Wichita Faces Ongoing Racial Equality Challenge
Wichita with 265000 residents includes 22000 African Americans about 83 percent of the city’s Black population share. Leaders acknowledge housing and employment discrimination and urge action alongside talk. Community figures discuss integration in housing patterns and code enforcement improvements. Next: schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Beacon
Wichita
Chester I. Lewis
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Kent Frizzell
Robert Arnold
NAACP
Lewis
Luther Harris
Interest rate shifts signal firmer footing after January lull
New York banks and Florida savings institutions raise yields to 4.25 percent or higher, while California plans cuts from 5 to 4.85 percent. Federal Reserve pressures and mortgage money demand suggest a national trend toward higher rates, with January likely a pause before tighter money if activity remains strong.
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New York
Savings and Loan
Florida
California
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
U. S. Savings & Loan League
Obituary and Birth Notices from Tonganoxie Area
Clarence Emory McPherson died at a Los Angeles hospital December 3 after a month of illness. He was a Tonganoxie High School graduate who attended Kansas University and served 28 years with the U S Immigration Service. Services were held in Tonganoxie via Quisenberry Funeral Home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Bundy announce the birth of Penny Sue at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on November 27. Penny Sue has a sister Robin Kay. Mr and Mrs Melvin Williams announce the birth of their son Scott Edward in November.
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Clarence Emory McPherson
Los Angeles Hospital
Tonganoxie High School
Kansas University
Lawrence
U.S. Immigration Service
Tonganoxie
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Raymond Bundy
Penny Sue
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Vesper Blanchett
Topeka
Corbett Bundy
Robin Kay
Melvin Williams
Scott Edward
Memorial services and holiday gatherings across Tonganoxie area
Memorial services were held for President John F Kennedy in the Reno and Tonganoxie Methodist churches with Senior MVF in charge and Rev Hugh Stouppe speaking. Local clubs and families held holiday gatherings and visits, including the Hazel Ridge Club gift exchange, Smith Aid luncheon, and various family travel and homecomings.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Otis Box
Basehor
Eddie Williams
Reno
Tonganoxie
John F. Kennedy
MVF
Hugh Stouppe
Hazel Ridge Club
Marvin Throop
Smith Aid
Oran Harvey
Tonganoxie Hdu
F. W. Laming
Douglas Guinn
Sally Zirzow
Ottawa University
Guinn
Merle Guinn
Bill Mar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Negro Area
Sidney Alexander
Local
Urban League
John Bailey
Federal Reserve
U. S
Tinez
Agnes Smith
LeJanta, Colo
Charles Cozzad
Ronnie Cozzad
Winchester
Phillip Ammel
Harvey Ammel
Leavenworth
John Ammel
Parker
J. M. Deaton
Mrs. Leonard Deaton
Kansas City
Moen
Ed’s Plumbing & Heating
Illinois
Otasco
Oklahoma Tire & Supply
Baby Walker
Greyhound
Horsman
Marx
Ity
Owens Corning Fiberglas
Me Renae E
Etta
Lotes
Ance
Philco
ZEBCO
Save
Ra A Pena
Music Portable
Radio
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