Modern Olympics differ from ancient games in dress and events
The American Classical League report notes that modern Olympics would astonish an ancient athlete with nudity in uniforms and women competitors while blending old and new ideals. It praises the continuity of competitive spirit and strict training, and sees echoes of classical civilization in today’s spectacle.
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Chicago
Tokyo
American Classical League
Oxford
Ohio
John F. Latimer
George Washington University
Yank Killed In Viet Nam
A U S Army helicopter pilot was shot and killed by Viet Cong fire minutes after stepping from a disabled helicopter northeast of Saigon. The crew of two officers and two enlisted men survived after the crash and another helicopter rescued them. Ground troops later drove the Viet Cong from the area. Premier Nguyen Khanh announced that 20 officers and civilians linked to the Sept. 13 coup attempt will be tried for high treason next week, with the death penalty possible.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Pipeline oil flow in Wichita up from prior week
Kansas Conservation Division reports average daily crude oil pipeline runs in Wichita at 285178 barrels for the week ended October 5, up 204 from the prior week. Current production allowance stands at 300000 barrels daily.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Conservation Division
Foreclosure Peak Tied to VA FHA Guaranties Explored
Washington AP reports foreclosures of homes financed with FHA insured mortgages and VA guaranteed loans are at an all time high yet VA and FHA spokesmen say the rise reflects a normal adjustment after years of rapid postwar demand. They cite factors from job loss to deaths and base closures, noting conventional loans remain dominant at 77 percent of purchases in 1963.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Frosty 31 Degrees Sets New Oct 9 Low in Topeka
Topeka reports brisk autumn weather with a new low of 31 degrees for October 9, the previous low of 27 at Topeka and Concordia and 31 at Wichita. Forecast calls for fair skies, slow warming, and scattered light frost tonight with lows 35 to 40 and Saturday highs from 60 to 75 as eastern Kansas warms and western areas reach lower 70s.
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Topeka
Kansas
Manhattan
Garden City
Concordia
Wichita
Olathe
Goodland
Weather Bureau
Trainman Injured as 36 Cars Removed After Collision
A Santa Fe freight train struck a semi at a South Wichita crossing, spinning the truck into a car. Trainman Alvin Harrison, 46, suffered a back injury after being knocked from his chair in the caboose 36 cars back.
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Wichita
Santa Fe
Alvin Harrison
Application Denied By Appeal Board
The city board of zoning appeals denied Mrs. C. E. Emerick’s exception request for a boundary distance carport. The board found an alternate conforming location at 719 Grant. A public hearing was held Tuesday night.
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City Board of Zoning Appeals
C. E. Emerick
Three Months in Jet Wilderness at LAX German Shepherd
A German shepherd roamed Los Angeles International Airport for three months dodging jets and scavenging scraps until workers trapped her in a wire cage. Shelter staff describe her as gentle but extremely nervous, likely from jet noise. She will be kept a week for owner recovery or adoption.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport
Traffic Fatalities Log For October 1964 In Topeka
Kansas traffic death log reports 16 deaths in the 24 hours ending 9 am Friday for October 1964, compared with 24 the previous year and 492 for the month overall versus 444 in 1963.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Retail Council Meets In Abilene
Businessmen were reminded today of a Kansas Retail Council meeting Tuesday in Abilene. Milt Snyder, Chamber of Commerce manager, urged strong Chanute attendance. The council will discuss issues for legislative support or opposition including a Kansas Trade Commission unfair practices act revision a Sunday closing law anti trading stamp law strengthening and daylight saving time adoption.
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Kansas Retail Council
Abilene
Milt Snyder
Chamber of Commerce
Chanute
Council
Kansas Trade Commission
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Ends at Clothing Firm
An intercepted letter references automation at a clothing firm but notes it does not imply two pants suits with vest. The fragment hints at production changes and employee impact in a period of automation.
United Fund Near Halfway to Goal After Increase
The United Fund total rose to 10 423 with 68 new contributions from 723 contributors, reaching 47 6 percent of the goal. M M Mowery, drive chairman, notes past totals show about 2100 contributors and asks for more donations. Jerry Morris of the Business and Professional division says a checkup breakfast is set for 7 30 a m Monday at the Silver Grill as the residential drive aims to wind up Saturday.
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United Fund
M. M. Mowery
Jerry Morris
Silver Grill
Hodges to Speak in Topeka Oct 17
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges will headline a $25 plate fundraising dinner in Topeka on October 17. Proceeds benefit Harry G. Wiles, Democratic nominee for governor, as announced by Democratic National Committeeman Frank Theis.
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Topeka
Secretary of Commerce
Luther Hodges
Frank Theis
Harry G. Wiles
State income dips in first quarter revenue report
Topeka Kansas Budget Division says general revenue and sales tax receipts for July through September totaled 31,614,102, 3 percent below the advance estimate of 32,711,145. Cigarette tax fell short by 260,000 though September showed a 50 percent year over year rise. other taxes including corporate and individual income were below estimates. Major declines include sales and compensating taxes after a rate ruling credit to Southwestern Bell, and inheritance and cereal malt beverage taxes also underperformed.
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Nue
Kansas
James Bibb
Legislative Council
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Kansas Corporation Commission
Red China Prepares For Testing A-Bomb
Washington AP report says Communist China aims to time an early atomic test to maximize political impact in Africa and Asia. Indonesian officials near the Chinese Communists are told the first device will be exploded after October, confirming recent forecasts of an impending detonation.
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Washington
China
Africa
Asia
Paris
Rusk
United States
U.S
Sinkiang
State Department
Guinea
Mali
Cambodia
Burma
Vast Water Plan Urged for Kansas Hearing Here
TOPEKA AP A vast water program seeks to control conserve develop and utilize Kansas water supplies. The plan targets 19 million acres in the watershed with 2 835 000 acre feet for irrigation industry and municipal use by 1975. Hearings are set for Nov 9 Garden City Nov 10 Colby Nov 13 Topeka Nov 16 Chanute Nov 18 Concordia and Nov 19 Hutchinson.
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Kansas
Topeka
Garden City
Colby
Chanute
Concordia
Hutchinson
State Water Plan
Chris Green
Courtland
State Water Resources Board
Fire rages through downtown Bartlesville. several buildings destroyed
Bartlesville fire department reported five or six downtown buildings burned while help arrived from Nowata, Pawhuska and Dewey. Alarm sounded at 3 30 am and by 5 20 am the blaze was under control. One two story brick structure and four or five adjoining one story buildings were destroyed along Johnstone Street at 4th Street intersection.
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Bartlesville
Okla
Johnstone Street
4Th Street
Gunners Drug Store
Phillips Petroleum Co
Olson
Cliff Sporting Goods
Tribune Phone Contact Dial After 6 P.M.
The notice directs readers to contact Tribune via the phone number HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. if their carrier cannot be reached. It emphasizes using the listed line for post 6 p.m. inquiries.
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Tribune
Forbes Base Drill Team to Join Veterans Day Observance
The Forbes Air Force Base drill team is set to participate in the Veterans Day activities to be held here on November 11. They will march in the parade, perform at Lincoln and Main after the parade, and again at 2 p.m. before an amateur variety show. The committee seeks singers dancers instrumentalists and other entertainers and asks interested people to contact Howard Carder at 2020 Lincoln.
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Veterans Day Committee
Lincoln
Howard Carder
Political Posters Stripped From Poles in Arkansas City
Arkansas City police act on city commission orders to remove political signs from poles on public property. Mayor C T Dumenil says leaders of both parties warned signs will not stay on city owned property. Police Chief notes some signs appear on school zone markers and street signs.
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Arkansas City
Kanap
C. T. Dumenil
Dumenil
Frank Robertson
Firm Reverts From Automation At Phelps Terkel Stores
In Los Angeles, the Phelps-Terkel clothing firm ends its punch card system and returns to manual accounting. Each customer received a card urging they fold and mutilate the last punched card, with a message that the company is reverting to a “slightly archaic yet highly personalized” billing method. President Dave Phelps says customers applauded the move though some faced practical issues, including a $5,000 check for two weeks’ work. Advertising firm Tom Faust aided in crafting the notice.
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Phelps-Terkel
Los Angeles
Dave Phelps
Phelps
Tom Faust
Eisenhower To Campaign In Wichita October 24
Former President Eisenhower will speak in Wichita on October 24 to campaign for the national, state and congressional Republican ticket, Gov. John Anderson announced. Plans are not finalized, with Anderson meeting Wichita GOP leaders Oliver Hughes and Harry Darby to outline a major rally.
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Topeka
Eisenhower
Wichita
John An
Anderson
Oliver Hughes
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Abilene
Kan
Barry Goldwater
William E. Miller
Hutchinson
Richard M. Nixon
Pratt
Kansas
Budget Set at 555000 for 1966 Development
Wichita AP report says the Kansas Economic Development Commission approved a 1966 budget of 555000, up about 15000. The extra funds fund two more staffers and salary increases for existing workers.
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Wichita
Kansas Economic Development Commission
Wesley H. Sowers
Commission
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