Kansas Power Plant Blast Kills One More
The Tecumseh Kansas Power and Light plant explosion deaths rose to five with H F P Shay, a company worker, among the 16 hospitalized. The blast cut power to 90,000 in Topeka area as crews fought fires. cause not yet determined though coal gas buildup is suspected. Firefighters faced flames and debris delays.
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New Minor Planet May Be Found Near Earth
A Carnegie Institution report from Washington notes a possible new minor planet traveling a path within 140 million miles of Earth. Astronomers at J Wilson Observatory Pasadena photographed the trail of object tentatively named 1948 AA, with further study needed to confirm its status. Next close approach is expected in July 1949. About 1,500 minor planets are known, ranging from half a mile to 500 miles in diameter.
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Death Closes Letter to Santa
In San Antonio a 6 year old, Emilio Landeros, began a letter to Santa on his school tablet. He boarded a bus, started writing, then dashed across the street and was struck by a truck carrying 10,000 pounds of concrete blocks. The tablet lay beneath a tire print, ending his note with I have been good. I want a.
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Amarillo High students aid in Red Cross gifts drive
Six girls from Amarillo High School Student Congress shop after school for the Junior Red Cross to buy gifts for 25 children at the Waco State Home. Gifts to be wrapped Monday and sent, funds averaging $2 per gift provided by the Junior Red Cross.
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