Nine Inch Snow Hits Oklahoma as East Is Staggered by Storm
A massive winter storm dumped up to nine inches of snow in parts of Oklahoma while the Eastern U.S. endured blizzard conditions. The system, which began in the South, spread northeast causing highway freezes and widespread travel disruption with dozens of deaths and thousands of dollars in damage across multiple states.
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Prescriptions Raney Hillcrest Adv Happy Hal’s
The note lists Raney Hillcrest prescriptions and advertises Happy Hal’s closure on Tuesdays.
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Debate over defense budget grows with missiles focus
Washington editors report friction over next year’s military funding as President Eisenhower sticks to about 41 billion dollars while Democrats push for up to three billion more for missiles and arms. Senators Jackson and Russell urge higher spending amid concerns on balance and war readiness.
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Death in Pickup Slayings Near 901 Oak Street
Blanch Hines, about 60, of 901 Oak St, was found dead in his pickup just north of his home after a passerby alerted police. A .38 caliber revolver was in his right hand as officers reported death by own action. County Coroner Dr Byron Walters investigated the scene at 3 40 p m.
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Mystery Submarine May Have Escaped Argentina
Buenos Aires reports grow that a submarine the Argentine Navy said was trapped in Golfo Nuevo may have slipped free. Defense Minister Justo Villar said he cannot confirm its escape and a Navy communique was not yet issued. A high naval source doubted the sub's presence, noting no sonar detection for 24 hours.
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Nixon Sees U S Victory in Economic Race
In Detroit Vice President Nixon said the United States can win the Khrushchev called race between systems by staying with free enterprise. He urged Detroit business leaders not to become complacent or seek forced growth and championed creative enterprise as the engine of growth.
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Mikoyan in Oslo Faces Angry Student Backlash During Talks
Anastas Mikoyan’s bid for quiet planning talks in Oslo was met with boos from about 800 students who mocked him over Hungary freedom fighters and Soviet political prison claims. He defended policy citing unity and contrasted with United States Communist jails while addressing the Norwegian Students Association.
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Johnson Aims For Agreement On Rights Bill
In Washington Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson signals a middle road civil rights bill as Senate factions split into liberal reformers, southern opponents, and moderates. Dirksen calls for orderly procedure while Johnson seeks a measure right for minority voting rights amid looming votes and possible two thirds rule.
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Wakarusa Valley to Auction Old School Buildings
The Wakarusa Valley School District will auction old buildings one by one after opening a new district school next fall. Auctions begin Feb 27 with Old Belvoir School and proceed Saturdays through April 16 at 2 p.m. with a 10 percent bid deposit.
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TV Star Paar Leaves for Undisclosed Destination
New York July 10 1957 Jack Paar left home with his wife and luggage amid report of a long vacation planned in a warmer climate. Officials declined details while confirming he had departed by plane and travels beyond South America remain unconfirmed.
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Paar to Fly South America After NBC Row
Comedian Groucho Paar plans a South American trip with his wife to avoid further comment after NBC cut a joke from his Tonight show. Announcer Hugh Downs to host tonight as Paar contemplates returning amid sponsor jitters. NBC defends edit citing bad taste. Paar may not return to the program.
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Khrushchev’s Calcutta Welcome Dims From 1955 Peak
Khrushchev arrives in Calcutta amid sparse crowds and vacant roadways, a quieter reception than the two million who greeted him in 1955. He tours with West Bengal Governor Padmaja Naidu, plans onward travel to Rangoon Burma and stops in Indonesia and Afghanistan.
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Recurrent Snow Pattern Forecast For Local Area
Weather outlook shows a mix of partly cloudy skies and variable cloudiness with a chance of light snow overnight and again Tuesday morning. Local report notes about 0.3 inches of new snow, two brief minor incidents, and temperatures rising from 24 to 44 degrees with little wind and no major drifting.
William M. Schultz Rites Held for Advertising Leader
Graveside services are set in Eureka for William M. Schultz 85 a longtime prominent figure in advertising and printing. Survivors include his brother A. L. Dutch Shula a Topeka news paperman.
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Dutch) Shula
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City Considers Loan To Study Rainwater Drainage
The Lawrence City Commission will decide on Tuesday whether to seek a federal loan to fund a study of rainwater drainage in eastern and southwestern Lawrence. The loan would be repaid only if corrective steps are implemented, targeting Brook Street and Twenty-Second Street Terrace areas prone to severe floods.
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License Costs Rise Tuesday For Motorists In Douglas County
Douglas County treasurer announces the Tuesday start of higher license tag costs including a 60 cent penalty. Payment of unpaid personal property taxes is due, with lists ready for the sheriff. Officials report record car tag sales and discuss a new mail system, while a 1968 tag arrest deadline looms around March 3.
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Lawyer Seeks Report On Wint Smith Election Contested
Attorney Thurman Hill asks the House Elections subcommittees to compel Attorney General John Anderson of Kansas to report findings on the alleged irregularities in the 195% Slee ion in the 6th Kansas Congressional District. Hill plans to file the motion with the House clerk as the committee meets Tuesday to hear arguments in the election contest of Rep. Wint Smith. Mahoney alleges irregularities after Smith's 234 vote victory over Elmo J. Mahoney of Botrance.
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Weather summary and five day forecast for Kansas
A weather briefing notes minor day to day changes with light scattered snow in the region and a forecast of near 40 degrees Tuesday. It lists temperatures across multiple cities including Oklahoma City snow 43 28 and Kansas forecast of normal highs around 40s and lows near 20 with cloud cover and Arctic air movement. Funeral flowers ad from Alexander's Flowers appears in the notice.
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