County plans hiring and mental health funding dispute
The board seeks a new director to replace Frances Leckron as Sheriff Broeker urges deputy pay raise from 350 to 400 monthly but commissioners have not approved. A quarter‑mill levy for the mental health center is deemed insufficient, with a full half‑mill possible yet balked by the three commissioners. Chairman Ousdahl says bonded debt will not occur while he serves.
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Frances Leckron
Leavenworth County
Elmer Ousdahl
Fred Broeker
Broeker
Ousdahl
School board names members after discussion
Ousdahl announced the new board lineup which includes Harvey Booth and Walter Kampschroeder alongside himself, signaling a shift after a period of rapid decision making.
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Ousdahl
Harvey Booth
Walter Kampschroeder
Warfield Sings Tonight at Kansas University Concert Course
Opera baritone William Warfield will perform tonight at 8 in University Theatre Murphy Hall as part of the Kansas University Concert Course program.
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William Warfield
Kansas University
University Theatre
Murphy Hall
Attitude Highlights In Sales Clinic At Sertoma Meeting
Frank A. Patterson spoke at the Lawrence Sertoma Club at the Holiday Inn about new horizons in salesmanship and the role of attitude. He noted 11 key qualities including attitude as the top personal trait and cited 1963 gross product sales of 554 billion dollars as context for strong merchant performance. Jim Schubert was Sertoman of the week. Norman Danielson Erwin Craig Thornton Hemphill were inducted as new members. Jeanne Patterson Edward Baumgardner Don Westheffer attended as guests.
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Frank A. Patterson
Lawrence Merchants
Lawrence Sertoma Club
Holiday Inn
Jim Schubert
Claude Norris
Norman Danielson
Erwin Craig
Thornton Hemphill
Jeanne Patterson
Edward Baumgardner
Don Westheffer
Salina Death Ends Safe-City Run For Child Victim
Salina, Kansas, reported as the safest city in its population bracket, saw its first traffic fatality in 812 days when five year old Charles W. Fowler Jr. was run over by a car in front of his home. Witnesses said he dashed into the street while playing.
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Salina
Kan
Charles W. Fowler Jr
Salinger Resists Marathon Hike Pressure Amid Kennedy Feat
In a candid exchange, Salinger dismissed 50 mile hikes as appropriate only for fit individuals while noting his own poor shape after a recent six mile test. The White House reportedly backs the caution, with Kennedy’s 50 mile trek by Attorney General Robert Kennedy cited as proof of administration fitness.
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Council
White House
Kennedy
Fitness Council
Salin
Robert F. Kennedy
Astronaut Wives Gather for First Informal Reunion
The nation’s 16 astronauts and their wives met at John H. Glenn’s Houston home for an informal buffet supper last weekend. Glenn said no one was missing and described the event as the first time the group and their wives gathered for such an informal and enjoyable evening.
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Houston
Tex
John H. Glenns
Glenn
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