Suit Seeks Reapportionment in Kansas Legislature
In Wichita, a petition filed in U S District Court requests a three judge panel to void current apportionment of both legislative houses and to enjoin enforcement of laws. The suit argues the 1964 special session districts are irregular, unequal, and violate the 14th Amendment, seeking redistricting and jurisdiction until done.
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Wichita
Kansas
U. S. District Court
U. S. Supreme Court
E. C. Moriarty
Wichita Oilman
Richard M. Long
Wichita Eagle and
Beacon
Charles D. Anderson
Sedg
Wick
Ralph Gilchrist
John Anderson Jr
Paul R. Shanahan
William M. Ferguson
Johnson
Shawnee
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
Hubert R. Buckles
Reno County
U. S
Bruce Company plans $300000 Ottawa factory expansion
The Bruce Company plans a $300000, 40000 square foot buff brick plant west of the Pepsi Cola building on W. 17th street in Ottawa to nearly double its local labor force from 165 to about 300. Construction aims mid August 1964 with completion early 1965, under Kansas revenue bonds with city ownership and a 20 year rent then title transfer.
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Bruce Company
Ottawa
Earl Guist
H. D. Lee Company
Guist
Pepsi Cola
W. 17Th Street
Kansas
Lee
15Th and Main
N. Main
Bruce
H. D. Lee
Horner & Horner
Kansas City
Kan
Ottawa University Hosts Summer Sessions For High School Grads
Ottawa University announces a first year summer semester with two English and biology sections led by Dr. Ann Greer and Dr. John Bacon. About 100 Kansas City graduates join a co op program June 19 24, with on campus housing and multiple 3 hour credit courses across four sessions totaling 11 credits possible.
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Ottawa University
Ann Greer
John Bacon
Mammel Arts Center
Myers? Library
Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City Co
University
Kansas City
King in St. Augustine violence as mob assaults marchers
Gov Farris Bryant flew to St Augustine for inspection of a racial revolt that escalated to deadly violence. A mob of hundreds of whites attacked civil rights marchers Thursday night. King said Negroes' restraint prevented a bloodier night of terror.
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St, Augustine
Fla
Farris Bryant
St. Augustine
Martin Luther King
Book Dealer Proposes Cooperative Plan Against Juvenile Access
Junction City AP report notes Robert Thompson co owner of P K News Co who fought a Kansas seizure of 1715 so called obscene books urged a cooperative effort among authorities news distributors and others to curb selling to juveniles and promote affordable reading in schools He argued censorship and seizure are not the answer and criticized discretion in confiscations while recounting the broader Kansas case and Supreme Court reversal.
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Junction City
Kan
Robert Thompson
P.K News Co
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
P.K
County Forecast Weather Update
Fair with light southerly winds through Saturday. Highs near 90 this weekend, lows in the 60s. Thursday's high about 87, today’s low around 61. Year-ago highs 91, lows 70. Record high 103 in 1936, record low 47 in 1958. Hourly temps end at 8 a.m. today.
Kansas teachers tour state industries on two week voyage
Thirty four Kansas teachers and two foreign exchange students toured Bennett Creamery and H D Lee Co as part of a two week Kansas tour. Sponsored by the state Chamber of Commerce the Kansas Association of Business Industry and Education and Emporia State College the tour covers about 2000 miles visiting 33 communities and about 70 facilities including Spencer Chemical Newton flour mill and the Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac plant in Kansas City. The group aims to help teachers explain Kansas industry to students and earn optional college credit from Emporia State.
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F. R. Bennett Jr
Kansas
Bennett
H. D. Lee
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Emporia
Bennett Creamery
H. D. Lee Company
Kansas Agriculture
The
State Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State Teachers Association
Emporia State College
Emporia State
Liberal
Hutchinson
Wichita
Pittsburg
Kanesas City
Topeka
Nobel Drake
Bennett’s
Lee
Drake
Spencer Chemical Fertilizer
Newton
Kansas City
Congress Clouds Smoking Issue
Washington AP The future role of Congress in addressing smoking and health grows hazier as many bills seek different actions. The FTC issued a rule requiring warnings that smoking may cause death and disease, prompting debate on whether Congress should adopt similar labeling or delay action, with potential court challenges and industry responses outlined.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
House Commerce Committee
U.S. Public Health Service
Special Advisory Committee
GOP Leaders Seek Constitutional Amendment to Reverse Court Ruling
Washington AP Republicans in Congress announce plans to amend the Constitution to reverse a Supreme Court decision on state legislature apportionment. House Leader Halleck and Senate Leader Dirksen condemn the ruling and back McCulloch’s amendment allowing nonpopulation bases for one chamber if voters approve the plan. Similar proposals cited.
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Washington
Supreme Court
House
GOP
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Illinois
Dirksen
Halleck
William M. McCulloch
Ohio
House Judiciary Committee
McCulloch
Regents Approve Chairs and TV Link at KU Medical Center
Kansas Board of Regents approves two new department chairs at University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Dr Edward Walaszek to chair pharmacology and Dr Martha Pitel to chair nursing education Regents authorize installation of a two way closed circuit TV link between KU Medical Center Kansas City and Lawrence campuses costing about 50000 funded 25000 from a national medical education grant and 25000 from the Medical Center overhead Also tabled September action on alleged fraternity sorority discrimination and began reviewing state higher education budgets totaling 82.1 million with KU seeking 22.8 million including 14.8 million general revenue and a net rise of 2.6 million for 1966 fiscal year
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Topeka
Kansas Board of Regents
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Edward J. Waleaszek
Martha Pitel
Walaszek
Pitel
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
University
Medical Center
Lawrence
National Fund For Medical Education
Medical
Regents
University of Kansas
Req
Uested General Fund
State General Fund
W. Clarke Wescoe
University of Kanesas
Kansas State
James McCain
U S Jets Conduct Major Attack on Laos Targets
Bulletin reports U S jet fighters staged a large strike against Communist military targets in Laos reportedly hitting all targets east of Muang. The claim aligns with prior reports of intensified air operations in the region amid the Laos fighting.
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Vientiane
Laos
U.S
Muang
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Ben Holmes
Pepsi Cola Company
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U.S. Dist
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Manhattan
Abilene
Hays, Colby
Marilyn Wasmund
Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce
North American
Sharon Sue Heidner
Miss Wasmund
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