1962 Kansas real estate assessment study scrutinized
Editorial notes a state study showing wide gaps between assessed values and sale prices across Kansas counties. Rural vs urban rates vary greatly in Finney, Kearny, Hamilton, Morton, and Grant counties, highlighting the need for tax reform and advocating abolition of property taxes in favor of wealth on income and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Kansas
Finney County
Kearny County
Hamilton
Morton County
Grant County
Public accountability urged for travel expense reporting
A reader argues that federal tax rules on transportation lodging meals and entertainment apply to businessmen but Congress uses vague expense reports for travel. The letter urges equal detail for lawmakers and private citizens, noting public money warrants stricter accounting and a consistent standard.
Kennedy faces choices on civil rights and Cuba pressure
President Kennedy is pressed to act in Mississippi and Cuba, with the Civil Rights Commission urging federal funds be conditioned to protect Negro rights in Mississippi. The report warns of Southern opposition and political risk in 1964, while Cuba remains a volatile issue amid Soviet presence in Havana. The piece notes refugee tensions and a tense U.S. stance toward Castro and Soviet influence.
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Washington
Kennedy
Mississippi
Cuba
Civil Rights Commission
South
United States
Castro
Congress
Florida
Fidel Castro
Devtment
Pope John a Worried Prophet on World Peace
Drew Pearson reports Pope John XXIII warned that mankind must live together or perish together. He urged stronger world machinery for peace amid Berlin crisis and Cuban missile backstory, linking Soviet and Chinese tensions to the risk of war. The column traces Khrushchev moderation versus hardline shifts and Kennedy administration debates.
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Washington
Vatican
U.S
Leo Szilard
Roosevelt
United States
Republican Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Red Army
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Red China
Soviet Russia
Berlin
Cuba
Foy Keller
Moscow
Marshal Malinowsky
Kremlin
Peking
Peking People’s World
Communist Party
Munich
Adlai Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Chester Bowles
Distaff Side Quote Of The Week And Local Musings
A collage of Tiny items and notes from readers includes a Distaff Side quip about not letting a team down by showing up, a humorous wish for foolproof cupboard locks, and a look at twin motherhood clubs with colors White and Gold. Also mentions of Model A Fords delivering Chevrolets, a child’s school-age project on prehistoric life, and a satirical jab at government debt in Rob Doles Capital Cookery.
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Jackie
Goodland Principal Quits for Olathe High School
Goodland Kansas principal Bryce Stallard, 96, resigns after one year to become principal of Olathe High School. Stallard, Perry native and Baker University graduate, began teaching and coaching in Goodland in 1957 and chaired various duties, including city schools superintendent during a transition period. He started the Christmas basketball classic at Campus, attracting junior colleges from four states.
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Goodland, Kan
Bryce Stallard
Goodland High School
Principe of Olathe
Kan
Stallard
Perry
Baker University
Kansas
Fife
Rahens State
Goddland
Goodland
Wichita Camps High
Small Girl Escapes From Under Car Wheel
SALINA Kan Mrs Shirley Ann Michalski backing out of the driveway slammed on the brakes when the right front door opened and little Debra Lynn Michalski tumbled out The mother found the front wheel resting on the child A neighbor moved the car off Debra at a hospital it was found she escaped with only cuts and bruises.
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Salina, Kan
Shirley Ann Michalski
Debra Lynn Michalski
Debra
Plane battered by hailstorm near Kirksville Missouri
Pearsons from Philadelphia to Holdrege were battered by a severe hailstorm over Quincy Illinois. Pilot Peardon, 48, walked away after a forced landing at Kirksville Municipal Airport and was hospitalized with a torso head injury. Co pilot Mike Pearson, 19, aided the landing. Peardon’s condition is satisfactory and expected to be released soon.
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Oq Sharavlle
Hotirege
Neb
Kirksville Municipal Asrore
Peatton
Aén
Mike
Peardon
Philadelphia
Holdrege
Quincey
Ill
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Eaat
Chestnut Telephone
Bill Brows
Marvin Smith
Associated Press
Garden City
Winnaw
Gane
Scott
Wichita
Greeley
Hampton
Kearny
Grant
Haskell
Gray Counties
Werden City
Kannas
Telegram Motor
Focal
Focal Carrier
Atea Sdny
Drew Pearson
Pope John
Russia
New York
East Berlin
Walter Ulbricht
Caribbean
Venezuela
Ke Kek
Bobby
Dale
Topeka
Larry
Doug Meeker
Helen and
George Meeker
Rob Dole
Cook
Copa-Co
Shadotone
Fulton
Rae
Free Om
Mc Ea
Garden Belle Lumber, Inc
Brungardt Orchestra
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