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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
1
Water haulers collected 49 200 gallons from the hydrant east of the fire station setting a new daily city record. The line stretched from Second and Lincoln to First as drivers waited for loads. The Neo sho River remained strong, keeping the reservoir full. Police report Aug 8 marked six years since a traffic fatality, a potential safety milestone.
Typhoon Babs churned 115 miles from Okinawa with gusts up to 105 mph. It paralleled the western shore while U. S. personnel were ordered to shelter unless on emergency duty. Most American quarters are typhoon resistant.
In Washington, Thomas E. Dewey voiced strong support for Vice President Nixon's potential second term after notes with President Eisenhower. Dewey declined to confirm discussions on the VP choice but lauded Nixon as the most useful vice president in history.
City officials said 80 property owners may be affected as Kansas Water Resources Board approves plans for a low water dam on the Neosho River north of Chanute. Construction to begin next winter at Barker’s Riffles site may raise pool level toward Humboldt city limits. dam length about 185 feet with center section five feet high.
Dr Robert Loudon 31 of Edinburgh Scotland to join the medical staff of the Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital announced by Superintendent Dr Roy Anson. A specialist in pulmonary diseases and Royal College member, Loudon trained at Edinburgh and London hospitals and worked with Edinburgh Tuberculosis Service since 1954. He will start Oct 1 and comes highly recommended by Dr R V Keers and Dr Lawson.
The Neosho County Selective Service Board announced a draft call for six men to report September 5 for final induction in Kansas City the next day. Names will be released later. James M. Barnett of 505 S Lafayette heads to induction tomorrow. Four men were listed for August 27 pre induction exams in Kansas City the following day: Ralph F. Heaton Jr., Everett L. Bailey, William Joe Gilmore, and Clifford D. Anderson.
Don Barber will again head the St. Paul schools this year as superintendent. Classes begin Sept. 4. Vincent Laudick, James McFarland and Jack Nichols join the high school faculty. Contracts were pending for Sisters M. Eustasia Myers Cleophas Kelly Sara Vogel and Maureen Dougherly.
In Waterloo Iowa Capt. Dynamite detonated eight sticks of dynamite on a wooden coffin during a thrill show. Alfred R. Baken 24 of Jacksonville Florida died in the blast. Baken had performed the stunt for three years and built his own coffin with a secret wiring method.
Weather forecast shows continued heat through Thursday with partly cloudy skies and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highs expected 95 to 105 across the state, lows mainly in the 60s to 70s, with no significant rainfall anticipated and temperatures averaging above normal.
Orville Hodge former Illinois state auditor received a 10 year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to misapplying more than $800000 in insured bank funds. U S District Judge John P Barnes imposed the term minutes after Hodge heard his attorney enter a guilty plea on 51 of 54 counts.
Murray Irwin Silver, 22, of Atlantic City New Jersey, was killed in an automobile accident about 19 miles west of Oakley Kansas yesterday. The coroner and local authorities investigated the fatal crash as traffic units assisted at the scene.
Kansas delegates to the Democratic national convention remain unsure whom they will back for the presidential nomination. With the unit rule binding all votes to a majority, officials prepare for a first ballot likely to produce no clear majority. Several delegates refuse to reveal preferences while others push Stevenson or Harriman, and discussions with campaign leaders continue amid ticket uncertainties.
At Chicago the 108 member platform committee endorsed a moderate civil rights plank while debates lingered over the Supreme Court desegregation decisions. Georgia and Texas slates warned against strong civil rights language as Adlai Stevenson gains momentum toward the nomination with Arkansas and New Jersey shifting support.
Topeka lists Kansas traffic fatalities by the State Accident Records Section. In the last 24 hours the count is 1. To date in 1956 the total is 380, compared with 336 for the same period in 1955.
Southeast of Lubbock Texas residents cope with severe swarms of small insects forcing some to leave home at night. Texas A&M identifies samples while officials report only nuisance and no health or agricultural damage.
In Chicago, Perle Mesta hosted a champagne supper for about 500 guests, far exceeding her planned 350, drawing reporters and social figures. Martha Roundtree guided a playful floor show with H. V. Kaltenborn imitating Truman imitating Kaltenborn, a moment that drew roaring laughter from the crowd including a Truman admirer.
A kitchen gas blast at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah killed 15 during dinner rush when a cook opened an oven door. Investigators say gas explosion is the obvious cause but still seek final proof whether natural or manufactured gas triggered the blast.
A three car chain reaction near the Main Street crossing at about 10:20 a.m. caused bumper damage to three vehicles. Helen Dean of 702 West Main stopped for a train, followed by Dee Ann Tabor of 1220 West 2nd, with Mrs. B. E. Chaffin of Fredonia unable to stop in time. No injuries reported.
Wayne Lloyd 31 died and wife Betty severely injured in a one car crash near the Liberty bridge on U S Highway 71 bypass. Betty Lloyd hospitalized with multiple fractures. Clifton Larrison 34 of Kansas City Kansas escaped with minor injuries as patrolmen reported the car struck a utility pole.
City Manager Ross Cooper, president of the Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities, says plans for the annual convention are moving smoothly. A photo of Cooper accompanies the article in the July Aug issue of the association magazine. The convention will be held Oct. 21 23 in Wichita.
Iola Kansas 15 year old Max Noble killed himself yesterday by playing Russian roulette at his home. The boy and a friend used a .22 caliber revolver owned by Noble's father. He removed all but one shell from the gun spun the cylinder placed the weapon to his head and pulled the trigger. The parents Mr and Mrs T C Noble were not at home.
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