Nuclear Explosives Cutback Planned by Johnson and Khrushchev
President Johnson announced a four year plan to cut back production of nuclear explosive materials. Enriched uranium output will drop 40 percent and plutonium production 20 percent overall. Khrushchev indicated he plans to move in the same direction, aiming to reduce tensions while preserving power. Johnson also said U.S. Cuba policy to isolate and defeat communism is working and will continue using peaceful means. He noted CIA State and Defense departments will be instructed to proceed with policy actions.
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New York
Johnson
Khrushchev
Jason
U.S
Cuba
Central Intelligence Agency
State and Defense
Weather and political notes across Kansas and U S
Weather shows considerable cloudiness and scattered storms tonight with cooler temperatures tomorrow. In Kansas showers continued across most areas lifting crop and lawn moisture. highs ranged 60 northwest to 80 southeast, 56 at Goodland to 90 at Garden City on Sunday. Johnson on foreign policy urges responsible discussion, reassessment of China policy, warns against cutting aid, and supports U S cooperation with Europe amid East-West tensions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Garden City
Pittsburg
Third Man Is Charged With Theft
Teddy Bradford and two other men face second degree burglary and larceny charges after a break-in at the Neocha Drive-in theater north of town. The trio, linked to a Hillcrest school burglary, waived preliminary hearing and await district court. Bond set at $1000 each.
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Neocha
Hillcrest School
Chanute
Independence
Bockover
Lige Matlock
George Neely
Caldwell
Bradford
Hillcrest
Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Log For April 1964
Kansas traffic death log records 48 hours ending 9 am Monday for April 1964 with 20 fatalities in that period. Comparable 1963 period shows 16 deaths. Data reflects Topeka region trends.
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Topeka
Kansas
Intercepted Letter Dear Cha About Wheat and Nuclear Explosives
A paraphrased intercepted letter argues that surplus wheat aids hungry people while a surplus of nuclear explosives would be a fatal waste. The piece contrasts food aid with nuclear arms, warning of catastrophic consequences if escalation occurs.
Boy Hoists Into Sky In Balloon Ride Incident
Danny Nowell, 11, joined ropes crew on a balloon piloted by William Berry. To tighten the grip, he looped rope around his wrist, rose 3000 feet before pleading for help. Berry cut burners, the craft drifted to a tree and landed. Danny suffered a sore hand but no serious injuries.
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Mill Valey
Calif
Danny Nowell
Danny
Sturday
William R. Berry
Concord
Berry
Spring Clean Up Week Sees City Groups Unite
The city government, Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses sponsor the annual Spring Clean Up Week. Proclamations from state and city urge participation to reduce fire hazards and improve streetscapes. A later hauling schedule will be set by the Chamber as city trucks collect trash to the dump.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. W. Brennan
Chanute
Brennan
Fred Farr
Lightning Strikes Lady Bird's Plane
A four engine air liner carrying Mrs Lyndon B Johnson encountered a lightning strike on approach to Cleveland. Pilot George Mosteller described it as a minor strike with no control problems. Flight time from Washington was 8 16 a m to 9 50 a m, landing 10 minutes late. Ground crew notes and weather conditions were not cited.
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Cleveland
Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
George A. Mosteller
Vienna
United Airlines
Gains Reported In Emergency Railroad Talks
Washington AP: federal mediators report definite gains in emergency bargaining to avert a nationwide rail strike. White House secretary says some hard issues remain as talks continue under Johnson with mediation teams. Johnson hopes for a settlement before the Saturday strike deadline. negotiators trade near-term concessions amid a weary round of talks.
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Washington
White House
Johnson
George Reedy
Reedy
Tors
Fire Loss at Jones Lumber Yard in Kansas City
Lightning sparked a blaze at the Jones Lumber Co. yard in Kansas City, causing about $150,000 in damage. A local resident said the fire began minutes after two lightning flashes darkened the area briefly near 103rd and Michigan.
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Kansas City
Jones Lumber Co
103Rd
Michigan
Mystery stabbing in Lyon County shocks Emporia crowd
Leonardville man Dale Ghramm, 29, was stabbed Saturday night and found outside Newman Memorial Hospital in Emporia. He told undersheriff Ray Luna he would not discuss details until he was sure he would live and remained in good condition after emergency surgery.
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Emporia
Kan
Leonardville
Lyon County
Ray Luna
Dale Ghramm
Ghramm
Newman Memorial Hospital
Car Damage Reported After Overnight Collision
A 1957 Chevrolet driven by Nathan J. Welch, 18, of 1623 Evergreen hit a parked 1951 Plymouth owned by B. F. Wyatt in front of Wyatt’s home at 815 W. Elm around 5 a.m. Welch said he dozed at the wheel. Estimated damages: Welch car left front $125, Wyatt car right rear $75. Weekend police file lists additional minor incidents including a pickup striking Dean Skinner and William Dean Hilton at the Sportsman’s Row with Skinner’s car damaged $40, Hilton minor. two other minor accidents reported near Lincoln/Main and 1501 S. Santa Fe.
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Nathan J. Welch
Evergreen
B. F. Wyatt
Wyatt
W. Elm
Welch
Dean Skinner
William Dean Hilton
Sportsman's Rowl
N. Allen
Skinner
Hilton
Lincoln
Main
Guy Whitworth
Wichita
Danny Rausch
N. Santa Fe
Oren Barker
S. Ashby
Cecyle Munger
S. Central
Kansas GOP elects Mellinger and names delegates
The Kansas Republican party organized for the 1964 campaign at the state convention. Sam Mellinger won the committeeman post after six ballots, while Mrs. C. Y. Semple defeated Gov. Anderson for the national convention delegation seat. The convention also named Mrs. Donna Addington and other officers, with most delegates uncommitted to a presidential candidate.
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Topeka
Kansas Republican Party
John Anderson
C. Y. Semple
Anderson
Harry Crane
Mellinger
Republican Finance
Donna Addington
Wichita
National Committee
Semple
Ailee Henry
Oskaloosa
Richard D. Rogers
Manhattan
Kathleen Fletcher
Bucklin
James E. Woodson
Crane
Barry Goldwater
Gene Smith
Dave Wheeler
Newton
Charles Heath
Lina
William Harrison
Kansas City
Kan
Bill Wharton
Goldwater
Ronald Zinl
Winnie Crane
Oswego
4Th District
Floods Kill 11 in South Korea After Week of Rain
Police report 11 people killed and one missing as floods and landslides sweep across South Korea over a week of heavy rain.
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Seoul
South Korea
Ashcraft Tip Wins Tribune News Tip Award
The Tribune awards $3 for the best tip of the week to Dwaine Ashcraft for his kitchen fire rescue story at the McGowen farm. He spotted flames, used a pan and hydrant water to control the blaze until help arrived, limiting damage to the kitchen.
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the Tribune
Dwaine Ashcraft
Erie R. 3
Ed McGowen
Ashcraft
McGowen Farm
McGowens
Tribune
Chanute
The
Violence Eases After Nkomo Banishment Sparks Flares
Violence in Salisbury and the Southern Rhodesia region eased today following the banishment of nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo. Nationalist tensions flared in the wake of the ban as clashes and unrest subsided with authorities asserting control.
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Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia
Joshua Nkomo
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