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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

7

Broken Tooth and Denture Found in Mysterious Slayings

In Lebanon Illinois the blood stained home of Mr and Mrs Harold Smith yielded a broken tooth and denture from someone other than the missing couple. Authorities say the tooth indicates a strong blow and a savage struggle likely ending quickly. No robbery motive is seen as money and valuables remained. A belt bearing initial N is noted as a clue.

Lebanon Harold Smith St. Clair County Smith Arline St. Louis N. H. Feder Belleville Smiths

Vicar to Visit Troops in Far East at Christmas

Francis Cardinal Spellman military vicar to Roman Catholics in the armed services will depart December 16 to spend the Christmas season visiting troops in the Far East, continuing a four year old tradition.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman Armed Services Far East

Floyd L West Jr Named District Enrollment Rep for Blue Cross

Floyd L West Jr was appointed District Enrollment Representative for Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield covering Neosho Wilson Woodson and Greenwood counties. Wayne Johnston of Hutchinson announced the move. West formerly ran Sherwin Williams here since 1954 and served in the Army Air Corps 1943 46.

Floyd L. West Jr Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Neosho Wilson Woodson Greenwood Wayne Johnston Hutchinson West Sherwin-Williams Paint Co Kansas City Oklo United States Army Air Corps Chanute Lionsclub Board of Christian Education The First Baptist Church Don Lesslie Lesslie Blue Cross Rice McPherson Harvey Counties West 2Nd

Five Teenage Girls Bound for Grand Jury in Detention Home Slaying

In Akron Ohio five teenage girls were bound to the Summit County grand jury on first degree murder charges for the strangulation of matron Eula Bonham 59 at the Summit County Detention Home. The action followed the hysterical removal of the girls' stepmother from court. If convicted as adults they could face the death penalty unless mercy is recommended. The attack occurred November 27 when the victims overpowered Bonham and stuffed an ammonia soaked rag in her mouth.

Akron Ohio Russell W. Thomas Summit County Miri Cain Alva J. Russell Thomas Eula Bonham

London Visit by Khrushchev Hints at British Invitation

British observers weigh a Khrushchev Bulganin London visit as planned for April. Some say Moscow seeks to provoke Britain into cancelling the invitation to gain propaganda leverage and showcase Western resistance. Churchill also urged caution, while others defend keeping the invitation.

London Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Khrushchev Bulganin India Burma Britain Geneva Eden Manchester Guardian Bombay Asia Pravda Winston Churchill Anthony Nutting Woodford England Churchill Bulgaria

Nutfish Dinner At Swedish Lutheran Draws Local Guests

The Friday night gathering at the Swedish Lutheran church west of Savenburg drew several local residents. Attendees included the Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Swanson and multiple local couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Guy Geoffrey, Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edwards, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, continuing the annual custom.

Savenburg A. W. Swanson Guy Geoffrey George Wright Cecil Fisher Lewis Edwards Lloyd

Death Takes Honus Wagner

Honus Wagner, 81, legendary Pirates shortstop and Hall of Famer, died in his sleep at home near Forbes Field after years of poor health. He passed with family at his bedside. cause listed as complications of old age. Wagner held numerous career records and is regarded as one of baseballs greatest players.

Pittsburgh John Honus) Wagner Forbesfield Pittsburgh Pirates Honus Wagner Cooperstown, N. Y

Tokyo population tops eight million as census released

Tokyo officials announce the city has surpassed eight million residents with Japan at large reaching 89,369,278, ranking fifth globally behind China, India, Russia and the United States based on last October census figures. Tehran accuses the Soviet Union of meddling in Iran’s affairs after Moscow protested Iran joining the Baghdad alliance. Niigata scientist proposes Soviet test explosive used natural uranium last month after analysis of fallout particles.

Tokyo Government Statistics Bureau China India Russia United States Tehran Iran P—Tran Soviet Union Baghdad Iraq Pakistan Turkey Britain Niigata Japan Seitara Koyama

Russian ministry accuses AP and NYT of distortions over Vlasov criticism

Moscow's Foreign Ministry denounces AP reporter Richard O Malley and Times writer Welles Hangen for allegedly misrepresenting official criticism of architect Alexander Vlasov. The ministry claims their dispatches are false and calls the reports distortions.

Moscow Soviet Foreign Ministry Associated Press The New York Times Alexander V. Vlasov Leonid F. Tlyichev Foreign Ministry Richard K. O'Malley Welles Hangen Times Vlasov

Redhead Jane Russell to star in Revolt of Mamie Stover

Honolulu reports actress Jane Russell arrived with red hair to portray Mamie Stover in the filming of Revolt of Mamie Stover. The production, set in Hawaii, focuses on the controversial life and exploits of a famed California madam.

Honolulu Jane Russell Mamie Mamie Stover

Jane Adopts Hair and Eyebrow Hair Dye Change

Jane discovers her eyebrows must be hennaed to match a red wig and also dyes her hair to coordinate the look.

Jane

Warning to Fish Stolen Hooks At Local Store

In Chattanooga Tennessee yesterday thieves broke into the E. H. Peckinpaugh Co fishing equipment store and stole about 20000 fish hooks. A few dozen live minnows were also taken from the premises.

Chattanooga, Tenn.p E. H. Peckinpaugh Co

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