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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1964
Page
1
Two escaped convicts and two highway patrolmen clashed by a patrol cruiser near Lumberton North Carolina early today. One convict and one trooper were killed, another convict later died after a four hour manhunt ending a three day rampage linked to the Raleigh prison escape.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Cloudy and warm early Sunday with showers and thunderstorms, then cooler by Sunday afternoon. Tonight's low 65 to 70. Sunday's high in the middle 80s. A cold front moving across Kansas brings cooler temperatures and moisture. Highs today 70s northwest to low 80s elsewhere.
A Greyhound bus northbound from San Francisco to Klamath Falls plunged into a canyon off Highway 99, about 16 miles north of Redding, killing two women and injuring 4 others, with 27 admitted to hospital including five in critical condition. Eight ambulances aided rescue as guard rails were torn out.
Britain’s Beatles hide in seclusion for a one day rest after a Dallas concert end of a coast to coast tour that drew thousands of fans and prompted authorities to manage crowds. They reportedly retreated to a Missouri ranch before a New York benefit and a Monday return to England.
Shirley Mae Waterhouse Kerfien, widow of Richard Waterhouse, won a $40,600 verdict against the Three Rivers Inn proprietor. The award follows an April 1, 1961 Phoenix N.Y. car crash in which her husband died after allegedly being served drinks while intoxicated.
Washington AP Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara says Barry Goldwater’s attacks threaten national security and complicate defense policy. He released a Telegram to Thomas Gates from Aug 31 defending Gates and clarifying his view of Gates’ contributions. Gates had said McNamara’s platform committee remarks were misrepresented and requested release.
Three people, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Loftin of Neodesha and Howard A. Weitzel of Erie, were hurt in a collision on US 169, 1.6 miles south of Humboldt at about 3:45 p.m. Yesterday. Mrs. Loftin, 56, was in critical condition with multiple cuts and fractures. Mr. Loftin, 57, and Weitzel, 51, had injuries treated at the local hospital.
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At Greater Cincinnati Airport a DC6 began rolling on takeoff but controller Eugene V. Qualls directed pilot Edward J. Peartree to a safe single engine landing. Peartree, a Rome Georgia auto parts broker, was examined and released. weather kept him grounded.
Hurricane Gladys, smaller but stronger than Dora, nears the southeastern U.S. coast with expected heavy surf by tonight. Center reported at 27.0 N 69.0 W about 675 miles east of Palm Beach. winds near 125 mph. movement toward West northwest at 7 mph. gale winds extend 275 miles northeast and 175 miles southwest.
TOPEKA AP reports Kansas traffic death toll for the 24 hours to 9 am Saturday shows 32 deaths for September, compared with 41 in the 1963 period. The log reflects daily fatalities and compares current totals with the prior year.
Chicago AP reports a nervous robber fled after a gust of wind slammed the lobby door. Night clerk Walter Johnson, 69, said he handed over 73 dollars before the door blew shut, ending the theft without further incident.
Washington officials pursued proof of whether two U S destroyers in the Tonkin Gulf fired on phantom boats or threat ening North Vietnamese torpedo craft as Hanoi and Beijing reported activity near Nghe An. North Vietnam denied provoking the incident and accused the United States of deception.
North Viet Namese Foreign Minister Xuan Thuy said the Tonkin Gulf incident is of utmost gravity and the U S government must bear responsibility for serious consequences. He urged Britain and the Soviet Union to secure strict adherence to the 1954 Geneva Agreements and oppose the U S actions in Indochina.
A 5-year-old girl slept in the back seat of Fred Bright's car in LaHarpe and was accidentally driven to Chanute. Police were notified at 10 by Carl Everett Rose, Bright arranged the girl's return after officers searched for him and the passenger.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train derailed in Keystone Iowa injuring eleven. Two locomotives lay on their sides with several cars tilted while others stayed upright. About 500 feet of track torn up and buses picked up passengers. Cause not immediately known. Keystone lies in Benton County about 30 miles west of Cedar Rapids.
A car struck a bicycle at 215 N Garfield yesterday afternoon but the boy rider Michael Evans, 501 N Steuben, was not injured. The car was driven by Mrs. Charles Rickerson, 622 S Malcolm, who reported the incident at 4 50 p m. She said the boy rode into the path of her car from in front of a parked truck and she took him home. The bicycle suffered no damage. Police also logged other yesterday accidents including a dented left front fender on Ed Bussman’s car near Senior High, damage to a headlight and fender on Roy T Sneed’s 1953 Plymouth after a backing car driven by Charles Eslinger, and a pole collision reportedly by Mike Benson’s car at 2nd and Evergreen.
An intercepted letter suggests the Tonkin Gulf incident becomes campaign fodder amid secrecy. The writer appears to address Cha, hinting at political sensitivities and ongoing public discourse surrounding the incident.
Cyprus trade minister Andreas Araouzos said after meeting Premier Khrushchev that Cyprus would receive military and general aid from the Soviet Union. He noted talks would continue to implement the assistance offered in response to Cyprus's request.
Senator Barry Goldwater denounces Democratic farm programs and vows to end bureau ceratic meddling while criticizing four years of policy that he says led to war. He promotes voluntary commodity programs and argues for peace through preparedness, focusing on foreign policy over farm specifics. Humphrey also speaks at the National Plowing Contest.
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