Builder crafts Starduster Too in garage with radar gear
Gene Burnett, a 33 year pilot, is assembling a Starduster Too open cockpit biplane in his basement workshop and Burnett Instrument Co. shop. His son David forges the wings while the frame is welded from tubular steel and fabric. The plane will carry an experimental FAA designation after finishing a 50 hour solo. Burnett expects completion by November.
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Gene Burnett
Hasold Dr
Burnett Instrument Co
Burnett
David
Rt. 3
Lawrence
Braniff Airlines
California
Federal Aviation Administration
Kasold
Oleo Heir Brody Spree Ends in Suicide After Giving Away Riches
Michael James Brody Jr., known as the Oleo margarine heir, shot himself after a 1970 promise to give away his fortune sparked a mass rush to a Scarsdale mansion. Brody, 24, was found dead at his father in law’s home in Shokan, Ulster County, after a reported drug influenced act. The incident followed his Jamaica honeymoon and a public spectacle of prepaid checks that bounced.
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Kingston
N.Y
Michael James Brody Jr
Scarsdale
Brody
Robert Dubois
Here
Shokan
Ulster County Sheriff's Office
Jamaica
Renee
California
City Liable in Suit Over 1968 Ellinwood Crash
A Barton County jury ruled Ellinwood liable for injuries to Vera Moore and Opal Niccum from a 1968 crash on U S 56 after a rut of ice formed on the highway inside the city. The Niceums and Moore sought 185 618 dollars, while the driver Ray Niceum was found not liable for his own injuries.
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Great Bend, Kan
Barton County District
Ellinwood
Vera Moore
Opal Niccum
Chase, Kan
Ray Niceum
State Highway Commission
Niccums
Republicans Meet For Kansas Day in Topeka
Kansas Republicans gathering in Topeka for Kansas Day events as they eye 1974. Sen. Bob Dole is stepping down to pursue re election and George Bush will speak at the 112th statehood anniversary dinner amid plans for a 900 attendee event at Topeka Municipal Auditorium.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
George Bush
Bush
Dole
Blood shortage sparks nurses to donate at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Emergency blood supplies nationwide run low prompting Lawrence Memorial Hospital staff to donate to meet demand. The Douglas County Red Cross aims to shore up stocks next week with the bloodmobile operating at the hospital. The drive honors Red Cross leaders Barbara Nelson and Linda Butell as local groups assist with donor recruitment.
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Douglas County
Jo Byers
Red Cross
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Douglas County Red Cross
Cosmopolitan Club of
Lawrence
Barbara Nelson
Red Cross Blood Program
American Legion
Linda Butell
Open South Junior High Hosts Evening Girls Sports
The city parks and recreation department announced that Open South Junior High will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays for supervised women basketball and volleyball.
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South Junior High
City Parks and Recreation Department
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Kansas Council of Women
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Kansas County and District Attorneys Association
Women’s Kansas Day Club
Topeka Municipal Auditorium
Wichita
Sorech
Itiecewi
Decorating Center, Inc
E. 22Nd St
Terr
Bi Keefer
Norman
Pod" Miller Lawrence
Quality Electric
Darrell Norris
Anderson
Ghuge Wagon Restaurant
Our
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Iowa Streets
NicGrew Agency
Queen's Road
Clinton
Avamar
Augusta Drive
Rancher
Berg Acres
MLS
Sante Fe Industrial Par
Kresge
Ramades Inns
Asth St
Memorial Stadium
Allen Field
Lawrence Hisch
Shank
CEN
Broken Arrow School
Central Air
West
26Th St
Pamela Lane
28Th St. Terr
Kentucky
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Iowa
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