Chicago Flood Jolts City After Record Rain
Chicago faced widespread flooding after a 32 hour storm that dumped about 6.21 inches, with some locals reporting as much as 10 inches. The deluge halted rail traffic at Union Station, knocked out power to large plants, stranded thousands, and caused extensive damage across the Loop area and suburbs. One man died in a flooded basement. emergency crews worked to restore services and reroute transport as waterways surged and pumps failed.
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United Nations urged to withdraw U S Formosa support
Tokyo reports Red China renews demand that the UN shoulder its inescapable responsibility and call on the United States to end military backing of Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists on Formosa Rexall sale announced as starting Wednesday in ads
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Topeka Moves Toward Complete School Integration
Topeka Kansas officials press a gradual integration plan with calm public reaction. 12 elementary schools fully integrated two partially, five districts remain. City leaders note constructive cooperation and no major incidents as courts consider desegregation orders.
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Rescued Sailors Tell Tales of Shark-Infested Seas
Harrowing accounts emerge from 11 survivors of the freighter Mormackite sunk 150 miles east-southeast of Cape Henry. Twelve bodies recovered aboard three Navy destroyers. 25 remain missing among stormy waters and sharks. Coast Guard inquiry begins to determine the sinking cause and failure to send distress signals.
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Scouts Camporee Draws 226 Participants From District
A three day camporee southwest of the University campus drew 226 Scouts and 59 adults. The first activity of the new Tally District included Ottawa and Lawrence troops with 11 and five units respectively. Activities ran Friday to Sunday with a camp fire and awards ceremony. No major incidents. one minor ankle thorn treated.
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Olson to defend title in 15 round bout at Cow Palace
Santa Francisco sands weight champion Carl Bobo Olson will defend his title against Joe Giardello of Philadelphia in a 15 round bout at the Cow Palace on December 15. The fight will be nationally televised but blacked out locally. promoter Benny Ford said all arrangements were agreed.
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Bobo) Olton
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Red Dean Goes to Moscow Quest for Soviet Russia Book
London journalist Dr. Hewlett John son known as Red dean of Canterbury leaves London for Moscow to collect material for a book on Soviet Russia. He aims to gather firsthand impressions and sources for his regional history project.
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Eisenhower Aides Report 6296 Workers Cut From Payroll
The Civil Service Commission reports 6 926 personnel removed from government payroll since May 1953 under the security program. Of these, 2 611 were fired and 4 315 resigned while under investigation. 1 743 had subversive data in their files. Nixon touts the removals while Democrats press for named subversives.
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Wind and hail sweep wide Kansas regions
Heavy showers hail and strong winds hit much of Kansas last night and today. Coffeyville logged 3.43 inches of rain while Ellis saw the heaviest hail about 3 am. Ground was covered by hail at 9 am. Some sorghum damage noted. Winds to 69 mph at Topeka toppled small limbs. Ottawa 1.92 inches rain. Forecast calls for more showers or thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow with clearing Tuesday. Temperature ranges 45-50 northwest to 60s elsewhere.
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Federal Trade Commission charges coffee exchange with price fixing
The Federal Trade Commission charged the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange and related bodies with unlawfully restricting coffee trade and pushing prices higher. The complaint alleges an agreed plan among exchange officers and members to limit futures and actual coffee trading, restricting activity to a small Brazilian grade pool and hindering interstate and foreign competition.
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Busiest Grandma Turns 70 At City Dinner
New York celebrated Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt believed to be the nations busiest great grandmother as she marks her 70th birthday tonight. A dinner in the Hotel Roosevelt grand ballroom hosted by associates of the American Association for the United Nations with more than 1 000 guests. She chairs the organization s Board of Governors. Andy Hess Auto Insurance Ph 457 Iv
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County Traffic Toll Rises to Five with Willie Allen Death
Douglas County records its fifth traffic fatality of the year after 20 year old Willie Allen died Sunday from injuries sustained in a car collision with a semi near the airport corner on US 2440 north of Lawrence. Four prior fatal wrecks over the weekend raised patrols along US 24 40 while other victims include Betty Foster 14 Hazel Grief 33 Alice Peters 24 and Barbara Murray 18. Funeral services for Allen will be held Wednesday in Bald win with burial in Dutton Cemetery.
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New Offer Made for Athletics Franchise in Philadelphia
Washington bidders Leo De Orsey and Joe Tucci offered 2,856,000 to buy the Philadelphia Athletics and keep the team in the city. Arnold Johnson previously bid 3,375,000 to move the club to Kansas City, while Tommy Richardson would not guarantee Philadelphia tenure beyond a year.
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Lawrence Rainfall Totals Half Inch in Storm
Lawrence saw about 0.51 inches of rain from a storm that began yesterday evening with thunder and lightning. The downpour hit around 8:30 this morning, dropping temperatures from 65 to 60, and caused power and phone outages that were repaired within an hour.
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Fresh Gridders to Attend QB Club Meeting Tonight
Kansas University freshmen football players will attend the Lawrence Quarterback Club meeting at 7:30 tonight in the Eldridge Crystal Room. They will preview their Nov. 8 home game against Missouri and feature films of Saturday’s loss to Town State with narration by coach Chuck Mather.
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Norwegian Tanker Hit By Mine Burns in North Sea
Rotterdam reports the 3099-ton Norwegian tanker Folga struck a floating mine in the North Sea and burst into flames. Dirkzwagers Shipping Agency says one man is missing while twenty seven crew were rescued. some later returned to fight the blaze.
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Mendes France Seeks Backing For London Pact In Assembly Vote
Premier Pierre Mendes France predicted a large majority in the National Assembly to approve the London agreements for German rearmament. The Socialist Party and MRP factions discussed their positions as leaders argued the accords lack strong international control. Mendes France spoke in Normandy and urged unity as debate on nine-power proposals continued.
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American Siamese Twins Separated by Operation
A Memphis team of neurosurgeons separated the Miller twins joined at the head in a four hour operation. Both infants faced critical condition post op. Claudette and Constance showed differing recovery signals as the surgeons reported the separation was achieved by dividing shared vessels. In Paris, Nanedge, another Siamese twin, died after surgery while Michele, the surviving sister, was in good condition.
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Briman Named Campaign Manager in McPherson Announcement
Democratic attorney general nominee Russell B. Anderson selects Raymond Briman of Topeka as campaign manager Briman will open campaign headquarters this week in Topeka Local ad mentions juniper spread at 3.49 and Ottawa Kansas ads for Willis Garden Center.
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150 Voters Registered for Bond Election in Lawrence
About 150 new voters in Lawrence have registered since the special hospital bond election date was announced. City Clerk Harold Fisher said registration closed Friday. The bond would fund a hospital addition to raise capacity to about 16 beds. current facilities are rated 64 but carry 72. The bond seeks Hill Burton federal aid of 200000 to 400000, contingent on local funds approval by Oct. 23.
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Weather Update for Kansas Partly cloudy to showers expected
Partly cloudy to cloudy this afternoon and tonight with scattered thundershowers in the southeast and very cool conditions westward. Temperatures range 45 to 50 in the northwest, lifting to around 70 in the southeast by Tuesday with cooler nights and a high near 88 yesterday.
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