Apalachin underworld meet convictions overturned
The U S Court of Appeals reversed conspiracy convictions for 20 men at the Apalachin gathering on November 14, 1957, citing insufficient evidence. The ruling, written by Judge J Edward Lumbard, dismissed the conspiracy count. perjury charges against three defendants were not acted on.
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New York
U. S. Court of Appeals Today
N. Y
J. Edward Lumbard
Charles Clark
Henry J. Friendly
Kennedy Family Life Amid JFK Jr Arrival
President-elect John F Kennedy, a busy weekend, adjusts to be a father of newborn John F Kennedy Jr. Caroline keeps him on his toes with church outings, doll custody, and playful mischief as doctors report the infant's healthy progress and the mother recovers well after the Caesarean.
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Caroline Kennedy
Georgetown
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Paris
Kennedy
Caroline
Washington
John F
Georgetown University Hospital
Kennedy Doctors
John Jr
John W. Walsh
Elect
N Street
Holy Trinity Church
Salinger
Congressional Committee
Capitol
Acheson
Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Chance of 3 Cold Nights
The forecast shows clearing skies and diminishing winds with much colder tonight. Tuesday will be fair and cold with lows around 10 to 15 and a high in the 30s. Data at 4 PM lists readings from 43 to 6 PM with early morning and midnight values. Saturday is expected to reach a high near 46 with a low 4. Record highs and lows for the date include 70 in 1949 and 4 in 1896 and 1897. Sunrise Tuesday 7:19 a.m. and sunset 6 p.m. Humidity around 74 to 87 percent at certain times.
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Kansas
At & P
Five Day Forecast for Kansas Temperatures Rise Midweek
Five day forecast shows temperatures near normal from Tuesday to Saturday with a warming trend midweek. Highs in the mid to upper 40s and lows from 18 to 21 northwest to around 30 in the southeast. Little or no precipitation expected.
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Kansas
Dockings Won't Return Here After Term Ends
Gov. George Docking returned from South America and said he has no plans for after his January term end. He denied plans to resettle in Lawrence, noting mudslinging there, and said he may pursue business offers while staying in Kansas. Anderson defeated Docking in Douglas County 11,9 to 5,826 and carried Lawrence 8,066 to 4,072.
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Kansas City
Kan
George Docking
Kansas
South America
Docking
Lawrence
John Anderon
Douglas County
Anderson
Free Beginners Women Bowling Classes at Hillcrest Bowl
Weekly sessions for beginners, held every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Bowl. Open to all women seeking basic bowling instruction.
Kennedy to Confer With Acheson and Bowles on Cabinet
President-elect John F Kennedy arranged to consult with Dean Acheson former secretary of state and with Chester Bowles a former governor and lawmaker. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said Acheson would provide advice and Bowles may be considered for secretary of state.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Dean Acheson
Harry S. Truman
Kennedy
Chester Bowles
Pierre Salinger
At.a
Acheson
Bowles
Salinger
Connecticut
House of Representatives
College Student Slain in Portland Park
Larry Ralph Peyton, 19, of Portland and a Portland State College student, was stabbed to death in a wooded West Hills park. Beverly Allen, 19, of Port Townsend, Wash., a Washington State College student, is missing and feared kidnapped after visiting the Peyton family over Thanksgiving.
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Portland
Ore
West Hills
Larry Ralph Peyton
Portland State College
Gordon Auburn
Beverly Allen
Port Townsend
Wash
Washington State College
Pullman
Peyton
Auburn
Great Plains Storm Deluges Hit Kansas Nebraska and Colorado
A severe autumn storm swept the Great Plains with tornadoes and blizzards across northern Kansas and nearby states. The Concordia tornado damaged buildings and hangars, while Hutchinson and Great Bend saw damaging winds and power outages. Snow and icy roads challenged Colorado and Nebraska, with several injuries reported in Kansas.
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Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Gulf of Mexico
Mercury
Concordia
Concordia National Guard
Wichita
New Mexico
Hepatitis Cases Reported in City
Two hepatitis cases are confirmed by the City-County Health Department. Both patients are isolated and receiving treatment. Families received gamma globulin, and health officials urge hand washing, careful drinking habits, and separate cups to prevent spread.
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Dale L. Clinton
Clinton
One-Car Crash Near Lawrence Sends Two Teens to Hospital
Two 15 year olds from Lecompton and a 16 year old Lecompton driver were hospitalized or treated for injuries after a single vehicle overturned on U.S. 40 about 64 miles west of Lawrence. Trooper Kvasnicka cited loss of control on a curve as the cause.
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Lawrence
U.S. 40
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Bill Chinn
Larry Harrell
Lecompton
James Robuck
Highway Patrol
Dicki Kvasnicka
Robuck
KU Play Invites 7000 Students to See Greensleeves Magic
Nearly 7000 Douglas County school children receive invitations to KU Children's Theater shows in Murphy Hall. The six performances Dec 7 to Dec 10 include a family night and feature Jed Davis directing Greensleeves Magic, a fantasy for ages six to twelve. Tickets cost 35 and 50 cents with free admission for some, and rural schools may order tickets through teachers.
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Douglas County
Kansas University Children's Theater
Jed Davis
Lawrence
Davis
Gordon Beck
KU Theater
Central Junior High
West Junior High
Centennial
Cordley
East Heights
Hillcrest
McAllaster
New York
Pinckney
Schwegler
Lincoln
Woodlawn
Sunset Hills
Beck
Lawrence Weather Scare Brings Wind Gusts and Brief Power Outage
An unseasonable storm caused high winds and tornado sightings across Kansas, with Lawrence experiencing gusts up to about 50 mph. Civil Defense units monitored tunnels and roads from 8 to 10:30 p.m. A brief power outage occurred along 21st Street, quickly resolved by Kansas Power and Light crews. The city recorded a high of 71 degrees earlier, a record surpassing the 65-degree 1941 mark, then cold air moved in with a 28-degree morning low.
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North Dakota
Kansas City
St. Louis
Kansas
Concordia
Hutchinson
Frank Bond
Montford Hatchery
Focal Civil Defense Organization
Howard Lindley
Kansas University Aeronautical Engineering Department
Ammon Andes
Lawrence
Lindley
Douglas County Civil Defense
21St Street
Kansas Power and Light Co
Nixon Denies Rockefeller Campaign Charges
Vice President Richard M. Nixon vigorously denied reports that New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller failed to campaign fully for Nixon. His press secretary Herbert G. Klein said Nixon was doing his best to debunk the charge as ridiculous.
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Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
Herbert G. Klein
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