Ranger 3 Moon Mission Aims for Close TV Pictures
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A P reports the United States launching Ranger 3 aboard an Atlas Agena B to send close up television images from the moon and measure moonquakes. The mission seeks a 66 hour voyage to the moon with complex rocket maneuvers and a parking orbit to prepare the first U S manned lunar landing. Rangers 4 and 5 follow later this year while earlier tests by Rangers 1 and 2 informed the plan.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
United States Today
Moon
Agena
Space Agency
Atlantic Missile Range
United States
Ranger 3
Lunar
U.S
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Living Costs Decline in December Amid Mixed Goods
The AP report notes a 0.1 percent drop in the consumer price index for December driven by lower prices for autos, gasoline, and clothing. Food costs rose slightly and services continued to climb while official forecasts suggest modest stability into 1962.
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Washington
Labor Department
Robert J. Myers
Labor Statistics
Myers
Shaggy Dog Tale Takes New Twist From Salina Fire
Mrs. John Hunt spilled lighter fluid while lighting a cigarette. The fluid ignited the dog and flames spread through rooms as the Hunts smothered the fire and rescued their infant. A nearby bed caught fire, causing $75 damage to bedding and box springs.
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Salina
John Hunt
Hunts
Montana Governor Killed in Guard Plane Crash
Gov. Donald G. Nutter of Montana, 46, executive secretary Dennis Gordon, Agriculture Commissioner Edward Wren, and three crew members died when a National Guard C47 crashed near Wolf Creek while en route to Cut Bank. Lt. Gov. Tim Babcock to assume duties. weather turbulence blamed for the disaster.
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Wolf Creek
Mont. Cap
Donald G. Nutter
Montana
Nutter
GOP
Tim M. Babcock
Billings
Babcock
Darke
Maxine
Dennis B. Gordon
Edward C. Wren
Cascade
Cliff Hanson
Joseph Devine
Nick Wirth
Uruguay Joins Soft Seven Slowing Havana Action
Uruguay aligned with the soft seven to favor milder handling of Castroism, undermining U S proposals to quarantine the Havana regime and sever trade ties. Rifts persist as Brazil and Mexico oppose a watchdog board and Cuba’s removal from OAS debates remains disputed.
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Uruguay
U.S
Havana
Organization of American States
Brazil
Mexico
Soft Seven
United States
inter-American Defense Board
OAS Council
Cuba
OAS
Sororities at KU Ready for Rush
With finals nearly finished KU prepares for spring rush across 13 sororities. Open houses extend Wednesday and Thursday evenings as rushees tour houses. pledges and banquets follow midweek. Names and founding years of KU sororities list includes Alpha Chi Omega through Sigma Kappa.
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Fraser Hall
Dean of Women's Office
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Snow Removal Costs Mount for City as Bills Hit $451 Per Inch
Snow removal across city streets has reached 31 inches this winter, costing about $14,096 or $451 per inch. Total labor hours reached 3,465 in a six-week effort with nearly $4,400 of a $20,000 contingency spent and all rental funds used. Extra costs totaled $5,390 for equipment, overtime, and supplies while $8,706 covered regular expenses that would have occurred anyway.
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Lawrence
Two Plans Aid KU Foreign Students Adjust Quickly
Lawrence and Kansas University welcome foreign students through the LIFE and People-to-People programs. About 40 new arrivals expected for the February 5 semester start, with 11 already greeted by signs at bus and train depots and assisted by local residents.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Eldridge
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Rick Barnes
Barnes
Retired Lawrence Couple Plan Busy Life With Travel and Hobbies
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dunakin of 612 Ky. St. manage a packed schedule in retirement. At 71 they travel twice yearly and stay active with the Lawrence Recreation Commission, collecting rocks and shells, and shooting photos. Their displays fill a home glass case as they balance outings with leisure.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
T. E. Dunakin
Dunakin
Edgar Seal, Co
Kansas Manufacturing Co
Recreation Commission
Dunakins
Gulf of Mexico
Donakin
City Felt Slushy After Rain in Lawrence
Wet streets became a slushy hazard as 1.01 inches of rain fell on 20.1 inches of snow, making driving risky tonight and Saturday. Six minor accidents occurred from 8 to 10 a.m. officials reported, with temperatures rising to 46 at 2:30 p.m. and near 20 tonight.
Cosmo Banquet Tonight Features Luis Otero Speaker
Luis Otero of Mexico City international president of the Cosmopolitan Club will speak at the Lawrence Cosmopolitan Club inaugural ball at 6 30 tonight at the Hotel Eldridge. Otero will install Morris Kay as local club president along with other officers. About 100 attending include Dr Alex Fernet and Mr Mrs Archie Laramsh Saskatoon with Otero family. Oven ready prime ribs advertised for Saturday night.
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Luis Otero
Mexico City
Cosmopolitan Club
Lawrence
Alex Fernet
Saskatopon
Archie Lamarsh
Lyman Thorpe
Rockford, Ill
Charles Hewitt
N. Battleford
Otero
International Cosmopolitan Club
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Coyoacan
American School of Mexico
University of Mexico
Estructuras Fabriles
S. A
Cosmopolitan Club of
Oteros
United States
Europe
Two Oil Paintings Missing From KU Strong Hall
KU police report two oil paintings missing from the Painting Department on the third floor of Strong Hall. The works valued at 550 dollars were in a case that had just returned from an art show in Springfield Missouri. The Oracle of K502 valued at 500 dollars and Preying Mantis valued at 50 dollars were among the pieces.
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Kansas University Painting Department
Strong Hall
Springfield
Ex Housemother Eva Oakes Dies in Wichita
Mrs Eva Oakes 84 longtime house mother for Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Kansas University dies at her Wichita home Thursday after 15 years of service. Her death is reported by AP from Wichita.
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Wichita
Eva Oakes
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Kansas University
Weather data and historical temperature records
Yesterday high and low temperatures listed with rainfall and yearly comparisons. Record highs and lows noted for this date. Northeast Kansas forecast calls for rain ending tonight and colder conditions through Saturday with lows near 20 and Saturday highs in the 20s.
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Waite
Pau
Kansas
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