Agung Volcano Death Toll Rises in Bali Disaster
Indonesian civil defense reports at least 400 dead from Bali's Agung eruption with 125 injured and 250,000 evacuated within 20 miles. President Sukarno declared the island a disaster zone as dangerous eruptions threaten further casualties.
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Communist antagonists target Chinese regime in world party row
In five months 381 communist parties attacked Chinese communism with epithets from warlike to Trotskyite. Peking warned it will answer any argument naming the Chinese regime. The piece notes a Moscow-Peking pact to halt public name calling but preserves right to respond individually.
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Peking People’s Daily
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Driver Harley Tonkinson Arrested for DWI and Disturbing Peace
Police arrested Harley Tonkinson at 11 10 last night on driving while intoxicated and disturbing the peace charges. He pled guilty in police court today, paid 135 dollars in fines, surrendered his license, and was released. Officers took him from Istand Evergreen after a tavern call about a pistol in his possession. A loaded pistol was found in the glove compartment.
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House Approval Likely For W U Compromise
Topeka AP report notes Kansas House 74-35 pass on Ways and Means compromise amendments to Wichita University bill. If approved, Wichita would join the state system as a university under the Regents with KU review of annual budget and joint programs toward doctorates. Senate action could send the measure to the governor or a conference committee.
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Thompson couple aid released prisoners in Missouri
Independent Missouri couple Mrs D L Thompson and Rev D L Thompson have spent six to seven years writing longhand letters to inmates and parolees. They write about 200 letters a month, many in response to notes addressed to Dear Mom and Dad Thompson, as they support newly released or soon-to-be-released convicts.
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Thompsons Aid Ex-Convicts Through Church Store
Ruby and Thompson, married in 1940, run a ministry in Independence, opening a Trinity Full Gospel Church of God. They operate a store assisting men released from prison to repair, sell cast-off goods, find jobs, reunite with families, and avoid returning to prison, aiming to guide them within 30 days of release.
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Polio Vaccine Clinics Planned for Neosho County Students
Type III oral polio vaccine was to be given this afternoon from 1 to 3 at Erie High School for Neosho County students with Chanute students to receive the free vaccine at five centers tomorrow morning from 9 to noon. Adult and preschool clinics are planned Sunday in Erie and at Erie.
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Erie
Native Kansan Named by FAA Chief of Personnel Ops
Washington AP reports Benjamin F. Zvolanek of Russell Kansas was named chief of the FAA personnel operations division. He previously served as deputy chief of the agency’s personnel and training division in Atlanta.
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Russell
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Atlanta
Intercepted Letter to Cha on Freedom and Communism
The note argues for mandatory living under communism as a test of freedom and vigilance. It condemns social pressures and urges awareness of protective rights. The letter is signed with a personal closing.
City General Election Registration Grows to 27
Twelve voters registered last night at the city clerk's office for the city general election on April 2, bringing three days of late-hour registration to 27. The clerk's office will stay open until 9 tonight and again tomorrow night, the registration deadline.
House Kills Abortion Bill in Kansas Legislature
The Kansas House Judiciary Committee killed a liberalized abortion bill after two days of debate. Chairman Rep. Clyde Hill said no dissenting votes were cast on the motion to kill. The bill would have allowed abortions if three physicians certified grave danger to the mother, fatal fetal defects, or pregnancy from rape or incest.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Clyde Hill
R-Yates Center
Kansas
Copter Pilot Killed in Ft. Riley Collision
Captain John Edgar Conner, 33, of the 1st Infantry Division Aviation Company at Fort Riley Kansas, died in a helicopter crash after a collision at a county road junction near US 59. No one injured in the other vehicles. both drivers Elmer Culp and Dwight Foust face damage reports totaling about 30 dollars. Erie sheriff's office investigated the incident.
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House OKs $35,000 cap for wrongful deaths
TOPEKA AP Maximum damages for wrongful deaths would be increased from $25,000 to $35,000 under a bill approved for passage by the House. The House recommended passage on final roll call later this week.
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Topeka
If Adults Could Relive Life They'd Not Equal Our Kids
Seven area Rotary clubs attended a joint dinner at the Masonic Temple with about 270 Rotarians and spouses. Dr. Ronald R. Meredith of Wichita urged attendees to rethink past beliefs as youth face a difficult era and warned against communism as a sickness needing root-cause treatment. Floyd Naff presided.
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Chanute Rotary
Floyd Naff
Kennedy Praised by Costa Rica Mission Attendee Audience
President Kennedy praised his Latin American mission during a six nation tour report from Washington. He cited a warm San Jose reception and outlined hopes to spur hemisphere economic development while cautioning against subversion from Cuba. Kennedy ahead of a nationwide news conference via NBC CBS ABC Mutual.
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U S Foreign Aid Tops 100 Billion Since World War II
U S foreign aid from 1945 to mid 1962 reaches 97.7 billion with Congress adding 3.9 billion and surplus disposals pushing total past the 100 billion mark. France leads with 9.4 billion and Britain with 8.7 billion in aid.
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Chanute Hosts Planning Meeting for Governor's Fire Conference
Fire prevention leaders from about 20 towns gathered in Chanute to plan the sixth annual governor's fire prevention conference to be held next month at the National Guard armory. An expected 200 to 300 attendees were slated for April 16 with a prior Kansas State Fire Chiefs Association meeting at the Tioga Hotel on April 15.
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National Guard Armory
Kansas State Fire Chiefs Assn
Tioga Hotel
Fred R. Farr
Clyde A. Babb
University of Kansas
Max Thomas
C. W. Brennan
Art Krone
Chanute Insurance Board
the Tioga
Weather Snapshot From Topeka Proclaims Spring Arrival
Sunny skies and mild Kansas conditions marked today with forecasts of warmer weather into Friday. Lows tonight expected 25 to 35 across regions, with Wednesday highs from 56 at Olathe to 65 at Wichita and Dodge City and morning lows 23 to 33.
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Wichita
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Abilene
Pittsburg
Kansas Pupils Taught About Communism Unit Outlined
A new Kansas booklet from the State Department of Public Instruction outlines teaching communism in high schools. It proposes four to six week units within history or government courses, focusing on the Communist party, its ideology, and the state of rule, with emphasis on threats and contrasts to American ideals.
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State Senate
Kansas
Glee Smith
Communist Party
Soviet Union
United States
Khruschev
House Panel Backs Old Gas Tax Refund Plan
TOPEKA AP Kansas would revert to exempting gasoline tax for non-highway use under a bill approved by the House Assessment and Taxation Committee. Law adopted in 1949 shifted to refunds, but with the House closing its own bills this week the measure may miss full House action.
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Kansas
House Assessment and Taxation Committee
House
Redistricting Rule Sought From Ferguson on Reapportionment
Kansas official Tom Van Cleave proposes a House reapportionment bill allocating one member per county totaling 105, removing current extra seats from populous counties. Attorney General William M. Ferguson will be asked to rule on constitutionality, with questions about coupling any change to a population based Senate reapportionment.
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William M. Ferguson
House Legislative Committee
Tom van Cleave
Kansas City
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Farm Placement Meeting Held in Topeka Kansas
AP reports office managers and farm placement representatives of the Kansas State Employment Service will meet in Topeka Tuesday and Wednesday for training to improve placement efforts. Discussion will focus on hiring and housing of migrant and immigrant farm workers, said M. W. Buffon, executive director.
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