Trial Probe Seeks FBI Informant In 1964 Slayings Case
Defense lawyers pressed to identify informants who tipped FBI agents to the buried bodies of civil rights workers James Chaney Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Neshoba County. FBI testimonies kept the informant name undisclosed as prosecutors pursue their case against 18 white defendants. Judge Cox allowed seven autopsy photos into evidence despite defense objections.
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Meridian
Miss
FBI
Neshoba
U.S. District Court
Justice Department
Neshoba County
Michael Schwerner
Andrew Goodman
New York City
James Chaney
Meridian Negro
Olen Burrage
Philadelphia
Zoning Board Grants Mayer Garage Apartment Permit
The city zoning board of appeals approved a permit for Mr and Mrs John Mayer to rent a garage apartment at the rear of 117 S Plummer. The permit hinges on Mayer obtaining affidavits from adjacent property owners. The prior denial cited two residences on the lot violating area requirements.
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City Zoning Board of Appeals
John Mayer
S. Plummer
Mayer
Farmers on Record Against State Bill
About 200 farmers met in Salina sponsored by the Saline County Farmers Union and opposed an amendment to Kansas Senate Bill 17 that would permit unrestricted corporate farming. State Sen. Clause Bell and former State Senator Phillip Doyle debated the issue, with Bell’s remarks recorded due to a family illness.
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Salina
Kan
Saline County Farmers Union
Kansas
Senate
Clause Bell
R-Mcdonald
Phillip Doyle
Wichita
Bell
Phone contact for Tribune service after hours
A reader is advised to contact their Tribune phone or, if unavailable, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
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Tribune
Blackout on News In Auto Strike
DETROIT AP A news blackout covers Ford United Auto Workers strike talks after 35 days 160000 workers idle across 25 states. Blackout ends 9 p m EDT signaling potential movement as Reuther and Ford team assess options at the Glass House in Dearborn.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford
United Auto Workers Union
Glass House
Dearborn
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Malcolm L. Denise
It Helps Chanute United Fund Raises Twenty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Eight
The It Helps Chanute United Fund reports total contributions of 22778 dollars with full backing from The Bank of Commerce McLaren Real Estate Creditthrift and Schultz Agency all donating at one hundred percent.
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The
Bank of Commerce, McLaren Real Estate, Creditthrift and
Schultz Agency
Russians Tour New York Circus on Junkyard Spectacle
The Moscow Circus performers toured Manhattan by boat with cameras and European shoes as they viewed Harlem River junkyards and ship piers. They gazed at Hoboken piers and the Statue of Liberty while enjoying the sightseeing voyage.
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New York
Harlem River
Moscow Circus
Manhattan
Hoboken
N. J
Hudson River
Weather Summary For Topeka And Northeast Kansas
Frost covered portions of northeastern Kansas early with temperatures around 33 in Leavenworth and Topeka. Light rain moves from northwest Kansas toward Chanute and Pittsburg as skies clear to partly cloudy today and temperatures rise. Highs Tuesday ranged from 52 in Leavenworth to 63 in Hills City with a fair to partly cloudy outlook and gradual warming tonight and Thursday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Leavenworth
Chanute
Pittsburg
Weather Bureau
Hills City
Pulaski Day Observance Fades Amid Low Observance
Lawrence Kansas notes Pulaski Day is official in statute but few celebrations occur. The 1935 law orders flags on government buildings and observances in schools and churches to honor Polish American patriot Casimir Pulaski who died in Savannah in 1779 after a storied career with Washington and Pulaski's Legion.
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Lawrence
Kan
Casimir Pulaski
United States
Kansas
Gen Pulaski
Pulaski
Podolia
Poland
Confederation of Bar
Stanislas II
Marine Positions Raked By Long-range Weapons
Communist artillery and mortars struck U S Marine positions south of the DMZ with seven Marines killed and 16 wounded at a bivouac near Quang Tri City. Con Thien and other bases were shelled, 26 Marines wounded. Other clashes reported as U S forces intensified digs in Phuoc Tuy Province.
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Saigon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
South Vietnam
Quang Tri City
Con Thien
Dmz
Mekong
9Th Division
Phuoc Tuy
Gasoline tax distributions listed by county and city
Neosho county receives 9 656.84 from the Kansas quarter 1 million dollar gasoline tax distribution issued Oct 1. Allen county 9 066.68 Wilson 8 890.56 Woodson 6 205.77 Chanute 3 849.77 from 625 000 allocated to cities. Other amounts include Altoona 210.13 Benedict 43.91 Buffalo 149.52 Earlton 41.73 Erie 529.85 Fredonia 1 410.64 Humboldt 891.67 Iola 2 579.94. State treasurer Walter H. Peery provided the figures.
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Neosho County
Kansas
Allen County
Wilson
Woodson
Chanute
Altoona
Benedict
Buffalo
Earlton
Erie
Fredonia
Humboldt
Iola
Walter H. Peery
City Planning Commission to Meet Tonight at Memorial Building
The October meeting of the city planning commission convenes at 7 o'clock tonight at the Memorial building. A zoning hearing is on the agenda.
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City Planning Commission
Memorial Building
Progress Hopeful In Hauler Strike
Pittsburgh AP report says the steel haulers walkout could end as mediation panel offers a five point program. The plan provides a 5 percent fee increase and 10 dollars an hour waiting time payment after two hours, with joint talks and grievance procedures. Corridor leaders express optimism while National Steel Carriers prepare to decide by Saturday.
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Pittsburgh
Teamsters Union
National Steel Carriers Association
Robert Eazor
Eazor
William J. Hart
Pennsylvania
National Steel Carriers
Hart
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Mentions Boston Spirits
A fragment references an intercepted letter to Cha noting Boston spirits running high that day, likened to the tea party era. The brief text includes a sign off Yours, leaving only the sentiment and historical hint.
Welcome Planned For Miss Debra
Miss America 1968 Debra Barnes of Moran Kansas will be welcomed in Pratt October 6 with luncheon a parade a press conference and a homecoming banquet She will arrive at Wichita airport at 11 50 AM and travel by motorcade to Pratt per homecoming chairman Dr James W Van Blaricum III
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Pratt
Kan
Debra Barnes
Moran
Miss Barnes
Atlantic City
Wichita Municipal
James W. van Blaricum III
Five Surviving Crew From Panaceanic Faith Sinking
Searchers scoured the North Pacific for two life rafts as five men are known to have survived the Panaceanic Faith disaster. The 459 foot ship sank 870 miles southwest of Kodiak after a rapid list during a fertilizer voyage from San Francisco to India. At least 12 bodies recovered and about two dozen are missing as planes and ships aid the rescue.
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Juneau
Alaska
North Pacific
Kodiak
Coast Guard
San Francisco
India
Red Sox surge to 8-4 lead in World Series game six
The Red Sox scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh to take an eight four lead over the St Louis Cardinals in today's World Series game six at Boston.
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Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston
Kansas oil unitization law praised by Docking in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City meeting heard Kansas Gov. Docking cite a unitization law as a model of government industry cooperation. Since effect, three unitization plans were approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission, potentially adding 6.1 million barrels of crude valued around 18 million dollars. ES Calvert outlined OCs conservation department reorganization.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas
Robert Docking
Kansas-Oklahoma
Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
Docking
Kansas Corporation Commission
ES. Calvert
Tulsa
Okla
Calvert
Sudy
Oil and Gas Conservation Department
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
WSCS Schedule District Meetings Across Kansas
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Kansas Conference plans five district meetings from October 16 to 20. New president Mrs. Barton Dean of Parsons will address all-day sessions, with over 600 women expected. Independence district October 16 Washington Avenue Methodist Church Parsons Ottawa district October 17 First Methodist Church Fort Scott Emporia district October 18 Burling on Methodist Church Topeka district October 19 First Methodist Church Junction City Kansas City district October 20 First Methodist Church Leavenworth.
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Barton Dean
Parsons
Independence
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Ottawa
First Methodist Church
Fort Scott
Emporia
Burling
Topeka
First Methodist
Junction City
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Humphrey Visits Truman After Future Farmers Talk
Vice President Hubert Humphrey called Harry S. Truman a fountain of inspiration after addressing the Future Farmers of America in Kansas City. Truman and wife phased in on the porch as Humphrey left, with Truman greeting 100 onlookers.
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Hubert
Harry
Independence
Hubert H. Humphrey
Harry S. Truman
Humphrey
Truman
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Mrs. Truman
Bond Issues Up for Vote Across KansasDistricts
Voters in two unified Kansas school districts approved bonds for new construction and remodeling while Council Grove United District 417 failed a 1.85 million proposal for the third time. Leavenworth District approved bonds totaling several million with strong majorities, Wellington District 353 approved 2.2 million, and Council Grove fell 715 to 1,181 against.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Council Grove
Leavenworth United School District
Leavenworth High School
Wellington
United School District
United School District 417
Traffic Fatalities In Topeka For October 1967
Topeka traffic death log reports 500 fatalities for October 1967 in Kansas with a 1966 comparable period reference. No other readable details available.
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Topeka
Kansas
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