Downtown Chanute Residents Discuss TV as Asset
An inquiring reporter asks several Chanute residents if television benefits home life and social life. Answers vary from strong approval noting educational value to regrets about time spent at home and missed social interaction.
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Miss McMillen Downey
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Leaders Map Plan To End Congress By Tonight
Congressional leaders outlined a plan to adjourn by tonight after a quorum shortfall halted the session. They aim to pass a $5 billion public works bill in the House, with the Senate approving a $2.4 billion authorization, while drafting a new compromise if needed.
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Oregon
Castro demands $62 million in aid for Bay of Pigs prisoners
Key West Cuba claim Fidel Castro said Havana will accept no less than 62 million dollars of food equipment and medicine in exchange for releasing the 1 113 Bay of Pigs prisoners.
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West Coast Storm Fatal to 35 Persons
A major West Coast storm killed 35 people over two days with 13 in Oregon 11 in California 8 in Washington and 3 in British Columbia. Portland faced blackout and looting as winds over 100 mph toppled trees and shattered buildings prompting emergency measures and assets on duty.
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Gromyko calls for Western guard along Berlin Wall
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko urged a guard zone along the western Berlin Wall to curb demonstrations and ease tensions. He implied the Western powers should establish a military buffer while signaling a possible separate peace with East Germany if talks fail. He also pressed for free demilitarized West Berlin and warned the United States over Cuba policy.
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Four Refugees Escape East Berlin Under New Police Precautions
West Berlin police report four refugees slipped from East Berlin Friday night as Communist border controls intensified. A white flare and siren appeared at Potsdamerplatz, with red flares seen near the Invaliden Cemetery on the border, suggesting a trip wire alert by border guards.
Two Escape Crash Injury Involving Blue Comet Players
Two members of the Blue Comet football squad escaped injury in a highway crash on US 169 three miles south of here yesterday at about 1 55 p m. Richard Lee Thompson 16 of R 2 was the driver and Russell Anderson 17 of 1314 Edith was a passenger. Thompson tried to pass a truck near the Turkey Creek bridge as both vehicles moved to pass others. Thompson swerved struck the west bridge wall and skidded along the span.
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Unseasonal Kansas Warmth Forecast Through Weekend
The Weather Bureau announced that unseasonal warm, humid air from the Gulf will keep Kansas skies cloudy with little change this weekend. Forecaster Tom Arnold expects highs in the 80s and lows ranging from the 40s in the northwest to the 70s in the southeast, with no major precipitation expected.
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Adenauer to Visit United States Next Month
President Kennedy announced during a Pittsburgh stop that West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer will visit the United States next month at Kennedy's invitation. The event coincides with Kennedy's stumping tour through Indiana and Kentucky.
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Ecumenical Council Halts First Session For More Study
In Vatican City the Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council ended its first working session after about an hour and Mass. A motion to adjourn until Tuesday to allow better knowledge of candidates for 1600 commissions was approved. Cardinal Lienart and Cardinal Frings spoke in support. Non-Catholic observers attended. commissions will shape topics for full assembly.
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Series Game Postponed Amid Rain Soaked Candlestick Park
San Francisco AP The sixth World Series game between the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants is postponed again due to heavy rain. Commissioner Ford Frick will meet with Candlestick Park groundskeepers to decide if Sunday's game can be played after more than two inches of overnight rain and a forecast of continued wet weather. He previously postponed Friday night’s game and vowed to complete the series if needed.
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County Red Cross Drive Starts Monday in Neosho County
Neosho County Red Cross kicks off a fall drive in Chanute and Erie coordinating with the United Fund. The campaign aims to collect blood, support Junior Red Cross and home services, and fund hospital aid and disaster relief with local volunteers and a multi-unit effort across Chanute and Erie.
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Visitors Day at Neosho Manor Observed for Nursing Home Day
Neosho Manor invites visitors tomorrow to observe Nursing Home Day announced by administrator Mrs. Norma Summers. Gov. John Anderson had proclaimed October 14 as Nursing Home Day in Kansas. Church services will run from 2 to 3 p.m. with visitors welcome throughout the day.
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Norma Summers
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John Anderson
Kansas Traffic Death Log Shows October Totals Rise
Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic fatalities over the past 24 hours ending 9 am Saturday were zero. October total stands at 18, with the year 1962 at 446 deaths compared to 1961’s four for the same period.
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Kansas
Kennedy presses anti GOP drive in Western Pennsylvania
President Kennedy campaigned across McKeesport Monessen and Washington steel country urging a progressive Congress. He linked Southern Democrats with Republicans as foes of progress and urged votes for Democratic House nominees Senator Joseph Clark Richardson Dilworth and Governor Lawrence successor. He warned of a bipartisan anti progress coalition if Democrats stay home.
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Woods Named Potential World Bank Head Amid Senate Opposition
Report says George D. Woods, First Boston Corp. chair, is selected to succeed Eugene R. Black as World Bank president. Kefauver and Morse signaled possible opposition. White House reportedly chose Woods, with official confirmation pending Congress adjournment.
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