Two-wheeled risk and a new helmet law in Lawrence
Lawrence residents face higher injury and death risks from cycling while a July 1 helmet law aims to curb bloodshed. Lt. Jack Evans notes motorcycles and scooters collide more often than autos, and riders suffer greater injuries, prompting safety guidance from Dewey Farrier and Sgt. Dale Heiserman on speed, balance, and protective gear.
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Elmwood
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Vietnam Expense May Bring Scarcity Through War Costs
Washington AP report quotes the Senate House Economic Committee warning that U S spending on Vietnam in the coming year may exceed administration projections, risking another tight money year at home. The panel says war costs for fiscal 1967 doubled estimated figures and 1968 costs could rise by 4 to 6 billion dollars beyond 21.8 billion estimates.
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Vietnam
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Panel backs tax plan to fund war without inflation
Administration officials describe a six percent surcharge on individual and corporate income taxes as a means to pay for military spending while keeping the economy on an even keel and avoiding inflation after a year of economic squeeze.
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79 Victims Die In Berlin Train Truck Crash
East Germany probes explosion crash of a crowded double decker train and a tanker truck near Magdeburg at Langenweddingen. Seventy nine killed many children and 54 hospitalized as rescuers fought flames through the night. ADN says recovery of bodies completed and foreigners aboard unknown.
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Tank truck barrier failure blamed for Langweddingen crash
A preliminary inquiry led by Interior Minister Friedrich Dickel found the traffic barrier at Langweddingen not properly closed allowing a tank truck to cross a level crossing. The truck and high test aviation fuel exploded as a train arrived, destroying the station and igniting four double decker cars. The disaster occurred eight miles from Magdeburg, about 80 miles southwest of Berlin.
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Boeing Takes New Dip And More Cuts Likely
Boeing Wichita layoffs continued for a second week with 250 jobs cut on Thursday and 100 more slated for Friday raising total reductions since last week to 821. Officials cite falling work loads in B25 modification and 737 tooling programs as the reason.
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