Refinery blast devastates plant. worker quits in panic
In Commerce City, a Continental Oil refinery explosion killed three and injured twelve. A veteran worker quit, citing fear and grief from losing friends and witnessing debris and fire. Plant manager estimates damages at 5 to 10 million dollars with weeks to assess.
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Commerce City
Colo
Continental Oil Co
Rocky Mountain
Denver
Robert Alexander
Alexander
Stephen French
Ronald DeHerrera
Adams County
David Hobbs
Northglenn
Adams
Gas supply adequate for winter, KPL says
Kansas Power and Light reports adequate natural gas to meet residential and small commercial needs this winter. V P-gas operations L Duane Walrafen notes no expected problems barring major equipment failure and cites rising prices as competition for new gas sources increases costs to customers.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Power and Light Company
L. Duane Walrafeh
Walrafen
KPL
Pope John Paul II Leaves Quiet but Enduring Papal Mark
AP Religion Writer notes that John Paul II’s brief papacy forged a lasting legacy through personal acts and simple manners. He dropped pompous coronation language, fostered ecumenical gestures with Russian Orthodox leaders, spoke in the first person, and affirmed church state separation. His warm, informal style captivated Catholics and others worldwide. Teens’ Spending Reaches 23.7 Billion, Driven by Big-Ticket Purchases.
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George W. Cornell
John Paul
Nikodim
Pimen
Moscow
Vatican
L'Osservator Romano
U.S
National Catholic Reporter
Kansas City
St. Peter's
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Kansas State University Extension
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Jar
Wilderness
AV ST
Star-Kist Tuna
Gala Towels
California
Mit
U.S.D
Mrs. Smith
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Folger
Jiffy
Red OF Gold
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Jonathan
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