Lands Crippled Plane Safely With 67 Aboard
A C97 military air transport with 67 aboard landed safely at Hilo Hawaii after two engines failed over the Pacific. Maj Samuel Tyson from Council Bluffs Iowa piloted the craft for nearly seven hours to Oahu with one propeller missing. He credited calm decision making and faith, denying responsibility for the crisis and noting MATS recommended the Distinguished Flying Cross. Passengers and crew reported no panic as vents were closed to endure the danger.
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Tyson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Hilo
Hawaii
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Hickam Afb
Oahu
Gine
Navy
William M. Lowry
Coronado
Johnson County Free Polio Shots
Free polio shots were given to almost 5 000 Johnson County residents yesterday by 12 doctors and 30 nurses in Mission Kansas. The clinic, second sponsored by the Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the county medical society, faced a last minute gear problem but all 57 passengers were safely served and about 600 shots were administered at the first clinic on July 11.
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Kas
Johnson County
Tyson
Hiles County
Foundation
Spen-T
En Clinic
Livestock Exhibits Cancelled Amid Oklahoma Disease Outbreak
The Cherokee County American Legion Fair Board canceled livestock exhibits for the Aug 19 to 24 fair week in Columbus Kansas. Officials cited the arthrax outbreak in Oklahoma and said cancellation would reduce disease spread in their home community.
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Columbus, Kas.m
Cherokee County
American’ Legion Fair
Oklahoma
Discount Rate Is Increased
The Federal Reserve Board ordered a half percent rise in the discount rate at four district banks, bringing the rate to 3.0 percent and the highest in 23 years. The move, aimed at curbing inflation by restricting credit, may extend to eight remaining districts with a lag. Banks in Chicago Kansas City Philadelphia and Minneapolis first implement the change. others in New York Boston San Francisco Cleveland Richmond Atlanta St. Louis and Dallas could follow. The rate applies to member banks borrowing from the Fed to limit funds available for commercial lending.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Chicago
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
St. Louis
Dallas
Reserve Board
Toupee Tax Draws Tax on Hairpieces in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg officials rule toupees are cosmetics and subject to the 3 percent Pennsylvania sales tax. A prior interpretation had wig purchases possibly exempt as clothing. The Revenue Department decision sets the tax treatment for hairpieces statewide.
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Harrisburg
Revenue Department
Gunman shoots three then kills himself in Indianapolis hotel
Everett Sparks a 30 year old Portland felon shot two officers and a bystander in the lobby and corridors of the Sheraton Lincoln Hotel before fatally shooting himself on the 12th floor. Police used tear gas to enter the room finding Sparks dead and three wounded.
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Indianapolis
Everett. Sparks
Portland
Ore
Sheraton-Lincoln
Sparks
James A. Partain
Miss Caile
Des Moines Trip Tied to Bad-Check Tour by Trio
Miss Booth and Miss Norris described meeting two men in Des Moines three weeks ago and flying to Indianapolis with them. Gatewood and Sparks, once friends in Portland, allegedly planned a nationwide scam passing bad checks. The group reportedly cashed worthless checks in San Antonio El Paso Wichita before reaching Des Moines.
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Gatewood
Miss Norris
Miss Booth
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Missile Bases Picked Near Kansas City and Missouri
Kansas City reports tentative sites chosen for four guided missile bases to defend the area. Col. Leslie J. Staub of the Army Air Defense Command said land acquisition for Wike launching locations should finish in about two months. Sites are near Leavenworth and Gardner Kansas and Excelsior Springs and Pleasant Hill Missouri. Each base costs about 1.5 million dollars, excluding missiles. Sites will be at least a mile from towns, with two areas about a mile apart and acre and 10 acre parcels plus easements on surrounding tracts.
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Kansas City
Leslie J. Slaub
Army Air Defense Command
Staub
Richard
Prather Ranch Lands Tied to McGregor Range Expansion
In Georgetown Kentucky Army officials proceed with expansion of the McGregor missile range by a declaration of taking affecting Prather and nearby ranchers. The Army says it will reduce the width of the impact area to allow the rancher to remain on his land while using missiles, while Prather offers to lease his land and assume damages as legal battles linger. Edward A. Bacon notes the takings and jurisdiction.
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U.S
Alty
Joseph R. Mee
Georgetown
Im — A. Neany
Prather
Edward A. Bacon
Army
Clinton Anderson
McGregor
Bacon
Arbcitar
Thirst Ends Search For Illegal Whisky
In Alamogordo New Mexico patrolmen traced a buried water pipe to a drum believed to hold untaxed liquor on Taunheer ranch. Willie Cumbo and Dolores Cumbo were arrested on charges of possessing untaxed liquor after a federal court order led to the discovery.
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Philadelphia
Charles Stitt
Alamogordo
N.M
Taunheer
John Prather
Army
Stitt
Aero Ranch
Willie Cumbo
Dolores
Neighbors Influence Cannon After Barn Fire Rescue
Revere J. W. Cannon reports his barn burned two weeks ago destroying much equipment. He says neighbors persuaded him to join them at a stockyards outing, and on returning home found a new tractor in his garage. He praises his neighbors as a reminder of good in the world.
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Revere
J. W. Cannon
Cannon
Goj
Carlson Urges Permanent Farm Legislation
Washington Sen. Carlson argues Congress should adopt permanent farm legislation in the next session, calling current measures temporary and costly. He endorses a domestic parity approach for wheat with full support price for domestic food use and market price for remaining wheat.
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Washington
Sen
Carlson
Kas
Congress
Senate
Pueblo Officer Bosley Suspended for Leaving Beat
Pueblo Colorado police officer C E Bosley was suspended for 48 hours after leaving his beat to attend a dance hall to hear rock and roll music. Acting Police Chief Robert L Mayher announced the suspension saying Bosley went to a dance hall for music despite his assigned post.
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Pueblo
Colo.7
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