons was elected deputy grand master. Other officers named include Ben W. Graybill, Shawnee Mission senior warden. Ben S. Paulen, Fredonia, grand treasurer. Charles MacGinness, Topeka, grand secretary. Arthur C. Hodgson, Lyons, junior warden. Owen Hodgson, Salina, senior deacon. The Rev. William A. Heimbeck, Leavenworth, grand chaplain. Elmer F. Anderson, Hope, grand marshal.
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John H. Murray
Leavenworth
Grand Lodge
Kansas
Murray
Ray W. Kinzie
Armand H. Bishop
Parsons
Topeka
Ben W. Graybill
Shawnee Mission
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Fredonia
Charles
Soldier Killed in Collision Near Fort Riley
One Fort Riley soldier died and two were seriously injured when their car collided with a trailer truck on U S 40 about 20 miles east of the post. The deceased was Spec 4 Donald J Endicott, 23, Viroqua Wisconsin.
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U. S. 40
Donald J. Endicott
Viroqua
Wis
Restraint of Trade: Salesman Offered Kisses for Stamps
Police said several housewives complained that seller Roland Hicks aged 45 called at homes and offered to exchange trading stamps for kisses. Hicks was booked on a drunkenness charge Wednesday in Long Beach California.
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Calif
Roland Hicks
Hicks
Madill and Dickson Speak at Chamber Luncheon on 4-H
Don Madill of Neosho Valley Busy Bees 4-H Club and Bill Dickson Neosho County farm agent spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Tioga Hotel. Madill praised 4-H project work and citizenship training as National 4-H Week observations highlighted the event.
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Neosho Valley
Busy Bees
Bill Dickson
Neosho County
Chamber of Commerce
Tioga Hotel
Madill
Dickson
John Gorton
Altamont
U.S
Robert N. Allen
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tulsa
Chanute
Dean Skinner
Weather warms as Kansas forecasts reach 60s this week
Topeka AP reports a warming trend with western Kansas hitting the 60s today and near 45 in the northeast. Northwest Kansas should reach the 60s Friday as tonight's temps drop to the 30s. Expect fair skies today and tonight with increasing wind and cloudy conditions Friday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Northwest Kansas
Stolen sprinkler claim links songwriter to theft
Pasadena police booked 42 year old Robert Bell White on suspicion of stealing a garden sprinkler. He told officers he is a songwriter working on a rain inspired song and needed the sprinkler to spray water on a window for inspiration.
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Pasadena
Calif
Robert Bell White
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