Former NY Hood Madden Ended Quiet Life in Hot Springs
Owen Vincent Madden known as Owney, 23, famed prohibition era gangster, died in Hot Springs Arkansas at 12 10 a m from chronic emphysema closing a 30 year retirement. Born 1891 in Leeds England, Madden led the Gopher gang fought the Hudson Dusters, linked to many killings, and later aided charities while avoiding publicity.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Owen Vincent
Owney) Madden
New York
New Jersey
Madden
Arkansas
Little Patsy Doyle
Gopher
Hudson Dusters
New York City
Hell’s Kitchen
Jack
Legs) Diamond
Vincent
Mad Dog
Bo Wineberg
Chink Sherman
Larry Fay
Frank Yale
Vannie Higgins
Sing Sing Prison
10Th Ave
Pher Gang
John Ermey
Leeds
England
Tax Relief To Troops Exempts Viet Nam Personnel
President Johnson issued an executive order granting federal income tax relief to non commissioned military personnel in the Viet Nam area and providing officers with a $200 monthly exemption. The relief retroactive to January 1 applies to time served in Viet Nam and nearby waters, with non commissioned and warrant officers treated as non commissioned for purposes of the exemption.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
U.S
Korea
Congress
Avery Signs 48 Bills Into Law In Kansas 1965
Kansas Governor William H. Avery signed 48 bills into law ending the 1965 legislative session. A withholding tax plan takes effect Jan 1 boosting revenue by 3.3 million annually, and a May 1 sales tax rise to 3 percent adds about 18.5 million yearly. He vetoed one measure empowering motorists with suspensions for refusing blood alcohol tests. He still reviews 43 bills as adjournment nears and must act within three days to avoid automatic death of pending measures. Senate and House formal adjournment occurred Friday with leaders present.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
House
William H. Avery
State Motor Vehicle Department
Avery
Glee Smith
Jack Quinlan
Tospeka
Joseph Harder
Moundridge
Clyde Hill
ReYates Center
Bill Frible
Jitney Jenny recalls life as Ottawa taxi pioneer
Rosie Lister profiles Jenny Rundle born 1887 who began driving cabs in 1915, paying a nickel for rides and later running three cars. She recounts a train collision, long hours, country runs, and enduring independence with eight cats, fishing, and hunting as she reflects on a remarkable 40 year taxi career in Ottawa.
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Jenny Harbison
Ottawa
Rosie Lister
Jenny
Jenny Rundle
Ford
Jitney
Jenny Brown
Centropolis
Arthur Fisher
Everett Rundle
Seventh and
Walnut
Evelena Rundle
Joseph Harbison
Harbison
Weather Report: Friday highs near 89 and record extremes
The forecast shows a high around 89 and a low near 64 for today with prior day and year-ago comparisons. Hourly readings edge from 75 at 9 pm to 89 during the afternoon, with a barometer near 29.89 inches.
Angell on Kansas laws reflecting voters wishes and tax plan
Kansas legislator Wayne Angell reflects that the long fight to pass the school foundation finance plan shows voters prefer gradual change. He notes the 1965 session added 86 million in aid, funded by a mix of sales tax and income tax adjustments, with concerns over future revenue needs after 1968.
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Zeke Wigglesworth
Kansas
Wayne Angell
Angell
Ottawa
Ottawa University
United States
Foundation Finance
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NY Hood
Quiet End
Nue
24Th Street
Doyle
Madeen
Gos
Cathy Collins
Houston
Tex
Norman Dodge
Denver
Barbara Bundy
Cabbie
Rep. Angell
Selma
Cheney
J. R. Cheney
Otetawa
State Alcohol Commission
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