Congress moves to avert nationwide rail strike
Congress acted to beat the midnight deadline and pass a Senate bill sent to President Kennedy to arbitrate firemen’s jobs and train crew composition. If signed, the measure aims to prevent a walkout as new work rules could trigger a strike at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Unions threaten to strike if the rules take effect.
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Moab Potash Plant Blast Traps 25 Workers In Mine Shaft
Rescue teams and civil defense units converge on a Moab Utah potash plant after a blast trapped an estimated 25 construction workers in an 8300 foot mine shaft. The explosion occurred within 24 hours of a successful rescue in Pennsylvania. Authorities suspect methane gas or petroleum drips fueled the blast as crews battle smoke and flames and attempt a through-the-shaft rescue.
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Sheffield Lake council vacancy stalls over vacancy fill
Citizens fill meeting room as council vacancy remains empty and debate on appointments continues. Local coverage notes Mnances handling under scrutiny and public input sought during forum. Additional notes reference Elyria CD posts and golf tour appearance by Rudnutt.
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Legislators Shape Civil Rights Bill Amid March Protests
In Washington eleven House members worked on a civil rights bill to satisfy demands of integral rights protesters nearby. Chairman Emanuel Celier, D N.Y., said the Kennedy administration proposal would likely pass the first hurdle, with the subcommittee aiming to finish the document in a week or more and likely remain largely intact.
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Senate
Rescuers probe for signs of life in deep shaft trap
Rescue teams drilled 305 feet into a shaft at Sheppton Pennsylvania seeking any sign of life from Lou Bova who has been trapped for eight days. A microphone and camera were lowered as two additional shafts were explored. Despite hearing no response, officials and onlookers held cautious hope, noting survivor folklore and the recent rescue of two other miners nearby.
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Marchers rally for rights from Washington to Lincoln Memorial
Thousands of demonstrators converge on Washington from across the country in a peaceful eight tenths mile march for jobs and freedom. Leaders push for faster congressional action on civil rights despite uncertain legislative prospects.
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Singer Eartha Kutt seeks divorce from William O McDonald
Santa Monica based divorce action filed today cites mental cruelty by Eartha Kutt against real estate investor William O McDonald. The couple wed June 1 1960 and have a 21 month old daughter Rae.
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Elyrians Arrive in D.C. for March and Rally
Elyria and nearby residents ride overnight to Washington for the civil rights march. Reverend Jack O Cassidy and Reverend George T Short Jr note orderly crowds, police presence, and volunteers distributing pins and flags. Young Northerners say witnessing Southern protesters strengthens resolve for equal rights.
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Construton Ave
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Northeastern Ole Weather Update With Showers
Northeastern Ole reports considerable cloudiness with a few light showers and a high of 76 to 92.Tonight cloudy with showers and scattered thunder showers and a low around 60 to 66.Thursday showers end by afternoon with partial clearing and a modest temperature change. Tuesday temperatures ranged 43 to 77 with high humidity in the morning. Moon times noted: moon today at 3 47 pm and set 10 am.
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