WSU Students Use Computer To Match Dates
Wichita news notes two university students, Jerry Harper and Merle Gates, who launched an Interest Compatibility Exchange ICE. For a $3 fee, participants complete a personality profile and preference survey and are matched by computer for potential dating based on 20 key questions. The venture, funded by about $1,500, grew from Wichita State to other colleges. data remains confidential and misfits receive refunds.
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Wichita, Kan
ICE
Jerry Harper
Merle Gates
Gates
Harper
Wichita State University
Nursing School
Business Coleges
Kansas State University
Wichita
Multistage U.S. Government Classroom Teaches Democracy
In Mulvane Kansas AP report, Mulevane High School teacher Roger L Daeschner runs 90 eleventh graders through a mock government with city council, state legislature and Congress. Two houses of representatives and two senates meet in seven week sessions with committees and presiding officers. Roberts Rules guide the class, which aims to instill civic understanding and voting interest in students unlikely to attend college. The program uses real-world bills and lobbyists to spark debate across subjects, stretching beyond civics into general education.
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Mulvane
Kan
Roger L. Daeschner
Daeschner
Mulevane High School
U.S. Congress
Roberts
Crewecut
Frank Carson
Cost Of Living Soars With Food Price Jump
Washington AP reports sharp February rise in consumer prices led by vegetable costs up 10.5 percent to a record level. Meat prices up nearly 2 percent eggs 4 percent and poultry 8 percent push CPI to 111.7 and 2.5 percent above a year ago. Asst. Commissioner Arnold Chase of the BLS says no inflationary psychology and the worst may be over.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arnold Chase
BLS
Chase
Franklin County 4-H excels at Regional Club Day at Baker University
More than 800 people attended regional Club Day as over 500 4 H members from Franklin County competed against Johnson Osage Douglas Wayne and Shawnee and other counties at Baker University Baldwin. Winners included Berea Boosters 4 H Club Richmond for Model Meetings and Town and Country 4 H Club with multiple blues and reds in demonstrations public speaking and musical events.
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Franklin County
Baker University
Baldwin
Lloyd Davidson
Berea Booesters
Richmond
Red Ribbon
Cinedy Holton
Sheri Hewitt
Ann Christie
Doug Durbin
Nancy Hewitt
Town and Country
Richard Hull
Trail Blazers
Jeanne Hazen
Virginia Higdon
Sheri Detailer
Johnson, Osage
Douglas
Wyanedotte
Miami
Shawnee
KC Markets Kansas City Egg and Butter Report
KC Markets in Kansas City notes wholesale and consumer egg prices listing large and medium sizes with grade distinctions. Retail butter prices remain unchanged as of the report.
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Kansas City
Car Collision At Oak And Seventh Leaves No Injuries
At about 7 30 p m Saturday two cars collided at Oak and Seventh. Howard E Fletcher 36 of 323 East 13th drove a 1959 Buick south on Oak while Louie B Mumma 40 of 303 S Sycamore drove a 1966 Chevrolet pickup east on Seventh. Fletcher’s car struck the left rear fender of the pickup. Fletcher was cited for driving while under the influence and reckless driving and posted a 300 bond. No damage estimates were available.
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Oak
Seventh Streets
Howard E. Fletcher
East 13Th
Oak Street
Seventh
Louie B. Mumma
S. Sycamore
Fletcher
Stop Signs Injure Rural Frailty Lingers in Franklin County
Franklin County commissioners report rural stop signs are routinely uprooted or knocked down, often the day after installation. Each destruction costs about $14, and vandalism fails to solve concerns about stopping at county road intersections. A new safety program, funded by the county, requires signs along all FAS routes to keep federal aid.
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Franklin County
Bureau of Public Roads
New York
Las Vegas
Nev
Louis XIV
France
America
Three Cars Smash on South Main in Ottawa
A three car collision in the 400 block of South Main near 10 p.m. Monday left Kathryn J. Hill, 426 S. Locust, with head and neck pain but not requiring treatment. Driver William H. Hay, 41, northbound at Fourth and Main, was undamaged. Carlos C. Cole, 18, Rantoul, rear ended them and was cited for following too close and defective brakes. Damages: $250 to Cole’s Dodge and $120 to his car.
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Ottawa
South Main
Kathryn J. Hill
S. Locust
William H. Hay
S. Mulberry
Fourth and Main
Miss Hill
Hay
Carelos C. Cole
Rantoul
Cole
Time's quotable quips and safety odds in a mixed bag
Hal Boyle and Gelett Burgess style snippets mix safety stats warning that airlines are far safer than cars, old sayings on presidents months, social tips, and humorous quips about children and fashion. The collage includes folklore, weather rhyme, and stray lines about cats and marriages.
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Gelett Burgess
Amy
Ae Ve
U.S
Jason Robards
Hollywood
Vietnamese rescue saves downed pilot under harsh mountain odds
In North Vietnam a 30 aircraft, 40 airmen operation lifted Lt Kenneth D. Thomas Jr. from a hostile mountainside after he ejected from a damaged plane. Capt William E. Cowell and crew used Jolly Green Giant helicopters with Skyraiders and a C130 to locate and deliver aid through fierce weather and night cold.
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Saigon
Air Force
Kenneth D. Thomas Jr
Viet Nam
Thomas
Mount Auburn
Ill
3Rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group
Dise Tress
Ree
Box Canyon
Cowell
Robert J. Watson
Willoughby
Ohio
David C. Henry
Philadelphia
C. Laverne Kellerman
Butler
Wyn Deporter
Memphis
Tenn
Pomona Seeks State Review On Wage Decision Costs
Pomona officials await a state wage review after a higher than expected wage decision tied to the sewer project funding. City clerk Vivian Eichinger said the city asked for relief from the engineer’s estimate to reduce wage levels while bidding for the sewer system proceeds. The city bets on state action to minimize projected costs.
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Vivian Eichinger
Peoria Man Pleads Guilty to Disturbing the Peace
Elzie L. Adams aged 60 of Peoria pleaded guilty at county court arraignment March 23 to disturbing the peace. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and to pay court costs. The complaint says he used abusive language toward his wife and others in the home on March 22.
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Elzie L. Adams
Peoria
Adams
Alice Adams
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