Human Error Tag On Rail Tragedy
SWAMPSCOTT Mass The Boston and Maine Railroad blamed human failure for a rear end collision of two commuter trains in a blizzard that killed 13 and injured 100. Budd train from Danvers struck a halted Portsmouth line train from Portsmouth New Hampshire near Swampscott. The engineer Emmett Tourtellotte 55 of Winchester died in the crash. A second collision occurred in Revere about an hour later leaving twenty injured.
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Boston & Maine Railroad Today
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Parking lot plans spark talk of storefront remodeling
Lawrence officials discuss widening Massachusetts Street to create parking on a planned 800 block site. Commissioner Harris suggests adjacent property owners may need to remodel to keep buildings presentable before construction. Merchants debate costs and who bears the burden, while some advocate turning downtown into a large lot with traffic rerouted to side streets.
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New Hampshire Street
Jack Harris
Harris
John Weatherwax
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Street
Hoildings
Turnpike condemnation award doubles original figure in Douglas County
A Douglas County jury raised the Kansas Turnpike condemnation award for Carl Miller land seven miles northwest of Lawrence on Lakeview Road to 7393.68 dollars for 49.76 acres. The award covers land value 3116 dollars crop value 3450 and general damages. The verdict marks the second of 16 appeals heard in the term with Douglas County juries totaling 73283.87 dollars.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Carl Miller
Lawrence
Lakeview Road
28 Airmen Killed Since January Rash of Crashes Worries AF
A rash of military plane crashes since January alarms the Air Force. From early January to late February I to 28 airmen died in seven accidents involving diverse aircraft including a C47 and a B52. Officials cite no single cause while noting civilian flight risks and maintenance staffing issues.
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Schoolboy Kills With Iron Pipe Near West Homestead
In suburban West Homestead two 13-year-old eighth graders, Eugene Psota and John Wilinski, fought in a wooded area after school. Wilinski died from repeated blows to the head with an iron pipe. Psota was detained and handed to juvenile authorities. police Chief Gervis A. Kudis noted Wilinski had taunted Psota, and the weight and height difference were significant.
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Eugene Psota
John Wilinski
West Homestead
Wilinski
Psota
Gervis A. Kudis
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Hall declines comment on friendly Kansas delegation
Gov. Fred Hall refused to say if he will pursue a friendly delegation as Eisenhower seeks a second term. Political leaders offered two readings: trading for a vice presidency should Eisenhower not run, or ousting GOP ally Harry Darby from the national committee. Kansas delegates will choose the committee at the national convention, with Darby and Mrs. Semple seeking reelection.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Kansas
Eisenhower
Harry Darby
Darby
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George Templar
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Sadie Hawkins Myth and Leap Year Myths Reexamined
A satirical contemplation debunks the idea that women chase men on Leap Day. The writer mocks libelous jokes about women and argues modern expectations render the old chase narrative outdated. The piece notes unintended consequences and ends with a humorous aside as a woman approaches.
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Lady Fair
Japs Hail U.S. Return To World Cotton Market
Osaka reports that Japan credits the United States for returning to the world cotton market. Japanese authorities expect U S plans to sell surplus stocks abroad at competitive prices will restore price levels, Kyodo news service said.
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Japan
United States
U. S
Kyodo News Service
Lawrence Jaycee Welcomes 30 New Members at Dinner
Lawrence Jaycee Club greeted thirty new members at the monthly dinner at Dine a Mite. About 80 people attended the event, closing a 30 day membership drive and listing new members including James M. Starkweather Kenneth L. Hickman George C. Lathiam Fred L. Cooper Willis H. Dukelow and others.
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Jaycee
James M. Starkweather
Kenneth L. Hickman
George C. Lathiam
Fred L. Cooper
Willis H. Dukelow
Keith L. Thomas
Honard B. Conkey Jr
Leon W. Turner
Richard H. Huff
Dale E. Brazeal
Donald
Pritz
Donald W. Potter
Merle L. Jackson
Walter Sneegas
Dean Owens
Clyde Woods
C. E. Utter
Roy Cropp
Gene Anderson
Eugene E. Westergren
Tommy KE. Patchen
Eugene C.rilby
Donald L. Busse
Frank J., Casally
Paul N. Ericson
John W. Scanlan
Jimmy Bedford
Harold H. Heinrich
James W. Black
Donald P. Welling
Lawrence High School switches leagues amid scheduling shifts
Lawrence faces a league move after scheduling pressures remove three big non conference games. Observers expect football to benefit but doubt basketball and track can match rival schools due to smaller enrollment and weaker team depth despite potential star players.
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LHS
Divorce Granted in District Court
A divorce was granted Tuesday in District Court to Eloyse Miller from Eldon K. Miller. The page lists names and addresses including Memorial Hospital entries and residents of Sunflower, Lecompton, Eudora, and Meriden among others.
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William B. Hackley
N. 8Th St
Josephine Graves
Conn. St
Lucinda Hunt
Meriden
Eloise Davis
N. J. St
F.C. Barnard
Tonganaxie
Larry Gene Hall
Sunflower
Leonard Vann
St. Michael River
Ohio St
Ollie Ince
Calif. St
Herbert Miner
Eudora
Barbara Croa
Eloyse Miller
Eldon K. Miller
Who's Next on Ike Ticket After Nixon?
President Eisenhower declined to endorse Richard Nixon for renomination fueling early jockeying for the Republican vice presidential nomination six months before the party convention. Eisenhower signaled he will likely settle the running mate choice by convention time and urged the head of the ticket to accept the vice presidential nominee.
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Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Holmes
Nixon
City moves to add parking lots near 700 and 900 blocks
City officials discussed sites for two new parking lots to ease the growing problem as funds from a bonded issue will cover about 87 513 for improvements. The Chamber of Commerce committee pushed for 800 block expansion while a key to the city award was given to former Commissioner Simon Hurwitz.
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J. Allison
Harris
Allison
Chamber of Commerce
Weatherwax
Simon Hurwitz
Chris Kraft
Lawrence
Donald Dowers
Howard Wiseman
Ernest Klooz
Mass
Beth Wigglesworth
Harold Fisher
N. Y. St
Hillcrest
Iowa Street
Yale Road
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Seven Children Die in Ark Fire Tragedy
Seven Negro youngsters perished when a four room frame house burned in Marianna Arkansas late last night. Fire swept the dwelling leaving no survivors among the seven victims. Authorities investigated the blaze and reported no immediate survivors.
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Markets at a Glance: Mixed Movements Across Grains and Livestock
Kansas City reports mixed bids for Wheat and Corn with no clear trend. Soybeans and oats show volatility, while Hog and Cattle prices weaken slightly. cash grain values for No. 2 hard, No. 2 red, and No. 2 white vary by grade. Livestock bids mostly steady for steers and heifers with softening hogs and robust calf prices overall.
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Eisenhower
A. O. Cash
Kansas City
USDA
Deaths and Funerals William Sherman Hicks
Funeral services for William Sherman Hicks 79 who died Tuesday morning at his daughter’s home 1328 Tenn St will be at 10 30 am Saturday at the Funk Cooper Warren Chapel Rev Dale E Turner will officiate burial will be private
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William Sherman Hicks
Ivan Nemecek
Tenn. St
Funk-Cooper-Warren
Dale E. Turner
Plymouth Church Considers New Wing Plans
Church members will decide on the size facing and facilities for a proposed north annex to Plymouth Church. The plans call for a fellowship hall church offices more classrooms a women’s parlor and a kitchen with parish house work advancing to occupy a chapel and classrooms. Meeting led by moderator James Owens with trustees chair Larry Heeb and building committee chair Carl Althaus presenting the proposal.
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James Owens
Larry Heeb
Carl Althaus
Skillman Earns Top Scout Award at Kansas City Banquet
Joe Skillman 2413 Ohio St received the Silver Beaver at the Katv Council appreciation banquet held at Shawnee Mission High School in Kansas City. He is a longtime Boy Scout leader, serving as camping and activities chair for Tally District and Kansas University campus police chief.
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Ohio St
Katv Council
Shawnee Mission High School
Kansas City
Skillman
Tally District
Ivan Boyd
Baldwin
Garrison Davidson
Ft. Leavenworth
King
Lawrence
Douglas County
Baxter Springs
Kansas University
Harold McNitt
Enid
Okla
Kansans Talk Peace Prosperity and Ike Reelection
A Wichita barber and Democratic supporters defend President Eisenhower amid Kansas sentiment. The barber doubts GOP gains, citing fear he cannot finish his term and farm voters shifting. Democratic committee member Anderson calls the decision unlucky for Eisenhower and the country if he wins, fearing business influence.
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Kenneth T. Anderson
Kansas
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Eisenhower
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