Air tour gives firsthand view of tornado damage near Toronto
Tribune photographer-reporter D. J. Wortman rode with pilot John Ferguson over Woodson County Monday night’s tornado path. They photographed the destruction from 1,000 feet then landed to document scenes at Crossfield and McGee homes north of Toronto. The McGee family survived, but suffered injuries and significant damage including a wrecked house and missing furnishings.
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Lew Crossfield
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Eisenhower says no war actions without Congress approval
President Eisenhower asserted he would not order American troops into any action that could be read as war without prior congressional approval. He noted self defense in local actions is possible but would not constitute war, and stressed a go-ahead from Congress is essential. He referenced the Marines sent to the Middle East and linked war to funding and a draft law.
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Grace Kelly Aims for Big Family Ahead of Monaco Wedding
Grace Kelly told reporters aboard the Constitution that she hopes to have a large family after marrying the Prince of Monaco. She confirmed civil and Roman Catholic weddings planned for April 18 and 19, said she would return to America often, and described her honeymoon on the prince’s yacht cruising the Mediterranean for about a month with no guests.
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Revenue and Tax Group Praised by Gov Hall
Gov Hall calls the advisory committee report on Kansas revenue honest fearless and equitable. He released a letter naming John Stutz Ernest Johnson and Dr Ethan Allen who contributed as part of the review that outlined potential new revenue sources for the Legislature.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Southeast Kansas officials form new county group
The Southeast Kansas Association of County Commissioners and County Engineers formed at the Memorial Building with Cary Pruitt as president and William Hill as secretary treasurer. Alva Kelly named vice president as about 90 attend. The 17 county group will meet twice yearly in Cha nute with Merritt Royer as guest speaker on asphalt road construction.
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William S. Hill
Alva Kelly
Montgomery County
Chanute
Merritt R. Royer
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Bill Niggemann
Crawford County
Ray Harden
Anderson County
Rex Lucas
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State Highway Commission
Topeka
Commission
Weather forecast for Kansas steady improvement ahead
After two days of turbulent weather Kansas enjoys a optimistic forecast with fair and warmer weather through Thursday. lows tonight expected 35 to 40 degrees, highs Thursday in the 70s. western and central Kansas see warmer today with the move east tomorrow. prior nights had freezing temps in western regions, state highs yesterday ranged 40 to 71. strong winds subsiding across the state.
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Hill City
Chanute
Voters Approve Bond for Yates Center Pool
Yates Center voters approved an 85000 bond for a municipal swimming pool by a 411 to 247 margin. Humboldt had 120 total votes with four unopposed city council candidates. Freonia mayor J M Gilstrap was reelected with 159 of 170 votes.
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C. S. Williams
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Loren R. Robertson
Clark Hollinger Jr
M. J. Marker
L. M. McCormick
Nelson Davidson
Fred Wemmer
Vernon Henson
Thayer Votes Friday On Street Bond Issue
A special election Friday will decide a $22,000 bond plan to blacktop all Thayer streets. Residents say there has been little discussion of the measure.
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Democrats score strong showing in Wisconsin primary
Democrats captured 42 percent of the vote to Eisenhower's 55 percent, boosting Kefauver's hopes in the farm belt. Wisconsin delegates totaled 56 for Kefauver and 30 for Eisenhower with a one half vote each. rural districts in the 9th and 10th favored Kefauver while Eisenhower led elsewhere. The nonregistered voters could choose any ballot, making the primary a test of popularity between Kefauver and the President.
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Carole Morris Best Speller Crowned at County Contest
Carole Morris of Oak Grove School won the county spelling bee held at the district courtroom yesterday and will enter the state contest in Topeka on April 28. Elaine Livingston of Galesburg placed second with ten schools participating.
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Carole Morris
Oak Grove
Elaine Livingston
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Topeka
Sydney Naughton
Big Creek
Larry Seefelt
Rural
Sara Jo Allen
Excelsior
Margaret Lewis
Eric
Judy Runyon
Corona Type Face Debuts In The Tribune For Easier Reading
The Tribune introduces Corona, a new type face designed to improve readability with deeper letters and more white space between lines. It contrasts with Ideal News, a long familiar face, showing clearer character distinction and intended accessibility for readers.
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Storms rip across 10 states killing many in tornadoes
A spate of spring tornadoes across western Michigan and beyond leaves at least 35 dead and 300 injured. Rescue teams recover 18 bodies in Wisconsin and Michigan while Hudsonville and Grand Rapids area suffer heavy destruction. thousands homeless as farms and towns endure substantial property losses. A tornado also hits Traverse City area, killing a farm woman.
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Traverse City
Chest X ray drive ends in Chanute and Midwest tornado toll
In Chanute Kansas 4338 people have had chest X rays as the state health board works with local volunteers to screen food handlers. Across ten states a series of tornadoes and windstorms killed at least 35 and injured over 300. Mississippi, Michigan, Wisconsin and others endured heavy damage with thousands left homeless. The Red Cross deployed hundreds of disaster workers to aid affected families.
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Ross Miller
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Talk Club ends season with arts focus and new officers
Dr. Alexander Magoun led a late season Talk of the Month Club meeting at the Tioga Hotel, shifting from human relations to fine arts. E W Johnson elected president for 1956 57, with Pauline Barker as vice president and Edma Niederlander secretary treasurer.
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E. W. Johnson
Joe Balch
Pauline Barker
Edma Niederlander
Dr. Magoun
Magoun
Ohio
Stroud
Chanute
Cleo Dawson
New World Quartet
Colin Jackson
Douglas Silverton
George Jason
Wheel theft leaves car with missing rear axles
Denver police report a theft where two rear wheels were stolen from a parked car. The thief left the spare wheel in the front seat and arranged four hub caps in a row on a nearby lawn, with no clear motive.
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Tribune Delivery Help Line
If you do not receive your Tribune contact your carrier and if unavailable call 700 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
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Traffic Fatalities Reported in Topeka
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the State Accidents Records Section show 1 death in the last 24 hours and 145 to date in 1956, with 125 for the same period in 1955. Earlier fatality not previously listed.
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Topeka
Kansas
Women in Control Reelect Stella Town Council
In Stella Missouri the five-woman town council were all reelected by residents in a unanimous show of approval. The small community of about 250 people reaffirmed leadership with no opposition.
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Cremona Grange Meeting Friday Evening
Cremona Grange will convene at 8 p.m. Friday and serve cookies and coffee after the session.
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Cremona Grange
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