Longtime switchboard chief retires after 43 years at 1946 1952
Mrs Abbott begins as service assistant during World War II era, rises to evening chief operator in 1952, then to traffic department operator in 1963. Overlapping calls and stamping tickets kept operations smooth. She plans retirement to visit family, stay active in clubs, and reflect on God’s role in her career.
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United States
Bud Clarkson
West Plains
Raylene
Mike
Alan
England
Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
Telephone Pioneers of America
Business
Professional Women’s Club
BPW
Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society
Church
Franklin County Historical Society
Southwestern Bell
Paola Deanery Council of Catholic Women
Gun Measure Saves Johnson Plea Faces Setback
Johnson’s call for nationwide gun registration loses in two House votes, defeating amendments to ban interstate mail order rifle and ammunition sales and to require pistol registration. The votes, 172-68 and 168-89, end hopes for quick passage this session though Senate backing exists. Amendments on licensing slated for Monday.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Jonathan B. Bingham
Dn.y
Senate
Miss Emporia Dominates Miss Kansas prelims in Pratt
Vicki Sue Johnson, 20, representing Emporia, won both the swim suit and talent prelims in the Miss Kansas pageant. She is the third contestant in 14 years to claim both top events. Debra Dene Barnes did it last year and became Miss America. Finals are tonight.
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Kansas City
Kan
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Postponement Delays Plea For Sirhan in Kennedy Death
In Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan seeks a sleeping pill waiver as psychiatrists review jail records. Judge Richard Schauer grants a two week delay for Sirhan to plead to the murder charge of Senator Robert F. Kennedy while doctors prepare brain studies and reports.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Superior Court
Richard Schauer
Parsons
Johnson Thieu Honolulu Talks Forge Wide Accord
President Johnson and South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu reported strong harmony at a brief Honolulu summit. Officials said spadework by both sides could shorten the meeting, with a possible early communique and cancellation of a final luncheon. Thieu urged a just peace but offered no sign of halting bombing or negotiating with the Viet Cong as a group.
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Honolulu
Johnson
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Hawaii
North Vietnam
Saigon
Ottawa Hardware to End 100 Year Business Soon
The oldest Ottawa hardware store, Ottawa Hardware Co., at 216 S. Main, will close after selling all stock and reopen as Jones Appliance Center. Owner Don Jones plans a complete closeout with auctions if needed, citing a century of service since 1868 and a remodel into a GE appliance and television center.
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Allen Winchester
Ottawa
Ottawa Hardware Co
S. Main
General Electric
Don Jones
Jones Appliance Center
Jones
Ottawa Hardware
Ottawa Abstract
A. M. Blair
Chittenden
H. C. Branson
C. W. Esterly
Thomas Melroy
W. 6Th
Sheldon Brothers
Warren
Clarence
Marvin Genter
Farmers Elevator Co
Melroy
McCormick
Weber
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Rose Abbott
Bob Casey
D-Tex
Rep
Richard H. Poff
City Park
Kansas
Topeka
Miss Emporia
Russell E. Parsons
LBJ
Thieu Zoom
U.S. Mainland
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