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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
14
Kansas City residents face a 0.5 percent earnings tax proposal to raise about 6 million dollars and five bond issues totaling 16 million dollars for sewer street airport runway fire and urban renewal projects with low turnout expected due to cold weather.
Eight days under simulated space conditions produced only one noticeable change in Duane the chimp who shed less than one pound of his 37 pounds. Officials at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co reported stable heart rate respiration and temperature throughout the eight day eight hour test in an airtight vacuum capsule.
A pre winter cold wave lingered over the eastern half of the nation with sub zero conditions in the north from the Rockies to northern New England and northern New York. Some relief is reported in parts as temperatures dip to 13 below in Augusta Maine and near that in Rome New York. In the Midwest the mercury fell to 11 below at Lone Rock Wisconsin then 8 below within hours. Much colder weather also reported in Bemidji Minnesota and other Midwest locations Monday.
Chicago endured a fourth straight morning of subfreezing readings with 7 below in northwest suburbs as clouds thickened and light snow spread into the Plains and western Mississippi Valley. Temperatures were set to moderate, while the East Coast and Southeast saw the 20s and 30s. In a separate tragedy, Debbie Faubion 12 and Joe Silkwood 5 were found dead in a second floor bedroom after a long blaze. their mother Bonnie Silkwood and a 9 year-old daughter escaped as firefighters fought the flames in 6 degree temperatures.
CHILLICOTHE Mo AP fire killed two children and injured others as flames swept an unnamed residence. Authorities investigated causes and notified families as investigators worked at the scene.
In Florida a 41 year old carnival showman Robert E Stover was charged with reckless driving and no license after he and a chimp trained to steer rode a sports car along Interstate 4. Witnesses saw the chimp pass cars at 60 to 70 mph prompting a patrol stop outside Tampa.
Nightclub owner Sammy Toole warns recipients to ignore Christmas cards inviting free dinners and drinks at his club. Two groups showed up Monday night and left disappointed as Toole quips about having good cheer but not that much.
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