Kustom Focuses on Police Data Terminals for Cars
Kustom Electronics develops a mobile computer terminal linking patrol cars directly to state and FBI data banks. The device delivers results within ten seconds for license checks and can query stolen cars, warrants, currency, and more, with in-car privacy and automatic officer alert features.
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United States
FBI
Washington, D.C
Kustom
Virginia State Police
Virginia
Akers
Aker
Palm Beach
Fla
IBM
Motorola
E-Systems
City Commission Okays Nu Wa Move Plans
The City Commission approved Nu Wa Industries building plans in Safari Industrial Park without screening requirements. Planning officials discussed optional bonds for lighting landscaping and parking and recommended drainage changes on the north side. The panel noted future screening could not be imposed after plan approval, aiming to avoid a precedent for other firms.
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City Commission
Nu Wa Industries, Inc
Safari
Nu Wa
Planning Commission
Mike Bailey
Bailey
John Schultz
Commission
Oil Study Proposed for Southeast Kansas by KU and KS Geologic Survey
Kansas oil interests and researchers seek RC&D sponsorship for a three phase study to estimate remaining oil, locate it, and identify best recovery methods. Projected cost is $20 000, staff salaries funded by regular funds, with action hoped by the June meeting.
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Willey
Commission
University of Kansas
The
Kansas Geologic Survey
Resource Conservation and Deverment Board
Kansas
Ron Hardy
Rc&d
Jim Gaskell
Jim Ewbanks
Ross rises from miner’s son to CEO of Kustom Electronics
Bud Ross, president of Kustom Electronics, Inc., moved from a West Virginia coal miner’s son to head of a multi million dollar company. He credits hard work and perseverance rather than luck or dramatic turns, much like Horatio Alger heroes. His father’s mine accident left him to push forward.
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Horatio Alger
Bud Ross
Kustom Electronics, Inc
West Virginia
West Virginia birth to Overland Park growth shapes musician Ross
The article traces the early life of Ross from a West Virginia birthplace through welfare era youth, move to Overland Park, and rapid rise in sales leadership. It highlights his musical start with Larry Emmett and the Sliders, meeting his wife Carolyn, forming The Bygones, and his shift from performing to building amplifiers. He quit the music business on Dec 31 1961 to pursue amplifier manufacturing, starting in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Ross
West Virginia
Overland Park
Larry Emmett and
the Sliders
Carolyn
Berry
Lincoln
Neb
Monster the tortoise seeks mate at Hogle Zoo
Zookeepers search for a suitable partner for Monster the Galapagos tortoise at Hogle Zoo after the animal wooed an array of inedible objects including a garbage can lid and a rock.
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Salt Lake City
Monster
Hogle Zoo
Memphis Gunman Kills Four in Street Shootout
A gunman identified as David Sanders, 30, fatally wounded four people on a quiet Memphis street. He also killed a police officer before being shot to death after tear gas forced him from a house. Sanders had seven prior arrests for rape, pistol charges, assault, disorderly conduct, and drunkenness.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
David Sanders
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha
An intercepted letter titled Dear Cha contains provocative wording and a note from the AP expressing concern about offensive obscenity. The piece reflects editorial handling of sensitive content in a tortoise story context.
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Cha
Guard Offers Flag Service for Main Street Holidays
Chanute National Guard volunteers to install and remove American flags on Main Street each holiday starting Memorial Day. Capt. Scott Mann says the unit will provide manpower while Gray Lumber Co. supplies a truck and platform. Chamber volunteers previously carried out the task, with city employees before them.
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Chanute
McCord Denies Pressuring White House Over Jail Time
James W. McCord Jr. told Senate investigators he did not attempt to influence the White House to avoid prison. He acknowledged sending an unsigned December letter to ex-aide John Caulfield threatening consequences if the CIA is blamed for Watergate wiretapping, a warning he says targeted only that scenario.
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Washington
James W. McCord Jr
Senate
White House
John J. Caulfield
Central Intelligence Agency
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Ghanate Tribune
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Wilson and Company Engineers
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Whyte Wood Products, Inc
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Whyte
Ewbanks
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Mid - America, Inc
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Robert Docking
Southeast
Gene Spears
Allgeier Martin and Associates
Burris
Spears
Benefit
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EFD Package Express, Inc
E. Main
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Public Housing Authority and Recreation and Parks Commission
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Commission of State Highway Commission
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Kustom Electronics Inc
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Olathe
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Bud” Ross
Woo Woo
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le Duc Tho
Kissinger
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Guard Offers
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