Kekkonen Receives Honor at Finnish American Banquet
New York AP Kekkonen president of Finland, still repaying WWI debt, attends a Finnish American Society banquet. Fitchburg mayor George J Bourque presents a silver dollar and notes Kekkonen speaks without asking money. Bourque urges him not to go back empty handed.
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New York
Urho Kekkonen
United States
Finland
George J. Bourque
Fitchburg
Mass
Bourque
Kekkonen
Two Foot Snow Falls Across Virginia and West Virginia
Heavy wet snow blanketed central Appalachia forcing school closings and travel disruptions. West Virginia towns Richwood and Summersville reported power outages as utilities and water services faltered. residents melted snow for drinking water while coastal storm Gerda lashed New England with gale winds and high seas.
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West Virginia
Gerda
Provincetown
Eastport
Maine
Atlantic
Central Appalachians
Richwood
Summersville
California Quakes rattled Southern California Friday
A series of earthquakes shook Los Angeles to San Diego with no injuries or serious damage reported. The first tremor at 11 50 a m was felt strongly in Orange County and caused minor damage as merchandise toppled from shelves and new construction experienced light setbacks.
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Los Angeles
California
San Diego
Orange County
Weather COUNTY FORECAST continues warm days for weekend
The county forecast calls for continued fair weather with warm days and cool nights through Sunday. Lows at night are expected in the 40s to mid 40s, with daytime highs Sunday reaching the 70s.
Belt Of Needles About The Earth
ARGUELLO Calif AP A Midas missile alarm satellite launched to a 2100 mile high orbit carrying 350 million copper needles to form a five mile wide belt for radio reflectivity around the world Officials said the project West Ford aim explores space based missile detection only Midas II was successful and details about dispersal patterns and timing remain under observation with most needles ejected into space to create a long lasting plasma like belt
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Point Arguello
Calif
Air Force
Midas IV
Midas
Fine weekend forecast for Kansas with mild temperatures
AP reports pleasant weekend weather for Kansas as a cold front stalls in northwest Nebraska. Sunny skies prevail with light southerly winds. Tonight’s lows near 40s with Sunday highs 75 to 80. Friday highs ranged 61 to 73 across Olathe, Topeka, Wichita, and Dodge City.
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Topeka
Kansas
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Wichita
Olathe
Dodge City
Explosion Hits Western Pennsylvania Chemical Plant
An AP report from Pittsburgh describes a series of explosions at the Western Pennsylvania Chemical Co. plant near Elizabeth, injuring at least six. The 700 foot facility burned to smoldering ruins and dense smoke forced evacuations, with tractor trailers damaged and no estimated damages yet.
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Pittsburgh
Elizabeth
Western Pennsylvania Chemical Co
FTC Moves to Curb Shelter Adverts in Civil Defense Push
The Federal Trade Commission will monitor advertising for fallout shelters and related civil defense items in ten field offices and nationwide media. The action, taken at the Defense Department’s request, aims to stop exaggerated or misleading claims that could harm buyers and undermine reputable manufacturers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
FIC
Defense Department
Olathe Man Dies In Bridge Crash
Ross M. McAllister a 57 year old resident of Olathe Kan died Friday when his car struck a bridge on a county road about five miles northwest of Holton Kan Authorities reported the crash no other persons were hurt and the investigation is ongoing.
Traffic Toll Topeka Kansas 24 Hour Death Log
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Saturday with counts by period. Data includes October and 1960 comparisons, plus prescription and Raney CH 2092 adv notes.
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Topeka
Kansas
Raney
Tony's Toot Honors Distinguished Service Awards
A brief note salutes a group honored with Distinguished Service Awards described as exemplary and deserving the recognition. The piece emphasizes appreciation for their service and dedication within their community.
Ottawa University outlines growth for second century
A centennial convocation in Wilson Fieldhouse unveiled Ottawa University’s growth plan for its second century. President Andrew B. Martin outlined construction of a new student union, remodeling of Commons for PE facilities, administration, and band space, plus a chapel, with a $500000 capital-improvement drive led by W. I. Bertholf. The event honored five service awardees including F. R. Bennett and Sen. Frank Carlson, and featured remarks by Dr. Roger Fredikson and local leaders as alumni from across the nation attended.
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D.A
Andrew B. Martin
Sen
Frank Carlson
Left
Adrian Miller
Topeka
F. R. Bennett
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Wilson Fieldhouse
Martin
W. I. Bertholf Wichita
University Board of Trustees
Kansas
Raymond Jennings
First Baptist Church
Robert G. Middleton
Kansas City
Board of Trustees
Eldon Addy
Wichita
Milo M. Hewitt
Roger Fredikson
Sioux Falls
M.D
Fredrckson
Bertholf
Howard L. Jones
Paul T. Losh
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Kas
Edgar D. Kerr
Sound of Music
William F. Keucher
Kansas Baptist Convention
Four Die In Fire In Columbus Family Tragedy
A South Side Columbus family perished in an early morning blaze leaving Weston West as the sole survivor. The dead include his wife Etta 22 daughters Joan 4 Donna Jean 7 months and mother Bessie West 50 of Naugatuck West Virginia. Weston West 25 was hospitalized in fair condition with burns and injuries after leaping from a second story window. Fire officials suspect the fire began from a cigarette or faulty wiring in the living room.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Weston West
Etta
Joan
Donna Jean
Bessie West
Naugatuck
W. Va
West
St. Anthony Hospital
Joann
James Seagle
Foes of Trujillo In Uprising in Dominican Republic
In Ciudad Trujillo violent anti Trujillo rioting followed Friday protests over a Santo Domingo University rector appointment. At least two teenagers dead and about 43 others injured amid clashes with police using rifles hoses and tear gas. Police reported 15 officers lightly hurt and arrested demonstrators as unrest spread through downtown and nearby streets.
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Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
Trol
Santo Domingo University
Trujillo
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