Five County Projects Get $137,248 in Contracts
Topeka reports Douglas County secondary pond projects funded under contracts totaling 137,248 dollars. State and federal funds cover 14 percent, with other projects under consideration. Governor Carlson's recommendation seeks expanded road building with full federal matching funds. County officials select road improvement priorities while state approval rests with transportation authorities.
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Topeka
Douglas County
Baek
Stevens
Vinland
Pirugins
Frank Carlson
Low Basin
Crietore
Weyraat
Kansas
Maze babes found in wreckage of private munitions plant blast
Istanbul dispatch reports searchers scoured the wreckage of a private munitions plant after a blast on March 3. Witnesses said the death toll was far higher than early estimates and crews labored to recover victims amid the chaotic debris.
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Istanbul
Turkey
German farmer spared after violent crime shock
In Germany on March 8 1907 a farmer attacked his unfaithful wife injuring her and set fire to their home roof sparking a dramatic court scene. The couple stood in court amid tense moments as sentencing followed the incident.
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Havemire
Germany
Ford motor talks hinge on wage and pension demands
Detroit March 86a tense bargaining swirls around United Auto Workers demands for monthly pensions health benefits and wage increases with Ford officials led by John S. Bugas arguing a new pension plan would shift costs to customers. Company union talks aim for pre May discussions as economy tightens and potential wage cuts are floated to fund the plan while workers resist.
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Bad iMoter Co
John S. Bugas
C Company
U. AW
Walter Reuther
Ford
U. Alw
Hugan
False teeth loosening relief promoted by new powder
An old advertisement claims a powder improves denture fit and comfort, reducing looseness and embarrassment. It touts soothing mouthfeel from a mild acid and promises easier chewing, with ready availability at drugstores.
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Neo Corger
Hunter Falls Into A World War I Hospital
Report of searchers uncovering a subterranean German field hospital buried since 1918 near Arras France and Budapest Hungary on March 3. Skeletons of patients were found lined along walls as trial proceedings into black market money and arms dealings resume after a two day recess.
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Arras
France
Budapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal
Walla
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