Wheat Growers Vote Against Stricter Control Plan
Washington AP report shows wheat growers rejected Kennedy's stricter crop controls with 47.8 percent of 1.14 million votes. The vote endorses a low price support, voluntary production cuts for 1964, leaving no option for those opposing acreage limits. Administration pledges to honor the farmers choice despite chaotic expectations. Senator Ellender vows to block further wheat legislation this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Tion
Orville L. Freeman
Kansas Farmers reject JFK wheat curbs in 1964 vote
Kansas farmers delivered a decisive no to the Kennedy administration wheat program. Of 91,479 votes counted, 53,210 rejected the plan while 38,269 supported it and 17,464 ballots were challenged. Kansas, a major wheat producer, saw hefty opposition and anticipated federal supply controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peirce
Kansas Farm Bureau
Lud Strand
Brewster, Kan
Kansas
Peirce
Congress
Untary
Don Evertson
National Farmers Organization
Raccoon Nest Found On Farm Power Line Near Buffalo
The Carlson family of a farm 12 miles east of Buffalo spotted a nest on a transformer road pole. Investigating, they found a dead raccoon suspended on live wires believed killed after a dog chased it there. They note no nearby woods, making the sighting unusual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie Carlson
Carlson Farm
Buffalo
Kansas Traffic Fatalities Update to May 2 1963
AP reports Kansas traffic death log for 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday shows 38 fatalities for May 1963 with 1 earlier death noted. Comparisons to 1962 figures are included, highlighting ongoing road risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Area Votes No To Wheat Plan Across Southeast Kansas
Southeast Kansas wheat producers mostly voted against stricter federal controls. In Neosho County 53.6 percent favored, 480 yes to 415 no with 172 challenged ballots. county totals varied by township and neighboring counties showed mixed support. statewide 77 of 105 counties opposed the proposal, with only five counties surpassing two thirds in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Shuman
Neosho County
Kansas
ASCS
Erie
Danville
Tioga Township
Mission
Shiloh
Miami County
Allen County
Greenwood County
Montgomery County
Chautauqua County
Wilson County
Woodson County
Edwards
Ford
Gray
Pawnee
Rush
Ford County
Rawlins County
Frost Hits Kansas Area Temperatures Dip Across State
Cold arctic air brought record low temperatures for the date across Kansas with 32 near Frankfort and frosted ground. Concordia and Manhattan saw 34 and Topeka 37, while highs lingered in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 40s. Moisture from clouds gave southern and southwest Kansas some relief. light precipitation reported in Garden City and Dodge City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Frankfort
Concordia
Manhattan
Garden City
Dodge City
Pittsburg
Goodland
Webb City Armory Burns in Early Morning Blaze
The Missouri National Guard Armory in Webb City was destroyed by fire early today as ammunition exploded. The three story brick building collapsed on two walls and the roof. Uniforms radio equipment small arms ammunition three jeeps and trailers were destroyed. Fire from nearby businesses spread to the area before dawn. Personnel records were saved after Lt James Morris and Sgt E J Gamble acted to break a window and relieve them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb City
Missouri National Guard
Armory
James Morris
203Rd Armory
E. J. Gamble
NATO Plans Nuclear Force Move Amid Allied Talks
OTTAWA AP The 15 NATO allies move to form an inter allied nuclear strike force during the three day spring meeting in Canada. The plan aims to sidestep De Gaulle opposition by endorsing decisions to assign US submarines with Polaris missiles and Britain’s V bomber force to General Lemnitzer, and to boost nuclear planning and liaison with SAC Omaha.
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Ottawa
Atlantic
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Canada
House of Commons
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
U.S
Europe
de Gaulle
France
Lyman Lemnitzer
Britain
Lemnitzer
U.S. Strategic Air Command
Omaha
Neb
West Germany
United States
Nation Women’s Committee Hears Plans At Chanute Luncheon
The Chanute Chamber of Commerce Women’s Committee met at the Tioga hotel with 20 attendees. Betty Butcher reviewed last year’s activities including decoration drives and beautification efforts while incoming chairwoman Marge Nation outlined new projects such as a garden committee and coordinated civic group efforts. The group meets informally the third Tuesday noon each month and welcomes professional women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Butcher
Chamber of Commerce
Marge Nation
Women's Committee
The
Chanute Chamber of Commerce
Tioga Hotel
League of Women Voters
Kansas University Receives Second $100,000 Space Grant
Sen. James B. Pearson notes that the University of Kansas has received a second $100,000 National Aeronautics and Space Administration grant. The funds support expansion of KU’s space, science and technology program and indicate greater Kansas participation in national space efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James B. Pearson
R-Kan
Kansas
W. Clarke Wescoe
University of Kansas
Pearson
National Aeronautics and Space Agency
Truck Driver Killed In Kansas Jackknife Crash
Harold D. Hass aged 21 from Coldwater Kansas died when his truck jackknifed on a county road about six miles northwest of Pratt. The accident occurred today and authorities reported the fatal collision. Hass was the sole occupant of the truck and the incident is under investigation by local police and highway officials.
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Pratt
Kan
Harold D. Hass
Coldwater
Here
Mobile X-ray Unit Visits Cha nute In Free Screenings
The Kansas State Board of Health mobile chest X-ray unit offers free screenings in front of the Memorial Building in Cha nute. Today’s hours close at 6 30 p.m. Tomorrow’s hours are 2 30 to 5 30 and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. The final day Friday runs 1 30 to 6 30 p.m.
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Kansas State Board of Health
Chanute
Memorial Building
Parole decision debate cited in tax evasion trial
Mack Nations testified in Wichita that former Gov. Fred Hall was told releasing Mrs. Annas Brown would be a political mistake. Nations described envelopes, money reportedly tied to the case, and altered access to the governor, while detailing meetings and a July 1955 timeline for possible parole.
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Sion
Fred Hall
Annas Brown
Nations
Hall
Jack Harris
Hutchinson
Harris
Clair Hyter
Paul Lackie
Lackie
Brown
Cliff Ratner
Fred L. Hall
Chase
Kan
Ramon Borjas Held On Check Violation Warrant
Ramon Borjas aged 7 from S. Santa Fe was arrested on a misdemeanor check violation warrant. The $5.50 check passed at the Donaldson Food Store led to the charge. He is being held at the city jail pending disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Borjas
S. Santa Fe
Donaldson
Borjas
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Sparks Wheat Grower Rift
Government officials who counsel farmers react in shock after wheat growers announce a firm stance on their plans and actions. The message suggests tension between policy advisers and producers over agricultural methods and priorities.
Cooper Parade Crowds Cheer Gordon Cooper in New York
Millions of New Yorkers line Broadway for a ticker tape parade honoring Air Force major Gordon Cooper after his 22 earth orbits. Crowds fill the Canyon of Heroes from Bowling Green to City Hall as Mayor Wagner honors him. Vice President Johnson and the Cooper family join the celebrations.
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Cooper
New York
Gordon Cooper
Broadway
Air Force
Earth
Bowling Green
City Hall
Coop
Gordon
Super Cooper
Robert F. Wagner
la Guardia
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Shawnee, Okla
New York City
Trudy
Hattie Cooper
Camala
Janita
Kennedy
Congress
Wallace Plans Block Desegregation at Alabama University
Gov. George C. Wallace declares state sovereignty to block court-ordered desegregation at the University of Alabama after the board agreed to admit two Negroes and a federal judge refused to delay June 10 enrollment. Atty. Gen. Flowers warns defiance could spark violence as 3,000 federal troops stand by in Birmingham and a court hearing considers reinstating over 1,000 suspended or expelled pupils from antisegregation protests.
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Birmingham
Ala
George C. Wallace
University of Alabama
Alabama
University Board of Trustees
U.S. Dist
H. Hobart Grooms
Wallace
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Meredith
Atty
Richmond Flowers
Commercial Blood Banks Criticized in FTC Hearing
Kansas City two commercial blood banks were criticized for quality and labeling before the Community Blood Bank of Kansas City formed. FTC told of objections by the North Central District Blood Banks Clearing House and concerns over labeling and medical direction standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Community Blood Bank of
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Community Bank
van Pernis
Clearing House
Midwest and
World Banks
Rockford Community Blood Bank
Midwest
Kansas City Gets Texans for 1963 Season
Lamar Hunt announced the Dallas Texans will move to Kansas City for the 1963 season. He spoke at a Kansas City Press Club gridiron dinner, noting strong local interest in hosting the AFL team.
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Kansas City
Texans
Dallas
Dallas Texans
American Football League
Lamar Hunt
Hunt
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Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ellender
Farm Bureau
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cheryl Carlson
Carlson
Carson
Kansas Area
Webb City Armory
Howard Wilson
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tribune
Wilma McCormick
Mrs. Nation Women’s Chairman
Kansas University
Wichita, Kan
Mack
Hyter
Long Beach
Calif
Barbara Hatch
Cha
the Waldorf
Astoria
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