Pearson poised for smooth sailing in Kansas Senate race
Editorial notes Gov. Docking’s decision to seek a fourth term benefits Sen. James Pearson who, after months of campaigning across Kansas, maintains a high Senate voting record and strong public support. Docking’s move prompted renewed respect for Pearson as a formidable incumbent with planned speeches through April and May.
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Governor Docking Vetoes Parking Lot and Retirement Plan
Gov Robert Docking vetoed a 300000 parking lot bill for Topeka taxpayers and a retirement pay proposal for legislators. He said the parking facility would cost 300000 and serve 85 cars at 3500 each. He called the retirement plan actuarially unsound and said lawmakers acted self serving.
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Robert Docking
Topeka
Deadly railroad crossing crashes prompt safety push
Over a weekend in Central and Western Kansas, five people died in two railroad crossing crashes. Nationwide train crossing deaths average about 1,500 annually with injuries around 3,500. Calls for more overpasses, underpasses, slower trains, and guards grow as government eyes safety measures. Public pressure on Congress urged.
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To Your Good Health: Eating Habits and Answers From Dr Thosteson
Reader questions cover child eating, not forcing meals, discipline impact, and the harm of whipping. Other letters address turtle borne illnesses, tubal ligation repair, and dubious allergy testing. Doctor urges moderation, kindness, and proper hygiene. cautions against unproven methods.
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Thosteson
Swedish farmers blamed as shoppers face high food costs
Washington AP reports Sweden’s food prices rise tied to farm price support financing. The Agriculture Department notes Swedish farm price taxes shifted to consumers via value-added tax and higher food costs, while merchants flag the program as lifting prices. Millard F Dailey of Red Lake Falls Minn elected chair of the Federal Farm Credit Board.
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Federal Farm Credit Board
Apollo 16 Crew Defends Moon Missions and Why We Go
Apollo 16 astronauts John W. Young Charles M. Duke Jr and Thomas K. Mattingly II defend continued lunar exploration contrasting manned Apollo studies with Luna 16 and Luna 20. They stress scientific stations long term data moonquake study magnetic properties and geology in contrast to unmanned samples.
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Challenge A New Type Sports Special on ABC TV
ABC aired a two part one hour sports special featuring William Shatner and James Coburn trying new outdoor challenges. Shatner kayaks a turbulent river while Coburn undergoes a weeklong car racing cram course. The program mixed reactions with a Plimpton tone and drew comparisons to the CBS 60 Minutes Fischer profile.
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James Coburn
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Bobby Fischer
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Boris Spassky
Co-Op Workshops Begin in Atlanta and Other Cities
The National Council of Farmer Co operatives launches a nonpartisan workshop tour to educate co op leaders about political life. Sessions follow in San Francisco Chicago and Syracuse with speakers including Clayton Yeutter and aides to Senator Talmadge and Representative Sisk among others.
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Syracuse, N.Y
Kenneth D. Naden
Clayton Yeutter
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Tony ‘Coelho
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Television Log Offers Dense Prime Time Schedule
The Ottawa Kansas daily presents a minute by minute TV log for April 27 featuring a parade of classic shows from News to Weather to Sports. Notable titles include Dream of Jeannie Hogan’s Heroes Lassie Bonanza and Marcus Welby with a heavy mix of game shows movies and specials through 12 am.
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Guiding Light
Doctors
General Hospital
Another World
Bay City
Secret Storm
Edge of Night
One Life To Live
Peyton Place
Perry Mason
Jeff's Collie
Mike Douglas
Dr. Kildare
Daniel Boone
Dick van Dyke
Cannon
Nichols
Marcus Welby
Nashville Music
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
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