Kansas Warm Spell Persists With Cooler Thursday Outlook
Kansas endures unseasonably mild weather with today’s highs near 60 and lows from 25 to 30 in the northeast and near 40 in the southeast. Thursday will bring cooler temperatures in the 50s and more cloudiness as a front moves in from the north, with no precipitation expected. Tuesday highs ranged from 58 at Olathe and Concordia to 71 at Russell, and early lows spanned 24 at Abilene and Topeka to 43 at Pittsburg.
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Topeka
Kansas
Olathe
Concordia
Russell
Abilene
Pittsburg
Tshombe Threatens Scorched Earth If UN Attacks Kolwezi
President Moise Tshombe in Elisabethville warned he will fight back with a scorched earth policy if the United Nations attacks Kolwezi. Katanga’s major industrial sites are mined for demolition as he contemplates negotiations after U Thant’s plan. U.N. sources urge restraint while Congo violence spikes in Kasai and Bakwanga.
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Kolwezi
Elisabethville
Katanga
the Congo
Moise Tshombe
United Nations
Tshombe
London
Kasai
Victor Lundula
Bakwanga
South Kasai
Joseph Ngalula
U.N
Leopoldville
Mokambo
Godefroid Munongo
U.N. Congo Command
Union Miniere
U Thant
Congo
Annual Meetings At Banks In Ottawa
Ottawa banks held annual meetings with directors. First National Bank boosted surplus by 75000 dollars to 200000, reporting capital stock 125000 and profits and reserves 208600. Officers include Clogston, Hanes, Swift, Hegberg, Chandler. directors Ott, Chandler, Elizabeth Clogston. Peoples National Bank added Bob Winchester as assistant vice president. other officers include Lister, DeVilbiss, Burrows, Dickerson, Huderson, Schweitzer, Lichtenberger, Ransom Jr., and directors Anderson, Bennett, Hewitt, Porter, Wallace.
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Ottawa
First National Bank
R. M. Clogston
R. S. Hanes
W. A. Swift
C. W. Hegberg
W. E. Hegberg
J. J. Chandler
C. M. Ott
A. W. Chandler
Elizabeth Clogston
H. A. Letchworth
Frances O. Jones
R. D. Mahoney
The
Peoples National Bank
Bob Winchester
George E. Lister
W. B. DeVilbiss
C. P. Burrows
J. W. Dickerson
Margaret S. Huderson
Robert B. Anderson
Ransom Bennett Jr
Milo M. Hewitt
Thomas F. Porter
William W. Wallace
Alma Sch
Wheat Crop Looks Good Across Kansas in 1963
AP reports the 1963 Kansas wheat crop is in good to excellent condition though cold weather slowed top growth and limited pasturing. Recent rain and snow improved moisture in western areas. Livestock are in excellent condition with solid gains aided by adequate pasture and stored feed.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Political Battle Near As Congress Opens
Washington AP reports the 88th Congress opens with swearing in ceremonies and a looming clash over House Rules Committee size. Kennedy seeks a liberal majority to ease passage of major proposals. Senate to wait until after the State of the Union. House and Senate party line dynamics set the tone for the session.
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Jack Bell
Washington
House
Kennedy
White House
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Rep
McCormack
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Congress
Rules Committee
School questions reveal future need for large site
Board explains 40 acre high school site may absorb future growth for next 30 years. A hedge block between Ash Cypress could become a grade school area if city growth warrants, but no current plans for another grade school.
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Herald
Tany's Toot Faces Extra Days of Strong Run
Tany's Toot could extend its favorable stretch with an estimated 10,950 days of continued strong performance. Analysts note sustained momentum, though precision depends on upcoming market and weather conditions affecting racing trains.
Mixup in Party Labels in Kansas House
In Topeka two Kansas representatives faced light ribbing after a legislative directory mislisted party affiliations. Thomas Van Cleave was shown as Republican and Dick Vanlanding ham as Democrat. Republican leaders welcomed the switch, while Democratic leader Joseph Mikesic demanded admissions committee scrutiny before seating Vanlanding ham with Democrats.
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Topeka
Kansas House
Thomas van Cleave
Kansas City
Dick Vanlandingham
R-Spivey
Bill Fribley
Crestline
van Cleave
Joseph Mikesic
Vanlandingham
Elect Library Board Officers At Annual Meeting
Harold Crawford was elected president of the library board at the annual meeting. Also chosen were Mrs Ben Park as vice president Louise Chandler as secretary and James Chandler as treasurer. Other members include Lyman Corlis Jr Mrs John Kelsey and Don Madison. In 1962 total checkouts reached 73029 up 6037 from the prior year and more than twice the level of a decade ago. Neil Barnaby reported 967 new borrowers with 327 rural. 1256 new books were added including 78 memorial gifts. A children's room redecorating was finished in December and a new checkout method was to begin soon.
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Harold Crawford
Ben Park
Louise Chandler
James Chandler
Lyman Corlis Jr
John Kelsey
Don Madison
Neil Barnaby
Questions Legality Of Bill To Cut House Membership
Atty. Gen. Ferguson questioned the legality of a proposed Kansas bill reducing the House from 125 to 105. He has not seen a draft, talked to sponsors, or commented on specifics, but fears potential conflict with the U.S. Constitution. Rep. Ross Doyen plans to introduce the measure based on area, while the Senate re apportions by population. Ferguson will finalize other bills after county attorney input at their Jan. 28 meeting. He also works on search and seizure bill, gambling law tightening, and multi county juvenile detention funding.
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Ross Doyen
R-Rice
House
Senate
Ferguson
U.S. Supreme Court
Fire Forces Evacuation of Empire State Building
A shaft fire climbed the Empire State Building injuring no one, forcing two evacuations and closing floors 64 through 67 as flames and smoke affected offices on multiple levels. By 9 am the building reopened though access remained restricted to upper floors amid ongoing repairs.
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Empire State Building
New York
New York City
WNBC
Doyen Reintroduces Plan to Cut Kansas House Seats
Representative Ross Doyen proposes a bill to shrink the Kansas House to 105 members, one per county, shifting apportionment from population to area. The current 125-member House may face reapportionment by court action if not redrawn, while the Senate reallocation is also expected this year.
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Senate
House
Bowers Heads Water Resources Committee Chair
Senator William S. Bowers of Ottawa continues as chairman of the Senate Water Resources Committee as Kansas Legislature begins a new session. Announcement of committee chairs was made after organization yesterday. Bowers has led the committee for several years.
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William S. Bowers
Ottawa
Senate Water Resources Committee
Kansas
Senator Bowers
Water Resources Committee
Alarm Over Red Gains In Viet Nam
AP dispatch from Saigon reports Adm. Harry D. Felt arriving for talks on war course as fears grow over Communist Viet Cong advances. Air strikes may intensify and faster economic aid to strategic hamlets could follow. Viet Nam air force attacks a Viet Cong medical center near the border, 60 miles northwest, with napalm and rockets. U S bombers faced ground fire but caused no hits. Felt will meet Gen. Paul D. Harkins and defense minister Nguyen Dinh Thuan to discuss ongoing strategy.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Harry D. Felt
U. S
Here
Felt
Paul D. Harkins
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Dinh Thuan
Traffic Toll Topeka Kansas 1963 Log
Traffic death log for Topeka Kansas covers 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday January 8 1963 with period comparisons showing 8 deaths in 1963 versus 9 in the comparable 1962 period. Data source AP notes ongoing tally of fatalities and trends.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather County Forecast Turns Colder Thursday Across County
Considerable cloudiness on Thursday with a colder trend across the region. Tonight will be chilly with lows in the 20s, then Thursday highs reach the 45 to 50 degree range. Northern areas feel the cold first as temperatures dip overnight.
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A.N.C
Army
Central Congo
Ralph R. Roberts
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
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Sen
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Bert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
George A. Smathers
Florida
Senate Democratic Conference
Smathers
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Edward McCormack
U.S. Senate
Edward
Massachusetts
Capitol
Tany
Library Board
Franklin County
District of Kansas Officials Council
Ofelita Ivey
Register of Deeds
Wanda Baird
Almeda Sinclair
NBC
Wnew-Fm
Eiffel Tower
Paris
House of Representatives
Bowers Heads Water Group
Raney
Pacific
Coven
Bevear
Sreendd Meee Wades
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