Effort to Head Off Strike on Railroads
Washington AP Secretary of Labor Wirtz pressed emergency negotiations to avert a nationwide railroad strike at midnight. Night sessions ran into morning with unions and railroads meeting again at 10 am. five unions and about 200 railroads involved. If no deal, Congress may act. President Johnson briefed on the dispute.
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Washington
Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
E. Gilbert
Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gilbert
Charles Luna
Afl-Cio Bortherhood
Johnson
Congress
Rail Rule Changes in Strike Threat
Washington AP reports the principal work rules changes in a railroad strike threat. The wage structure would shift from mileage and time to a revised system, with unions opposing cuts for some workers while carriers say most would gain. Changes to road and yard classifications, elimination of some self propelled operator roles, and longer relief gaps for interdivisional runs could reduce thousands of jobs, with overtime and holiday pay terms also in dispute.
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Washington
Driverless Truck Strikes Building in Texas Incident
A parked semi-trailer rolled across Cherry and Santa Fe in a morning mishap damaging a metal warehouse owned by Joe Sutcliffe. The driver, Morgan H. Rice, 39, from Midland, Texas, and owner J. H. Rose of Houston were identified. Police estimated $125 in truck damage and some unspecified building damage.
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Santa Fe
Cherry
Joe Sutcliffe
J. H. Rose
Houston, Tex
Morgan H. Rice
Midland, Tex
Pleasant Kansas Weather Forecast for Next Few Days
Topeka reports pleasant weather for the next couple of days with mild temperatures and little cloudiness. No rain is forecast as temperatures are expected to rise into the 70s Friday with a low tonight in the 40s to 45.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Woman Injured in Two Car Crash Near Erie
Peggy Carroll 64 of Wellsville was taken to La Bette County Medical Center at Parsons after a two car crash near Erie at 9 45 am. Her injuries were not serious. Carrolls 1963 Pontiac suffered 800 in damage. Other vehicle a 1955 Buick driven by Ed Blair 75 of Erie R 2 had 300 damage. Blair uninjured. Sheriff Neely assisted in investigation. The accident occurred 32 miles south of Erie on US 59.
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Erie
Peggy Carroll
Wellsville
Labette County Medical Center
Parsons
Here
Highway Patrol
Ed Blair
Five Kansas congressmen oppose wheat bill as city traders back it
An intercepted letter reveals all five Kansas congressmen voted against the wheat bill while leading city favor traders supported it. The writer signs with a casual closing Yours.
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Kansas
El Dorado considers $2 million junior college campus plan
EL DORADO Kansas AP preliminary plans for a $2 million junior college campus were revealed. Regents propose to acquire an 80 acre plot southwest of the city for a library auditorium three classroom buildings a vocational building and a physical education plant with a gymnasium seating 1800. Butler County voters will ballot next month on the bond issue, adding 1.87 mills for 15 years.
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EL Dorado, Kan
el Dorado
Butler County
Two Sooners Face Tax Evading Charge
Federal indictments charge Justice Earl Welch and supernumerary Judge N S Corn with evading $25 000 in income taxes. Welch 72 leads in Indian affairs with 32 years on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Corn 80 semi retired since 1958 after 24 years on the court. both are Democrats.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Swn
Earl Welch
N. S. Corn
Welch
Corn
Supreme Court
FBS Convention Set for Pittsburg State College
About 400 high school students are expected at the 12th annual Future Business Leaders of America state convention to be held at Pittsburg State College from April 16 to 18.
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Pittsburg
Kan
the Future Business Leaders of America
Pittsburg State College
Railroads Screen Freight Embargo Ahead of Nationwide Strike
Washington AP reports most U S railroads have embargoed all freight effective 12 10 a m Friday. The embargo blocks loading transport interchange or reconsignment as a strike looms. Many lines will not run passenger trains that cannot reach destinations by 12 01 a m. En route trains will be moved toward points offering alternatives.
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Washington
U.S
Association of American Railroads
Post Office plans mail curtailment if nationwide rail strike
The Post Office Department announced that in a nationwide railroad strike all but first-class mail will be restricted beyond 150 miles from origin. First-class mail will be moved by available transport with airmail prioritized. space limits apply. Perishable goods should be sent first class or by airmail for long distances.
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Washington
Post Office Department
John A. Gronouski
Gronovski
Fire scare theft ends with rescue and donation
Par tially blind snack bar operator Helen Shaffer lost 88 dollars to a man who lured her away with a fake fire alarm. Friends and Capitol Savings employees in Topeka raised 88 dollars and presented it to her, praising the community’s generosity. She could not identify the thief due to her limited vision.
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Topeka
Helen Shaffer
Capitol Savings Building
Realization and promotion key to Chanute progress
Kansas official Jack Lacy urged Chanute to harness local talent to grow the economy at the Chamber of Commerce dinner. He praised the Osa and Martin Johnson Safari Museum as a potential national showcase but noted underpromotion and financing needs. He cited the museum’s 45,750 visitors in under three years and urged stronger support, including contributions like his own.
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Jack Lacy
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
Lacy
Main
Kansas
Chanute
St. Patrick's Gymnasium
Charles Henshall
Fred Harris
Chamber
Wheat Bill Okayed By Slim Margin
In a tight House vote the wheat cotton subsidy bill passed 211 to 203 after a fraught session that stretched from 11 a.m. to 12:44 a.m. The same chamber approved the food stamp program 229 to 189 amid partisan friction and claims of an alliance between urban Democrats and Southern conservatives. The food stamp expansion targets poverty relief by enabling purchases with stamps worth more than cash, while the cotton wheat measure faces Senate action after the late-night result.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Johnson
House
Senate
New Wheat Bill Promises Price Supports and Certificates
Washington AP reports the House passed a certificate wheat-cotton bill that would create a two year voluntary program for 1964 and 1965 crops. It sets a $1.30 basic support price with certificates worth 70 cents for domestic use and 25 cents for export to lift prices near $2.00, plus a 105 percent release price for surplus. The bill maintains acreage allotments, payments for reduced plantings, and a seed beyond allotment option in high risk areas with bond storage.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Senate
Last Trip for General Douglas MacArthur in Capitol Rotunda
The body of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda as thousands paid homage. Nine military bearers, a West Point cadet unit, and a flag bearer accompanied the casket to the caisson for a flight to Norfolk for burial Saturday. Between 60,000 and 75,000 mourners viewed the open casket since Wednesday, including Mrs. MacArthur and their son Arthur.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Capitol
West Point
MacArthur
National Airport
Norfolk
Leonard Ballard
Cap
Itol
New York
Arthur
Courtney Whitney
House votes along party lines on wheat cotton bill
In a 211 203 party split, Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas representatives backed or opposed the wheat cotton bill. Missouri had eight Democrats for and two Republicans against. Kansas saw five Republicans against. Oklahoma had five Democrats for and one Republican against. Arkansas favored with four Democrats for.
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Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
House
Traffic Fatalities in Topeka Log for April 6, 1964
Kansas traffic death log shows 24 hour period ending 9 am Thursday with 147 deaths in April 1964, compared to 110 in the same 1963 period.
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Topeka
Kansas
Apparent Cancer Remission With Little Treatment
A 42 year old Navy employee at Keyport Naval Torpedo Station was diagnosed with lung cancer in March 1959. A Seattle VA Hospital physician said there is no evidence of cancer at present. The patient credits belief, diet, and exercise, while supporters urge cautious optimism about long term definitions of cure.
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Bremerton
Wash
Seattle
Joe Meyerle
Keyport Naval Torpedo Station
Meyerle
Veterans Administration Hospital
Maverle
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