West Virginia in crisis as heavy snow hits mountains
The unseasonable storm blankets the central Appalachians with up to two feet of snow. In Richwood and Summersville emergency conditions persist with curfews and power outages as residents melt snow for water and await heat.
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Two Prominent Benefactors to Speak at Baker Events
Baker University hosts two leading donors on Wednesday October 25 Pierre du Pont a DuPont Co director will speak at the 9 30 a m Honor Day Convocation with all students in attendance and receive an honorary degree. Stanley H Kresge of the Kresge Foundation will address trustees and faculty at a 7 p m dinner and both men receive honorary trustee certificates.
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Police Arrest 4 in Wichita Marijuana Bust
City detectives and a federal agent arrested Bill Thompson Willie Gunter Betty J Gunter and Luther Bass in Wichita on Friday night charging vagrancy. They seized marijuana valued at about 10 000 from a three month operation begun after an officer bought two handmade joints for 2 each. A 10 pound sack was bought and another found hidden behind a dresser.
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Heart scientist Teodor Goldsmidt dies at 72
Teodor Goldsmidt a noted West German heart scientist aged 72 died Friday in Viareggio Italy from a heart attack. The obituary notes his prominence in cardiology and his international standing.
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Upsurge Seen in Business Through Mid-1962
Government and industry economists forecast a strong business advance through mid 1962 with national output seen at 565 to 570 billion dollars. Douglas Dillon said the 1962 deficit would ease and unemployment, while high, should drop toward five percent by next summer.
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Foreign Students Visit Homes Here Tonight For U N Day Plan
More than 100 foreign students will dine and visit with Lawrence families as part of the U N Day hospitality effort. The event aims to foster lasting contact between visitors and local households and is coordinated by the Foreign Student Hospitality Committee for Douglas County UNESCO.
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Heart Specialists Explore Diet and Stress Links to Heart Disease
Miami Beach AP report notes Friday talks by heart doctors on monks, Yemenite Jews, twins, and smokers. Barrow and team link lower heart disease in Trappist monks to meatless diets and less fat. Bruner cites Yemenites in Israel with different blood cholesterol patterns and low disease rates. Gene factors shown in twin study by Mc Donough, clueing heredity as a factor.
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The Saturday Column: Newspapers and Public Trust
This essay by Dolph C. Simons Jr. notes National Newspaper Week and argues the press must inform citizens, resist government control, and maintain independence. It compares free press ideals to dictatorial regimes and urges editors to uphold fair reporting and public trust.
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Eisenhower Remembers Death of First Child in NY Speech
Former President Eisenhower recalled the death of his first son from scarlet fever at a New York Cerebral Palsy Association dinner. He described the loss as vivid despite many years passing and praised private donations over government spending.
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Foreign Students At KU Reach New High Of 301
International students at Kansas University rise above 300 this fall, with a 1870-71 pioneer traced to Grace Scouwllar of Canada. The mix includes 71.6 percent graduate students, with fields spanning engineering to journalism and a diverse religious profile.
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Joe Martin Warns He May Quit if Knight Is GOP Nominee
California Republican leader Joseph Martin Jr says he would quit if former Gov Goodwin Knight is chosen as GOP gubernatorial nominee next June. He adds the nominee should select his own committeeman and doubts he would fit the bill for Knight.
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Lawrence High Lions sprint to 14 0 win at Shawnee Mission North
In Lawrence the May term District Court jury will report at 9 a.m. Monday and close by month end with a November term to be sworn in. Local interest surged over the Lions 14 0 win at Shawnee Mission North, improving their record to 14-0 as they prepare to play Ottawa this Friday.
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Topekan Acquitted in Junk Dealer Death
Mrs. Margaret Trebbe, 45, was acquitted of first degree murder in the 1959 slaying of Don Monholion, a wealthy junk dealer. The five day trial ended with a swift verdict after two hours of deliberation as witnesses testified to Monholion fleeing in underwear and dying later near a shopping center. Memorial Day origin dated to 1868 by Gen. John A. Logan.
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Monholton
Fidel Castro forecasts Cuba faster growth than Latin peers
Fidel Castro said Cuba will reach in eight years the growth rate that would take other Latin American nations 25 years under Kennedy’s Alliance for Progress. He presented this optimistic economic outlook in a nation wide report on Friday night. The report highlights Cuba’s anticipated economic expansion and plans for the future.
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