Higher Education Meet at McPherson College
A higher education conference is planned at McPherson College on May 26. Senator James B. Pearson of Kansas chairs the event which will bring about 120 representatives from Kansas colleges and universities and at least a dozen federal officials involved in administering federal higher education aid programs.
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Washington
McPherson College
James B. Pearson
Akan
Kansas Colleges and Universities
Kansan Killed In Vietnam Action
The Department of Defense identified Army Pfc. Gary C. Bannon of Leon Kansas as the Kansan killed in action in Vietnam. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon K. Bannon.
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Washington
Department of Defense
Vietnam
Army Pfc
Gary C. Bannon
Vernon K. Bannon
Leon
Kansas Lawmakers Vote on Poats and AID Nomination
Kansas members recorded on recent roll calls show votes on Rutherford M. Poats nomination to deputy administrator of the AID and on related amendments. Republicans Dole Mize Skubitz Winn supported or opposed funds cuts in the independent offices appropriations bill and model cities funding, with mixed positions from Shriver and others.
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Washington
Kansas
Congress
Senate
Bayh
D-Ind
Rutherford M. Poats
Virginia
Agency For International Development
Pearson
Carlson
Rutherford M. Peats
AID
Carlson and Pearson
Independent Offices
Dole
Mize
Shriver
Skubitz
Winn
Wheat crop developing earlier in Kansas reports
Kansas wheat crop is developing earlier than usual, with conditions ranging from very good to very poor. Freeze damage, drought, and insect infestations cause variability. rains helped but more moisture is needed. By May 20 southern counties reported headed wheat. statewide 81 percent headed versus 70 percent last year. Corn planting 71 percent, sorghums 15 percent, soybeans 11 percent. Summer pasture movement slower. grass short due to cool, dry conditions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Weary Drive Before West Virginia DST Change
Before West Virginia adopted daylight saving time in 1963 a motorist could reset his watch seven times on a 35 mile drive reflecting the era’s fragmented timekeeping practices.
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West Virginia
New Home Economics Room at Royster Junior High
Dorothy Coldwell leads Royster Junior High home economics in a newly equipped room described as a dream. The two work areas support cooking and sewing with five kitchens, straight stitch machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and abundant storage.
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Royster Junior High School
Dixie Zimmerman
N. Western
Jayne Brophy
Tribune
Doy Hampton
Royster
Joy Smith
S. Ashby
Shirley Orban
S. Highland
Royster Junior High
Dorothy Coldwell
Gurkhas Favor Kukri as Signature Kukri Weapon
The Gurkhas favor a razor sharp, foot long blade known as the kukri as their iconic weapon.
Chanute Tribune May 24 1967 Page Six Briefs
Chanute Tribune reports municipal notes and local briefs from May 24 1967. Includes short items on community events, weather, and town notices appearing on page six.
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The
Chanute Tribune
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Ruth Ann Caldwell
N. Forest
Candy Ogle
S. Santa Fe
McPherson
Kansan
UY Trld
East Main Chanute, Kansas
FBI
Stoop, Snoop
Save
Harrison-Tripplet
Sez
Ethan Allen
W. Main
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