Harvest advances as heat pumps up Kansas wheat yield
Weather favors cutting as the Kansas wheat harvest gains ground across the state with hot dry days. But railcar shortages hinder movement to major terminals in Wichita Hutchinson and Kansas City. Jim Jay of the harvest control office in Great Bend says digging in continues and progress should accelerate if conditions stay dry. Jim Reed of OK Cooperative Kiowa notes scarce railcars slowing grain movement statewide.
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Great Bend
Kan
Kansas
Jim Jay
State Harvest Control Office
Smith Center
Nebraska Bo der
Kansalso
Wichita
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Jim Reed
OK Cooperative Elevator
Kiowa
Bicentennial Goods Linger In Local Discount Stores
Shop owners report slow sales for Fourth of July commemoratives as inventory clusters at Raney Drug Store and Gibson Discount Center. Local retailers, including Montgomery Ward, Woolworth’s, and Kmart, highlight a range from Liberty bells and eagle insignia to Mason jars and Mt. Vernon scenes. Manufacturers rush out novelty items, while experts warn the items may lose value after July 4.
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Focal Discount
Raney Drug Store
Robert A. Davis
Montgomery Ward & Co
Woolworth's
Kmart
Gibson Discount Center
Tc&y
Washington
Delaware
Mt. Vernon
Lawrence attorney files for Democratic District 2 Senate seat
Arnold Berman 46 of Coventry Manor entered the Democratic race for Kansas Senate District 2 against Arden Booth. A former TRW executive and U S Atomic Energy Commission manager, he cites mistrust in government and vows full time, service oriented representation. He holds a NY City College engineering degree and a KU law degree and is married with two children.
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Lawrence
Arnold Berman
Coventry Manor
Kansas
Arden Booth
Berman
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
U.S
European Nuclear Energy Agency
TRW Inc
Redondo Beach
Calif
Tom
Sandra Rae Wax
City College of New York
Kansas University
American Bar Assn
Kansas Bar Assn
American Trial Lawyers Assn
Booth
Gary Condra
Cottonwood Inc
George W. Francis
Francis Sporting Goods
Time Trial Champions Crowned In Manhattan Kansas
David Conrad, a Kansas University sophomore, led the Dread Bicycle Club to a sweep of the first four places at Sundays State Time Trial Championships in Manhattan. Conrad broke the state record by about 45 seconds and qualified for the National Time Trial Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, in August. Jim May, Cal Melick, and Roger Schweppes followed.
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David Conrad
Kansas University
Ku’s
ML. Dread Bicycle Club
Manhattan
Conrad
Crescent Rd
Mt. Oread
Jim’May
Cal Melick
Roger Schweppes
May
Louisville
States okayed to aid church related colleges
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that states may provide direct grants to church related colleges without violating church state separation. The Maryland program started in 1971 and funds six private colleges and universities, with safeguards that grants not aid seminaries and that presidents verify non sectarian use and report after a year. Notre Dame Loyola Baltimore Mount Saint Marys are among recipients.
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Washington
Supreme Court
States
Maryland
Baltimore
Notre Dame
Loyola
Mount Saint Mary's
Emmitsburg
Harry A. Blackmun
Warren E. Burger
Lewis, F. Powell Jr
Bell System hid secret funds in 15 states says Observer
The Charlotte Observer reports that Bell System executives in 15 states including New York and Missouri used company money for political contributions and lavish perks in the 1960s and 70s. Auditors flagged falsified vouchers and possible use for campaigns, while AT&T disputed lavish claims.
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Charlotte
N.C
Bell System
Western Electric
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
At&t
New York
Charlotte Observer
The
Observer
Bell
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Uvalde
Southwestern Bell
Southern Bell
Louisville
Francis seeks Democratic bid for Kansas House District 45
Carol B. Francis, 48, Lawrence journalist and longtime community volunteer, announced her candidacy for Kansas House District 45 seat held by Lloyd Buzzi. A KU journalism graduate and former director of local history projects, she runs Creative Communications and champions women in media.
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Carol B. Francis
Countryside la
Kansas
House of Representatives
Lloyd Buzzi
Lawrence
Clinton Lake
Kansas Committee For the Humanities
Lawrence Girl Scouts
Weaver's Department Store
Carol Francis
Creative Communications
Women In Communications Inc
Kansas Press Women
National Federation of Press Women
The
Topeka State Journal
Hunting Dog
Matrix
Francis
Trinity Episcopal Church
Delta Gamma
Lawrence Swim Club
Boy Scouts
Lawrence High
KU Alumni Association
Kansas Historical Society
Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club
Rioting erupts near Pretoria as clashes kill at least two
Rioting flared in black townships outside Pretoria with police reporting two killed. Stone throwing and unrest spread to schools near Johannesburg. Government tallies from last week peg casualties at 128 dead, 1,112 injured, with 143 vehicles and 139 buildings burned or damaged.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Pretoria
Condra Seeks Senate Seat on Republican Ticket
Gary Condra 36 executive director of Cottonwood Inc and Lawrence District 497 school board member announces run for state Senate as Republican under Arden Booth. He cites education funding civil service efficiency public education and aid to seniors as core issues. Condra, wife Judith and three children reside in Lawrence.
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Gary Condra
Cottonwood Inc
Lawrence
Kansas
Arden Booth
Condra
Booth
Judith
Cottonwood
Lawrence Jaycees
Topeka
Minneapolis
Kan
Eudora
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Cromer
Senate
Douglas County
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New Hampshire
PERB
State Public Employee Relations Board
Lawrence Municipal
Lawrence Patrolman's Assn
Lawrence Firefighters Assn
Lawrence Street Department Workers Assn
Lawrence Sanitation Workers Assn
Travelers
Insurance Protection
Haverty & Hatfield
Massachusetts
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Buzzi
Douglas County Historical Society
KU Business
Kansas University School of Business
Anchora
Real Estate Today
Mrs. Francis
Hank North
Clinton
Protection
Emporia State College
Auto Park
Jan
Ayer McCullough, Chas
State Farm
Bill Hogle
GLU
Gil
State Farm Fire and Casuelly Company
Mome
Itece
Bloomington
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