U S and Vietnam open talks on diplomatic relations
In Paris the United States and Vietnam began discussions on full diplomatic ties. Officials expect ambassador exchanges within weeks. Key issues include U S aid for reconstruction and Vietnam's UN membership, while cooperation on locating missing U S servicemen remains contested.
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UPI
United States
Vietnam
Richard C. Holbrooke
U.S
Phan Hien
Holbrook
Hien
United Nations
Indochina
Tran Thien Can
Can
Merchants Discuss Downtown Beautification Plan Plans
At a Central Business District Policy Plan meeting on Chanute’s Main Street merchants and city officials considered beautification ideas to renew the shopping district. Lynn Goodell cited past urban renewal struggles with decayed, water-leaking structures in Coffeyville as context for the current efforts.
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Central Business District
Chanute
Lynn Goodell
Coffeyville
Coffeyville CBD revamp hailed in annual New Beginning festival
The Coffeyville CBD underwent a multimillion dollar revitalization funded largely by federal money. Parking meters were removed except for one in the museum area and new canopy, paving, lighting, trees, and rehabilitated buildings transformed the district. Shoppers returned and new shops and services opened. A CBD revival panel noted both successes and recurring issues with maintenance and firm quality, urging community involvement and steady guidance.
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Coffeyville
Goodell
Carter outlines twelve goals for welfare reform
President Carter unveils a plan to replace current welfare with a single cash grant, merging Aid to Families with Dependent Children, food stamps, and SSI. He cautions reform may take until 1981 with three-year timelines for passage and implementation, while stressing job access and adequate income for those unable to work.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
White House
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Middle East
Congress
Letter fragment from protest era commemoration
An intercepted letter mentions marching in the streets protesting an immoral war and ends with a cordial sign off Dear Cha. and Yours.
Summer maintenance priorities set by USD 413 board
USD 413 board approved summer maintenance items guided by state fire marshal. Planned work includes new tile floors at Hutton School, panic hardware at Hutton and Murray Hill, ceiling tile at Murray Hill, a cooking range hood at Fairfield, five high school doors, boiler work at Royster, breezeway door repairs, and locker updates. Commencement May 27 at Royster Stadium.
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John Grasso
Hutton School
Hutton
Murray Hill
Fairfield
Royster Junior High School
Royster Stadium
Miles Rickart
Grasso
Memorial Day Lincoln School
John Martin
Royster
Dean Hilton
Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association
Emporia
Hilton
Chanute
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Yours
Neosho County Community Junior College
NCCJC
Deloris Engelman
Benedict
David Ludwick
Harold Tarpley
By Jane Blades
Kihm
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Rick Cameron
Lori Sigler
Linda McHenry
Pete Dillman
Norman Thompson
Ann Gibson
Crespin de la Torre
Jack Brown
Jane Martin
S. Highland
Carla Bonde
Independence
Patricia Abts
Marcia Hoffman
James Kindall
Larry Nelson
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