Gleason's Train Leaves LA on Transcontinental Run
Jackie Gleason ships a private $90,000 train from Los Angeles to Phoenix and beyond with dancing girls and booze as he promotes his CBS return. About 45 aboard. Col. Tom Parker hawks autographs. Gleason trains hard then jokes the ice is melting as the trip begins.
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Senate Probe Probes Estes Case and Aid by Congressman
A Senate investigation centers on testimony that the Agriculture Department spared Billie Sol Estes after a Texas congressman complained it was cruel to him. John C. Bagwell testified that Rep. J. T. Rutherford prompted a Jan 6 meeting that rescinded orders canceling Estes cotton acreage allotments, amid allegations of political influence in farm aid schemes.
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Printing department expenses questioned in state audit
The audit notes Neibarger repacking Kansas reports, hauling them away in his car, with no work orders and an estimated cost of about five dollars per volume. It cites overtime claims for a ticket to a Republican fund dinner, use of a state station for personal business, and expense vouchers for Neibarger and foreman John Rees for a Washington trip to visit the Government Printing Office, including White House taxi rides and two Senate visits. The trip totals 418.49 with first class air fare and meals listed.
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Kennedy era alarm pressures tax cut timing
Analysts see July data showing modest rises in retail sales industrial production and personal income with a possible rebound in durable goods orders. Employment also improves slightly though no strong upturn or recession is indicated. Kennedy fears congressional opposition may delay tax cuts until 1963.
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Mrs March Home After Fall Breaks Ankle
Mrs. George March of 941 Ky. St. is recuperating at home from a broken ankle from a recent fall. She was released Thursday from Lawrence Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since July 21.
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Senator Clinton P. Anderson Faces Ongoing Heart Tests
Anderson, 88, underwent a cardiographic test at Lovelace Clinic in Albuquerque. An aide said his condition has not improved and he will rest two weeks before another test is scheduled, potentially delaying duties in Washington.
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Judge bars new rail work rules delaying job cuts
Federal judge grants a temporary injunction freezing new economy work rules on U S railroads pending appeals. The order could push back the carrier deadline for introducing the plan as unions seek to overturn the ruling. Judge Perry noted the decision preserves the right of appeal and may lead to a presidential fact finding board.
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King Convicted in Georgia Prayer Vigil
Martin Luther King Jr and three integration leaders were found guilty of disorderly conduct for a prayer vigil in Albany Georgia. Recorder A N Durden suspended the $200 fines and 60 day prison terms, placing them on probation barring further city ordinance violations.
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Pumas Sightings Reported Near Ottawa Amid Population Boost
Three residents report big cats near the Ottawa area including a Lyndon couple who saw two pumas along I 35 near the Wellsville exit at 8 a.m. A Franklin County farmer also observed tracks last week. Kansas University hosts the 1963 Junior Classical League convention August 11 15 in Lawrence.
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Swift Strike 1 Exercise Drops 4000 U S Troops at Swift
U S strike command forces launched a large counterattack during Swift Strike 1 the peacetime air drop of about 4000 members of the 101st Airborne from Fort Campbell Kentucky to seize a position in the opposing force. The exercise involves 70000 participants with Red forces representing Gatasu and Renola seeking U S aid as the assault unfolds.
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Pig Recaptured After Escape From Drive In Theater
Mrs. Ernest Kasold of Route west of the Drive In Theater captured a greased pig that escaped last Sunday. The pig was to join a chasing contest but fled before it began. Theater officials announced ownership would go to the captor and asked to be notified. Mrs. Kasold called Thursday night.
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Hoover legacy noted at Birthplace Foundation event
Hooverman of the Birthplace Foundation and former secretary recalls Herbert Hoover at West Branch. Strauss, former Atomic Energy Commission chairman 1953 to 1958, speaks of Hoover's childhood and his potato bag earnings of ten cents a hundred to buy firecrackers.
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Harry Truman Leads Birthday Song For Hoover in West Branch
In West Branch Iowa thousands join a birthday tribute to Herbert Hoover as Harry S Truman and a Missouri tenor name Harry sing Happy Birthday to the former presidents. The event marks the Hoover Presidential Library dedication with about 25000 attendees on the cottage lawn.
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Hoover praises American spirit and freedoms on Fourth of July
In a Fourth of July address Hoover rejects decline talk and highlights the nation’s religious observance, Bill of Rights, and education. He cites tens of thousands of steeples, a hundred million worshipers, and educated minds as strongest future assurances.
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New Move For Post Office Proposed By Mayor
Mayor Ted Kennedy sent a telegram to Sen. Frank Carlson proposing an alternative Post Office site. He cites a year and a half delay in a downtown building and asks talks with the deputy postmaster general about a peripheral facility. The city owns land outside downtown and an offer for a half block downtown may be acceptable to the postal department.
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Soviet Reject American Zoomed Disarmament Proposal in Geneva
In Geneva AP report, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin derides Americas nine zone sampling plan for disarmament as espionage risk. He also rejects Western nuke test ban compromise and refuses talks on Soviet soil inspections.
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Estes Indicted By Government
The Justice Department indicted Texas financier Billie Sol Estes on misrepresenting his financial condition to the Commodity Credit Corporation. Robert Earl Clements of Amarillo was also charged with five counts of transporting fraudulently obtained securities. The cases cite understated liabilities in multiple statements to the CCC and exaggerate totals in March 1961 and April 1961 filings.
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Train Crash Kills Seven Teens On Way To Picnic
Seven Olton Texas youths died when a Santa Fe passenger train struck their stalled auto near Lubbock. Engineer Norman Bickers said the train moving 79 mph pushed the car a mile along the track. one teen escaped seconds before the impact.
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U.S. Payments Deficit Falls Sharply in April-June Quarter
The Commerce Department reports the U.S. balance of payments deficit dropped to about 1 billion dollars at an annual rate for April through June, down from 1.9 billion in early 1962. For the first half, the deficit neared 1.5 billion, with 1961 total at 2.5 billion. Deficits imply more outflow than inflow, draining gold reserves to a 23 year low of 16.1 billion.
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Parallel Parking Plan Expands On Massachusetts Street
The report notes apparent success from this summer’s parallel parking in the 600 block and outlines plans to place parallel spots at both ends of the downtown district. Commissioners hint at extending the scheme along the street but say action awaits sufficient off street parking for the entire commercial area.
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Belote Wins Ambulance Contract Bid After Debate
Belote will continue as anesthetist and not be available five days weekly for ambulance work. He argues hospital duties are not pressing and pledges quality service. Cooper abstains. The board notes lack of radio gear in Belote's new ambulances. McConnell doubts denying the low bid. Springer moves, Barteldes seconds.
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In Memoriam Charles Hicks Three Years Gone
In loving memory of Charles Hicks who died August 10 1959 three years ago today. He is sadly missed by his wife Nola and sons Bert Leonard and Melvin and family.
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