Kremlin Claims Global Intercontinental Rocket Test
Moscow announces a successful test of a "super-range" intercontinental rocket that could reach any spot on the globe. Skeptics doubt the claim, while officials note past Russian tests and ongoing Western races in ICBM development amid renewed nuclear tests in Siberia.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Russia
Soviet Union
United States
Siberia
US Congress
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Air Force
G. Randolph Pearkes
Moscow Radio
Bernard A. Schriever
U.S. Air Force Ballistic Missile Program
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
Soviet claim of world-reaching missile questioned in Britain
British defense officials express skepticism over a Soviet ballistic missile claim to reach any location. Air Marshal Boyle doubts the claim as gospel while acknowledging a perceived threat shaping years of planning ahead of disarmament talks.
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Washington
Sen. Jackson
D-Wash
Sen
Symington
D-Mo
Miami Beach
Pentagon
United States
London
Dermot Boyle
Britain
Soviet Union
Hoffa Charged By AFLCIO Ethical Panel
The AFL CIO Ethical Practices Committee filed charges against Teamsters Vice President James R. Hoffa. The exact charges were not specified, but a report containing activities of Hoffa was served to the union. The action follows McClellan committee testimony alleging misused funds and bogus locals with connections to Johnny Dio. Hoffa faced questions over a $50,000 loan to a race track and $89,500 borrowed from employers and subordinates.
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Washington
Aflcio Ethical Practices Committee
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
McClellan
Senate
Sen
D-Ark
New York City
New York
Johnny Dio
Girl Jumps Overboard To Get Her Breakfast
In St Helier Jersey Channel Islands Jennifer a passenger on the steamer Isle of Sark jumped overboard to reach breakfast, while all other visitors remained aboard. The incident involves a search or rescue effort for Jennifer near the port.
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Groves
Goodby
Southampton
Jennifer
Girl
ST. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
Isle of Sark
Budapest Angler Lands 140-Pound Catfish on Tisza River
Hungarian papers report Ernce Simon hauled an 83 inch catfish from the Tisza near Hodmezovasarhely in the southeast. The creature weighed more than 140 pounds and set a local record.
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Budapest
Hungary
Ernce Simon
Tisza
Hodmezoevasarchely
Altoona Community Notes and Reunions
Altoona residents report visits and relocations including Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Fraser and Charles Fraser in Nevada and California. Local moves include Erly Haring and children to Middleton Residence. A 1944 Altoona High class reunion was held with a covered dish dinner and photo session at the school.
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Altoona
Hartley Fraser
Charles
Nevada
John Fraser
California
Erly Haring
DeBolt
Middleton
South Main
Evaroy
Fred Clubine
Independence
Walter Scott
Minta McCoy
Paul Smith
Lester Tetrick
Mabel Beaty
Doris Wall
Clyde Brewster
A. B. Cummins
H. A. Addington
Friends University
Wichita
Nellie Barnhill
John Barnhill
Sycamore
Earnest Scott
Harry LaPon
Tulsa
Oklo
Avis McIrvin
Hutchinson
F. L. McIrvin
Alta Aldridge
Walter Renner
Lynn Aldridge
Altoona High School
Ivan Gottschall Clayton
Neosho area residents noted for family ties and events
The report lists local residents visiting relatives and attending events. Mr and Mrs Floyd Ladd and Allen J Bradford joined by Mrs Lee Bradford and Richard Bradford. Lawrence Kuntz and Nancy Bruce with Kansas City ties worked their farm last week. Homer Russell visited Guy Ambarger. David Brown's six pound daughter Debra Elaine was born August 24 at Neodesho Hospital. Walter Bradford attended a Neosho Valley Creamery board meeting.
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Lawrence Kuntz
Nancy
Bruce
Kansas City
Homer Russell
Guy Ambarger
David Brown
Neodesho Hospital
Debra Elaine
Walter Bradford
Neosho Valley
Notable visitors span towns from Oklahoma to Idaho
The report lists residents and guests visiting or staying with relatives in Oklahoma and nearby states. Individuals include Mrs. Beryl Folks of Albuquerque New Mexico and families from Chattanooga Oklahoma to Aberdeen Idaho and Barston plus visitors Harry Davis Jr and twin daughters of Protection and M L DeBolt with Rudy Mezas of Rockne Center New York enjoying Grand Lake Oklahoma last week.
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Chattanooga
Okla
Beryl Folks
Albuquerque
N. M
Helen Wiles
Lamar Whitson
Loren Collins
Altoona
Shirley Bowers
Wichita
Marjorie Macy
Cherryvale
Don
Beulah Waldron
Needesha
Margaret Sherbenou
Aberdeen
Idaho
Betty Carter
Barston
Harry Davis Jr
Harry Davis
M. L. DeBolt
Rudy Mezas
Rockne Center
N. Y
Grand Lake
Soldier Earns High School Diploma In One Month
Pfc. J. R. Weatherly of Ft. Carson in Colorado’s 5th Infantry Division completed five years of schooling in one month. He entered with only a seventh grade education and gained the equivalent of a high school diploma by passing tests.
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FT. Carson, Colo.pa
J. R. Weatherly
Ft. Carson
Sth
Weatherly
Army
Thornburg Family Notes and Local Visits
Thornburg report shows Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Huffman and children of Philadelphia visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Huffman after a ten day stay. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Umbarger visited Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer near Springfield Missouri. A Santa Fe Park picnic honored Lee Bradford and Mrs. Walter Bradford with attendees including the Stones Ericksons Johnsons and others.
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Thornburg
Gerald Huffman
Philadelphia
Leo Huffman
Guy Umbarger
Shaffer
Springfield
Santa Fe Park
Lee Bradford
Walter Bradford
Carl Stone
Shirley
Lynn Erickson
Rodney
Mark Johnson
Kent
Stephen
Stain of Crime Traps Teen Thief in Fairmont Yard
In Fairmont Minnesota Arnold John a teen thief fixed a homemade thief catcher to a gasoline tank in his yard. He set a small explosive charge to douse the thief with dye when the hose was lifted. The scheme exposed the culprit and led to police action.
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Fairmont
Minn
Arnold John
Italy
Sheriff's
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Floyd
Ladd and Allen J
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Model A Restorers Club
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Mich
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Bennett
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Davis Paint Store
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Trousseau
Nation Cleaners
F. F. Stacy
W. Mein
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Kansas
United States Brewers Foundation
USAF
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Swege
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Parsons
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Thayer
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Fnir
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Morton Co
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Sumner Co
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Association of Firarce Companies
Seban
Chautauqua County
Lomstom
Fix
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Kansas State Fair
Lyons
Saddie Cub
Convention of Public Accountants Association
Kincaid
Kincaid Fair
Midwest
American Radio Relay League
League of Kansas Municipalities
Aesn. of Real Estate Boards
Wakefield, Clay Co
Motor Carriers
Chanute
Marion
Old Settlers
Civil Air Patrol
Topeke
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