Fingers Crossed ccal law enforcement in Finney County
Officials worry over traffic fatalities as Finney County shows improvement. Only two rural deaths and one urban death so far this year, versus seven rural and one urban in the first six months last year. Kansas tallies up 84 more deaths statewide in 1964’s first half. speed, wrong driving side, and drunk driving top the causes. County officials urge tougher penalties to curb fatalities and remind that a single multi death crash could reverse gains.
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Kansas Republicans Adopt 1964 Platform Focuses on Farm Policy
Editorial criticizes the Kansas GOP platform for praising civil rights and reforms while condemning Washington's farm policy. It argues farmers deserve more from the 1964 program, notes Kansas congressmen opposed the farm bill, and urges support for improvements rather than blanket criticism.
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Kansas Veterans Commission
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Moments of liberation echo in Paris twenty years on
Hal Boyle recalls the 25 August 1944 liberation of Paris and the rare bright moment during war. He contrasts wartime boredom with the joyous, irrepressible surge of youth and laughter as French and Algerian troops freed Paris. He notes the reunion of veterans, laments missing figures like Hemingway and Pyle, and reflects on the fragile memory of peace amid lingering war’s shadow.
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Yret
Normandy
Renie Pyle
Red” Knickerbocker
Ernest Hemingway
A. J. Liebling
Clark Lee
Bob Capa
Ernie Pyle
LBJ Demonstrates Running Coming Campaign In Atlantic City
Atlantic City report notes President Johnson fired convention manager Leonard Reinsch over slow ticket handling and invited former President Truman's absence. Marvin Watson named to lead operations as LBJ blends Kennedy machine, loyalists, and DNC members to shape the campaign.
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Trenton Trust Company
Perle Mesta
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Marcia Stern
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Truman
Jana Engelhard
Charlie Engelhard
South Africa
Lady Bird Johnson
Luci
Gene McCarthy
Shelbourne
H. H. Humphrey
Atlantic Cottage Court
Brigantine
Distaff Side and Small-Town Tales at the Fair
Adults procrastinate and a family counts hopes for a fair ribbon while sharing friendly stories. A German shepherd Bestray seeks a home with Esther Brack. Neighborhood anecdotes feature Roma Heinemann treats for visiting kids and playful remarks about a new baby and a named Emily Frazier.
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Pratt Bank Hours Spark Jokes About Labor Union Gaps
Traveler recalls Pratt Kansas banks posting odd weekend hours Open from 10 to 12 and 1 to 3 on Saturdays 9 to 12. He notes the same across street and jokes about unions. Mentions Garden City group prize and Grace winning a trophy at a Ladies Tournament. Sends a friendly nudge to Jim Sloan and others.
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