Plane Ruins Found 85 Aboard Die in Sierra Crash
Wreckage found on a Sierra peak near Genoa after Paradise Airlines Constellation vanished Sunday with 81 passengers en route from San Jose to Nevada casinos and ski resorts. A doctor confirmed no survivors while crews faced snow, winds, and rugged terrain in the Tahoe area.
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Canf
Sierra
Lake Tahoe
Paradise Airlines
Nevada
San Jose
Calif
Alexander S. Sherry
Western Air Rescue Center
Hamilton Air Force Base
Genoa
New
Associated Press
Genoa Peak
Oakland
Monte Martin Salinas
Monte Mar
Monterey
Herman Jones
Norris
High Sierra
Ivan Stracener
Civil Aeronautics Board
Gambling Casino Operator Invokes Fifth Amendment
Ed ward Levinson of Las Vegas invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege in the Bobby Baker probe. He claimed federal agents tapped his phone and intruded in the hearing to subpoena him. Levinson testified voluntarily at the Senate Rules Committee hearing as scrutiny over Baker's conduct intensified. Earlier, William E. Kentor testified he sent Baker checks as a finder's fee on Haiti meat imports, while denying any service in return.
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Edward Levinson
Las Vegas
Nev
Bobby Baker
Levinson
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Internal Revenue Service
Howard W. Cannon
D-Nev
Cannon
Baker
William E. Kentor
Chicago
Haitie
McAdams Tip Winner for Buffalo Fire Report
Mrs. Jim McAdams of Buffalo won The Tribune's $3 news tip award for reporting a fire at the Acme Brick Plant in Buffalo last Monday night. The blaze caused damage estimated up to $5,000 to the dryer room and equipment. The Tribune published extensive coverage with photos.
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Jim McAdams
Buffalo
The
Tribune
Acme
Chanute
Robber Steals $1800 From Leavenworth Hotel
An armed man robbed the Hotel Cody in Leavenworth Sunday taking about $1,800 including $600 in cash. Desk clerk Mrs. Wilma Swartz said the robber wore a silk stocking over his face and ordered money from the cash drawer and the safe.
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Leavenworth
Cody
Wilma Swartz
Third Week of Ruby Trial Opens Jurors Sought
In Dallas AP reports a defense psychiatrist met Jack Ruby for over an hour before court session resumed as prosecutors prepare to call their first witness. Dr Manfred Guttmacher, chief medical officer of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore, examined Ruby again and studied brain wave tracings. He noted Ruby appeared more anxious and deteriorated since the last examination.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Manfred Guttmacher
Supreme Bench of
Baltimore
Addi
Guttmacher
Vandalism Hits Chanute With 19 Broken Aerials
An outbreak of vandalism Saturday night left 19 car radio antennas broken. Targets include seven cars at Chanute Motor Co. 1318 N Santa Fe and vehicles belonging to Gene Maher, Eric, Gary Malson, Richard Cloke, Charles Wiltse, Lawrence Cotton, G J McGee, Tom Durkin, Howard Carder, William Warren, Harry Johnson, and others on streets around Highland, Allen, Grant, Plummer, and 7th. An ashtray was also taken.
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Chanute Motor Co
N. Santa Fe
Gene Maher
Eric
S. Highland
Gary Malson
N. Allen
Wayne Browning
S. Rutter
Richard Cloke
S. Plummer
Charles Wiltse
W. 3Rd
Lawrence Cotton
S. Grant
G. J. McGee
S. Allen
Tom Durkin
Howard Carder
William T. Warren
Harry Johnson
W. 7Th
Arctic cold front to drop Kansas temperatures Tuesday
The Topeka forecast notes mild, partly cloudy conditions giving way to an Arctic front in northwest Kansas tonight. Temperatures fall sharply Tuesday with scattered showers possible and highs in the 50s after today’s 55 to 60 high and tonight’s near 40. Sunday highs ranged from 56 at Garden City and Goodland to 66 at Pittsburg and Chanute.
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Kansas
Garden City
Goodland
Pittsburg
Chanute
Fourth Birthday Observed For 16 Year Old Esther McKain
A February 29 birthday was observed by Esther McKain with a party at 912 S Grant Friday afternoon. Sixteen-year-old she celebrated her 4th birthday. Guests included Patty Newton Elaine Rankin Shirley Moore Marcia Wagoner Betty Harris Mrs Paul Davis Jr and Regina. Refreshments were served by her mother Mrs Tom McQuin.
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Esther McKain
S. Grant
Patty Newton
Elaine Rankin
Shirley Moore
Marcia Wagoner
Betty Harris
Paul Davis Jr
Regina
Tom McQuin
Be Careful With Fires Be Careful With Fires
The fire department urged care to prevent grass fires and to take precautions if burning is intentional. Firemen noted dry grass burns rapidly with little wind aiding spread. Five grass fire runs occurred over the weekend, five in total, including two outside the city limits.
Fire Damages Farm Home In Savonburg
SAVONBURG The farm home of Mr and Mrs Russell Hibbs R 1 Savonburg was partially burned Saturday evening. The roof and part of the siding owned by Wally Hartsell were damaged. The fire started from the stove and was stopped by the family with neighbor help. No personal property loss occurred.
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Savonburg
Russell Hibbs
R. 1
Hibbs
Consolidated Oil Company
Senate House Group Predicts Good Times Due
Washington AP report on the Senate House Economic Committee forecast that 1964 will see tax savings spread economy. Republicans fault Johnson admin for overheating the economy and warn of later bust. Democrats praise tax cut timing and defense savings while urging care on unemployment and budget balance.
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House
Washington
Senate-House Economic Committee
Johnson
Traffic Fatalities Log In Topeka Report
Kansas traffic death log shows 44 fatalities in February and 1 in March, with 98 deaths for 1964 versus 65 for the comparable 1963 period. figures cover 48 hours up to 9 a.m. Monday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Area Boy Scouts Camp Along the Osage Trail
More than 200 Scouts Explorers and adult Scouters joined a weekend district campout on a 40 acre site five miles north of Erie. Seventeen patrols from eleven troops competed in training challenges and fire building with winners Erie Troop 32 Toronto Troop 68 Humboldt Troop 87 earning top honors.
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Erie
Sedian
Neosho
Woodson
Allen
Cofachique
Iola
Humboldt
Chouteau
Danville
Chanute
Osage
Toronto
Explorer
LaHarpe
Yates Center
Today
Tribune
Neal Slams Hoffa in Jury Tampering Trial
James R. Hoffa’s chief prosecutor, Neal, opened final arguments in the seven week trial, accusing the defendants of one of the country’s great attacks on the jury system. He urged the jury to punish the guilty to protect justice as closing statements began.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
James R. Hoffa
James Neal
Teamsters
Hoffa
Nashville
Neal
Police Warn of Counterfeit Checks Passed in Several Towns
Police issued a warning to merchants about counterfeit payroll checks reportedly used at supermarkets in Iola Humboldt Yates Center and nearby Missouri towns. Two forms appear, a bogus Southwestern Bell Telephone check drawn on a St. Louis bank and a Goodyear Rubber Co. counterfeit drawn on a bank in Akron Ohio. The passer is described only as a man with rural Moran and rural Buffalo addresses. Checks are on yellow paper with a protector and red ribbon typewriter printing and appear as reproductions with imperfect printing.
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Iola
Humboldt
Yates Center
Missouri
Southwestern Bell
St. Louis
Goodyear Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Moran
Buffalo
Breach of Contract Suit Filed by Ruth Royer in Thayer District
Ruth Royer of Iola sues the Thayer board of education and school district claiming breach of a teaching contract for the 1963-64 year. She seeks injunctive relief, accrued salary or damages of 2636.89 plus costs, and notes termination letter dated December 2, 1963. Co-defendants include Gerhardt Leck and other school board members Delbert Jeans Dale Anderson Elmer Orr and E. J. Stitt.
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Ruth Royer
Iola
Thayer Board of Education
Thayer
Thaye
Gerhardt Leck
Delbert Jeans
Dale Anderson
Elmer Orr
E. J. Stitt
Tribune Phone Contact Reminder
If you cannot reach your Tribune, contact your carrier. If unavailable after 6 p.m., dial HE 1-3400 for assistance.
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Tribune
Sunburn Outside Season Raises Curious Concern
A lighthearted note comments on an unusually early sunburn appearing out of season, sparking casual speculation about weather and outdoor plans. The remark highlights how unexpected sun exposure prompts conversations about climate and habits among readers.
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