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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1966

Page

8

Smathers to retire from Senate amid health concerns

Senate veteran George A. Smathers of Florida plans to leave office in 1968 on doctors orders. The 52 year old Democrat announced his intention to retire rather than seek re election, saying illness requires hospital care. His resignation opens a competitive race with Harry Byrd Jr and others seeking the seat.

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Bly Named Director of Park Recreation Unit

Wayne Bly was named director of the Parks and Recreation Department by City Manager Ray Wells. Vernon Cooper retires as Park superintendent effective January 1 after building the department. The advisory board also begins Jan 1 with Dr. C R Bittenbender L R Perry Don McConnell Joie Stapleton and Helen Cornwell.

Wayne Bly Parks and Recreation Department Ray Wells City Commission Park Department Recreation Commission Wells Vernon Cooper Vernon Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation C. R. Bittenbender L. R. Perry Don McConnell Joie Stapleton Helen Cornwell

Roy Williamson Dies. Kansas Republican Leader Was 97

Roy C. Williamson died Monday in Bakersfield, California at age 97. He was a longtime Kansas farm operator near Edwardsville and the father of Blake A. Williamson, a Kansas City, Kansas Republican leader.

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