Japan’s Liberal Democrats name Kakuei Tanaka leader
Tokyo reports Kakuei Tanaka, a former construction man turned politician, chosen by the Liberal Democratic Party to become prime minister. He succeeds Eisaku Sato who retires at 71 and rejects Takeo Fukuda’s bid. Tanaka, 54, to lead three-year term after Diet confirmation. cabinet to be named Friday.
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Five Youths Hurt by Fireworks at Lawrence Memorial
Five children and youths aged 4 19 were treated Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for fireworks injuries. None required admission. Names include Patrick Dever 4 with hand burns Ronda McBride 11 right eye and cheek burns James Powell 11 foreign body in right eye Jim Churdy 14 burns right hand and thumb Karen Johnson 19 ashes in left eye.
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Patrick Dever
Ronda McBride
James Powell
Jim Churdy
Karen Johnson
No Motive in Girl's Death in Hawaii Gardens
In Los Angeles the mother of 4 year old Joyce Ann Huff reports sheriff deputies say three Norwalk men—Donald Antel Michael Ramirez and Oscar Hernandez—were out looking for someone to kill after a shotgun blast that killed the child. Authorities say the motive remains unclear and the case may move to a formal DA complaint. Funeral services for Joyce are planned Thursday.
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Seven Traffic Deaths Logged Over Weekend in Kansas
Kansas recorded at least seven traffic deaths during a four day holiday weekend. Bradley Thomas Bedene, 15, of Arma, died after leaping from a moving car during a firecracker incident in his hometown. Chester Laforce, 48, of Moscow, died in an east Hugoton crash. John Weekly, 42, of Fort Scott, died in a north Pittsburg area crash. Louis Porter, 22, rural Topeka, died in a Shawnee County mishap. An unidentified man was killed west of Natoma. Curtis R. Dixon, 15, of Plevna, died in a south Sterling collision. Timothy R. Ehrman, 19, of Leavenworth, died on U.S. 73 south of Atchison in a one car crash.
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Gift Park to Leavenworth under Legacy of Parks program
Leavenworth Kansas receives 16 acre section of Veterans Administration Center Reservation for city park use. The $75,000 property will host historical markers circle drives a shelter with restrooms and picnic tables as part of local recreation facilities. Mayor Benjamin Day notes land once given by locals returns to serve community recreation.
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Sul livans edge Gold Panners 8 7 in Haarlem Week game
The Grand Rapids Sullivans beat the Alaska Gold Panners 8-7 Tuesday night in Haarlem Netherlands. GR Sullivans trailed earlier but took the lead in the ninth as Ron Delong doubled home two runs with two outs and bases loaded.
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