Kennedy says limited test ban does not limit US defense
President Kennedy told the Senate the limited nuclear test ban treaty does not cap his authority to use nuclear weapons for national defense. He sent a letter to Senate leaders outlining four safeguards while pledging full compliance with Joint Chiefs demands and stressing that on site inspection concerns are unwarranted.
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Kansas Law Probes School Finance and Farm Work Laws
TOPEKA AP Proposals to study a foundation finance plan for common schools and to consider changes in Kansas workmen's compensation laws for agriculture were submitted to the Legislative Council as it opened its fall meeting. House Speaker Charles Arthur urged a school finance study focused on farm land assessed values versus earning power, warning a plan won’t pass without a solution. Rep Don C. Smith filed two workmen compensation ideas, including funding for transporting injured workers and classifying agricultural employers with 20 weeks of work as hazardous. Sen John Glades urged underground natural gas storage study. The council committees began sessions, with progress and reports planned for Thursday and a November meeting ahead of January budget talks.
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Move to Escape Poisoner of Dogs in Aurora
Publisher Robert Lowry of Aurora plans to sell his home and move to the country to escape a dog poisoner after 12 of his West Highland White Terriers were poisoned since August 4. Eight were being groomed for fall shows. replacement value about 3500 dollars. He offered a 1000 dollar reward with no results, and fears for his two year old granddaughter. He has four dogs left and will need new stock to resume breeding, having shown dogs nationwide and preparing for a national specialty in Kansas City.
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Prairie State Park Bill Rejected by Subcommittee
A Senate Interior subcommittee rejected unanimously a bill by Senators James Pearson and Frank Carlson to authorize a Prairie National Park in Kansas. The panel recommended to the full committee that the interior secretary encourage the state to build overlooks along a highway in the area.
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Petersons Rent Out Home After One Day in Ad Classifieds
Mr and Mrs Fred Peterson of Route 3 rented their newly decorated three bedroom house with a floor furnace built ins and HE 14249 after only one day in the classifieds. The note invites readers to use classified ads to rent or sell property.
JFK Conference on Radio TV Coverage Plans
New York AP reports all four major radio networks will carry President Kennedy's news conference live at 2 p.m. Chanute Time Thursday. TV networks will not provide a live feed. CBS and NBC will tape delay at 2:30 p.m., ABC at 3 p.m. Radio outlets MUtual and three others will air live coverage.
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Kansas City Probe Continues As Group Plans Caravan
Atty. Gen. William Ferguson says the investigation of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department remains active, while a local group plans a 300-strong auto caravan to Topeka. Spokesman Robert String says they will press for action and question delays after providing information on the Street and Police Departments.
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Two Day Mexican Fiesta Opens With Parade And Dance
The annual Mexican Fiesta marks 153 years since independence. Los Alacranos de Juarez headline with a 2:30 parade, 11 a.m. to noon shopping, and 7:30 p.m. nightly programs at Santa Fe Park, plus coronation of Adela Ornelas and Martha Hernandez.
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Desegregation proceeds as Alabama sees mixed attendance
In Birmingham and Tuskegee, large boycotts disrupt desegregation while several schools report near normal attendance. At West End High, about 350 roll call, with 200 absent after a tense morning. Ramsay High and Graymont Elementary in Birmingham show peaceful, near normal demography as federal guards stand by.
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Burglars Hit Crager Liquor Store Again
Burglars struck Crager liquor store in St Paul last night and took a large quantity of bottled goods. Loss is not yet determined but expected to be high. Sheriff George Neely and Chanute Police Chief Lige Matlock led the investigation with a Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent to join later today. Estimating the prior weekend theft at $1,500 to $2,000.
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Kansas Traffic Fatalities Log for Sep 8 1963
The Topeka AP report shows 24 hour traffic death figures up to 9 am Wednesday for September 8, 1963. The toll stands at 383 for 1963 and 406 for the comparable period in 1962.
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Wedding Bells Save Hundreds of Married Men From Draft
President Kennedy's executive order halted the draft for married men in the 1925 age group until single men in the same bracket were drafted. Inductees across states reacted variably with relief, confusion, or last minute decisions as some men were pulled from lines or chose to depart rather than wait.
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Draft ruling may lower age for service in Neosho County
Mrs Wall notes limited effect from new draft order yet. Three area youths await pre induction exams Sept 25 as couples are exempt if married before examinations. From Neosho County only ten men inducted in eight months, with potential drop in draft age to as low as 20 and more changes possible.
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Married men spared as Kennedy halts draft call
Wichita AP reports William E Barger, among hundreds nationwide, was saved from induction by President Kennedy's order directing draft boards to hold single men first to fill quotas. Barger, ready to go, lost his job prep. Draft clerk Marjorie Dailey noted many asked when they would be called and thanked the change.
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Planning Commission Hearing Focuses on Main Street Rezoning
The September planning commission meeting occurs at 8 pm in the Memorial Building city commission room. A public hearing precedes the board meeting at 7 pm to consider rezoning Main from Plummer West to B-2, completing uniform business zoning for Main Street. The commission will decide on the board’s recommendation.
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Kennedy's Draft Pause Gives Cupid Extra Boost
A halt in drafting married men by Kennedy offers a rare respite for recruitment efforts. Observers say the pause may spark renewed activity in marriage-minded households and affect public morale as political climate shifts.
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Constant Reminders Of Bus Crash In Spring
Eleven year old Richie Shore sits in a chair this year and watches his brothers and cousins go to school by bus. Half of one leg is gone and the remaining leg is in a cast while the bus used now is not the one from last spring when the bridge rail tore into the vehicle.
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