Death in Icy Cave near Utica claims climber James Mitchell
Workmen estimated the body of cave explorer James Mitchell would take about two days to recover from Schroeder's Cave near Dolgeville New York Mitchell 23 of Winthrop Massachusetts became trapped Saturday while his two companions escaped Rescue teams drilled through the roof of the cave as officials weighed legal access and safety issues The scene involved a limestone cavern with an underground waterfall and a cold 40 foot descent to reach the shaft where Mitchell was wedged The Boston Grotto Club members were present and a rescuer noted he was not hurt just cold
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Dolgeville
N.Y
James Mitchell
Mitchell
Winthrop
Mass
Schroeder
Frank Petkovsek
Albany
Highway Department
Boston
Death Takes Nat Cole dies at age 45 in Santa Monica
Santa Monica California AP reports singer Nat King Cole died today at 45 after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor performed January 25. He had been hospitalized since December 8 for a respiratory ailment and worsened last week according to a St. John's Hospital spokesman.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Nat (King) Cole
Cole
St. John’s Hospital
Redistricting tops legislative state agenda in Kansas
TOPEKA RP Congression al redistricting tops the slate as the legislature returns to the State House. The issue, ordered by a federal court to equalize population, fuels opposition from Democrats and many Republicans. Changes include shifting counties between districts and extending districts to include Geary County. A withholding tax bill and a sales tax increase await action as the five day week continues through the session.
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House
Wyandotte
Geary County
Avery
Manley Transfer Extends Service
Robert F. Manley, president of Manley Transfer Co., Inc., announced today the purchase of Bryant Truck Line, operating between Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri. The acquisition expands Manley operations to cover both lines, beginning now. Manley Transfer, founded in 1911 by F. L. Manley, is based in Chanute with about 100 employees and a modern fleet. The corporate lineup includes Charles E. Manley as vice-president, Ruth Caldwell as secretary-treasurer, and Lawrence D. Manley as general manager.
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Robert F. Manley
Manley Transfer Co., Inc
Bryant Truck Line
Kansas City
Springfield
Manley
Manley Transfer Company
F. L. Manley
Chanute
Charles E. Manley
Ruth Caldwell
Lawrence D. Manley
Hays Crash Fatal to 2 in Kansas
Two people, Larry Wolf aged 28 from Schoenchen and Jo Ann Herrman 15 of Liebenthal, died in a two car crash on the U S 40 bypass on the south edge of Hays. Loy Deppertschmidt 20 and two other passengers were hospitalized. Kenneth Bieker 30 of Schoenchen was arrested on driving while intoxicated charges. Ellis County reports five traffic fatalities this February.
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Hays, Kan
U. S. 40
Hays
Larry Wolf
Schoenchen
Kan
Jo Ann Herrman
Liebenthal
Leroy Depperschmidt
Depperschmidt
Ellis County
Traffic Fatalities in Topeka Log For Feb 18 1964
Kansas traffic death log reports 3 fatalities in the 48 hours ending 9 am Monday for February 18 1964. The record compares with similar 1964 periods showing 78 deaths. Local authorities compile the figures to track roadway safety trends.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fraternity House Burns at Columbia Missouri
The third floor of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at the University of Missouri in Columbia was destroyed and the second floor damaged heavily by fire early Sunday. The house is among the oldest on campus.
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Columbia, Mo
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
University of Missouri
Extensive Damage In Railway Yards
An accident at the Santa Fe Railway yards in Independence Kansas derailed a switch engine and two tank cars, blocking the second track. One car containing petroleum wax ruptured slightly but authorities said there was no fire danger. The incident occurred on the main line in front of the Santa Fe passenger depot with no injuries reported.
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Santa Fe
Area Forecast: Cloudy and Colder With Light Snow Tonight
Area forecast calls for cloudy and colder tonight with occasional light snow. Partly cloudy and continued cold Tuesday. Low tonight 15 to 25. High Tuesday 25 to 30.
Snow Stirs Kansas With New Front and Light Snow
A cold front swept Kansas, bringing lower temperatures and fresh snow. Northwestern areas saw up to two inches, with Goodland reporting the most. Snow should taper but may return, with blowing and drifting possible. Highs 15 to 20 in the northwest and near 40s in the southeast. Tonight lows 5 to 20. Concordia still held 9 inches, after Thursday’s 13. Moderate snowfall also reported in Manhattan and Dodge City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Concordia
Manhattan
Dodge City
Fighting Resumed On Scattered Fronts In Viet Nam
Viet Nam fronts see renewed combat with 27 enemy actions in 24 hours. U S helicopter crewmen injured in a crash and two Americans wounded in clashes. Viet Cong fatalities and captures reported in Quang Ngai and Quang Tin. Demonstrations near Da Nang. Saigon eyes new civilian government led by Phan Huy Quat with a 20 member advisory council. Quat, a former foreign minister, hailed as premier pick. Khanh's council to serve as temporary legislature.
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South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
U.S
Binh Dinh
Quang Ngai
Quang Tin
da Nang
Thang Binh
Phan Huy Quat
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
Military Council
Quat
Ngo Dinh Diem
City Dads Discuss Bond Issue Sale and Pay
The city commission met at the Tioga Hotel to discuss sale of a forthcoming parking meter revenue bond issue and city employee salaries. Rep Don Cartter of Ranson and Co. Wichita bond firm received a 10 day purchase option and may submit a bid to the governing body. Rawson may bid separately under an investment agreement tied to industrial revenue issues. Overall parking lot project cost estimated near 150000 with locations three. specifics on pay increases to be proposed at next meeting.
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Don Cartter
Ranson and Co
Wichita
Rawson
Tunity
R. J. Hayes
Hayes
Commission
Tioga Hotel
Arctic Cold Grips Plains and Coast with Snow
A fresh batch of arctic air drives temperatures below zero across the northern Plains and heavy snow and winds sweep Utah through Kansas. Minot records as low as 9 below zero as snow blankets the Atlantic Coast and stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the upper Great Lakes.
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Associated Press
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Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Minot
N.C
Utah
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
39 Traffic Tickets Issued During Check Period Here
Highway patrol troopers issued 39 tickets during a five hour selective enforcement period in and around Chanute. Police added seven citations. The effort ran 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with radar checks at Santa Fe, North Santa Fe, and West Main.
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Chanute
L. R. Hadsall
Santa Fe
North Santa Fe
West Main
Lafayette
Western
Fire destroys Savonburg home early morning
A small frame house owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ballinger burned at about 7 a.m. today in Savonburg. Firefighters and volunteers from Savonburg Stark and Elsmore protected nearby buildings. The loss was partly insured. Neighbors alerted the Ballingers who were unaware of the fire until the neighbor's alarm. The blaze likely started in or near a clothes closet.
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Savonburg
Rex Ballinger
Stark
Elsmore
Savenburg
Intercepted Letter Warns Car Tag Price Increase Tomorrow
A terse note suggests a forthcoming rise in car tag costs with a reminder that the higher price takes effect the next day, signaling readers to act quickly to avoid increased fees.
Twin Space Blast At Cape Kennedy Launch Week
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP a doubleheader space launch week to study the moon and meteoroids Saturn 1 aims to orbit Pegasus a 96 foot winged satellite timed 8 30 a m Tuesday and Ranger 8 on Wednesday at 12 05 p m Atlas Agena to loft lunar photography Pegasus will test meteoroid shielding and Saturn 1 performance as forerunner to Saturn V for Apollo missions in 1969
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Pegasus
Moon
Apollo
Neosho County Unification Sparks Heated Battle
Turbulence grips Neosho county over school unification as Chanute and Erie districts move toward approval while a third group seeks to halt or alter the plan. Local boards, business leaders, and citizens press for negotiations to protect small towns and prevent student losses amid hearings in Galesburg and Topeka. A proposed countywide district has not yet been introduced after voters previously defeated a two district plan.
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Erie
Adel F. Throckmorton
Chanute School Board
Robert Ward
Dean Foster
Floyd Naff
Erie School Board
Topeka
State House
Senate
Chanute and
House
Senate Education Committee
Nessman
Chanute
Earlton
Stark
Neosho County
Galesburg
Thayer
St. Paul
Harry Dean
Howard Woodworth
Stark Schools
Stark, Galesburg
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