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Title
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Myron Donald Calkins Obituary
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Description
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Myron Calkins died September 15, 2011. Calkins served as Director of Public Works for the city of Kansas City from 1964 until his retirement in 1986. "During his career, Myron was a strong advocate for the public works profession and was a member and leader in many professional organizations."
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Date
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2011-10-03
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Prosecutor Appoints F. Garrett
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Description
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Vertical file contains a biographical article with photo about Frank Garrett, "44-year-old fourth ward committeeman and Democratic political leader," appointed in 1949 "as an investigator in the office of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney." He was a native Kansas Citian and graduate of Lincoln High School active in Democratic politics since the age of 21. His residence was at 2631 Brooklyn Avenue.
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Date
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1949
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Lloyd Canton Also in Race for Legislature
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Description
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Biographical article about Lloyd Canton, an African American candidate "for representative in the Missouri state legislature from the fourth district," with residence at 3027 Walrond Avenue. Canton was also a "veteran of World War II, having served with General Patton's famed Third Army in the 761st tank battalion." Before the war he was "supervisor of youth activities at the Gateway American Youth club under the auspices of the Kansas City Police department."
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Date
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1956-04-20
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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William Peake
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Description
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Cabinet card photograph portrait of William Peake, at one time city treasurer. Includes newspaper articles (14 in. x 18 in.), "Kansas City Journal," February 6, 1891, and March 25, 1891, concerning City Treasurer Peake and the court case to recover shortages discovered during his time in office.
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Date
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1891
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Object Type
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Archival Material
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Title
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Un-Tif'd
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Description
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Article outlines how Raytown Quality Schools Superintendent, Allan Markley, fought against the Kansas City TIF Commission and reclaimed $4 million in funds for his schools. Details of the Winchester TIF project, a plan to construct new soccer fields within Swope Park, is outlined. The author also explains the workings of tax increment financing.
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Date
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2013-04-11
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Mayor-Manager System Means Struggle in KC
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Description
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Article examines Kansas City's form of government--power divided between the mayor and city manager where "the mayor and council set the policy and the manager implements it"--after the removal of city manager Wayne Cauthen. Includes a chart "Comparing Systems" that shows a weak-mayor government; a strong-mayor government; and statistics of cities based on populations and type of government.
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Date
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2009-11-23
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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The Man in the Middle
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Description
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Article examines the six-year tenure of Wayne Cauthen as city manager. His accomplishments and challenges are discussed and what his supporters and detractors say. Hired by Mayor Kay Barnes, he is seen as "pro-big development" and the enmity between him and Mayor Mark Funkhauser is obvious. There is also some biographical information about Cauthen.
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Date
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2009-09-13
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Machine Defends "Night Life"
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Description
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Article about an investigative report by Westbrook Pegler of the Kansas City Journal-Post on the support and justification of the Pendergast machine's organized crime in the city "'on the ground of public demand.'" Mention of gambling, night clubs, and prostitution, etc. going on until 4 a. m. under the approval and acknowledgment of Mayor Bryce Smith, City Manager Henry McElroy, and Police Chief Otto Higgins.
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Date
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1938-02-26
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Planning Progress, 1943
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Description
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Report of planning activities for the city of Kansas City, Missouri, prepared by the City Plan Commission in 1943. The report covers the following topics: interregional highways, neighborhood playgrounds, special reports, airport studies, post-war position, zoning board assistance, neighborhood analysis, population studies, economic base, public relations, citizens planning council, and goals. The final section of the report is addressed to the mayor and city council members and was prepared by City Manager L. P. Cookingham.
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Date
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1943
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Object Type
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Report
