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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
5
A blaze devastated an armour plant in Springfield causing extensive damage. Fire crews contained the flames after hours of effort with minimal injuries reported. Local officials urge safety inspections and review of plant protections.
A quick, intense blaze demolished the Armour Creameries plant at Springfield's north edge. Seven hours in, firefighters still battled a stubborn pocket near an elevator shaft. Three power transformers exploded, cutting power to much of midtown. No one was harmed, and cylinders of ammonia did not explode. Fire officials could not determine a start, but police spotted the fire around 11 p.m. Firefighting units from across the city responded, preventing major damage to nearby firms.
Erie city leaders viewed three land tracts Tuesday as potential lagoon sewage disposal sites and prepared to meet with Iola engineers to review plans. The council favors the lagoon system and will await bond election results to finalize details.
In Paris the new Aga Khan led memorial services for his late grandfather at a city mosque with Ismaili followers and notable figures from social diplomatic and sports circles attending a prayer session organized by Prince Aly Khan. Typhoon Agnes downgrades as it heads to Siberia hitting Korea with fatalities and homelessness. Colonel Lennox-Boyd undergoes gall bladder surgery and is reported in good condition. Chinese refugees flee to Hong Kong aboard a small open boat claiming Nationalist passes. Moscow radio rebukes Western nuclear test hold offer as disarmament talks continue. Ivan the Terrible is cited as having annexed Siberia in the 16th century.
Washington Lyndon B Johnson accused Eisenhower advisers of rushing to attack Democrats in Congress and risked political backlash. Eisenhower voiced disappointment at Congress for slow progress on his agenda and blamed lawmakers from both parties. Senate leaders defended the Democratic record while Republicans offered mixed views on foreign aid and immigration.
A dealer lists a variety of used trucks from 1938 to 1957 including International 2-Ton models with 16 ft beds, Chevrolet 2-Ton units with grain sides, 5th wheels, and side tanks and older Dodge and Ford pickups. The advertisement promises best deals on new or used trucks.
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