Darby Resigns From Republican National Committee
Topeka AP Kansas industrialist Harry Darby resigns as Republican national committeeman after 24 years citing health and growing duties. Gov. John Anderson notes interim successor likely. state committee to meet Jan 28 to discuss. Darby had served since 1940 on the committee and 1948 as national committeeman.
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Topeka
Harry Darby
Kansas City
Kansas
John Anderson
Darby
Anderson
State
Republican Committee
Wil
Republican National Committee
Richard Rogers
County Forecast: Cold, Windy with Brief Flurry Evening
Most of the evening is cloudy and windy with scattered brief rain or snow flurries. Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Thursday. Lows around 15 to 20. Thursday highs near 30.
British OK for $11.2 million Cuba bus sale
London says it will not block the 11.2 million dollar sale of Leyland buses and spare parts to Cuba, upholding freedom to trade. The Board of Trade rejected U.S. criticism, noting no boycott and extensive Cuba trade. Leyland will supply 400 buses and 1.1 million in parts, with potential orders for more.
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London
Cuba
Board of Trade
Britain
U.S. Commerce Department
U.S
Leyland Motors Ltd
Leyland
Donald Stokes
State Patrol Car Involved In Collision
An Oklahoma State Patrol car and another vehicle collided on US 59 about 414 miles north of Ottawa. Trooper Kenneth Cook and Clyde M. Bland were drivers, with Mrs Bland a passenger. Damages were 975 and 250 dollars respectively. no injuries were reported. Cook had stopped a driver on the shoulder and was making a U turn when the crash occurred.
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Kenneth Cook
Ottawa
Clyde M. Bland
RFD
Eric de. Graffenreid
Bland
Cook
DeGraffenreid
Tauy’s Toot Echoes Budget Debate Across Party Lines
The column notes Republican chatter shifts as budget cuts become a shared topic. Conservatives and others consider trimming the budget, signaling growing cross party concern.
Johnson proposes surprise 97.9 billion budget cut and war on poverty
President Johnson unveils a lean 97.9 billion budget, cutting weapon output by 25 percent and challenging the Soviets to match. In a brief State of the Union, he pledges an unconditional war on poverty, seeks broad congressional action, and notes about 1 billion for antipoverty programs. He meets Byrd and Mills, reports pleased surprise from Byrd, and pushes a civil rights bill.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
America
John F. Kennedy
Ken
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means
Byrd
LBJ Ties Future To JFK Formula
President Johnson links his program to Kennedy’s liberal labor and minority coalition while adding his own welfare measures. The State of the Union calls for action on social welfare and inflation control as he seeks votes in key industrial states. Democrats broadly supportive. Republicans struggle to find a focal point after Kennedy’s assassination.
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Washington
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
South
Midwest
Congress
Kennedy
State Vocational System Outlined For Kansas
The Board of Education discussed a state wide vocational education system led by State Director Thaine D. McCormick. The plan envisions 20 schools with 200 to 250 students each and half day vocational training alongside regular high school classes. Communities like Emporia Topeka and Beloit have shown progress including a proposed $600 000 Emporia building near the Kansas Turnpike on city donated land. An Ottawa area meeting on January 15 will cover joint vocational education projects with surrounding districts.
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Board of Education
Thaine D. McCormick
McCormick
Emporia
Topeka
Beloit
Kansas Turnpike Pike
City Development Commission
Olathe
Ottawa Board of Education
Civil Code Changes Take Effect January First
Kansas adopts a new Civil Code aimed at speeding civil suits and reducing delays. Changes include full evidence disclosure, elimination of the demurrer in favor of a judgment motion, and the option to adjudicate related injury cases together. Pretrial conferences, shorter petitions, tighter continuance rules, and a reduced divorce waiting period to 30 days are highlighted by Judge F. H. Coffman.
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Jerry Mosier
Kansas
F. H. Coffman
Coffman
Franklin County
Glades Files For Kansas Lieutenant Governor Bid
Glades of Yates Center announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Kansas lieutenant governor. A Wichita University graduate, he works in insurance and real estate and is married with two children.
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Topeka
John V. Glades
Yates Center
Kansas
Wichita University
Glades
Cannon Pledges Aid In Cutting Expenses
Washington AP reports Rep. Clarence Cannon chair of the House Appropriations Committee pledges full cooperation with President Johnson to cut expenses and move early on 15 annual money bills. He backs Passman’s foreign aid handling and says all annual appropriation bills should pass before the party conventions in July and August.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Johnson
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Cannon
Otto E. Passman
DeLa
Passman
Congress
Defense
Rep
George Mahon
Bettter
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Republican Leaders Seek Nominee And Party Unity
Washington AP report on GOP strategy sessions to pick a presidential nominee without a divisive fight. Ohio and Wisconsin plans urge major candidates to abstain on primaries to avoid splits while Ray Bliss seeks unity. Johnson’s running mate choice and Romney’s draft stance are noted.
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Washington
Republican High Command
Donnybrooks
Republican National Committee
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ray C. Bliss
Ohio
James Rhodes
Bliss
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
New Hampshire
Goldwater
Wisconsin
John W. Byrnes
Democratic National Committee
Johnson
Choir Sets Rehearsals For Easter Program
Eight rehearsals are scheduled for the Community Choir which will present its fourth annual Easter program during Holy Week. Dr. S. Martin Brockway will direct the choir. The first rehearsal is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Additional practices are set for January 19 February 2 February 16 and four Sundays in March. Those unable to attend the first practice may join the January 19 session.
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Bob Roberts
S. Martin Brockway
First Baptist Church
Brockway
John Weller One Man Art Show At Ottawa University
Professor John Weller, assistant professor of art at the University of Missouri Columbia, presents a one man exhibition at Ottawa University featuring woodcuts color intaglios engravings and etchings. The show in the Mamms Center runs daily through Friday with varied evening hours and Saturday and Sunday viewing times.
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Weller
Clay Johnson
Wellington
Sandy Holmes
Des Moines
Iowa
Mammel Art Center
John Weller
Ottawa University
John 3. Weller
University of Missouri, Columbia
Mamms Center
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