Congo Parliament censures Gizenga for defying leadership
The Congo Parliament voted 67 to 1 to censure Antoine Gizenga for defying the central government. Gizenga, a pro Communist deputy premier, is under pressure as his gendarmes in Stanleyville surrender or are captured by central government troops. He returned or planned to return to Leopoldville after negotiations with the U.N. and Adoula government, while U.N. and Congo forces press to disarm Gizenga’s forces.
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Antoine Gizenga
U. N
Stanleyville
Gizenga
Leopoldville
Chamber of Deputies
Cyrille Adoula
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
U.N
Stanleyvile
U Thant
US Europeans plan sweeping tariff cuts in common market
Brussels reports say the United States and six EEC nations will initiate an agreement to cut tariffs on hundreds of industrial items by about 20 percent. Agricultural talks for wheat corn and poultry to follow later. final approval requires unanimous EEC consent and Geneva GATT review.
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Brussels
Belgium
United States
U.S
European Economic Community
Howard Peterson
Kennedy
Jean Rey
EEC
EEC Council of Ministers
Geneva
Peterson
Rey
Huge Space Balloon Break Sparks Spectacular View
A giant space balloon exploded hundreds of miles above the Atlantic. The balloon inflated to the size of a 13 story building before breaking apart, stunning observers from CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida to viewers on the ground.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Atlantic
Jaycees to Host Local Banquet in Lawrence
Lawrence Jaycees plan Bosses Night Banquet at 7 p m in the Crystal Room Hotel Eldridge with Cliff C. Jones Jr of Kansas City as featured speaker. Awards include Boss of the Year Distinguished Service and Key Man. Vic Harrod chairs arrangements.
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Cliff C. Jones Jr
R. B. Jones and Sons of
Kansas City
Lawrence Jaycees
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Jaycee
Vic Harrod
Jones
Kansas City, Mo
Junior Chamber of Commerce
40 Years of Service Rumsey Funeral Home
Rumsey Funeral Home honors 40 years of service with a commemorative note noting long time staff, community support, and continued care for families in the region. The tribute highlights steady service and local reputation for memorial guidance.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
SIEL
Arson Probe Targets Kansas City Restaurant Blaze
Investigators found an incendiary wick used in an attempt Sunday night to destroy the La Louisiane restaurant and cocktail lounge in a two story building. The fire in Kansas City is being treated as arson with authorities examining motives and potential suspects.
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Kansas City
la Louisiane
Fire devastates remodeled upstairs apartments in mass street blaze
A morning fire at 73214 Mass St destroyed upstairs apartments that had just undergone remodeling. Fire Chief F C Sanders estimated a 15000 loss and cited faulty wiring as a possible cause. No occupants were present, and the adjacent downstairs building remains empty after the Dec 2 blaze. The incident follows a separate Goble Market fire in Lawrence causing about 30000 damage.
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Louie McElhaney
W. 9Th
Lawrence
Mass
Ruby Malott
F. C. Sanders
Sanders
Holmes Peck & Brown
Goble Food Market
Ind. St
Mass. St
Indictments Dropped Against Nick Civella in Tax Case
Kansas City AP reports two state income tax evasion indictments against Nick Civella were dismissed at prosecutors request. Civella was among four men who pled guilty Friday to reduced charges of possessing gambling equipment and face sentencing February 15.
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Kansas City
Nick Civella
Civella
Snowstorm Triggers Brutal Sunday Driving and Wrecker Surge
A Sunday blizzard dumped 5.4 inches of snow, making roads slick and causing 15 traffic accidents in Lawrence. Wrecker services from Raw Motors, Ray's Garage, and University Ford operated nonstop, pulling cars from ditches and starting stalled vehicles as chains and snow tires flew off shelves. No injuries were reported, but officials warned Monday could bring more hazards as drivers readjusted to winter conditions.
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Jack Evans
Raw Motors
Ray
University Ford
Louisiana Street
Samuel Stone
Allen H. Knouff
Edgehill Rd
Bill Cox
Journal-World
Lawrence
All-Out KU Help For Area Agency
Kansas University Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe announces full backing for the Mid-America State Universities Association formed by ten Midwest universities including Iowa and Colorado State College. The plan pools facilities to cut costs, with four conferences studying dental education metallurgy libraries and research and plans for student exchange.
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Kansas University
W. Clarke Wescoe
Midwest
Omaha
Neb
Mid-America State Universities Association
Iowa University
Colorado State College
Lems
Wescoe
Nebraska
Iowa
Fater
Cry of Chicago Means Death in Algiers Terror via Albatross Radio
In Algiers the Albatross police radio network blares a grim warning with Chicago slang for terrorist shootings. A 6 pm daily toll reads 48 dead and 116 wounded across Moslem and European groups, amid curfews, gendarmes, and armored cars as a contrasting scene shows revelry and champagne among French officials and right wing activists.
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Algiers
Albatross
Chicago
France
Pagne
Secret Army
Heavy Snow Sends City Costs Soaring This Winter
Lawrence records show snow removal costs near 9000 dollars plus 3153 in extra expenses through December and January. overtime hours reach 285 in December and 308 in January while regular time adds 5892. equipment rental and sand salt purchases exceed 1800. previous year totals surpassed 18000 with 45 inches of snow in February and March.
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Lawrence
Harold Horn
Horn
Snowstorm Delivers 54-Inch City Cover in Weekend Storm
Lawrence reports a 54 inch city snow cover as a new storm adds to 23.1 inches since Dec 8. Forecasters predict continued light snow and colder weather into Tuesday while street crews work overnight to clear roads and sidewalks in line with city safety laws.
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Lawrence
Minnesota
North Dakota
Alaska
Lawrence Street Department
A. T. Hodges
Family of Ten Dies As Fire Burns Arkansas Farm Home
A predawn blaze swept a two story frame house 25 miles north of Morriston Arkansas killing ten people including eight children. Sheriff Marlin Hawkins identified the victims as Mr and Mrs Andy Paladino and their children ages 3 to 12. Neighbors discovered the fire as wind drove flames through the home.
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Morriston
Ark
Marlin Hawkins
Andy Paladino
Hawkins
Weather figures show light snow and cooler outlook
Yesterday began with a high around 39 and a low near 26, with a record high 64 in 1943 and low 3. Light snow moves into northeast Kansas with cooler conditions, expecting a low of about 15 to 16 tonight and Tuesday highs upper 20s.
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Kansas
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