Democratic Primary Hurdles in Four States
Four states hold primaries as Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams and Missouri Senator Stuart Symington compete for renomination. Williams seeks a sixth term amid light campaigning facing William L Johnson. Symington faces nominal opposition from Lamar Dye and Lawrence Hastings as Republicans in Missouri seek a candidate to challenge him.
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Associated Press
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Williams
West Virginia
Kansas
William L. Johnson
Ironwood
Statehouse
Symington
Air Force
Lamar W. Dye
Kansas City
Lawrence L. Hastings
Aurora
Veterans Administration
Democratic race tight as Byrd leads WV nomination bid
The article notes a tight Democratic contest for the nomination to challenge incumbent Hoblitzell who fills the late Sen Mat Neely’s term with two years remaining. Robert C Byrd tops a three candidate list for the six year seat while West Virginia also nominates six House members. Kansas sees Gov George Docking unopposed for renomination as five Republicans seek the GOP nod to contest six House seats including former Gov Fred Hall and Clyde Reed Jr.
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Missouri
Symington
Charles E. Potter
Michigan
Williams
Philip Hart
Homer Martin
United Auto Workers
West Virginia
GOP
Chapman Revercomb
John D Hoblitzell
Hoblitzell
Matthew Neely
Robert C. Byrd
Revercomb
Kansas
George Docking
Fred Hall
Clyde Reed Jr
Parsons
Purse Snatcher Misses $26,000 in Cash
In Wilmington California a teenager snatched a woman's purse containing $26,000 including fourteen $1,000 bills. The thief removed a wallet and dropped the purse before officers found the money stuffed in several envelopes. Anastasia Krouses a 38 year old Greek national from Long Beach said she had carried the cash for over a year.
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Wilmington
Calif
Anastasia Krouses
Long Beach
Greece
79 Year Old Combe Printing Closes in St Joseph
The Combe Printing Co established in 1879 will liquidate assets including a four story building on August 31. Stockholders voted to close after years of non profitability. About 45 employees will be released and many are expected to join Journal Publishing Co as it expands lithography. The note mentions 1957 fuel industry newspaper ad rise.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Combe Printing Co
Journal Publishing Co
Bond Market Adds Concern For Traders
AP reports rising inflation fears and Treasury financing pressures embolden traders. Bond prices fall and yields rise while stock prices advance, as speculation shifts from quick gains to inflation risk and potential Fed Treasury actions. Public holders demanded cash on a large refunding, lifting yields and signaling tighter money markets.
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AP Business News
NEW York
US Treasury
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Hanley Donates $1 Million Gift to Wittenberg College
Springfield Ohio report notes Stanley M. Hanley once borrowed $200 in 1923 to finish at Wittenberg College. Now president of a Columbus electronics firm he returned to campus to make an unrestricted gift of one million dollars.
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Springfield
Ohio
Stanley M. Hanley
Wittenberg College
Columbus
Hanley
Wittenberg
Hitchhiker Held Admits Card Thefts in LA and Beyond
A 16 year old hitchhiker, Carl Hight, is held in Wichita for Los Angeles authorities. He signed a statement admitting theft of hotel and gasoline credit cards from a car in Los Angeles. Cards included charges for a Hollywood cafe and an airline, all tied to a Los Angeles businessman.
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Wichita
Los Angeles
John Judge
Carl Hight
Honolulu
Las Vegas
Hollywood
Hight
Minnesota
Burlap Bag Too Tough For Idaho Potatoes
Idaho horticulturist Walter Sparks of Idaho University criticizes burlap sacks as overly tough for potato transport. He notes bags resist breakage but cause rough handling and damage to the potatoes during movement.
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Idaho
Idaho Falls
Walter Sparks
Idaho University
Local Briefs From Chanute Tribune August 5 1958
Chanute Tribune reports Tuesday August 5 1958 with short items from the town. Readers learn community news and updates across local events and notes published on page five.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Kansas Projects Get $9 Million in Military Construction Funds
A Senate House conference committee approved an authorization bill for military construction with $9,334,000 allocated to Kansas projects and $7,964,000 for Richards-Gebaur AFB and Whiteman AFB in Missouri. The panel reconciled differences between Senate and House totals of construction authorizations. Separate legislation is needed to appropriate the funds.
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Washington
Senate House
Kansas
Richards-Gebaur Afb
Whiteman Afb
Missouri
Senate
Pensioners ask Canada to allow checks abroad
The B C Old Age Pensioners Assn voted at its annual convention to urge the federal government to remove what it calls unjust discrimination preventing pensioners from receiving checks while outside Canada. It asked that checks be forwarded to pensioners abroad.
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Penticton
B. C
Old Age Pensioners
Assn
Canada
Burkesville Fiscal Court Bans Whittling on Courthouse Lawn
The Burkesville Kentucky Fiscal Court outlawed whittling on the courthouse lawn and announced a five dollar fine for each offense. The court said wood shavings caused excessive litter on the grounds.
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Burkesville
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