Eastern train crash leaves at least 13 dead
A four car Boston and Maine commuter train collided with another near Swampscott Massachusetts amid a blinding snowstorm. By 1 pm authorities reported 13 dead and about 50 injured as passengers were thrown from seats. Witnesses described cars ripped open and bodies loaded into a moving van for removal.
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Salem
Don Flynn
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Boston
Burdette College
Dulles defends optimism amid Cold War tensions
Secretary of State Dulles rejected Democratic charges of excessive optimism about Soviet threats. He warned of a likely second Cold War round with more guile and force from Communist leaders. He urged continued readiness and warned against reducing military strength before clear policy shifts. He expects Congress to authorize foreign aid to counter Russia and China’s advances, while noting Democratic critics like Mansfield.
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Austrian Parties Move To Dissolve Parliament
Vienna reports that Austria's Socialist and Conservative People’s parties government plans to dissolve Parliament and call new general elections on May 13 after deadlock over industrial nationalization. The two parties form a neutral independent coalition with a treaty from the Big Four.
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Taxes to Be Continued In 52 Percent Tax Rate
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to extend the present 52 percent corporate income tax for another year. It also approved continuing excise taxes on gasoline and other fuels, cigarettes, motor vehicles, and certain alcoholic beverages for the same period.
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House
Ways and Means
Knowland Likely to Stay in Race If Ske Runs
Senator Knowland of California signals he will remain in the Republican presidential contest unless President Eisenhower formally agrees to run. Eisenhower’s decision expected this week as Knowland plans to file in Wisconsin and California primaries by deadlines. Senate Republicans convene to name a campaign chair as Schoeppel is eyed for the post.
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Josserand Targets Political Moves by Gov Hall in Kansas Delegation Fight
Farmer rancher Guy Josserand, chair of the State Republican Farm Council, announced he will seek a delegate seat to the Republican national convention. He accused Gov. Fred Hall of political missteps and labor alignment, citing Fred Hall's veto of the right to work bill and alleged meddling with delegates. The 5th District GOP convention is set for Dodge City on March 17. The piece also notes a new Pennsylv a nia Aero train operating between New York and Pittsburgh at 100 mph.
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Economists See Inflation Still Unlikely and Edging Up
Washington economists maintain forecasts of low inflation as consumer prices edge higher. January’s CPI shows a slight drop for the second month, driven by lower meat and grocery costs, while increases continue in coal copper lumber fuel oil and other basics. 1955 saw most items rise but overall annual CPI up four tenths of 1 percent, supporting Eisenhower’s view of steady income and production.
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Eisenhower to hold 10 30 a.m. news conference tomorrow
President Eisenhower is scheduled for a 10 30 a.m. news conference with reporters in Washington. White House Secretary Hagerty said there are no plans for a second conference or a live television broadcast tomorrow.
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Darrell Royal Named Washington U Coach
Seattle report says Darrell Royal, 31, former Oklahoma quarterback and Mississippi State head coach since 1954, selected as Washington Huskies football coach by Athletic Director George Bridges. He succeeds John Cherberg amid campus turmoil and earlier ouster of AD Harvey Cassill.
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Mississippi State College
University of Washington
George Briges
University of Oklahoma
Royal
Mississippi State
John Cherberg
Washington
Cherberg
Harvey Cassill
Space pilots may age slower but hair could gray in space
Berkeley report notes space medicine experts at UC symposium discuss aging, gravity, and cosmic ray effects on pilots. Dr Pace explains time dilation and possible slower aging. Prof Chase cites mice experiments showing gray hair from cosmic rays, signaling a real space hazard.
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Pace
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Herman B. Chase
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Banjo Revival Sparks Interest Across Nation
The banjo experiences a renewed boom as producers raise output and demand climbs from 170000 to about 500000 dollars between 1953 and 1955. Experts cite folk music interest, square dancing, TV banjoists, catchy records, and a jazz revival as key drivers, though Lawrence shows slower sales due to high prices. Local dealers note prices around 45 dollars and a shift toward guitars, while nostalgia for Dixieland roots remains.
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Farm Bill Standoff Persists as Eisenhower Ruling Stands
Washington The Eisenhower administration ruled out any compromise on the farm bill as a Senate battle over price support features tightens. Senate GOP leader Knowland of California said the President has not changed his position against rigid price supports and predicted defeat of the Democratic move to restore fixed supports on a near even vote next week. Secretary Beason and Sen. Aiken joined the White House talks focused mainly on the farm bill.
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Night club owner Prank Dailey dies at 55
Prank Dailey founder of Meadowbrook Club in Cedar Grove and promoter of swing bands died of a heart attack in his night club office. He was 55.
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Meadowbrook
Cedar Grove
Red Cross Fund Drive Opens Thursday in Douglas County
The Red Cross fund drive for Douglas County opens Thursday with a total quota of 16 732 dollars. Local expenses require 8 852 dollars and 7 880 dollars goes to the national Red Cross for armed forces relief and disaster work. Major disaster on the West Coast forced raising the national goal. Local chapters keep 28 percent of receipts. District chairs named, with North Lawrence kickoff Thursday at Eldridge. Advance gifts total 2 000 dollars. county quota 3 500 for that division.
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Haskell
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Lawrence
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Restricted B52 Flights For Secret Modifications Testing
Castle Air Force Base California reports P-BS2 operations restricted today for test flights amid secret modifications on large intercontinental bombers.
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Calif
Fair Weather Forecast After Monday's Winter Blast
A thaw and mild weather are forecast through Wednesday after a frigid Monday night that dropped to below zero in Lawrence. Snow ended by Monday night with slippery roads and two-vehicle crash injuries reported near Teepee Junction.
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Five Day Weather Forecast for Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma
The outlook calls for near normal to above normal temperatures across Nebraska to five degrees. Kansas and Oklahoma see modest warmth Wednesday through Sunday with normal highs around 60 in Kansas and 57 in Oklahoma and lows near 24 and 32. Rain expected Thursday or Friday with up to 1 inch in eastern Nebraska and eastern Kansas and Oklahoma. western areas likely dry.
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