Space flight goes on after Kincheloe death
The Air Force pressed ahead with plans for the first X15 manned flight despite Capt Iven Kincheloe Jr. death in a crash. Capt Robert M White was named Kincheloe’s replacement and Capt Robert Rushworth named back up. Memorial services for Kincheloe, who leaves a widow and infant son, will be held in Arlington National Cemetery. Also, the United States agreed to cooperate with the Baghdad Pact, pledging prompt agreement on security and defense, as Dulles outlined deeper U S ties with the Middle East alliance.
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Fierce Fighting In Lebanon Near Tripoli Town
Heavy fighting erupted in Zgharia four miles northeast of Tripoli as election approaches. The clash pitted the pro government Duwaihys against rebels aligned Frangiyehs with claims of infiltrators from Syria and mortars used from across the border.
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Johnson Sets World Decathlon Mark In US Russia Meet
Rafer Johnson set a world decathlon record with 8 072 points at Lenin Stadium but the U S faded to a 172 170 loss as the Soviet team won. Kuznetsov matched the mark and Russia swept events including the steeplechase and javelin while Al Oerter placed second in discus and Babaa led in the javelin.
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Marine dies as pistol misfire kills during unauthorized visit
In Beirut a U S Marine private first class Walter Gordon Richardson aged 19 was killed by an accidental discharge from a companion s .45 caliber pistol during an unauthorized visit near the Marine position. Four Marines faced investigation as legal counsel advised. The incident follows other American deaths in Lebanon amid political tensions as Parliament readies a presidential vote and actions shift to patrols and strongpoints.
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King Hussein
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Monsoons End. Relief Briefly Reaches Lawrence Area
Heavy weekend rains in South Central Kansas, including four inches near Nass City, push Pawnee and Big Arkansas rivers above flood stage. Lawrence sees July rainfall totaling about 7.5 inches, the wettest since 1951, with continued humid heat and a forecast of showers Tuesday.
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Slushy Silt Delays Dread Lake Project
Slushy silt on the drained bed of Potter Lake at Kansas University delays cleanup work and muds up the site, hindering discovery of debris and pushing completion into spring 1959. Heavy rains keep vehicles from entering, and officials say winter skating at the lake is unlikely this year.
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Gals Outshine Men Again For KU Scholarship Battle
Kansas University figures show women outpacing men in overall undergraduate scholarship averages for the past year. Registrar James K. Tin notes women led with higher averages across residence halls and student bodies. The report lists specific sororities and fraternities with standout averages, highlighting all-university and residence-hall distinctions amid mixed year-to-year changes.
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Balloon flight sets record in record stratosphere voyage
Space explorers Malcolm Ross and M Lee Lewis survived a 344 hour ascent and a 82 000 foot descent after a release mechanism failed to detach the balloon from the gondola during landing The Navy said the craft was pressurized with Earth air during ascent They carried a tiny TV camera and sent back Americas first stratosphere pictures while studying insects aboard for future space flight hazards.
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Stock Market Index Elect Norwood County Attorney
A political advertisement signals an electorate shift as Norwood County selects a new county attorney amid local market index concerns and campaign messaging referencing legal reform and governance.
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Senate subcommittee OKs large education aid bill
Washington AP reports a Senate Labor subcommittee approved a major federal education bill providing thousands of scholarships and other aid aimed at improving education. The item mentions circulation notes unrelated to the main story.
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Summer School Inficial Week At University
Outstanding students in the 2st annual camp were announced. Thomas Gurton presented race Hyottion certificates. Sidney Cart Moapeir tied for second for male students. Anne Kepler won second for girls. Others named from Tulsa Drumright Alexander Muskegon and Independence are noted among awards.
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Weather overview for Northeast Kansas and nationwide notes
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered thunderstorms late Tuesday. Highs near 90 in the region, with temperatures mid 60s tonight. Forecasts mention below normal highs through the period, with a warming trend late period. Regional readings mix in multiple cities with varied conditions. Odd Williams Second, Term State Legislature solidifies political note.
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