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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
2
News briefs note a driver license renewal event at the Kay Hotel weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 12. Also reports arrests for intoxication, a Chanute resident earning a master’s degree, and a car theft with no immediate charge filed.
Admittances on Wednesday include Mrs. Willard Crawford 924 S Central and Harry Gier R1 surgical. Today's admits Maurice Nevielle Stark medical Minnie Seidel Humboldt medical Burl C Roberts Eric medical. Dismissals Wednesday Mrs Russell Rushton 209% FE Main. Births Wednesday Leonard Steinle Yates Center a boy. Births today T J Mendoza Wichita a boy Ralph Evans 17 W 3rd a girl.
Sacramento reports Gov. Goodwin Knight says he will not withdraw from the Republican gubernatorial primary and may stay in public service. He notes Nixon has not committed to backing Knowland, while Knowland plans a state tour before deciding. Knight, hinting at a re election bid, says he has not fixed plans but does not intend to quit public service.
In San Francisco three officers pursued a familiar car yesterday and forced it to the curb, reclaiming the vehicle amid a brief pursuit. The incident involved the police commissioner and resulted in the car's recovery with no injuries reported.
Funeral services for Claude D Perry of Los Angeles are set for Saturday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Ted Hurst officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Koch-Skinner Funeral Home handling arrangements. Charles Henry Miner, 98, longtime Walnut resident, died in a Girard hospital after moving to Walnut in 1903 from Prophetstown. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Walnut Christian Church and Odd Fellows. Survivors include two sons Barrett and Perry, a daughter Mrs. George Crawford, ten grandchildren, and a widow Nama Amanda who died in 1944. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Christian Church with burial in Walnut Cemetery. Dorsey Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Lillie Noland, 87, a Walnut resident for over 60 years, died at her daughter’s home. Born in Bloomfield on April 11, 1870, she moved to Walnut with her parents and later married James I. Noland. She was a member of the Walnut Christian Church, Eastern Star, and Rebekah lodge. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Sands, seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Walnut Christian Church, Rev. Homer Johnson officiating. bearers listed. Burial in Walnut Cemetery with Carson Funeral Home in charge.
AFL-CIO Executive Council branded Eisenhower era Economic policies as hastening a recession. The statement called policies blundering confused and self defeating claiming a dangerous paradox in the economy. It cited falling industrial production with rising prices and soft demand while production facilities expand.
The 35 member Executive Council completed a four day session by voting unanimously to confirm President George Meany's removal of Paul Dorfman as secretary treasurer of a Chicago based waste material handlers union. The panel also noted details of Dorfman's family business ties and the ongoing unrest within the union and affiliated entities.
The stock market ended mixed after a session of declines, with motors, rails, and steels leading gains. Trading was moderately active with about 2 million shares. volumes compared with 2.04 million yesterday. A South African gold mine near Johannesburg reaches 9,785 feet, far deeper than the Empire State Building.
The United States told Canada it will not release information about Canadian citizens to Congress without Canada's consent. The note to Canadian Ambassador Norman Robertson followed Canada's April 10 request for assurances. The issue followed the suicide of Canadian Ambassador Herbert Norman in Cairo after Senate Internal Security revived claims he was a Communist.
The Commerce Department reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of U.S. personal income in July was 3452 billion dollars, up 750 million from June. With a population of 17142 million, the July rate averages about 2014 dollars per person, roughly 40 dollars higher than June. Agricultural income fell 100 million from June to July to 15.4 billion, while the June rate was 15.42 billion as the highest on record.
Elsmore Gail Helm from Oklahoma City visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Carrol Lander for several days. Lester Tippie and Eldon from Topeka stay at Mr and Mrs Fred Tippie and Carrol over the weekend. Donald Krokstrom and Connie Jean visit Mr and Mrs DeWayne Krokstrom in Inde over Saturday and Sunday.
The Clay Center Daily Dispatch buys Wakefield News, merging subscription lists and discontinuing the weekly. Former owner Albert Berlin will keep the printing and office supply business. The sale aims to curb a potential dam flood impact and reflects a loss attributed to Wilford Dam plans.
Atlantic City pageant contestants for Miss America 1958 are expected to be slimmer at the waist and fuller at the hips and chest compared with prior winners. Fifty-one entrants from 48 states plus New York City Chicago Washington D C Hawaii Puerto Rico and Canada will vie Sept 2 7. Average measurements for 1958 hopefuls run 35 2 23 4 35 2 versus 34 2 24 2 35 4 for earlier pools.
Redwood Library in Newport and King’s Chapel in Boston showcase Peter Harrison as America’s first professional architect, highlighting his 18th century architectural legacy.
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