Former Lakin Resident Drives 66 Miles Daily for Orchard Work
Gwen Fisher profiles Holmn Exman of Arkansas City who bicycles 66 miles daily to Cedar Vale for orchard labor and beekeeping. He maintains a car and motorcycle, cites winter as the challenge, and notes his lifelong independence. Exman, a retired Sinclair Oil employee and inventor of garden tools, moved to Arkansas City in 1958 with his wife deceased a year ago, leaving behind a large family and multiple hobbies.
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Gwen Fisher
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Kan
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Exman
Sears
Cedar Vale
Pyar Sass
Arner
Dud Gasser
Eyman Sais
Tir Sii
Fyman
Ani
Ryman
Sinclair Oi Co
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Lakin
Neodesha
Tulsa Skintook
Okla
Ralph Hardie
Russell
Harlan Skidmore
Gainesville Tex
Canning
Myman
Veteran Movie Star Pushed from Lethargy
AP writer Bob Thomas recalls June Allyson revived by Judy Garland after the death of her husband Dick Powell. Garland urged Allyson to return to work on her show, prompting Allyson to rehearse for the CBS program with renewed energy. Allyson reflects on MGM days and studio pressure that kept both stars competitive and diminished.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood (Ap
Judy
June Allyson
Dick Powell
Judy Garland
Jane
Jimmy Stewart
MGM
Allyson
Rockefeller to tour Europe without press conferences
New York governor Nelson A Rockefeller and his wife departed from Idlewild Airport for a two day European tour. He stated he will not be critical of Kennedy's administration and will not hold press conferences or speeches while abroad.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Kennedy
Idlewild
Rockefeller
Killed on Kansas Roads
Five people died in Kansas traffic crashes over the weekend. In Lawrence, a two car collision at a street intersection killed Arthur J. Cobb and 16 year old David Ray Helm. Joseph Montgomery died in a one car crash on I 7 west of Topeka. Carl F. Korth was killed by a driverless truck while fixing a tire on the shoulder of 0.5. 54. Borth, a LaHarpe teacher, died in the ditch after the tow pickup veered and struck his car. Robert A. Dryer died in Topeka in a collision between a dump truck and a cattle truck.
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Lawrence
Arthur J. Cobb
Eudora
Kan
David Ray Helm
Joseph Montgomery
Metina
Ohio
Interstate 7
Topeka
Carl F. Korth
Fort Scott
Borth
LaHarpe
Robert A. Dryer
Midwest Delegates Urge Space Cooperation
Delegates from 14 Midwest states at the Midwest Assembly on Outer Space urged the United States to join in creating an international launch facility for satellites and space probes. The final report also called for adopting the metric system to foster cooperation.
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Grafton
Midwest States
United States
Midwest Assembly On Outer Space
Caution Urges Naturalized Americans Before Visiting Old Lands
The State Department warns naturalized Americans to check consulates before visiting their homelands to avoid potential draft or citizenship issues. Samuel Cohen, Chicago teacher, faces Israeli conscription due to still being regarded as an Israeli citizen. U.S. does not recognize dual citizenship. renunciation by Israel required.
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Raymond J. Crowley
Washington
State Department
Samuel Cohen
Chicago
Israel
Cohen
U.S
United States
NATO
Basutoland villagers in erosion plan crop effort
About 525000 Basutoland residents live on rugged eroded lowlands to grow corn wheat and vegetables. A major conservation program has been underway since 1936 aiming to protect soil and improve yields.
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Basutoland
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