Anderson backs Lansing farm for new state prison
Gov John Anderson asserted the Lansing women's farm as his first choice for a new medium security prison. He proposed starting from scratch on another site if needed and criticized Parsons ordnance plant as a temporary fix. He noted 200 inmates could be housed at Lansing within six months with remodeling costs far under the original 6 to 7 million estimate. Senate hearing on funding proceeded without full debate.
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Topeka
John Anderson
Lansing
Anderson
Parsons
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Glee Smith
R-Larned
Sen
Paul Wunsch
Lansing facility plan sparks debate on cost and permanence
Anderson warned against moving people to Lansing, noting a fire risk and poor planning if more buildings were added. He said facilities could be permanent or temporary, and that Lansing's costs could be cut via prison labor and existing power plant utilities.
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Lansing
Anderson
Hospital Treats More Patients In 1963 At Ransom Memorial
The Ransom Memorial Hospital board heard that admissions rose to 2,190 in 1963 up 100 from 1962 while outpatients increased from 4,521 to 4,895. Births fell to 331 from 375, though December saw 35 births. The auxiliary outlined a future manual and plans a membership drive, fundraisers, and a February meeting. A chaplain program was approved in principle with weekly position rotation. Remodeling waiting rooms on floors one and three was assigned to a committee. six trees will be planted in spring. 18 unpaid accounts were sent to the attorney for court collection.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Stephen Lott
Robert Grabham
Ottawa Ministerial Association
Lott
W.S. McElroy
Baldwin
Mrs. Tippit Thanks Nation Adjusts Life
In a quiet south Dallas cemetery the unmarked grave of Patrolman J. D. Tippit lies beneath a Christmas wreath and artificial roses. His widow, wealthier by 600,849 dollars, thanked the nation at a press conference while saying she will use the money as God would have, plans to keep life with their three children, and intends to stay in their pink brick house in a south Dallas development.
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Dallas (Ap
Dallas
J. D. Tippit
Kennedy
Allen
Brenda
Curtis Glen
Nike-X antimissile faces year of decision
Washington AP reports 1964 could bring a production decision on the Nike-X antimissile system and a potential $20 billion spend. Defense officials say two key elements remain under study, with test results expected this calendar year and Sprint, a fast missile, slated for early tests amid Pentagon skepticism. Kennedy previously questioned feasibility. Johnson likely to follow McNamara’s guidance.
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Washington
Johnson
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Harold Brown
Pentagon
Kennedy
Tally's Toot Takes On Baker Investigation
The Senate appears to have grabbed a tiger by the talk as it launched the Bobby Baker investigation, signaling a sharp political clash and heightened scrutiny of the confidential aide. The move raises questions about accountability and power dynamics in the high stakes inquiry.
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Senate
Bobby Baker
Doty Candidacy Rumor Circulates In Ottawa
Ottawa attorney Jules Doty reportedly plans to run for governor on the Democratic ticket. The story, sourced to UPI and AP, remains unconfirmed as Doty is away and his office has no comment. Dale Saffels’ support was disputed. he has not decided on a run.
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Jules Doty
Ottawa
Doty
United Press International
Associated Press
Herald
UPI
Topeka
Dale Saffels
Garden City
Saffels
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Visitors Still Throng To Kennedy's Grave
Washington AP reports thousands visit the Kennedy grave at Arlington National Cemetery two months after his assassination. Visitors pray place flowers and reflect as the eternal flame burns, military caps rest on evergreen boughs, and keepsakes are collected nightly for the Kennedy family.
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John F. Kennedy
United States
Arlington National Cemetery
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Special Forces
Kennedy
Johnson accepts stereo gift in Senate probe sparks rebuke
Senate inquiry into former aide Robert G. Baker exposed Lyndon B. Johnson accepting a free stereophonic console valued over $500. Senator John J. Williams condemned lavish gifts aligning current conduct with past administrations. Don B Reynolds testified he provided ads valued over $1,200 for LBJ Co. while Reynolds sold Johnson life insurance.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Robert G. Baker
John J. Williams
R-Del
Williams
U.S
Don B. Reyne
White To Run For Attorney General
Franklin county attorney Don White announced his bid for Kansas attorney general on the Republican ticket. The Lane native and Ottawa University graduate has served as county attorney since 195? and vows vigorous enforcement and crime law reform. White, an Air Force veteran, touts eight years in office and anticipates a statewide campaign with strong GOP support. He and his wife Florence Arnold reside at 745 S. Cedar with three children Tab Jacque and Michelle.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Ottawan
Lane
White
Leonard White
Willow
Ottawa University
University of Kansas
Ottawa
National District Attorney’s Association
The
Methodist Church
Kiwanis
Masonic Lodge
Florence Arnold
Tab
Jacque
Michelle
S. Cedar
Melvern Reservoir Budget in LBJ Plan
President Johnson's budget includes more than 58.4 million for Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation work in Kansas. The Melvern reservoir is the closest Ottawa area project listed, with 230000 dollars allocated for further planning.
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President Johnson
Kansas
Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
Ottawa
Melvern Reservoir
County Forecast: Partly cloudy to cloudy and colder
The county forecast calls for partly cloudy to cloudy skies and cooler temperatures tonight and Thursday with occasional rain Thursday. Overnight low upper 30s, high Thursday near 40. Today’s high 68, low 49. A year ago high 28, low 20. Record high 70 in 1909, record low 19 in 1930. Hourly temperatures end at 8 a.m. today.
Relay 2 Satellite Added To Communications Network
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports Relay 2, a new U.S. communications satellite, circled Earth and may be joined soon by Echo 2 balloon to test worldwide radio television and telephone coverage. Relay 2 launched from Cape Kennedy atop a Delta rocket and sent signals back to Mojave and Nutley. Echo 2, planned for Friday launch from Vandenberg, will be a large reflector in space to bounce signals with the U.S. and Russia.
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U.S
Mojave
Calif
Nutley
Cape Kennedy
Johnson
Vandenberg Ai Force Base
United States
Russia
RCA
Agiospace Communications
Nuclear Power Could Help Build a Second Canal
A discussion on using nuclear explosives for excavating a Central American canal. If pursued, the United States would need Soviet assent under the limited test ban treaty, with costs potentially far lower than conventional blasting. Experts note radioactivity and treaty constraints require years of development and possible diplomatic hurdles.
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Central America
Panama Canal Zone
John M. Hightower
Washington
Earth
Panama Canal
Moscow
Soviet Union
Atlantic
Pacific
Joint Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Chet Holifield
D.calif
House
Joint Committee
Dean Rusk
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Glenn T. Seaborg
Atomic Energy Commission
Mit
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