Eisenhower Challenges Khrushchev to Immediate Disarmament Talks
At the UN General Assembly Eisenhower urged the USSR to resume talks on dismantling nuclear arms and to ensure space is not used for war. He framed a global disarmament plan under UN guidance and called for peaceful change without claims to celestial sovereignty.
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United Nations
N.Y
Eisenhower
U.N
Nikita Khrush
U.S.S.R
General Assembly
U.S
Khrushchev
Africa
Fall Festival Frolics In Top Billing Tonight
Chanute hosts the 17th annual Fall Festival opening tonight at 8 in the Memorial Building with eleven talent acts for $50 in gift certificates. The Rockets perform, Dew Drops band and Linda Park will introduce the Festival queen, with last minute entries accepted until 6 p.m. today.
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Dew Drops
Linda Park
Federation Room
Memorial Building
Johnny LeRoy
Lincoln, Roosevelt, Hutton
St. Patrick's
People’s Theater
Plane Crashes Offshore Near Okinawa Killing 29
A four engine U S Marine R5D transport with 29 aboard crashed into the sea 180 miles southeast of Okinawa. Rescue ships reported scattered wreckage and no survivors. Debris and dye markers were found. three bodies were spotted but life signs were absent. The disaster follows another Pacific crash in Guam a few days earlier.
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Nara. Okinawa
Okinawa
Atsugi
Japan
Subic Point
Philippines
John P. Crosby
Naha Naval Air Facility
Oriskany
Perkins
Crosby
Naha
Thomas J. Luns
76Th Air Rescue Squadron
U. S
Tokyo
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
Iwakuni
Navy
Pacific
World Airways
Guam
American Gi Forum Meet Here Sunday
Fourteen Kansas cities will be represented at a state board meeting of the American Gi Forum in the Tioga Hotel Sunday. All state officers will attend with delegates and alternates from each local chapter. Local groups have appointed committees to welcome the visitors.
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Kansas
Pratt Man Killed In Minneola Highway Accident
Samuel W. Carver Jr., 33, of Pratt was killed when his car left the highway near Minneola and overturned. Carver worked for an oil firm in Great Bend.
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Minneola
Kas
Samuel W. Carver Jr
Pratt
Carver
Great Bend
Clements Faces Tax Charge in IRS Fraud Claim
The IRS alleges Earle Clements former Kentucky senator and governor filed fraudulent income tax returns from 1948 to 1956 seeking 291,289 in taxes and penalties. Clements now coordinates Lyndon Johnson's vice presidential bid and denies the charges, taking the case to the U S Tax Court claiming a refund. The determination cites fraud intent in each year with 183,461 in taxes and 107,828 in penalties including 84,666 for fraud.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Earle C. Clements
Kentucky
Clements
Lyndon B. Johnson
U. S
St. Louis Gobe-Democrat
IRS
Shell Knob Bridge Dedication Sunday
The $1.50 million Shell Knob bridge over Table Rock Reservoir will be dedicated Sunday. Speakers include Sen. Stuart Symington Rep. Charlie Brown and Rex Whitton chief engineer for the Missouri Highway Department. The bridge sits on Missouri 39 southeast of Cassville.
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Cassville
Shell Knob
Table Rock Reservoir
Stuart Symington
Charlie Brown
7Th
Rex Whitton
Missouri Highway Department
Missouri 39
Weather forecast cools across Kansas with mid 60s to 70s
A front bringing cooler air slowed overnight and moves across Kansas. Today’s high expected in the 65 to 75 range with tonight and Friday mostly cloudy and cooler. Earlier records show 94 degrees at Abilene, Manhattan and Wamego, while Goodland reached 77.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Abilene
Manhattan
Wamego
Goodsland
Golden Girl's Body Found in Houston Apartment
The nude body of Diane Graham, once dubbed the Golden Girl of Care Society, was found in her Houston apartment. Autopsy results awaited to determine cause of death. Two attorneys and Dr. William W. McClellan were present during police inquiry. McClellan declined to answer questions. Chester J. Brew claimed Diane Harris was his daughter, Mary Lou.
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Houston
Tex
Diane Graham
Golden Girl of Care Society
New York
William W. McClellan
McClellan
Chester J. Brew
Detroit
Mich
Graham
Mary Lou
Diane Harris
Ruling by Anderson On School Purchases
Topeka Kansas Atty General John Anderson Jr issued an opinion that it would violate public policy for school boards to contract for materials and services with board members or with firms associated with board members. The guidance was sought by C K Wilcox rural High School District No 192 Wichita superintendent.
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Topeka
John Anderson Jr
C. K. Wilcox
Wichita
Ten Cars Derail in Illinois Train Wreck Injuries Reported
In Morrisonville Illinois a Wabash Bluebird passenger train derailed after colliding with a freight. At least four people were injured and ambulances were summoned. the crash halted two sections bound for Chicago and Detroit.
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Morrisonville
Til
Wabash Railroad
Harold Whitten
Montgomery County
Illinois
St. Louis
Decatur
Mrain
Alcatraz Inmates Injured In Suspected Followup
Nine of the fourteen Alcatraz convicts who were in isolation after a September 14 sit down strike were found wounded with superficial slash marks on their Achilles tendons. Associate Warden Olin D. Blackwell said authorities treated the men and suspected the injuries were self inflicted as an attention getter using pieces of a spectacle lens.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz
Olin D. Blackwell
Blackwell
Volunteers Sought for Museum Work Night at Johnson Museum
E. E. Rosenthal chairman of the Chamber of Commerce museum committee announced a work night at the Osa and Martin Johnson museum tonight at 7 o'clock. A committee meeting follows at 8 p.m. Monday in Chamber offices to discuss final opening plans and a 19 minute color film titled African Rhythms.
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Osa and Martin Johnson Museum
E. E. Rosenthal
Chamber of Commerce Museum Committee
Rosenthal
Chamber
Nixon Plans For Future
Vice President Richard M. Nixon said at a St. Joseph rally that if elected he would pursue policies to move the United States forward. He praised Eisenhower for a seven and a half year record and urged Americans to keep aiming for better tomorrow. He credited Eisenhower with dignity, integrity, and prosperity.
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ST. Joseph
Richard M. Nixon
United States
America
Eisenhower
Missouri-Kansas
Harry S. Truman
Yale Street Decor To Be Highlight Of Christmas Efforts
The Chamber of Commerce retail planning committee decided to focus on more street decorations and a declarations fund drive using 50 cents per front foot. About $400 on hand will be added to the campaign. Plans include local Santa Claus, small evergreens at each store, and rejecting two Christmas attractions. Registration for Silver Dollar Day awards remains open until just before monthly winners. top prize is $100 next month.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ning Committee
Floyd Naff
McCain Praises Regents for Accelerated Building Program
Kansas State University president Dr. James A. McCain hailed the Kansas Board of Regents for a farsighted action approving an accelerated building program for state colleges. He spoke at the all-university assembly noting the plan would help the five state schools handle the growing 1960s student population as dormitories and construction accelerate.
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Manhattan
James A. McCain
Kansas State University
Kansas Board of Regents
McCain
Kansas State
Rebel Base Paksane Captured in Laos Action
Laotian Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma said government troops led by Paratroop Captain Kong Le captured the anti Communist rebel base at Paksane, about 100 miles east of Vientiane, in a morning operation.
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Vientiane
Laos
Souvanna ‘Phouma
Kong le
Paksane
Wasser
Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Log Amid 24 Hour Toll
Kansas traffic death log reports 4 fatalities in 24 hours to 9 am Thursday in Topeka. The 1960 tally compares with 335 deaths statewide in 24 hours and 432 in the comparable 1959 period.
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Topeka
Kansas
Royster Junior High Prepares Two-Week Magazine Drive
Royster students report $1 565 01 in magazine sales on day one of a two week drive aiming to reach 4200 00 total. The campaign rewards top sellers with prizes including watches radios and cameras and requires at least three subscriptions per participant. Four money bowl days offer extra drawing rewards while 10 daily names win free show passes.
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Royster Junior High
Royster
Three Killed In Neodesha Two-Car Crash
An AP report states three people died in a head on collision on U S 75 about two miles north of Neodesha. Victims were Lydia M Edwards 52 and Cleo Edwards 46 of Fredonia Kansas and Orville Napier 54 of near Mec Cune Kansas. Trooper Bob Hazlett identified the trio and noted no witnesses.
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Neodesha
Kaen
U. S. 75
65 Head Livestock Bring 4-H'ers $14,045
Sixty-five head of 4-H prize livestock sold for $14,045.29 at the Kansas State Fair. Grand champion Angus brought $470.25, top swine fetched $50, and top sheep sold for $62.50. Beef averaged $29.18, swine $28.90, and sheep $7.31, with prices higher than last year.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Angus
Don Broadhurst
Sedgwick
Kas
Billy Balthrop
Wichita
Max Westfahl
Haven
Yates Center Man Heads Oil & Gas Assn
C L Sheedy Jr of Yates Center was named president of the Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Assn at its annual meeting in Chanute with about 250 attending. Officers named were Marvin Bowyer and Dug Layton as vice presidents, Merton Jeanes secretary, James Guinette treasurer. Retiring president Roscoe Mendenhall presided as Tom Schwinn of the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Assn discussed Kansas oil market, production and prorating costs, noting an 8 percent drop in output and a 17 percent fall in drilling plans, plus a $28 million six month prorating impact. Political candidates introduced themselves, including Rep. Denver Hargis and opponent Walter McVey.
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C. L. Sheedy Jr
Yates Center
Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Assn., Inc
Chanute Country Club
Idinner
Marvin Bowyer
Iola
Dug Layton
Independence
Merton Jeanes
Chanute
James
Guinette
Roscoe L. Mendenhall Sr
Emporia
Country Club
Kansas
Tom L. Schwinn
Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Assny
Schwinn
Colorado
Nebraska
Illinois
Wyoming
Denver Hargis
Coffeyville
Walter McVey
Juco Election Set at Chanute Junior College
Chanute Junior College students head to the polls for the student council officer election. MAC Party candidates include Charles Herder and Charles Rappard with campaign managers Tom Keller and Dwight Trout, while Vox Populi lists Mike Jordan and David Dureham with managers Martin Allen and Hugh Hollens. Party chairs are Gordon Hale and Larry Snyder with advisors Jerry Steele and David Parker. Campaign posters are visible around the campus.
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Chanute Junior College
MAC Party
Vox Populi Party
Charles Herder
Humboldt
Tom Keller
Charles Rappard
Overbrook
Dwight Trout
Phyllis Carder
Charlotte Olson
Gordon Hale
Jerry Steele
Vox Populi
Mike Jordan
Martin Allen
David Dureham
Hugh Hollenshead
Janice Richwine
Stark
Larry Williams
Larry Snyder
David Parker
Anna Mae Brooks Murder Hearing Continued
Preliminary hearing for Anna Mae Brooks charged with first degree murder in the Sept. 3 stabbing death of her husband Roscoe C. Brooks was continued to 10 a.m. Sept. 29 in city court. County Attorney Richard L. Ashley cited exhibits sent to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and then to the FBI for confirmation. they are en route back to Chanute after lab tests.
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Anna Mae Brooks
Roscoe C. Brooks
Richard L. Ashley
Ashley
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
KBI
Chanute
Brooks
Erie
KU enrollment reaches all time high of 9786
Lawrence KU enrollment climbs to a record 9786 with about 600 more students than last year. Classes began with 9118 on the Lawrence campus and 668 at the Kansas University Center in Kansas City Kansas.
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Lawrence
Lap
University of Kansas
James K. Hitt
Kansas University Center
Kansas City
Kan
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Chanute Senior High
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Tribune
Golden Girl
Anderson
Bob Rice
N. Garfield
Dallas Roses
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Altoona
W. E. Johnson
Savenburg
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Board of Regents
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