LBJ proposes nationwide program to save American beauty
President Johnson asks Congress for a broad plan to curb pollution, expand parks, and remove junk yards. He backs community extension, open space funding, and matching grants for landscaping, beacons, beaches, and historic landmarks, plus a national wild rivers system.
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Washington
Johnson
America
Congress
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Secretary of Commerce
Eye-Dog Drive Rumor Debunked in Kansas City
Kansas City AP reports a rumor that 12 000 cigarette empties could fund a seeing eye dog or 5 000 for a battery powered wheelchair. Better Business Bureau manager Joe B Birkhead says there is no truth and people are wasting time collecting empties. Gene Burns tavern owner and Connie Deister teacher collected thousands of empties but found no origin. R J Reynolds official says similar efforts have surfaced elsewhere.
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Joe B. Birkhead
Better Business Bureau
Birkhead
Charles E. Wade Jr
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston Salem
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Rumors Without Foundation Questioned Across Nation
Officials say rumors lack a basis and originate from unclear sources while urging verification. Authorities warn against spreading unproven claims as the public debates the issue nationwide.
Chemical Official Resigns Over Alabama Transfer
Wesley H. Sowers resigns as president of Frontier Chemical Co. in Wichita division of Vulcan Materials Co. and as executive vice president and board member of Vulcan. He leaves effective Feb. 28 after stating relocation to Birmingham, Alabama made transfer impractical. Sowers joins Frontier Chemical in 1950 and has led since 1957.
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Frontier Chemical Co
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Three From This Area Attend City Clerks School
Harold Fisher of Lawrence Harriett J Hughes of Tonganoxie and Dorothy Lee Wolf of Eudora will attend the 15th annual City Clerks School at Kansas University Wednesday through Friday Officials from about 60 Kansas cities will discuss operating problems and topics including election procedures industrial development bond transcripts and city legislation.
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Lawrence
Harriett J. Hughes
Tonganoxie
Dorothy Lee Wolf
Eudora
Kansas University
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