Air Force Limps Toward Moon Rocket Hope Year Away
Air Force officers say technically a balloon launched rocket could reach the moon within a year, but Far Side tests in the Pacific were not for that aim. Col. La Vier and Col. Bowers noted data are still being compiled, with estimates of 4000 miles plus, while denying Sputnik pressure influenced the project.
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Hawk Lion Grid Outfits Hope to Boost Week Mark to 5 1
Lawrence football teams aim to reach 5 1 as Lawnee High faces Argentine in a Northeast Kan league game at Haskell Stadium and Kansas trips Miami in the Orange Bowl at 7 15 local time with a two touchdown underdog status.
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Kansas Turnpike Marks One Year of Operation
The Kansas Turnpike celebrated its first year with 3,182,208 vehicles and 4,574,816 dollars in gross revenue since opening. Officials say extensions to Bra Iman Oklahoma and Kansas City areas are delayed, with bonds and costs detailed and fatalities at eight to date.
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Bing and Kathryn Grant Honeymoon at Bing Crosby Ranch
Bing Crosby and Kathryn Grant, both prominent entertainment figures, are honeymooning at Crosby's Palm Springs ranch after a Las Vegas wedding. The ceremony was performed by Msgr. John J. Ryan, and the couple arrived by plane amid fan attention. Crosby plans a quick return to Hollywood for a radio show, while Grant apps to discuss her acting career with her husband.
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Crime King Anastasia Shot Dead by Masked Guns in Barbershop
Albert Anastasia, 53, a top U S crimedom overlord linked to Murder Inc, was slain while seated for a haircut at the Hotel Park Sheraton in Manhattan. Two masked gunmen entered the barber shop, fired about six shots, and fled by car.
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Stock Market Index Closes Down Amid Broad Declines
The closing average for 60 stocks sits at 156.7 points, a drop of 5 points as trading ends. Gene Doane promotes a personal insurance offer, while Ady is referenced in relation to the story.
Leaders weigh NATO summit role amid upcoming conference
The two heads indicated they may assume responsibility at the NATO summit in two months. They stated the decision would be up to 18 governments in NATO, The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
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Soviet Spy Col Abel Convicted in New York Trial
The case of Col Rudolf Abel, a Soviet secret police officer, went to a federal jury in New York after Judge Byers warned jurors to avoid emotions. Abel, 55, faced possible death if convicted for transmitting American military and atomic secrets to Moscow. The trial marks the first time a foreign national was tried by a civilian court for espionage in U.S. history.
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Rudolf Ivanovich Abel
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Asat
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Tompkins
James B. Despiarr
McKellar Dies in Tennessee Nursing Home at 88
Kenneth Douglas McKellar a prominent Roosevel t and Truman era figure died today at a Tennessee nursing home after recent admission and frail health. He underwent major surgery last winter to treat a duodenal ulcer and had remained ill since.
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First Lawrence Area Freeze Snow Hit with Cold Start
Readings plunged with a killing freeze arriving early today and the first snow of the season. Temperatures remained well below normal with daytime levels in the forties and further cold, dry weather expected for several days as a moderation trend begins next week.
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Lawrence
Husband-Slayer Tells of Terror In Her Marriage
A Lawrence woman, 38, shot and killed her husband George Washington, 144, with a nine shot .22 revolver as he lay on a bed after she claimed years of beatings and threats. She said he had warned he would kill her and faces first degree murder charges with no bond set.
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Washington
William “Pill Nelson
Bruce ‘Starks
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Volume of Scientists in U S Labeled Key to Catching Russ
Dr T C Helvey director of Glen L Martin Environmental and Dynamics Laboratories speaks at Kansas University Science and Mathematics Day. He says the US must expand scientific staffing to close the gap with the USSR and notes Vanguard Project progress. He urges stronger science education from elementary levels to address shortages.
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Glen L. Martin Environmental and Dynamics Laboratories
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Boat Mishap Ends In Drowning With One Rescued
In a Kaw River incident above the Waterworks Bridge two youths from Bomn University area faced disaster when their boat motor stalled. One friend, Layman, reached safety at a pier but Sawyer drowned after clinging to the vessel. Rescuers searched the river as authorities investigated.
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Weather Summary for Northeast Kansas and Region
Clearing and colder tonight in northeast Kansas. Saturday partly cloudy and cold with lows around 20s and highs in the 40s. Temperatures to average several degrees below normal through midweek with light precipitation possible as showery rain or snow mix returns.
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