Unity plan debated as Neosho County votes on unification
Neosho County faces a Tuesday vote on a two district unification plan that would divide Chanute and surroundings into District A and the rest of the county into District B. Backers urge benefits for students while opponents raise concerns about transportation costs school closures and tax valuation. Ward, chair of the unification planning board, argues the plan is best for local education.
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Mary Baker Medical Fund Reaches $888.75 Milestone
The Mary Baker Medical Fund stood at $888.75 today with donations from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Donaldson's Food Center. Contributions may be left at the fire station or mailed to Box 311 Chanute.
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Chanute High School crowns largest graduating class
The Chanute High School commencement honored 185 graduates in Memorial Auditorium led by Dr. Alvin Proctor of Pittsburg State College. Principal W H McMurray presented diplomas as Superintendent Buford Fisher presided. the program featured a invocation by Rev. Paul Wagner and a performance by the Vocale. Dr Proctor urged graduates to think in new dimensions for the space age, stressing lifelong learning and adaptability as America urbanizes and the world changes rapidly. A Kansas AP report noted continued rain and cooler temperatures across the state with unsettled conditions expected through Saturday.
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Topeka
Kansas
North Western
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Bird City
Goodland
Hutchinson
Wichita
Buford E. Fisher
Lawrence T. Filosa
Wendell McMurray
Beverly Rideau
Peter Finnegan
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Vocale
Senators Urge Revolt Against Castro in Cuba
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee report urges strengthening ties of anti-Castro exile groups to sustain disaffection and aim for revolt. Chairman Hart says anti-Castro operations are entering a new phase and calls for meaningful infil tration of Cuba and toppling the regime. The panel favors unity among exile groups to form an authoritative body to press Cuba’s freedom.
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Bundy Heads to India After Talks on Southeast Asia
U S assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs William Bundy departed London for New Delhi following discussions with British foreign secretary Richard A. Butler about the deteriorating Southeast Asia crisis.
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Memorial Day Closures and Services Announced
Most offices and businesses will be closed for Memorial Day. A Memorial service by Chanute patriotic orders is set at 4 p.m. at Elmwood cemetery after a 30 minute band concert. There will be no mail delivery or Tribune publication. The Safari Museum will be open.
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Area Forecast: Cloudy Tonight via Kansas Oklahoma Border Showers
Considerable cloudiness tonight with scattered showers or thunderstorms along the Kansas-Oklahoma border. Partly cloudy and a little warmer Saturday. Low tonight 55 to 60. High Saturday 75 to 80.
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Nose wheel collapse at Orly plane no injuries
PARIS AP The nose wheel of a Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 collapsed as the jet was preparing to take off for New York. It skidded off the runway but none of the 86 passengers or 14 crew members were hurt, an airlines spokesman said.
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Khrushchev cites spy photos over US and Cuba
Former Senator William Benton in Paris quotes Khrushchev suggesting Soviets have photographed U.S. military sites and proposes a mutual exchange of such images. Khrushchev hints at space reconnaissance of Cuba to avoid crises while urging offshore flights and warning over U.S. troops in South Vietnam. Johnson’s aides decline to comment as relations chill.
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Michigan small business of the year is unnamed
A Detroit SBA press release cites regional director Robert F. Phillips announcing the Michigan small business of the year during Small Business Week. The unnamed Upper Peninsula firm, with 25 townspeople processing studs from local logs, is not disclosed due to Washington policy, per Bob Layman.
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Washington
Graduation Sunday Of Nursing Class
The first Chanute School of Practical Nursing class of 20 will receive diplomas Sunday at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium. A second class began in January as the program progresses toward licensure. Speeches by Thaine McCormick and ceremonies led by Supt. Fisher, with music by the orchestra and Vocale, will mark the event.
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Equalized Population Call Shifts County Districts
Kansas reapportionment strides for state districts prompt calls to realign county commissioner districts and warded city representation. Judge Ryan urges Norton County action to equalize populations, with several counties listed as overdue or planning redistricting.
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Traffic Fatalities Log For Topeka Area
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hour tally from 9 a.m. Friday: 1 fatality. May total 46. Year 1964 total 222. comparable 1965 period 194.
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