Explosions at Johannesburg dynamite factory kill workers
A blast at Modderfontein outside Johannesburg, the world’s largest dynamite factory, killed one white worker and reportedly injured several others. Early reports cited 18 whites and nine nonwhites among the injured, with a earlier estimate of 35 to 45 dead. The area was evacuated as police and dogs sealed off the site. The plant, a subsidiary of Anglo American, produces explosives for gold mining. No sabotage was confirmed.
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Modderfontein
South African Press Association
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Harry Oppenheimer
Anglo-American Corp
Forging Factory Blast Kills 15 in Belecke West Germany
An explosion at the Stepmann Works Belecke forging plant near Arnsberg, Germany, killed 15 workers and injured about 40. Police said a burst compressed air pipe likely caused the blast. many victims were Italian workers. Rescue teams labored amid debris as identification awaited.
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Last Night's Basketball Cast Will Shape Future Feelings
A reflective note on how last night's games may not ease current emotions. Fifty years hence some losers may feel pride, while some winners may recall the moment differently, hinting at enduring perspectives beyond the score.
County Forecast Warm Tonight and Sunday
Fair and warmer tonight with increasing cloudiness. Sunday will be warmer with scattered showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Low tonight near 3. High Sunday in the upper 50s.
Social Security Tip Wins for Best News Tip
The Herald awards five dollars to Mrs. James Kerr for a tip leading to a federal notice about a four year old girl’s social security number request. Other prize tips came from Mrs. Roy McIntosh of Quenemo Mrs. Harry Fisher and Charles Shaw. Tips reward quick, real news leads.
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Rusk Says Russians Moving Troops From Cuba
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said movement of Soviet troops out of Cuba is under way and several thousand may withdraw within the week. He noted the United States is turning a corner in Viet Nam where South Viet Nam forces now have the initiative. He warned any test ban would require risk but warned the arms race poses great dangers. he declined to discuss exact Cuban withdrawal figures.
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Ray Smith Files for Ottawa School Board Seat
Ray Y. Smith of RFD 3 Ottawa filed as a candidate for one of the School District No. 30 board of education positions. He is the sixth candidate, joining Vern Chesbro Dr. John Huderson Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer Dr. Don McKelvey and Mrs. Ethel Rule Seymour. Smith 45 years Franklin County resident graduated Ottawa High School 1928 Ottawa University 1932. He served 15 years on Wycoff district school board Lincoln Township trustee 1946 1952 Ottawa Coop director 1950 1954. He and his wife have five children with ties to Topeka Manhattan and Panama City. If no later filings a primary will not be needed. election set for Tuesday April 2 with deadline noon today possible March 19 primary.
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Army Bills In House Next Week
Washington AP reports House votes slated Monday and Tuesday on two key defense measures. A four year extension of the draft and a $15.8 billion military authorization bill aim to sustain induction of about 90,000 men annually and maintain ceilings on armed forces size.
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Kansas House action proposals tax base shifts and budgets
A Kansas House bill would tax base wages and net earnings for school taxes, backed by the Kansas Livestock Association to ease real estate tax burdens. Other measures include moving cereal malt beverage regulation to the Alcoholic Beverage Control office, keeping firemen and police pensions under state control, and raising wrongful death damages. Senate proposals would distribute a $70 million sales tax fund to schools, welfare, and aid, with specific allocations to counties, social welfare, high school finance, school emergency funds, and state university funds. Two senators opposed a $100,000 land appropriation for a prairie national park in Kansas, while the House tentatively approved a state universities research foundation.
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Alvin Bauman
D-Sabetha
Paul Lamb
Caney
Prairie National Park
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Pick Candidates At Wellsville
Wellsville caucus nominates Citizens ticket for April 2 election with mayoral candidate Bernhard Fleming and four councilmen Clarence Coffman Lee Chamberlain Hareold Bouse Jim Simmons Dick Moherman. Police Judge nominee Frank Taylor is named.
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Bernhard Fleming
Clarence Coffman
Lee Chamberlain
Hare Old Bouse
Jim Simmons
Dick Moherman
Frank Taylor
Traffic Toll Topeka Report Debuts March 9 1963
Kansas traffic death log shows 24 hours ending 9 am Saturday with eight fatalities in March and 69 for 1963, compared to 79 in the comparable 1962 period. Local authorities record traffic trends and fatalities for Public Safety reports.
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