Ohio River flood toll climbs as waters recede
Flooding across five states blamed for 12 deaths with Ohio and West Virginia hardest hit. Red Cross says about 12,000 people affected in the Ohio River Basin as thousands remain homeless. Damages run into millions as schools factories close and roads flood.Authorities anticipated cresting at 42.8 feet in Parkersburg while major damage was not expected in Cincinnati area.
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Train delay fuels station chaos and March weather jests
Crewmen on Santa Fe's Chief rushed to stay on schedule causing near misses as 12 to 14 passengers were left in the Kansas City bound stop. The train halted after four to five blocks, then backed into the station to recover the stranded travelers. Lighter notes followed about March versus June weather and a Texan bragging on Southwest drought comparing conditions to the Rio Grande region.
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Mild Kansas weather forecast through Friday
The Topeka AP report notes high pressure west of the state leaves Kansas free of storm tracks for 48 hours. Today's highs 50 to 55, tonight's lows 20s to lower 30s, northwest winds light to moderate. Wednesday highs range 37 to 53 with early lows from 19 in Garden City to 32 in Topeka and Pittsburg. First step toward a dream, Gus Garden says, is to wake up.
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Flood Hits City After Dam Break and Blast
In Norwich Cotin a wall of water from a hillside pond caused a 20 foot high flood that demolished a cord plant wing and triggered a boiler explosion. Five killed, one missing, and several injured as the city of 40 000 faced power outages and ruined businesses.
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Registration Deadline Near for City Elections
City Hall is open late through Friday until 9 p.m. for voter registration ahead of the city elections on April 2 with an optional March 19 primary. Voters must be 21, Kansas resident six months, precinct resident 20 days, and re register after moving or if not voting in the November 1962 general election. City Clerk Charles Peebles notes no registrations so far this week, two candidates filed for two city commission seats, and five for three school board seats.
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Army Man Questions Cuban Cave Storage Of Weapons
Washington reports that the Army intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Alva R. Fitch told a Senate subcommittee that Soviets may store ammunition, military vehicles and aircraft in thousands of caves in Cuba. Aerial photos show road extensions to cave sites, suggesting equipment is being altered underground. He discounted refugee claims of hidden offensive missiles or bombers.
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Texas Man Dies After Pampa Crash Near Holcomb
Dempsey McBride 28 of Pampa died from head injuries after a car overturned on US 50 north of Holcomb. Passenger Don Gallaher 26 from Pampa was treated and released. McBride, a welder, had worked in the Lakin area a week. Funeral plans in Gladewater. Survivors include widow Frances and four children.
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French Miners Hold Line in Long Lapse of Strike
Paris AP report on Charles de Gaulle government clashing with about 200000 striking coal miners. Government threatens stern measures if compliance with the draft order ends. Miners demand negotiations on wage and hour issues, seeking 11 percent raise and 40 hour week. government offers 5.7 percent.
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Kennedy Challenged as GOP Maps Tax Cuts Details
Washington AP Kennedy demands Republicans lay out exact cuts to his 98.8 billion budget. Halneck Bow promise detailed "bill of particulars" from senior subcommittee members. Kennedy defends hard budget while signaling tax reform will accompany any reduction.
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Chamber to Host Retail Meet Friday
Kansas economic survey figures will be presented at a Chamber of Commerce gathering for Garden City retailers. The 9:30 a.m. session in the Warren Hotel Pioneer Room, led by Chamber Manager Mitchel Gessler, will last about 30 minutes.
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Kansans plan day away as legislature passes broad bills
Senate approved a welfare package aligning state aid with federal programs and an abortion bill giving physicians more leeway, sending both to the House. Other measures include financing for a $76 million college program, capital improvements, and a $10,000 KU Medical Center revolving fund.
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