February 1965
FBI agents seized four persons today on charges of conspiring to blow up the Washington Monument, the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover said agents cooperating with New York City police seized a quantity of dynamite and blasting caps buried in a lot in the Bronx. He said the cache was a portion of the explosives being accumulated by the conspirators as part of their plot.
The more things change...the more they stay the same
British Student's Father Visits Here...
John Ireland of West Kirby, England was a weekend visitor here with his daughter, Maggie, British exchange student who is attending Fort Scott High School this year. Following a business trip to Chicago, Mr. Ireland arrived here Friday
Queen Dance Set Tonight. Fort Scott FFA Chapter held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night in the high school music room. Junior officers are Tommy Toepfer, treasurer, also substituted for Dwayne Neil, secretary; Tommy Collins, regular vice president substituted for Steve Crandall, vice president.
Negro History Musical Sunday...
Miss Janice Person will preside over the Negro History Musical Sunday at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
A-Bomb Threat by Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia...
The director if Indonesia's army arsenal said today about 200 scientists are working to make the country's first atomic bomb. He promised a "surprise" at the Armed Forces Day celebration in October. The officer also said Indonesia this year will produce guided missiles "whose damaging abilities are superior to those of other countries."
Cheerleaders!
We have a group of girls in our school that could never receive enough recognition. They cheer and encourage our boys, build school spirit, represent our school at camp and set an example for others. They are our cheerleaders. This week, I want you to meet Mary Helen Ballbeck, a blue-eyed blonde senior. Mary has been very active in high school activities. Her sophomore year she was elected B-team cheerleader; she is active in the Young Democrats, a member of the annual staff and one of a hardworking group of Varsity cheerleaders. Somehow Mary also finds time to do a lot of reading and work part time at Mercy Hospital. Her favorite food is lobster and she likes nothing better than to listen to the singing of Jack Jones or Barbara Streisand. Swimming and horseback riding add to Mary's summer fun. This fall she plans to attend Kansas State University where she will major in political science. Mary is an asset to our school both as a student and a friend.
Connie Pfeiffer FFA Queen...Miss Pfeiffer reigned over the festivities and was crowned by the FFA president, Dudley Quick.
A 14-year-old girl, who told police she was depressed by Beatle Ringo Starr's marriage, has been hospitalized here after taking 16 aspirin tablets. Police said Janice Wise of Columbus told them she took the pills over a two-day period because "Ringo has gotten married."
Symphony Back From Convention With HIgh Praise. The Fort Scott Youth Symphony returned home at 8:30 pm Saturday from its overnight trip to Wichta where the 82-member orchestra played before the state convention of the Kansas Music Educators.
Massive March in Alabama. Selma, Ala. (AP)
Nearly 1,000 Negros converged on the Dallas County Courthouse today in a protest of slow voter registration, and the two leaders on opposite sides took their stands. Dr. Marther Luther King, Jr., leading the demonstrators, stood on the outside of the courthouse looking in. Sheriff James G. Clark watched from a window in his office
Tigers Battle From Down Under to Beat Comets 73-71...Chanute.
Fort Scott's Tigers battled back from what seemed certain to be their fourth defeat in a row to beat Chanute's Blue Comets 73-71 here last night. A tip-in by Bill Sailors with 2 seconds to go won the game. The game had looked like it would be a bad one for the Tigers even before it began. Bernard Jefferson, a top Tiger rebounder, had been ill at school Friday, and had taken a penicillin shot and gone home during the day.
Cockrell Resigns. Delvere Cockrell, dean of the Junior College and principal of Senior High, submitted his resignation to the Board of Education last night.
Teen Talk poll...I go to school because...
David Parker-How else can I see all the kids?
Loren Todd-I like to talk to Coach Patrick.
Lily Hutchinson-There is nothing better to do.
Charlie Sinn-I love it.
Brian Simmons-I want to get it over with.
Kenny Austin-I want to talk to my wife.
Tiger Coach Resigns, Hicks Lauds Mosley.
Senior High football coach Bill Mosley, riding the crest of a 16-game winning streak, has resigned to accept the head coaching post at Seamon High of Topeka. Mosley guided the Tigers to an unprecedented two consecutive SEK championships and brought Fort Scott from near the bottom of the league in his four years as head coach.
Youth Symphony Day Concert Set Sunday...
The 82 members of the Fort Scott Youth Symphony, the city's ambassadors of culture, are ready for what is expected to be a capacity filled concert Sunday in the new gym at 3 p.m.
DeMolay Installs New Officers...
New officers of the Fort Scott chapter of the DeMoly Order took their vows in public installation ceremonies at the Masonic Temple last night. Among those installed were: Tolle Bowman, marshal; Charles Hughes, senior steward; David Watkins, junior steward; Mike Slaven, preceptor.
