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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

7

Collision damages car in front, no truck damage reported

A car driven by Herbert Fox received damage in a collision with a truck driven by James G. Gilliland. the truck was undamaged. Passengers listed include Ernest Winters and family from California and Norman residents. Christmas stories planned at the Public Library Saturday at 10 30 AM. Robert Reed from San Diego arrives for holiday visit.

Herbert Fox Washington James G. Gilliland S. Evergreen Robert A. Reed San Diego Everett. Reed Reed W. Main Clifford Anderson C. E. Baum Humboldt San Diego State College

Admittances and dismissals listed at Neosho Memorial

Daily Transcript details Thursday admittances John A. Carmichael and Charles Gieser. dismissals include Mrs. John Weilert, Mrs. Buford Allen, Mrs. Douglas Ford, Mrs. Volney Leigh, Lester Etter, Mrs. Enos Perez, and Mrs. Lester Glassburn. Births note sons for Webb Marks and Gene Bilyeu. today births recorded for William Frederick and George Schoonover.

Charles Gieser Yates Center Surgical John Weilert Humboldt Buford Allen and Son Douglas Ford Thayer Volney Leigh Kansas Lester T. Etter Enos Perez Lester Glassburn St. Paul Webb Marks S. Highland Gene Bilyeu N. Forest William Frederick George Schoonover Savonburg

Gunman slain grocer during failed abduction near Harvard

Robert Phillips of Rockford Ill. admitted killing grocer Lyle Larson after a failed attempt to force open the store. About 50 state police aided the search with roadblocks set near Harvard, about 5 miles northwest of Chicago. Phillips, captured near Elgin, said he was dying of cancer and intended to die anyway.

Harvard Robert Phillips Rockford Chicago Harry C. Herendeen Phillips Lyle Larson Larson Don James VaLgonhalic Elgin Ill

Airman Safeguards Plane by Daring In-Flight Climb

Air Force officials recommended Sgt. Raymond A. Doyle of New Bedford Massachusetts for the Distinguished Flying Cross after he dangled from the exterior of a C124 Globemaster for 45 minutes to lock the landing gear and save 14 occupants as the aircraft prepared to land at Barksdale Air Force Base SHREVEPORT Louisiana.

Shreveport Barksdale Air Force Base Air Force Raymond A. Doyle New Bedford Mass

High Buddhist Priest Visits U S Army Camp

Ensho Fukuyosh a 59 year old priest who left his mountain temple visited a U S Army camp in Otsu Japan this week and decided to stay for Christmas He said he wanted to learn about the west and was surprised by soldiers and their weapons yet saw the post chapel as a place of worship and reflection.

Otsu Japan Ensho Fukuyosh

Keown executes Merrifield in 1953 airliner case

In 1953 Merrifield, strapped to a plane wing and wearing a parachute, faced execution after a risky attempt tied to robbing social figures. He refused to admit killing the patrolman, and sent a written statement for a posthumous release as guards maintained a cold press during the procedure.

Doyle M. W. Thomas Merrifield Keown

Benefit Reported Ended For Socialist Worker

The Veterans Administration suspended James Kutcher of Newark New Jersey from a 282 a month disability pension awarded for war injuries after charges of aiding an enemy and undermining public interest. The VA cited an anonymous source alleging in 1951 he stated the U S government is composed of traitors and that the government deems him an enemy sympathizer.

New York New York Post Veterans Administration James Kutcher Newark N. J Italy Post Kutcher Socialist Worker Party United States U.S

Tough Outlaw Faints In Electric Chair

Eddyville Kentucky Chester Merrifield, a lifelong criminal, fainted in the electric chair and died without consciousness after being executed for killing Louisville police officer Alvin Keown. The 37 year old gunman, crippled in a gun fight with pursuit, met his death early today.

Eddyville Chester Merrifield Louisville Alvin Keown

Woman Ends Tree Swap For The One She Wanted

In Little Rock Arkansas a woman returned a Christmas tree she had bought and sought an exchange. While showroom staff allowed her to browse, the returned tree was put back on display and she ultimately chose the same tree she had initially brought back.

Little Rock Ark

State Okays Pay Increases For State Workers

The Kansas Finance Council approved 10 to 30 percent pay hikes for budget analysts property appraisers psychiatric aides cottage parents and other staff. New monthly ranges set include 376 to 647 for analysts 280 to 587 for appraisers 200 to 309 for psychiatric aides and 210 to 267 for cottage parents, pending further study by the council.

Council Larned State Hospital Coun

Pacifists convicted for defiance of air raid drill

In New York nineteen pacifists were found guilty of violating the Defense Emergency Act by refusing to take shelter during an air raid drill as a protest against war.

New York New York State

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