Blizzard Strikes East as Rail Merger Moves Ahead
Severe winter storm roars through the East with winds up to 95 mph. Maine bears the worst impact with two feet of snow and paralyzed Bangor. Eleven rail firms face major mergers as ICC approves C and O to gain control of B and O, amid broader Eastern consolidation plans.
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Weather Forecast for Northeast Kansas Tonight and Tuesday
Freezing drizzle likely tonight with partly cloudy skies on Tuesday. Lows near 10 degrees tonight and highs around 44 degrees Tuesday. Record temperatures and past highs noted for context.
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Kansas Weather Preview With Warmer Start This Week
Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday expected to run 5 to 10 degrees above normal with highs in the 30s and 40s and lows around the mid 20s. A warming trend Monday to Tuesday followed by a cooling turn midweek. Light precipitation, possibly rain or snow, expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. The Lawrence banks will be closed Tuesday January 1 for New Year’s Day observance. Service-Anytime, Anywhere. Rumsey Funeral Home, V13-51N. Adv
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Tax Slashes May Top Four Billion, Heller Says
Walter Heller, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, told ABC that the administration seeks more than a $4 billion tax cut in the new Congress. He urged a substantial reduction, with lower brackets, higher rate cuts above 65 percent, and corporate relief as part of a big balanced program. Hodges said the economy remains sound but growth is slowing.
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Montana Crash Kills 6 Persons
A predawn collision between a grain truck and a Greyhound Scenicruiser bus sent the bus into the ice filled St. Regis River killing six people including four passengers, the driver, and one truck crewman. About 20 others were injured and hospitalized as rescue teams worked with blow torches to free victims. The Spokane based bus left Spokane with 41 aboard and driver J. B. Mayer was identified.
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Pro Cage Unit Will Fold
The American Basketball League suspended operations after two years. Commissioner Abe Saperstein announced at a noon news conference that the league would fold. The Harlem Globetrotters sponsor reportedly called off next season due to losses and bleak prospects. Saperstein faced about 55000 dollars in unrecovered expenses amid organizational confusion.
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U N Katanga Battle Rages in New Effort
In Congo conflicts, U N Congo forces clash with Tshombe troops in north Katanga as UN claims control of Elisabethville while reports say Katanga pilots must surrender by noon. UN airstrikes and ground operations push toward consolidating gains amid ongoing violence and desertions.
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Freezing Drizzle to Close 1962 Weather Year
Freezing drizzle tonight marks 1962’s final weather effort in this part of the state. The forecast calls for a low near 30 degrees and cloudy skies through the night. New Year’s Eve motorists should use extra caution as drizzle continues. New Year’s Day will bring partly cloudy skies with no notable precipitation expected.
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City Makes Plan for New Parking Lot North of Police Building
City officials agreed to buy land immediately north of the Police Fire Building on Kentucky Street for 34 500 from Mrs. T D Funk. The 150 by 117 foot lot will add about 50 spaces with low priced meters for a two cent hourly rate. Construction aims for spring completion after demolishing two frame houses this winter.
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New Year's Holiday Road Safety Crackdown Warned
County and state officers vow full duty tonight as New Year's Eve marks a critical four day period. Highway Patrol reports 588 highway deaths up to now, with 40 more expected than last year, and urges motorists to avoid drinking and driving. A 46 year old Kansas City man is among those injured in recent crashes.
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Space Was Available to Church Not Used
The Lawrence Public Library controversy over using library space for First Presbyterian Sunday School classes was labeled a misunderstanding. The fire damaged the church and led to a temporary shift of some classes to the annex, but the library did not host primary classes and will revisit the policy at its Jan. 9 meeting.
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Kansas Higher Education as Economic Driver, 1960s Outlook
An editorial discusses how Kansas universities gained early state support for economic growth and how later shifts emphasized education as a catalyst for industry. It notes Governor's Economic Development Committee findings and Eurich Report proposals to boost research, foundations, and distinguished professorships to attract national projects.
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Paul Reveres
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Kentucky Fried Chicken Big Buy
Advertisement notes a large purchase or promotion involving Kentucky Fried Chicken and a big buy, with mentions of Stover candies and Mey Rexall products in a local market context.
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