Soviet Launch Tests In Central Pacific Test Zone
The Soviet Union announces tests for a new heavy rocket to launch satellites and space missions in a remote Central Pacific area 1,100 miles southwest of Hawaii. They warn ships and aircraft to avoid a 280 by 160 mile target zone as tests are planned between mid January and mid February.
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Dense Fog Disrupts Travel Across Britain
Dense fog blankets Britain causing widespread travel disruption. Motorists face hazards as trains run late and planes are grounded at Liverpool and Manchester. London fog eases during the day but London airport sees slow lift while a British European Airways Viscount skids, tipping onto its nose. 59 aboard escape via emergency slides.
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Evacuation of Charley station under way after ice disintegration
Two evacuees from Station Charley said they did not fear imminent danger after the ice floe broke apart. A C123J cargo plane landed them at Ladd Air Force Base with 3,700 feet of runway remaining while 20 plus scientists remained at the camp.
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Private Eyes Linked to Kansas City Babynapping Case
Frightened part time investigator Hillis R. Braden told police he helped two men abduct Jan Stevens, granddaughter of Rufus Crosby Kemper. Milton Thomson, a private detective, is wanted by police. William James Stevens, the infant’s father, faces contempt of court for failing to return the child.
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Chicago Newsman to Give Lecture Feb 10 on Dread
Jules Dubois Latin American correspondent for The Chicago Tribune since 1947 will deliver the eleventh annual William White Lecture at University of Kansas Feb 10 at Fraser Theater. He receives the 1960 national citation for journalism merit from the William Allen White Foundation.
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Open House Ad for Fair View Addition
Chicago listing advertises open house at 1520 E 19th Fair View Addition with a 4 level 114 baths property showing Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5.
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Surplus Forecast Could Trim Interest Rates or Boost Loans
Washington analysts foresee a $4.2 billion budget surplus in 1961 shaping long term credit. If realized, it could lower interest rates or expand loan access while urging debt reduction and cautious tax policy as inflation fights continue. The current year may still show a $200 million surplus despite steel strikes.
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Weather Sees Mild Spell With Near Record High
Today's temperature reached 50 degrees at 2 pm after a near record 56 degrees Thursday. The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with a high near 50 tomorrow and a low around 28 tonight. No precipitation is expected tonight or Saturday.
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Nixon to mark 47th birthday with family day
Vice President Richard M. Nixon will take Saturday off to celebrate his 47th birthday with his family.
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Kansas University dedicates Hall Laboratory of Mammalian Genetics
The Hall Laboratory of Mammalian Genetics at Kansas University on the Lawrence campus will be dedicated Sunday at 2 p.m. The four story facility, funded largely by the Hallmark Foundation, covers about 9000 square feet for genetics research and training. Additional space under the football stadium houses purebred mice breeding for cancer research. The lab honors Nancy Dudley Hall, mother of Hallmark’s Joyce Hall. KU Chancellor Murphy and Hallmark officials attend the ceremony.
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Rift on Copper Pipe Usage May Fade With New Step
The City Commission approved limited use of copper DWV pipe in one building of a two apartment project at 23rd and Town Streets while awaiting ordinance changes. Claude Norris announced plans to discontinue the copper pipe until code changes authorize it. Plumbers and local officials discuss legality and potential court action to block or modify the experiment.
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Radio key clue in Clutter case found in Mexico City
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports a portable radio linked to the Clutter family murders has been located in Mexico City. Suspects Richard Hickock and Perry Smith admit taking the radio from the Clutter home and pawned it there. They appear before Judge Roland Tate for arraignment with appointed counsel.
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Fire Tragedy Blames Heater or Wiring for Infant Death
A 14 month old boy, Paul Andrew Badger Jr, died in a fatal house fire near Route 4. Fire officials cite probable causes including an electric heater in the nursery or faulty wiring. The four room home burned with belongings lost and delays in fire responses sparked interdepartmental controversy.
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Population Hits Record in Douglas County in 1959
County vital statistics show 1959 gains in all areas except births with a drop of 14. Total population reaches 35,074 with Lawrence at 24,492. Births reported 1,008 by mid year, pending final tally. divorces reach 84, marriages 439, deaths 323, and municipal receipts top $1 million for the Lawrence Post Office.
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Weather outlook for Northeast Kansas two day period
Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies in Northeast Kansas with lows around 28 and highs near 50. Historic temperature notes reference record highs and lows on this date, plus humidity readings and notes on past year figures and a Sunday opening ad for Blue Mill venue.
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