Runoff Decides Top Tractor Pull at Douglas County Fair
A large crowd watched Thursday night as two runoff finals determined winners in the tractor and hot rod classes. Harold Sprague won the 5,000-pound hot rod tractor in a four inch edge over Eddie Crofts, after extra weight was added to the sled. Dale Soden captured the 7,000-pound class in a long, smooth run, while 35 tractors competed, boosting fair attendance with the auto derby earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tractora
Fies
Douglas County Ok
Fairarn Rodeo
Harold Sprague
Colony
Eddie Crofts
Leroy
Sprague
Crotts
Dale Soden
Hiawatha
Massey
Chevy
Mike Kiley
Chrysler
Steve Rogers
Paola
Chevrolet
Gene Sutherland
Allis Chalmers
Douglas
County Fair
Journal-World
Solar flares expected as geomagnetic activity continues
Space Environment Laboratory in Boulder predicts more solar flares and geomagnetic storms to occur in coming days. With 15 observatories, the NOAA lab studies the sun and its effects on earth, aiming to forecast flare timing and understand solar processes for long term environmental insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
Space Environment Laboratory
U.S. Commerce Department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Donald J. Williams
Earth
Perseid meteors sighted across the Rocky Mountain region
Eyewitnesses in six states and British Columbia report bright flaming objects moving across skies. Astronomers including Dr. Sydney D. Hacker attribute the sightings to the Perseid meteor shower with predictions of further meteors and a possible display over the Northern Hemisphere. NORAD logs a fireball in Idaho eastward, while reports reach Calgary and various U S states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
United States
Canada
British Columbia
Sydney D. Hacher
Washington State University
Constellation
Perseus
Escaped Convicts Object of Hunt Near Agency Missouri
Police pursued three inmates who fled Kansas Penitentiary in Lansing by stealing a prison truck. Two escapees were named William Stewart and Gene Lee, with a third unidentified. They reportedly forced a resident to drive, took a car and weapons in an inland chase. Roadblocks lined the area around Agency as authorities feared they vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agency
Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing
William Stewart
Gene Lee
Eagleton Welcomed by Big St Louis Crowd in Return
In St Louis Eagleton greeted about 1000 supporters at Lambert airport after withdrawing as Democratic veep nominee. He said he will work for McGovern and praised Missourians for their kindness as he plans next stops in Kansas City. He thanked the crowd and spoke of not rushing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Thomas F. Eagleton
Eagleton
Lamber-St. Louis International Airport
Washington
George McGovern
Adlai Stevenson
Tom
McGovern
Missouri
Edward L. Dowd
St. Louis County
Martin S. Greenberg
Robert Young
St. Ann
Kansas City
Perseids Meteor Shower Expected to Peak Tonight
Observers look to a prime meteor display with the Perseids, a dependable shower visible without a telescope. The northeast sky will host the display as it peaks tonight and fades by early next week with a three day old moon reducing light pollution.
Airlines Set 2.7 Percent Domestic Fare Increase Authorized
The Civil Aeronautics Board authorized a 2.7 percent rise in domestic air fares with option for carriers to file increases within a week. If no objections arise, new rates could take effect in 30 days. Airlines may raise up to 2.7 percent based on cost justification. revenue impact estimated between 46.7 and 158 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Car Production Shows Upturn With Model Changeover
Detroit report notes U S car output rising for the first time since new model changeover. American Motors and four GM plants start 1973 models. Chrysler and Ford pace with mixed 72 and 73 runs. Year to date totals and weekly schedules cited. Canada also shows higher production across cars and trucks versus 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U.S
Automotive News
American Motors
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert B. Dotker
Williams
THE
Associate Press
Hacker
North American Air Defense Command
NORAD
Colorado Springs
Boise
Idaho
Caligary
Alta
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
FAA
Denver
Frontier Airlines
St. Joseph
Stewart
Harry S. Truman
God
Patriot Services
LCM
StoKonthee Anelin
Mainten
Roy Russell
Candletros
Rogers’ Pest Control
John Rogers
K.U. Campus
K.U
Pickens
Iowa
Big Boys
Danielle
Massachusetts
Arensberg's Children
Rensberg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!