Gas Explosion Ends Ice Show in Indianapolis Tragedy
A liquefied petroleum gas blast at the Indianapolis Coliseum during a Holiday on Ice finale killed 62 and injured 385, with victims scattered across ice and seating. Fire officials blamed a leaking gas tank. hundreds were treated at six area hospitals as rescue teams cleared debris.
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United States
Marietta
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Tce
Army Hospital
Ft. Penjamin Harrison
Wilbur Gauthier
Ice Show Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead in Indianapolis
An explosion at the Holiday on Ice opening in Indianapolis killed and injured hundreds at the State Fair Coliseum. Bodies covered the ice as rescuers used cranes and wreckers to recover victims. Hospitals overflowed with the injured and blood drives mobilized nationwide.
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Indianapolis
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Methodist Hospital
National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
General Hospital
Roar Like Thunderclaps Follows Ice Show Disaster
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum a deadly explosion during the Holiday on Ice Revue killed scores and left skaters Joan Berggren and Jack Ladue among those awaiting blood at General Hospital. Witnesses recalled a terrifying roar and debris raining onto the ice as emergency crews evacuated fleeing spectators.
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Indianapolis
Joan Berggren
Imperial
Sask
Miss Berggren
General Hospital
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Jack Ladue
Plattsburg, N.Y
Ladue
UF Total Here Today Near Final Campaign Total
Lawrence's United Fund drive total stood just over 63000 dollars with about 9900 short of the 72900 quota. The deadline passed with eight straight misses by the original date, but emergency steps kept the quota alive. Solicitors should report to UF Headquarters at the Wren Building as soon as possible.
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Lawrence
United Fund
Wren
Drive
Skipper Williams
Chinese Reds Down Nationalist U2 Plane
Chinese air force claims it shot down a U2 high altitude reconnaissance jet near Shanghai after it intruded over the Hua Tung. Peking Radio says the U2 belonged to the Nationalist Chinese and was on a harassing mission with few additional details.
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Tokyo
China
Hua Tung
Shanghai
Peking Radio
Private Arrangement Office Ad For Rumsey Funeral Home
An advertisement for Rumsey Funeral Home offers private arrangement services. Contact VI 3-5111 for details and scheduling.
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Rumsey Funeral Home
Unconfirmed Report Says President Ousted by Military
In Saigon a revolutionary junta of 14 generals seized the Defense Ministry naval headquarters and police compound and declared martial law. The United States suspended aid and urged Americans to stay off the streets as fighting raged near Diem’s palace and radio Saigon. Top rebels include Gen Tran Van Don and Gen Goung Van Minh. U.S. officials report mixed signals on Diem’s fate while embassy sources note seized broadcasts.
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Washington
State Department
Defense Ministry
Naval
Saigon
United States
Ngo Dinh Diem
South Viet Nam
Richard S. Phillips
U.S
Tokyo
Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
South
Navy
Bangkok
Radio
Tran van Don
Goung van Minh
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
K C Demo Boss Shot Dead At Used Car Lot In Kansas City
Kansas City AP reports Joseph Tigerman a 54 year old Democratic leader, funeral director, and used car dealer was found shot in his car lot office at 5201 Prospect. A cartridge case and a silk mask fragment were found. Tigerman linked to Tom Pendergast era politics and had a prior case involving a stolen car with a suspended federal sentence.
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Kansas City
Joe Tigerman
5201
Prospect
Tigerman
Tom Pendergast
Milton Tigerman
Joseph
U S Orders Forces Toward South Viet Nam Precaution
The United States ordered military forces to move toward South Viet Nam to protect American lives if needed. The Pentagon stressed the move is precautionary and does not signal U S participation in the Viet Nam conflict.
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Washington
United States
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
U.S
Viet Nam
Soviet Polyot One space craft maneuvers unmanned
Moscow announced Polyot One, a Soviet unmanned spacecraft capable of maneuvering in all directions and adjusting its orbit. It flew between 211 and 368 miles high, transmitted data to listening stations, and was described as a step for future deep space exploration and as a potential companion for a larger craft to reach distant targets like the moon.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow Radio
Festive Homecoming Scenes Highlight KU Campus
Thousands of alumni and guests gathered on the Kansas University campus for 1963 Homecoming events as 36 living groups prepared lighted displays under the theme higher education the road to the future. Activities included regis tration, a basketball game, Puccini opera, and multiple open houses plus a football game with Gov. John Anderson attending and Miss Karen Vice crowned at halftime.
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Kansas University
Ellsworth Hall
Werner Pauli
Shawnee Mission
Journal-World Photo
Mount Oread
Kansas Union
Allen Fieldhouse
Giacomo Puccini
Murphy Hall
University Theatre
Fraser Hall
Engineering
Law School
Green Hall
Business School
James A. McCain
Kansas State
W. Clarke Wescoe
Richard Benson
John Anderson
Memorial Stadium
Karen Vice
St. John
Union Ballroom
Annis Critiques Medicare Role and Funding
Dr. Edward R. Annis denounces Kennedy's Medicare plan as unfair to wage earners while richer seniors gain benefits. He warns the tax would hit 37 percent of workers and employers to fund "free medical care" for all Americans over 65, including nonwage income groups.
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Edward R. Annis
Miami
Fla
American Medical Association
World Medical Association
Kansas Union
Annis
Kennedy
Dr. Annis
America
Halloween Vandals Cause Various Damages Across Town
Police reported several vandalism incidents on Halloween night including tire punctures paint-sprayed cars and buildings and a toppled mail box. Obscene words appeared on vehicles and two older youths allegedly took candy from young trick or treaters while participants enjoyed safe costumes and no injuries were reported.
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14Th and
Vt. Sts
Lawrence High
Central Junior High
West Twenty-Third Street
Weekend football weather in Lawrence sets fair 60 degree high
Kansas State visitors to Kansas University will enjoy the first real football weather of the fall with a Friday night hard freeze in the region. The official forecast calls for a low in the lower 20s tonight and a 60 degree high on Saturday with fair skies.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Mercury
Weather forecast for northeast Kansas hard freeze tonight
A hard freeze is forecast for northeast Kansas tonight with Saturday expected to be fair and warmer. Lows tonight in the 20s, high Saturday near 60. Previous readings show yesterday’s high 62 and low 42, with record highs and lows noted from 1944 and 1964. Sunrise at 6:49 and sunset timing included.
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