Desert Strike War Games Cost Estimated At 54 Million
Washington AP reports the Desert Strike exercise cost about 54 million dollars, making it the costliest war game since World War II. About 100,000 Army and Air Force personnel participated in the two week mock conflict across California, Arizona and Nevada. The Defense Department had earlier priced the event at 60.1 million but cut roughly 6 million through economies.
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Associated Press
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Arizona
Nevada
Defense Department
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Ft. Hood
Tex
California National Guard
Ft. Campbell
Sth Mechanized Infantry
Colorado
East Coast
United States
Elkhart Courthouse Opens as Desert Strike Costs Highlight News
Morton County opens a new Elkhart courthouse amid editorial debate on streamlining. The piece notes the glass front, Nearby coverage includes Rudy Valenzuela’s photo work, Scott City High School Band’s New York World's Fair reception, and a detailed Pentagon report on Desert Strike exercise costs and strategic aims.
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Scott City
Kannas
Nixon Says He Would Accept If Delegates Choose Him
Nixon would accept the nomination if convention delegates deadlocked and chose him, but he doubts a strong third force exists. He said the race centers on Goldwater and Scranton, and he does not foresee becoming the party’s unifier. He voiced the view on Forum via WBKB Chicago.
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Richard M. Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Forum
WBKB
Nixon
Teadera
Goldwater
Scranton
Solon Warned to Support Goldwater
SAN FRANCISCO AP Former Sen. William F. Knowland warned Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel and other liberal Republicans to back Barry Goldwater if he wins the nomination or risk losing future GOP support. Knowland, chairman of Goldwater's California delegation, said Kuchel would be under a grave obligation to back Goldwater if he becomes the nominee.
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San Francisco
William F. Knowland
Thomas H. Kuchel
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Knowland
California
Kuehel
Building Here Takes Breather in Garden City May
Garden City building activity slowed in May with 23 permits valued at 129000, far below May results of 1959 to 1963. Through May 1964, 138 permits totaling 1200770 were issued, still under the pace of the prior two years but ahead of pre-1962 levels.
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Garden City
Lee Summers
Heinemann Agency
E. Kansas Plaza
John Turner
E. Spruce
Robert Leiker
Yellow Cab Co
Alma and Mildred
Lodge plans exit as ambassador over health concerns
New York Times reports Henry Cabot Lodge asked to be relieved as ambassador to South Vietnam within 30 days due to health. The White House says no resignation letter has been received. Lodge, 61, won New Hampshire GOP primary on write in votes and has six delegates backing him for the convention. His son says Lodge supports Gov. Scranton of Pennsylvania, who entered the race the same day. Lodge’s move would allow him to return home before the Republican convention in San Francisco.
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New York Times
Henry Cabot Lodge
South Viet Nam
White House
Johnson
Lodge
New Hampshire
San Francisco
George Cabot Lodge
Foreign Service
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
George E. Reedy
Saigon
Massachusetts
Alaska
Ohio
Area Receives Soaking Rain Area Receives Soaking Rain
A heavy rain swept much of the area Saturday night boosting soil moisture for crops. Local gauges show varying amounts from 0.0 at 10th and Jones to 1.0 inch at 1000 block for 6th, with nearby stations like the Imperial weather site reporting 0.48 inches and Holcomb at 0.61 inches. Elkhart saw a prolonged downpour with near tornado conditions, while Plymell and Garden City region stations logged substantial totals in the 0.6 to 1.05 inch range across several miles.
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Holcomb
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Lowe
Wolf
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Plymell
Haskell County
Elkhart
Garden Sass Gas Garden Card Playing Observations
Garden Sass Gas Garden notes that most people play a fair game of cards, if you watch them closely, implying subtle tells and social behavior in card games.
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Gas Garden
Lane County man injured in swimming mishap at Scott City
Jim Eaton, 24, of Lane County, sustained a broken neck in a Sunday accident at Scott County State Park. He was diving from the ramp at Lake McBride when he struck his neck, became paralyzed on his right side, and was rushed to Scott City Hospital in critical condition. His friend Neil Lyman, 20, of Dighton, witnessed the event.
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Lane County
Scott County Hospital
Jim Eaton
Shields Elevator
Jay Eaton
Dighton
Scott i County State Park
Eaton
Neil Lyman
Lake McBride
McBride
Lyman
Hugoton Girl Dies in Crash Near Ulysses
A 15-year-old Hugoton girl died in a one car crash south of Ulysses on US 770. Barbara Crain, 25, Hugoton, was the driver. Four teens from Hugoton and Ulysses were injured. The car rolled seven times and landed in a field after loss of control. two others were listed in satisfactory condition.
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Hugoton
US 770
Dend
Barbara Crain
Donna Meggson
Stanley Childers
Bill Henson
Bob Scott
Bob Wilsor
Childers
Scott
Henson
Grant County
Sherriff
Ken Christensen
Weather Pair Forecast with Showers Across Kansas
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Temperatures little changed with highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows around 60. Winds light and variable. Sunrise 6:20, sunset 8:05. Observed locations include Garden City Dodge City Salina Topeka Wichita. forecast points show mid 60s to 80s across the region.
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Moodland
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Russell
Salina
Topeka
Wichita
Supreme Court orders population based state legislatures
The Supreme Court ruled that both houses of state legislatures must be apportioned by population. The decision targets Alabama, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware cases, overturning the federal system analogy and stressing equal protection. The ruling promises major political shifts as suburban districts gain power and rural influence wanes.
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Supreme Court
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Frank Pearce
Dallas
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Eight Hurt When Bus Collision Leaves Driver Dead
A Kansas chartered bus with 32 high school girls and counselors collided with a truck 70 miles NW of Albuquerque. Eight remain hospitalized in good or fair condition across three hospitals. the truck driver was killed. Passengers include Linda Few and Wilma Maughlin among others. most have returned home.
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Kansas
Southwest
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Lyons
Henry Grusling
Haddam
Pax
William Novotny
Pratt
St. Josephs Hospital
Wilma Maughlin
Dighton
Presbyterian Hospital
Frank Crowl
Salina
H. O. Fitzsimmons
Barbara Cottle
South Maven
Allece Erickson
Goodland
Fair
Second Half Tax Deadline Near For 1963 Payments
County Treasurer Donna Bradford warns the deadline for paying the last half of 1963 personal property and real estate taxes without penalty is Saturday. Mail payments must be postmarked before midnight. the treasurer confirms the office is closed on Saturdays.
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Donna Bradford
Miss Garden City Among Top Ten
Kathy Archibald of Garden City was among the 10 semi finalists in the Miss Garden City pageant held in Pratt. Margene Savage, 19, Miss Marion County, was crowned Miss Kansas and will compete in Miss America. Archibald, from Fort Hays State College, performed a West Side Story dance in Friday’s talent event. The Jaycees sponsored the inaugural pageant, planning annual repeats.
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Garden City
Pratt
Fort Hays State College
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Marion County
Margene Savage
Kansas
Pepsi Cola
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Miss Garden City
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Jaycees
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