Lone Patrolman Captures Murderer After Kidnapings, Robbery, Theft
A 25 year old convict on a life term seized six people in a dramatic escape from University Hospital in Oklahoma City. He abducted patrons and staff, commandeered cars, looted a taxi and store, and bound victims before a lone highway patrolman pursuing at speeds over 100 miles per hour arrested him 70 miles away. The suspect, Howard C. Lowery, faced a life sentence for a 1960 murder.
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Weather map shows cold front crossing nation with dense fog
Wet cloudy weather covered broad sections as Arctic air moved from Montana and North Dakota into northern Minnesota. Below zero readings occurred in Cut Bank and Great Falls while eastern areas stayed mild. Fog halted traffic in New Orleans and snow fell in the plateau and central Rockies along with showers on the Pacific coast.
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Police officer assists birth at Wells home in Anaheim
UPI reports policeman Ed Hanson answered a Wednesday call at the Wells residence and helped deliver a baby girl. Mrs Wells was about to go to the hospital when Mr Wells revealed they did not know she was pregnant.
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U S Sets Cleaner Wheat Standards For Export Sale
Washington officials announce new wheat quality standards to start May 1. The tighter tolerances aim to reduce dirt and foreign matter, boost U S export demand, improve market competitiveness, aid CCC quality guarantees, and support farmer prices.
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Douglass Names Top Homemaker for 1964
Margaret Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Foster 1502 S 17th was named winner of the 1964 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at Douglass High School. The senior had the highest score on a written knowledge and attitude exam given December 3 and will receive a Homemaker of Tomorrow pin. Her paper advances to state level with a $1500 college scholarship possible and national honors including a possible $5000 All American Homemaker of Tomorrow prize.
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Senate Finance Committee Set to Approve 11 Billion Tax Cut Bill
The Senate Finance Committee aims to finish work and vote on the 11 billion dollar tax cut bill with full Senate debate to follow next week. President Johnson urged swift passage and claimed the measure would boost the economy. The panel unanimously approved the rate reductions for individuals, adopting Johnson’s plan to implement a 14 percent withholding rate immediately.
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