Anti-urban renewal vote in Garden City debate heats up
In Gee Cee Scene the author critiques the anti urban renewal petition drive led by Duane West. The piece questions signers understanding of PL 89 117 and warns an ordinance blocking HUD programs could jeopardize multiple Garden City projects including a 50 unit rent supplement, a senior high rise, garden apartments, and essential water and sewer grants totaling over 2.3 million dollars. The author argues the community would lose federal funds and housing opportunities for low income seniors if such restrictions passed.
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Committee Against Urban Renewal
Garden City
Garden gossip sums up a talkative neighbor
A sharp quip notes that a gossip is someone who never knows what to talk about except who. The wry line critiques idle chatter and highlights the person-centered nature of gossip in social circles.
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Gus Garden
Wallace shooting suspect Bremer pleads innocent
Arthur H Bremer, 21, pleaded innocent in U S District Court to federal charges tied to the May 15 shooting of Alabama Gov George C Wallace and three others at a political rally in Baltimore. He faced arraignment after a secret FBI move and was represented by Benjamin Lipsitz.
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Baltimore
Arthur H. Bremer
U.S
Alabama
George C. Wallace
FBI
Bremer
Baltimore County
Edward §. Northrup
Northrup
Benjamin Lipsitz
Secret Service
Wallace
Wisconsin
Maryland
Sas
Milwaukee
Prince Georges County
Severe Storms Hit Eastern Kansas and Surrounding Areas
Severe thunderstorms rolled along the eastern Kansas border with up to three quarters of an inch rainfall. Leroy reported 1.10 inches, Fort Scott 1.05, and Ottawa 1.48. Golf ball sized hail was seen at Effingham and Shawnee south of Kansas City. Temperatures fell 2 degrees in 24 hours. highs 75-80, lows 50s to mid 60s.
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Leroy
Fort Scott
Ottawa
Effingham
Shawnee
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Russell
Goodland
Coffeyville
Fountain Plan Revived in Stev ens Park Improvements
City commission discussed reviving a large central fountain in Stev ens Park along with requests for downtown restrooms and additional pocket parks. Urban Renewal Director Manisha Adams noted public input favored keeping the park as a park rather than conversion to parking. City Manager Deane Wiley recapped old plans proposing a reimagined park area with red brick walks centered on a big fountain.
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Stevens Park
City Commission
Manisha Adams
Miss Adams
Deane Wiley
Commission
Urban Renewal Agency
Stevens Park Board
Ken Minter
Stanton Golf Issue Defeated in Stanton County
In Manter and Big Bow the golf course bond proposal failed 165 to 132 in Johnson County totals, with Manter and Big Bow rejecting it. Countywide 300 voted against and 212 for. Dike and park plans discussed, restroom facilities studied, and pocket parks planned using Public Law 89-11 funds. Federal aid helped build the west side park.
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Johnson
Stanton County
Manter
Big Bow
Abar Morris
Lafferty clashes with City Manager in public meeting
Tense scenes at a city commission session featured Henry Lafferty accusing City Manager Deane Wiley of dictatorship during a rambling address about his properties. The dispute centered on 206 Washington in Al, where a prior 90 day deadline to fix issues was extended amid reports of a fire risk, open foundation, and unsafe electrical wiring. A condemnation motion was approved to halt service at the site, while Raymond Randie received a further two week extension to improve 706 E Fulton after prior progress.
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Henry Lafferty
Deane Wiley
Lafferty
Washington, al
Alan Morris
Raymond Randie
E. Fulton
Randie
Await Opinion on UK Petitions
The city commission tabled action on anti-urban renewal petitions until a state attorney general opinion is received. City Attorney Clyde Daniel sent a six page opinion to the local governing body stating the petitions threaten the validity of existing contracts and should be rejected, and he requested a ruling from the state attorney general. Commissioners agreed to await the state opinion before proceeding.
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Oity Commission
Marine Corps Chief Admitted for Leg Ailment at Camp Pendleton
Lt. Gen. Robert E. Cushman, commandant of the Marine Corps, was hospitalized at Camp Pendleton, Calif., after admission on Tuesday with cellulitis of the soft tissue in both legs. Navy doctors reported the condition to be the cause.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Corps
Robert E. Cushman
Navy
Finney County probate judge candidate profiles Farr
Farr, a 35 year old instructor in police sciences at Garden City Community Junior College, filed today for the Republican nomination for Finney County Probate Judge. He served as county juvenile officer 1965 to 1970, attended Emporia Teachers College, worked with the Emporia police, and has lived in Finney and Scott counties. He is married with three children. He emphasizes juvenile programs, support for youth within the Juvenile Court, and the need for probation workers for adults, urging equal consideration for probate matters.
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Donald Eamr
Finney County
Farr
Pearl
Garden City Community Junior College
Kansas State Teachers College
Emporia
Finney
Scott
Weather: Partly cloudy with mild changes this week
Partly cloudy conditions expected with no large temperature changes through Thursday. Lows in the 50s and highs in the low 80s through Thursday. Sunrise 6:27, sunset 8:54.
Summit agrees curb on missile sites and offensive freeze
Nixon summons top arms negotiator as reports say Moscow summit nears an agreement to curb defensive missile sites and freeze offensive missiles at present levels. Negotiators expect a signing Friday for ABM curb and a formal freeze on land and sea based missiles, with satellite verification to prevent increases.
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Moscow
Nixon
Kremlin
Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
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Helsinki
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