Railroads cut workers after wage hike across several lines
Several railroads began furloughs to offset a 10.2 cent per hour raise for 450000 off‑train workers. Illinois Central furloughed 650. Rock Island Line cut 300 with total 400 expected. Milwaukee Road, Northern Pacific, Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific and others report layoffs to cover payroll costs while some plan reviews continue.
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Two-Car Crashes Cause $700 In Damage In Topeka Area
A two car collision at Iowa Street and Harvard Road caused about $700 in damage with no injuries. Drivers Penny Shortman and Maureen Powell, both listed with Topeka addresses, were involved. A separate crash near North Second Street caused $325 damage with no injuries. Roscoe Clayborne and Donald Hadi were the other drivers.
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Penny A. Shortman
Topeka
Maureen A. Powell
Pa. St
Frank F. Hoecker
Haskell Ave
Marion L. Baugher
Route 1
North Second Street
Gage Ranch Road
Roscoe CC. Clayborne
N. Y. St
Donald E. Hadi
Baldwin
Starlight Theater Opens 1962 Season With Sellout Crowd
The Star light Theater opened its 1962 season at Swope Park Kansas City with a sellout 7 525 for The Music Man on opening night. Weather was perfect and it marked the 12th season of outdoor musical productions. A year earlier attendance was 5 130.
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Starlight Theater
Swope Park
Ellsworth Seeks Re election After Defeating Incumbent
Ellsworth, first term Congress member from Kansas Third District, announces bid for re election. He cites record on Veterans Affairs Post Office Civil Service and support for strong defense and robust domestic economy. Married to Vivian Lies with two children Bull and Ann Elizabeth.
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Errant Lane Balances Dances Across Nation and Colorado
Professional square dance caller Lane and his wife travel from Kansas to Kansas City Topeka and Wichita then Estes Park Colorado and Seattle for a World’s Fair stand. He calls about two hours per three hour dances and plans Gulf Coast and East Coast gigs. He loves Colorado summers and Florida California winters and hopes to study electronics in college.
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Parents Turn Glen Rock High Ball Into Arabian Nights
In Glen Rock New Jersey parents staged a secret graduation ball for 174 graduates transforming the high school auditorium into an Arabian courtyard. Harry James and his band provided music as families funded a lamb dinner and 3 a m breakfast with decorations costing 2610 dollars total.
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Gold stocks rise as market slips in quiet New York trading
In New York the gold mining equities advanced while overall market activity remained light with an estimated 2.6 million shares traded. Losses on major issues ranged from fractions to about one point as the day progressed.
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Lawrencians Remain In Dodge City Clinic
Two Lawrencians stay at Trinity Hospital in Dodge City after an automobile crash near Ashland. Mrs. J. E. Stephens, Sigma Nu house mother, is in critical condition with a broken wrist knee ankle fracture and skull injury. Libby Landreth, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Landreth, is in good condition with a broken thigh bone a severe lip cut and a concussion.
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Rankin seeks GOP candidacy for Douglas County judge again
Charles C. Rankin, Republican judge of the Douglas County Probate Court, announces another bid for the office and a fifth term. A 1938 KU graduate, Rankin served in World War II and has held various legal roles, including attorney for the Kansas Tax Commission and juvenile court reform initiatives. He and his wife reside at 801 Tenn. St.
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Two Hurt In No 6 Road One Car Crash Near Lawrence
One teen hospitalized in fair condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and another passenger injured after a skid on rough No 6 Road. Kenneth C. Kuester 16 suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized. Rodney Colbert 14 of Route 4 was in the car driven by Kuester when it veered into a ditch and overturned after braking.
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Leavenworth Chief Bill Lee Retires After Long Service
Leavenworth Chief of Police Bill Lee retires after leading the department since 1958. Assistant Chief Lowell Moore will serve as acting chief, with Lt. Glenn Gaver set to replace Moore.
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DeSoto Bridge Plan Clears Commission Vote
The bridge project passes 2-1, a win for Commissioner Harry King Jr. in whose district the facility will be built. King and Chairman Carl M. Standiford vote aye, Commissioner Herman Higgins votes no. Construction to start late summer and finish in about nine months.
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DeSoto Bridge
Memorial Service Honors KU Dean Emeritus Swarthout
The widow Emma Swarthout and daughters Evelyn Hayes Ruth Rider attended a memorial at the University of Kansas for Donald M. Swarthout dean emeritus of the Fine Arts School. He led KU for 32 years and died June 12 in Washington DC. Funeral was June 14 in Washington with burial in Pawpaw Illinois.
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The
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Dean Swarthout
Washington, D.C
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Evelyn Swarthout Hayes
Patrick Hayes
Elizabeth
Bryant
Washington
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William Rider
Westbury
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Pawpaw, Ill
Vacation Pak service gains no extra charge ad plan
World journal notes a Vacation Pak option with no additional fee as part of plans. It highlights bundled features and promotional framing for travelers and readers.
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Elm disease hits two commissioners homes in DET outbreak
Elm bark beetle driven Dutch elm disease found at the business site of Commissioner Fred Cooper and at the home of Commissioner Rusty Springer. Residents thank relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards and sympathy after the loss of their infant son and brother.
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Rusty Springer
Robert Pool
Miss Towle
Drs. Wilcox
Hermes
Gilles
James R. Butell and
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