Kansas Tax Figure Highest For Education for 1961 62
Kansas spent 29.8 million in state funds for higher education in 1961 62, more than Colorado Missouri and Nebraska. Per student, Kansas spent 990.60, with 1131 at Kansas University and Kansas State University and 752 at the three state colleges. Nebraska led area in per student cost at 1136.64. Colorado 749.04. Missouri 866.88. Total enrollments show Colorado 34,843. Kansas 30,130. Missouri 33,339. Nebraska 15,024.
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Topeka
Kansas
Board of Regents
Nebraska
Kansas University
Kansas State University
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Missouri
Regents
House committees 3 bills pass to floor in Topeka
In Topeka committees advanced three measures. Roads and Highways would shift driver exam duties to the state Motor Vehicle Department freeing 25 troopers. A separate bill would require new cars 1964 and later to have seat belts. Oil and Gas regulation would be consolidated under the Kansas Corporation Commission.
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Topeka
House
Roads and Highways Committee
Highway Patrol
State Motor Vehicle Department
House Oil and Gas Committee
Kansas Corporation Commission
Market News Wheat and Eggs Edge in Kansas City Report
Market notes show wheat at 2.07, corn 1.17, soybeans 2.40, oats 0.75, barley 1.00 with Harwood fruit and egg quotes. Consumer eggs across sizes range from 18 to 39 cents, wholesale eggs up to 40, poultry prices listed for geese, hens, capons, and ducks. Cattle, hogs, and sheep are reported with price ranges and market status in Kansas City.
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Harwood
Kansas City
Missouri
Arkansas
K. C. Livestock
Births At Memorial Hospital Honor Local Residents
In a local hospital birth notice, several area families report new arrivals. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Williams of Lecompton welcome a daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Ridinger of Route 3 a son. Other families listed include De Mott, Harris, Bowman, and more with daughters and sons born Thursday or today.
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Marvin Williams
Lecompton
Orville Ridinger
Donald N. de Mott
W. 25Th
Milton E. Harris
Ark
Omer Bowman
Maple Lane
Women Hold Majority Of Life Insurance Benefits
The National Consumer Finance Association reports that American women are beneficiaries in about eighty percent of all life insurance policies.
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National Consumer Finance Association
Deaths and Funerals In Glen Elder Baldwin and Atlanta
Perry Betz 64 of Glen Elder dies Thursday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday in Glen Elder Methodist Church. Survived by Mary Betz widow four daughters four sons and five grandchildren. Mamie Choron Carter of Atlanta formerly lived here. James S Tadlock 62 of Baldwin dies Thursday. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin. Buried Prairie City Cemetery. Survived by wife Gladys a daughter Sharon two sisters.
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Glen Elder
N. Y
Katherine Betz
George Betz
Madison, Wis
Perry Betz Jr
Ray Betz
Ralph Reed
Ind. St
Mamie Choron Carter
Atlanta, Ga
James S. Tadlock
Baldwin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Methodist Church
AF & AM
Lamb Funeral Home
C. S. Coldsmith
Prairie City Cemetery
Gladys
Sharon
Lee Ford
Cecil Allen
Oskaloosa
Ellen Melville dies at 76 in Eudora
Ellen Melville of Route 1 Eudora died Tuesday at age 76. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Davis in charge and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was a life long resident of Eudora.
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Ellen Melville
Route 1
Eudora
Paul Davis
Oak Hill Cemetery
Local Woman Remembered By Family In Obituary
The deceased was former worthy matron of the Eastern Star chapter in Eu dora and a member of the Eudora Flower Club. Survivors include sister Mrs. Robert Barlow of Lansing Michigan and brother Edward Melville of Westminster Colorado.
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Eudora
Eudora Flower Club
Robert Barlow
Lansing
Mich
Edward Melville
Westminster, Colo
Legislature Backed by Pottawatomie Teachers on Education
The executive committee of the Pottawatomie County Teachers Association commends the Kansas Legislature for its tireless efforts to provide the best education for Kansas children. Eleven members signed a petition criticizing C O Wright for remarks about state education, pledging to help clear the teachers' name.
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Topeka
Pottawatomie
C. O. Wright
Kansas State Teachers Association
Wright
Installation Sunday at Plymouth Congregational Church
The Plymouth Congregational Church council will be installed during the 9 a.m. worship service Sunday. The council, elected at last month’s annual meeting, serves as the church’s governing body.
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Church Council of
Plymouth Congregational Church
Markets Closed Today on Washingtons Birthday Holiday
Major U S stock and commodity exchanges were closed in observance of the Washingtons Birthday holiday The Chicago livestock market remained open and active for trading.
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New York
U. S
Chicago
Moody to Leave Baker U for Knox College Post
Milton Moody, Baker University financial assistant to the president, will become associate director of development at Knox College in Galesburg Illinois about April 1. He coordinated Baker's library fund drive, served as liaison with the Methodist conference, directed the Great Teaching campaign, and completed a 10-year financial projection with Ford Foundation aid. At Knox he will lead the Great Knox Funds aiming to raise 2 million to match Ford Foundation support.
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Milton Moody
William J. Scarborough
Baker University
Knox College
Galesburg
Ill
Moody
Baker
New Baker University
Methodist Conference
Ford Foundation
Knox
MacArthur Speech Tops Public Address of 1962
Gen Douglas MacArthur’s West Point address on Duty Honor and Country was named top public speech of 1962 by Freedoms Foundation for promoting the American way of life.
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Valley ‘Forge
West Point
Douglas MacArthur
Freedoms Foundation
Minority Career Night At Plymouth Church
The Career Night for Minority Youth begins at 7 30 tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church sponsored by the Lawrence League for the Practice of Democracy. Speakers and employment education experts will present answer questions and hold discussions.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
The
Lawrence League For the Practice of Democracy
Youth Career Opportunities Event Open to Public
Public event focuses on career opportunities for minority youths. Organizers invite students, parents, and community members to attend and explore programs, internships, and mentoring options. The session aims to connect participants with local employers and career resources.
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