Northeast Kansas Weather: Snow, Cold and Windy Today
Snow accumulations of two to four inches create hazardous driving in the Northeast Kansas today. Winds northerly 10 to 20 mph this afternoon, then 10 to 15 mph tonight as snow ends and temperatures drop. Sunday remains partly cloudy and cold with a high in the mid 30s and a low around 20s. Precipitation chances fall from 50 percent tonight to 20 percent Sunday. Official readings note yesterday's high 38 and low 34, with record highs and lows for this date. Sunrise at 7 25 a.m. and sunset at 4 58 p.m.
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No Big Surge Likely For Cholera in Hogs
Federal hog cholera quarantines extend into 17 counties over two weeks but USDA officials say this does not signal a large resurgence. Nine outbreaks occurred in the week of Nov 22 29 versus about 38 weekly since July, as tighter controls aim to curb spread through spring.
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Agriculture Department
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Troops Ordered to Reeducate on Civilian Treatment
U S headquarters directed field commanders to reindoctrinate troops on handling civilians following the My Lai events. The order calls for thorough explanation and reiteration of international war norms and requires better civilian identification in contact zones.
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Senate passes $100 Social Security floor and 15 percent boost
The Senate voted 48 41 to raise the minimum Social Security payment from 55 to 100 and boost benefits 15 percent. The plan would lift the base wage to 12 000 in 1973, cost about 6.2 billion annually, and aid about 25 million beneficiaries. A separate credit for parents was approved to cost 1.9 billion annually.
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Mike Mansfield
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Russell B .Long
D-La
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Addington Trial Recesses After Opening Statements
TOPEKA AP The trial of William H. Addington and Kenneth E. George on false grain warehouse receipts recessed for the week end after the government opened its case and four witnesses testified. Jury selection was completed with nine men and three women chosen and two alternates. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward Johnson said testimony would show receipts issued for grain 40 percent over warehouse capacity at Elkhart, with the defendants aware. Addington formerly of Elkhart and Wichita, formerly owned the warehouse. George managed it.
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Kenneth E. George
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George
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Burn Injury Costs and Prevention for Children
A 1960s study notes treating severe burns can cost up to $20 000, risking family savings. It cites 612 000 burned children in 1965 and over 2 000 fire deaths annually. It urges flame retardant fabrics, education, and community fire-prevention efforts to cut injuries and fatalities.
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