Wasp Blast Fatal to Two on USS Wasp
At Quonset Point Rhode Island the aircraft carrier USS Wasp arrived after an explosion in a hangar during antisubmarine maneuvers off Virginia. Lt. Jim Hagan of Florida died in the helicopter incident and Aviation Apprentice Donald Trask of New Hampshire drowned in an elevator pit while fighting the fire. Four destroyers assisted. fire control took about 50 minutes with a later flare up.
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Quonset Point
Wasp
Virginia
Jim Frank Hagan
Marianna
Fla
Donald Howard Trask
Keene
N.H
Dedication of St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Humboldt
Humboldt Lutheran members from a wide area gathered for the dedication of the new St. Peter’s Lutheran church. Mrs. Eileen Wulf Klimes of Sherman Oaks wrote part of the music, and a fellowship dinner for 400 followed the service. The Rev Lonnie Lassman of Humboldt spoke at the evening service.
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Humboldt
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Eileen Wulf Klimes
Jesus
Klimes
Sherman Oaks
Calif
Walter Wulf
Grace Lutheran Church
Iola
Zion Lutheran Church
Clarence E. Vollmer
Wichita
John Crouch
Lutheran pastors and teachers meet at regional conference
The pastors and teachers conference of the Lutheran church runs through Thursday with Rev. Lonnie Lassman in attendance. Rev. Doyt C. Allen resigns from Humboldt Assembly of God to take an assistant pastor role at a Denver Assembly of God church.
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The
Lutheran Church
Lonnie Lassman
Doyt C. Allen
Humboldt
Erie and Vicinity Socials Note Local Travel and Moves
Erie residents report visits and travels including Harold Heaton and companions in Kansas City for a Starlight theater show. Oswald Earnhardt bought Harold VanCleave property east of town, while VanCleave moves to Arkansas City to teach vocational agriculture. Moody family plans a five week western tour visiting Don in Minnesota and relatives in Tucson and Denver.
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Harold Heaton
Betty
Rose Mary Gahagan
St. Paul
Kansas City
Starlight Theater
Oswald Earnhardt
Harold VanCleave
VanCleave
Arkansas City
Clarence Moody
Erie
Minneapolis
Minn
Don
Air Force
Washington
Oregon
California
Arizona
Colorado
Moody
Tucson
Denver
Duelie Bridge Club Hosts Covered Dish at Country Club
The Duelie Bridge Club entertained their husbands with a covered dish dinner at the Country Club Monday. Mrs. Roger Kensinger and Dr. William C. Weir won high scores, with consolation prizes to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McKinney.
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Duelie Bridge Club
Country Club
Jack Shireman
Roger Kensinger
William C. Weir
Glenn McKinney
Everett Shrum
Dwain Duccy
Grand Lake
Grove
Okla
Veterans Pension Bill Moves to President Ike
President Eisenhower faces a pension boost bill totaling 10 billion dollars over 40 years. The Senate accepted a House objection by withdrawing a Senate amendment that would have extended National Service Life Insurance for World War II and later veterans. The administration opposes the bill in its current form but a veto is not certain.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Eisenhower’s daughter ends visit as train heads home
Mamie Eisenhower wrapped up a six day visit with her ailing mother Elvera Doud and began the journey back to Washington by train. Doud, 81, has suffered deteriorating health for two years.
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Denver
Mamie Eisenhower
Elvera Doud
Washington
Scotty Beckett Injured In West Los Angeles Crash
Scotty Beckett, former child film star, was seriously injured Tuesday night when his car struck a tree in West Los Angeles. Doctors report he is 29 and suffered a broken ship and multiple cuts and bruises.
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Los Angeles
Scotty Beckett
Beckett
Flash Flood Fatal to Three in Needles California
A devastating flash flood in Needles amid desert showers left three dead and one missing. Forecasters warned of more storms as walls of water washed out highways 66 and 95, damaged bridges, flooded stores, stranded motorists, and endangered isolated hamlets along the Colorado River. Santa Fe Railway track workers are among the dead.
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Needles
Calif
California- Arizona
Weather Bureau
Colorado River
Santa Fe
20 000 Kansas Medals For 100th Anniversary
Senator Andrew F Schoeppel says Congress will pass his bill to have the Treasury issue 20 000 medals commemorating Kansas statehood centennial in 1961. He notes the Treasury favors the bill and the Budget Bureau has no objection.
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Washington
Andrew F. Schoeppel
R-Kas
Congress
Treasury
Kansas
Schoeppel
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Budget
Youth Fatally Stabbed In Florida Brawl
A 20 year old was killed in a Latin American brawl outside a Cuban coffee stall in Miami witnessed by about 200 people. Police say the melee did not appear tied to politics. Jose Gavila and another head shaved youth argued with unidentified youths before Gavila was stabbed by an unknown attacker.
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Miami
Fla
Jose Gavila
Gavila
New Rifles Needed For U S Soldiers
Senator Joseph S Clark states the United States requires new rifles for soldiers. He notes recent improvements in combat gear but many U S soldiers and Marines still use rifles 23 years old, urging action.
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Washington
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
United States
U.S
Clark
Senate Approves $1.05 Billion Housing Bill
The Senate passed a $1.05 billion housing bill by 71 to 24 with 68 to 27 to keep it from returning to committee. It awaits House action as leaders plan standard committee review before possible final passage. The measure funds new and existing government housing programs.
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Washington
Senate
Banking Committee
House
Eisenhower
FHA Mortgage Insurance Liberalization Described
The article notes various liberalizations of the FHA mortgage insurance program intended to aid private industry.
Flor adora production long running in American theaters
The show Flor adora ran for eight years across American theaters. It earned praise for its music and performances and became a notable example of early American stage productions.
Western Sec Inc Memorandum Pac C Stock Exchange
Western Sec Inc memo shows地址 4 West Main Chanute Kansas listing stock exchange related details.
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el Dorado
Ray Perks
Patricia
First Baptist Church
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J. W. Hobart
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Hobart
C. W. Works
Herman Seyfert
Erie & Vicinity
Guy Geoffrey
Independence
Mike Rice
Bartlesville
L G. Rice Sr
Pat Pierce
Alberta Truex
Judy Dees
Salina
Clarence Obenhaus
Jeffrey
Jennifer DeGasperi
Mutual of
Omaha
Parsons
Mr. Farmer
Bennett Creamery Company
Bennett's Ice Cream
Forest Park
N. Grant
Chanute
Peter Pan Ice Cream Store
West Main St
Lof Pittsburg
Frank DeGasperi
Hollis Dunham
Nancy
Boston
New England
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
James C. Fournie
Basil L. Whitener
D-Nc
Hawaii
Alaska
Swift
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N. Sante Fe
Florida
Bank of Commerce
Chanute National
Guard Armory
Commission
Packer
E. Main
Chanute Tribune
Emil E. Lofgren
First National Bank
Chanute, Kas
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Willys Motors
Kaiser Industries
Babcock Motors
East Main
Iicetay
Kingsway
Esquire Magazine
Chanute, Kansas
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