Train Wreck Probed After 29 Are Killed
Washington Sen Byrd, head of the Senate Finance Committee, criticizes the Eisenhower budget as piling up hundreds of millions in new appropriations. He notes 1934 expenditures at 57 billion, rising to 66 billion in the new plan, and labels the move a reversal of fiscal policy.
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Sen
Byrd TkVal Saind
Eisenhower
Truman
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Byrd
Secretary of the
Treasury
Humphrey
Tol
Kim
Engineer Says He Passed Out Before Mishap
A Santa Fe diesel train wreck near Los Angeles killed at least 20 and injured about 150 as authorities launch a wide inquiry. Investigators note a possible blackout and question engineer Frank Parrish’s speed, with the I C C to send a probe and a local district attorney review for charges.
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Frank Parrish
Santa Fe
Norris Pulson
California
C. Milrte
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aperd Clted Milne
Los Angeles
Parrish
Thalt
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San Diego
Here
Flagrmman
Bill Hines
Freeman urges 90 percent price supports for all basic farm products
Minnesota Governor Orville Freeman told the Senate Agriculture Committee that fixed 90 percent supports should cover all basic products, not just five. He urged production payments and critiqued the administration soil bank as limited and uneven in impact, while noting needed compromises ahead.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Minnesota
Congress
Eisenhower
Freeman
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ellender
D-La
House
Senate
Soil Bank
Sen. Aitken
R-Vi
GOP
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
House cuts architect funds in Kansas House budget fight
The Kansas House economy bloc cut $50,000 from the state architect’s salary item in a general state offices appropriations bill, leaving $9,000 more for employee pay than the current year. Rep. Marvin Cox led the amendment arguing private firms can handle some work. Rep. Robert Rot tawal defended the need for planning funds. The debate moved to the Department of Administration's $701,740 request and the new Central Duplicating Agency, with lawmakers criticizing staff levels and duplicating services.
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Department of Administration
Marvin Cox Tr Kingman
Robert Anderson Rottawal
Cox
Howard Bentley R-Kinsley
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Bentley
Senate
Sen
Wunsch
Central
John Adams
D-Osburne
House
Téquenay
Adams
State Department
Will Townsley
R-Creat Bend
Identification delays in Santa Fe San Diegan wreck
In Los Angeles coroner officials said names of all victims from the Santa Fe San Diegan wreck may take days. Twelve bodies were identified from personal effects while many others remain unidentified pending fingerprint and dental comparisons after the two car train overturned near Los Angeles to San Diego.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe
San Diegan
San Diego
False-Car Crash Tale Triggers Emergency Response
Leavenworth County investigates charges for 26 year old Lawrence Stoneking after he false reported a wreck near Reno. Police dispatched six patrol cars four ambulances and two wreckers causing widespread alarm and road hazards. He admitted rushing to X Auto Court and prompted more false reports before being held on a technical charge.
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Tonganoxie
Lawrence Stoneking
Arden Rhyne
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Journal-World Today
Don Brauer
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Reno
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Leavenworth Sheriff's Offices
Laws
Rence
Stoneking
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Rhyne
U S Cautious on Red China Seating at United Nations
U S officials expect Eden to resist changes in U S and British policy on Red China at the United Nations. Britain has backed seating Red China in past but now faces pressure, while Senate may scrutinize Robert Bowie’s nomination over UN policy. Bridges warns party unity may suffer from administration push.
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Iran
Maisto
United Nations
Eden Iwi
U.S
United States
Britain
Russia
U.N
Eden
Senate
Eisenhower
Robert I. Bowie
Bridges
New Hamshire
Knowland
Calfoenny
Bowie
One Dead and 20 Hurt In East Rail Crash
A Norfolk and Western westbound passenger train derailed on a curve near the West Virginia Kentucky border. Engineer Walt Wilhud of Bluefield was killed, Fireman Earnest Ueeback of Bluefield injured, and about 20 passengers plus several crew members were admitted to Williamson Memorial Hospital with varying injuries.
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Burfield
W.va
Throtte
Iarnest Ueéback
Bluefield
Willamson Memoral Hospital
Kansas Traffic Deaths Topeka 1966 Record Update
Kansas traffic fatalities are listed by the State Accident Records Section for the last 48 hours and year to date in 1966. The report shows a comparison with the same period in 1335, noting changes in counts and locations within Topeka.
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Kansas
Topekawa
Aero Dent
Snow Helps Kansas Farmers Amid Widespread Snowfall
Snow fell across eastern Kansas with three to four inches in favored areas and up to five inches locally. The heaviest accumulations were in the east and central parts as schools in Mulberry Kansas City area closed due to snow. The weather service forecast continued snow in the east and northwest with freezing drizzle in the southwest and warmer relief in the east and south on Tuesday.
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Lerompton
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Junction City
Salina
McPherson
Chanute Ad
Wiehiin
Opeka
Les Coupplon
Russel
Hal City
Lodge City
Sind Goodland
Garden City
JaneGan City
Etyperia Hart Rosnow
Chamite
Concardia
Pitsburg
Batten Crary Shoat Dall City
Bittsbur
Kansas
Warner
Lower 295
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Wattsivs
Dave Aries
Msenigen
New Onion
New York
Hangton
Stassen accused of interference in grain bin project inquiry
Senate investigations panel says Harold Stassen attempted to hinder its spring inquiry into a Pakistan grain storage project he approved as Foreign Operations head. The majority cites evidence of collusion between Agricultural Construction One and project engineer Robert Pinner to steer the Los Angeles firm’s bid, while Stassen faced accusations of uncooperative conduct.
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Senate Investigations
Harold KK. Stassen
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Foream
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Sen. Bender
Ohio
Strassen
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Foreign Operations Administration
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Chawman McClellan
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Los Angeles
Robert Pinner
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Action on Proposed Fire Setup in Lan Rush Area Next Week
Lan Rush county commissioner said the board will act next week on forming a joint fire district for Tonganoxie area. If approved, two new fire trucks and a garage will be purchased and a central station built to serve city and three townships in a common department.
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Mo Aehon
Acton
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Sitea
Sheventy
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Tonpanoxie
Mirage of Warning as Highways Stay Hazardous
Larry Lawrence urges extreme caution as roads and highways remain in hazardous condition with many vehicles passing under dangerous circumstances. He stresses drivers must anticipate sudden dangers and give heed to warning signals on the road.
County Drives March Fund Total Through Saturday Events
Saturday events across the county helped push the March of Dimes total toward 10 300. Fundraisers included a 1972 epil a basketball games by Cordley grade teams and a TV telethon hosted by Chariton with local volunteers and Kansas City entertainers. Former President Truman appeared via piano and the show aired from 10 30 pm to 1135 am.
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Robert Charlton
Douglas County
Chilman
Laverner
Kansas City
Rebekah Lodge
Promiber
Pepork An
Anere Tran
Mullins
KMBC
Wenry Wheat
Mulling
The
Journal-World
Jackie Coopey
Pat Breslin
Cleo
Terry O'Sullivan
Ilan Miner
Harry Truman
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Uta
Army and Air Force Clash Over Strategic Rocket Range
The article outlines competing roles for Army and Air Force in developing long and midrange rockets. It notes Redstone as a near 300 mile system possibly expanding to 1500 miles, with Defense plans assigning intermediate range duties to the Secretary of Defense while leaving room for cross service development and cooperation. The piece highlights interservice debates and the impact of emerging ballistic technology on strategic planning and command responsibilities.
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Bailistte Cockin
Poree
Secretary of Defense
Watson
Rate of Wrecks In Area Climbs As Snow Arrives
Weekend snowfall caused 14 traffic accidents in and near Lawrence with damage over $2,500 and no critical injuries. Slick conditions from a thin new snow layer over packed old snow blamed for higher wreck rates. KU students Carl Swain Anderson and Jeanene Cook sustained minor injuries. none serious. Light snow expected to continue. roads hazardous across Kansas.
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Kansas University
Carl Swain Anderson
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Jeanene Cook
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Watkins Memorial Hospital
Miss Cook
Ike Won't Seek Re election Says Aide In Hawaii
Honolulu dispatch reports Walter Williams undersecretary of commerce predicts President Eisenhower will not run again. Williams, former chairman of Citizens for Eisenhower, cites the heavy pressure and the demanding health load of office. He plans to speak to the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce Thursday.
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