Gas Truck Explodes Killing Dozens in Pennsylvania
A propane gas tanker exploded on a busy eastern Pennsylvania highway near Schuylkill Haven after a rear collision. At least 12 people died and many were injured as flames and debris swept along the road. Police and witnesses describe bodies scattered and spectators struck by shrapnel as firemen fought the blaze before the blast.
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Peckville
Scranton
Ron Kramer
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Long Still Resists Psychiatrists Help
Louisiana Gov. Earl K. Long remains resistant to psychiatric treatment at a Galveston clinic. A probate judge signed no detention papers, while doctors report ongoing examinations and potential further observation through legal channels.
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Baton Rouge
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Brothers Return After Threat of Jail for Mother
Two Kansas City brothers Floyd Shields Jr. and Donnie Shields, aged 16 and 15, surrendered after fearing their mother Dorothy Shields faced contempt of court jail. The pair had previously fled McCune Home for wayward boys, each finding a separate refuge. They described harsh conditions at McCune and expressed desire to be independent, with uncertain plans for foster care or relatives.
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Slight Warming Forecast for Lawrence Area
A warming trend began today in Lawrence with 79 degrees at 2 p.m. The forecast calls for mid-80s Wednesday, after Monday's 75. Tonight will drop to 55, with a 53 low this morning. No rain expected in the next 24 hours as skies stay partly cloudy.
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Berlin powderkeg debate deepens Cold War tensions
In Geneva the Big Four clash over West Berlin as a powderkeg. East German spokesman Bolz accuses Western subversion while Gromyko seeks a full session to press for neutralizing West Berlin. Western ministers vow to expose Soviet and East German actions and push for an anti subversion line.
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Maurice Couve de Murville
White House considers debt limit hike in money talks
A Monday White House conference reviewed options to ease government money troubles. Officials said no decisions were reached on raising the national debt limit or increasing the 44 percent ceiling on marketable government bonds.
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Graduation Ends as KU Holds 87th Commencement
About 12 000 attended the 87th KU commencement in Memorial Stadium as 1 879 degrees and certificates were awarded. Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy urged graduates to promote global understanding and warn against complacency amid perilous times. The ceremony opened with a grand faculty processional and included invocation by Dr. Harold G. Barr and remarks from Clement Hall, Board of Regents chair.
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Macmillan Deems Lloyd Loyal as Press Reports Stir
In Commons Prime Minister Harold Macmillan said he hopes to work with Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd for a long time after rumors he might be moved. He dismissed inspired statements about Lloyd’s replacement and countered sensational Times reports as unfounded.
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Open House At Local Airport Highlights Sunday Demonstrations
Private and business aircraft will line the field on Sunday for a public open house at the airport. Mayor Weatherwax will cut the ribbon at 1 45 after a 12 30 opening. Show includes stunt flying, air displays, a Boeing 707 pass by Trans World Airlines, and a military display.
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17th Girls State To Convene Here Sunday Afternoon
The 17th Sunflower Girls State will bring 372 Kansas high school girls to the Kansas University campus for a week of government simulation. It begins Sunday afternoon and peaks with the governor's inauguration Thursday evening. June 7 to June 14, with Gov. George Docking addressing.
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College of Liberal Arts and
Callery to Fill Air Force Pact Via Plant Here
The Callery Chemical Co of Pittsburgh has a contract to supply Hi Cal boron based high energy fuel to the U S Air Force from its Lawrence plant two miles northeast of Lawrence The Navy already buys Callery fuel and the Air Force contract extends delivery periods but does not raise plant output The Lawrence plant employs about 195 workers and will remain the sole producer for Air Force fuel at present
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Senate Space Unit Seeks 485 Million for NASA Plans
The Senate Space Committee asked Congress to authorize a 485.3 million dollar space flight program for NASA in the coming fiscal year. Chairman Lyndon B. Johnson announced the committee voted unanimously in a closed session to approve the Eisenhower administration request.
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Stock Market Closing Dip in New York
The closing average for 160 stocks in New York fell 1.9 points to 228.0, reflecting a broad market decline. Investors responded to mixed economic signals while traders watched earnings and rate outlook.
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Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy skies continue in northeast Kansas with cooler nights and mild Wednesday highs. Forecast calls for lows around 55 tonight and afternoon highs in the lower 80s, with previous records noted for context.
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