Familiar Faces: Bob Wright of Southwestern Bell
Bob Wright, manager of the Garden City Southwestern Bell Telephone Co exchange since 1964, discusses growth in telephony since 1957. The Garden City exchange, the largest by area in the company, now has 11,365 phones, up from 5,200 in 1957, with a $3 million rural expansion and ongoing upkeep to meet population demand. Wright, a Wichita lineman in 1946, notes telephones have shifted from luxury to necessity and stresses youth as the country’s salvation.
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South Vietnamese Militia Drive Off Attacks Near Da Nang
Saigon reports militiamen repelled repeated enemy assaults south of Da Nang with a claim that 92 attackers were killed. The update reflects ongoing clashes as U.S. and allied forces monitor the security situation in central Vietnam.
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Arrests Frustrate Protesters In Nation's Capital
In Washington anti war demonstrators clashed with police and blocked intersections while more than 5,000 protesters were arrested. Troops and federal officers protected bridges and the Pentagon as tear gas filled streets and emergency rooms swelled with wounded. Leaders claimed the government remained functioning amid the chaos.
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Rain and Rainbow Brighten Garden City Morning Sky
A light shower cooled outdoor activity in Garden City with sprinkles townwide. In the northeast rain was briefly heavy while a large rainbow appeared to the west around 7 a.m. at the airport 10 miles east totals were .03 inches and 47 degrees overnight. Thunderstorm activity grew in Southwest Rainsas and moved into extreme south central Kansas overnight with light rain in spots. Liberal reported 72 percent degrees as the state reached its high Sunday.
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Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast
Tonight brings a slight thunderstorm chance with a low near 50. Tuesday is partly cloudy with a thunderstorm chance in the afternoon, warming to a high around 9 with sunrise at 6 and sunset at 8:36.
Empire Beef Show Chief Tales Big Success
Garien Citiy reports the third annual Empire Beef Show and Carcass event a big success over the weekend. Chairman John Dohogne noted improved carcass traits with cattle meeting consumer demands and a rising number of feedlots represented, from 12 in 1969 to 29 in 1971. Dave Stout of Aid Feedlot won the Saturday beef cookout in Stevens Park.
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Aid
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Ark River Dam Feasibility Study Seen in December
The Arkansas River mainstem dam feasibility study advances with Col. R L West saying the report will be drafted for public review, letters of local cooperation, and final submission to Congress. CODAR plans December availability, Kansas Water Resources Board hearings, and a May 17 sit-in request for funding the $160,000 budget for fiscal 72.
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College Will Rock Jazz Pop Concert at GCCJC
GCCJC stage features Stage Band and Juco Singers in an 8 15 p m performance at the Fine Arts Center on campus. Norman Radke leads Stage Band with numbers from Autumn Leaves to Aquarius Let the Sun Shine In medley and blues rock to Dixie jazz. Carol Anderson directs Juco Singers performing Gone With the Wind to Close to You with special lighting planned.
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Nixon to Hike Agriculture Spending in $400 Million Plan
Palm Springs California AP President Nixon unveiled a $400 million package to aid farmers through higher loans and credits and boost exports. He set a $10 billion annual farm export goal and projected this year’s level at $7.4 billion, an all time high. The plan includes roughly $349.4 million in loans and $50.6 million in spending across federal and state programs.
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Supreme Court upholds death penalty procedures ruling
The Supreme Court rejected a 6 to 3 challenge to death penalty procedures. Justice Harlan said juries may decide life or death, and a separate penalty phase is not required. The decision upholds McGautha and Crampton convictions, with dissents from Brennan, Douglas, and Marshall.
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