Luxury Train Crash Kills Child 219 Injured in Montana
Investigators probe air brake failure on a Northern Pacific luxury train that derailed near Missoula on a 100-foot embankment. One child died, 219 wounded, most passengers injured on the Seattle to Chicago run tied to the World’s Fair trip. National Guard and Red Cross aided victims as 68 remained hospitalized.
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Chicago
Here
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Minn
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Scott City Youth Arrested for Auto Theft
Scott City youth Robert Lewis Martin, 17, was jailed after Friday night arrest in a vehicle he admitted taking from the Five Points Motor Co. lot. He will be charged with automobile theft as police report numerous recent thefts including at Burtig Motor Co and Walls Foodliner. The Santa Fe Railroad also notes several signal lights broken between 8th and 13th.
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Scott City
Robert Lewis Martin
Five Points Motor Co
Burtig Motor Co
Walls Foodliner
Holiday
John Archibald
Clyde M. Norton
Copeland
Santa Fe Railroad
Breeding Files For Re election In New District
TOPEKA RP Rep J Floyd Breeding Kansas only Democratic congressman filed for re election today He will run this year in the new 1st District covering western Kansas Legislative reapportioning pits him against Republican Rep Robert Dole of Russell Breeding draws speculation as a potential candidate for Democratic nomination for US senator and for governor
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Topeka
J. Floyd Breeding
Kansas
Robert Dole
Russell
Breeding
U.S
Weather outlook with isolated storms tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for a fair weather pattern with isolated late afternoon and evening thunderstorms tonight and on Tuesday. Light variable winds will occur except near any thunderstorm activity, with tonight’s lows in the lower 60s and Tuesday’s highs around the same range.
Hundreds of France Foes Under Arrest
MADRID AP Hundreds of Franco opponents were arrested in a nationwide roundup of dissidents from all political groups. Five monarchists were seized returning from a Munich meeting. Three refused exile and were sent to the Canary Islands. two fled to Paris.
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Germany
Canary Islands
Paris
Fuerte Ventura
Canaries
Joaquin de Sarrastegui
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co
Fernando Alvarez de Miranda
Marquis
Valdiva
Jaime Miralles
Jose Maria Gil Robles
Jesus Prados Arrarte
Madrid University
Catholic Church Orders Desegregation of Atlanta Schools
The Roman Catholic Church in north Georgia ordered archdiocesan schools desegregated starting Sept 1 1962. About 7500 pupils across 71 counties will be affected including 735 black students in Atlanta. Archbishop Hallinan said other areas under the archdiocese may follow with local decisions forthcoming.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
Paul J. Hallinan
Archdiocesan
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Florida
Superior Court
Sam P. McKengie
Ivan Allen, Jr
Church Action
New Orleans
U S Preps to Fire Biggest Air Blast
Honolulu AP reports the United States will extend the Johnston Island danger area as a prelude to a nuclear detonation of several megatons. The blast, set about 200 miles high, may be seen from Hawaii and will enlarge safety zones to 40 000 feet and beyond, with eye hazard precautions for observers.
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Woman Injured In 2 Car Crash Near Us83
Garden City woman and two other occupants were in a two car crash one half mile north of US83. Mrs John Harris 18 suffered abrasions contusions and a scalp laceration after her car overturned and was a total loss. Douglas Drussel 20 and David Mader 20 had minor injuries but did not seek medical aid. Donald Handy 21 uninjured. No charges filed.
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St. Catherine Hospital
John Harris
Douglas Drussel
Star Rt
David Mader
Bancroft
Donald Handy
Penn
Dick Elder
Harris
Drugsel Auto
Drussel
Tax Deadline Near. Individuals Urged to Pay 1961 Taxes
County Treasurer Bonnie Zire kel says payments for the last half of 1961 personal property and real estate taxes are due by June 21. A penalty will be added after the due date and payments are arriving slowly.
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Bonnie Zirekel
Stanford Honor To Dennis Elliott
Dennis McCoy Elliott of Sublette will graduate with distinction from Stanford University with a civil engineering degree. He is among about 15 percent of the class to receive the distinction. A Phi Kappa Sigma member and Tau Beta Pi, he plans a Europe summer before returning in September.
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Dennis McCoy Elliott
Dorsey Elliott
Stanford University
Stanford
Dennis
Ed Hall
Garden City
Hall
Palo Alto
Calif
Phi Kappa
Kansas Traffic Log 1962 Death Toll Report
Topeka AP log records 48 hours ending 9 am Monday, June 7, 1962. Traffic fatalities compare with 233 for the 1961 period. Data shows 212 deaths in 1962 during the same span, reflecting a decline amid ongoing monitoring by state authorities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Rival Laotian Princes Agree on Coalition Cabinet
KHANG KHAY Laos AP rival Laotian princes reach agreement on a coalition government to end the civil war and move Laos toward neutrality. Souvanna Phouma, premier designate, to lead a seven neutralist cabinet with roles for Gen. Phoumi Nosavan and Souphanouvong, while ministries split among neutralists royalists and Pathet Lao. The group plans a formal signing and presentation to King Savang Vathana next week.
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Laos
Souvanna Phouma
Geneva
Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
Sowvanna
Souvanna
Luang Prabang
Savang Vathana
Phoumi Nosaven
Vientiane
Phoumi
Quinim Pholsena
Phoum Vongvichit
Garden City Township Officials Seek Re election
Two Garden City Township officers file for re election Henry Giesaking Rt 1 Republican seeks re election as treasurer H P Winger Rt 1 Democrat filed for nomination as clerk seeking re election Filing deadline noon June 20 for August 7 primary election
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Garden City
Henry Giesaking
H. P. Winger
Moslem Police Fire On Europeans In Algiers Dockyards
In Algiers three people were killed and six wounded when Moslem auxiliary policemen opened fire on Europeans near the dockyards. Two Europeans were seized as hostages after the clash. Officials say the attack followed provocation by Europeans, amid broader violence linked to the Algerian struggle for independence. European settlers face shifting loyalties as the conflict intensifies and security forces target infrastructure and workplaces.
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Algiers
Youssef Ben Khedda
Algeria
Mostefaj
Garden Sass Cites Tax Deadline During Vacation
Gus Garden quips that nothing shines brighter than another tax deadline while on vacation. The comment humorously links time off with looming taxes, reflecting a light regional take on public finance.
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Gus Garden
Post Office Opening Tip Tops in May
Garden City’s new post office opened in May catching attention of locals and postal officials. Easton Pogue tipped the Telegram KIUL contest with a $25 first prize for the early notice. Second prize went to Mrs. Albert Gass for the Deerfield High School graduation tip. Third prizes were awarded to three accident tips. Tips encouraged by phone mail or in person at the Telegram or KIUL.
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Easton Pogue
Pogue
Albert Gass
Evans
Deerfield
Emma Lavesse
Arkansas River
Francis Schreibvogel
S. Star Rr
Ray Mayo
Cash and Carry Lumber Co
E. Fulton
KIUL
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