Pheasant, dog rescue and small-town notes mix in Kansas items
Southeast Kansas brief roundup reports a missing pheasant found after 17 days in a shallow well and a game dog weak from hunger. Fort Scott businessmen visit New York TV. Walnut raises funds for a two-person resuscitator. Pittsburg reports a firefighter’s heart attack after a downtown blaze. Fredonia notes veteran conservation leadership and reservoir discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
George Harris
Ray Hardy
Humboldt March of Dimes totals reach 1310 with short of goal
Miss Helen Lacy reports Humboldt contributions to the March of Dimes totaled 1310.80 amid special gifts and events. A coffee break at Kimerling store raised 76, open house for T. O. Frevele home netted 80, and coin boxes in local businesses added 116.94 toward the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Helen Lacy
Kimerling
T. O. Frevele
Farm activities outlined by Chanute Chamber officials
The 1955 agricultural program of the Chanute Chamber of Commerce was outlined by Art Krone at a Tioga Hotel luncheon. The group voted to join the Neosho County Extension Council in sponsoring the statewide Balanced Farming and Living Program and planned events include 4-H festivals, a farm tour, and a Neosho County Farm Picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Art Krone
Chamber
Tioga Hotel
Krone
Implement and Hardware
Robert L. Briley
Dave Evans
Fair, Warmer Forecast Here
Generally fair and warmer weather is forecast for Kansas through Wednesday. Highs near 50 to 55 with nights around 25 to 30. Five day outlook shows mild temperatures into the weekend before a turn to colder air and little precipitation. Snow cover dwindling in some areas as temperatures rise.
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Topekap
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Garden City
Topeka
Runaway Girls Steal Car Then Crash Near Roper
Two Wichita teens identified as Carol Mendenhall and Nina Patterson, both in custody after allegedly stealing a 1941 Lincoln from North High School. They collided with a tree near Roper, were uninjured, and were taken to Erie County jail pending Wichita police arrival. The car, owned by Mrs. Gerald Wright, was later moved to Fredonia.
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Wichita
Roper
Carol Ilene Mendenhall
Nina Bonnita Patterson
Erie
Tom Morehead
North High School
Gerald §. Wright
Fredonia
Wilson County
Traffic Fatalities Reported In State Records
State accident records show traffic fatalities 0 in the last 24 hours and 0 to date for 1955 54. figures for the same period in 1954 55 are listed for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topekap
Kansas
Snow storm hailed as beneficial to Kansas wheat
The snow storm was described today as extremely beneficial to Kansas wheat and other fall seeded crops. It adds moisture to the soil, helping germination and early growth, with farmers awaiting the impact across the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Proclaims National Advertising Week
Gov. Fred Hall has proclaimed February 13 to 19 as National Advertising Week in Kansas, urging participation by merchants and civic groups to promote commerce and responsible advertising practices.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Kansas
Formosa Evacuation Gains U S Naval backing
The Senate committee approved the Formosa Mutual Defense Treaty 11 to 2 with Morse and Lanfer voting no. U S forces aided evacuation from North and South Tachen as civilians moved to landing craft under the 7th Fleet, amid aerial skirmishes and a wary Red China backdrop.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Formosa
Chiang Kaishek
Taipet
U.S
Alfred M. Pride
U. S
7Th Fleet
North Tachen Island
South Tachen Island
Jim Becker
Estes
Yikiangshan
Tachens
Henrico
Lenawee
Keelung
Red China
U.S. 7Th Fleet
East China Sea
Lower
Tachen
Dental Clinic Set For Chanute Schools Next Week
Mrs. Margaret Wood announces dental clinics in Chanute schools next week. Elementary students including St. Patrick's are seen Wednesday, with Junior High Senior High and Junior College students Thursday. All Chanute dentists participate.
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Chanute
Margaret Wood
St. Patrick’s
Scribe Owes His Life to Scouting
HAL BOYLE recalls how the Boy Scout movement saved his life during World War II. He recounts earning a swimming badge, nearly drowning in the Moroccan landing, and credits Scouting with shaping his endurance and gratitude. He celebrates Scouting’s 45th anniversary and its continued fight against delinquency.
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Scribe
Hal Boyle
New York
Boy Scout Movement
America
Scouts
New Trial Asked for Mighell in Tax Evasion Conviction
A motion for a new trial was filed in U S District Court in Kansas City for Harvey N. Mighell a 52 year old Russell Kansas man convicted by a federal jury in Wichita last Friday on four counts of income tax evasion.
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Kansas City
Kas
Harvey N. Mighell
Russell
Wichita
U. S. District Court
Kremlin Shakeup Signals Harder Soviet Policy Abroad
U S officials say Moscow may shift toward a tougher foreign policy under Khrushchev after Premier Malenkov’s resignation. Khrushchev is seen as the strongest leader, possibly extending support to Red China on Formosa and reshaping top power dynamics in the Kremlin.
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Washington
Russia
Far East
U. S
State Department
Georgi Malonov
Moscow
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Malenkov
Red China
Bulganin
iXremlin
Supreme Soviet
Kremlin
Nikolai Bulganin
Molotov
School Board Hires Top Officials and Approves Building Fund
The Board of Education approved renewing Supt. Buford Fisher’s contract for two years and rehiring key administrators including Howard Jester Charles Yoos and Ruth Cross. They also issued contracts to three new teachers and approved a $995 pickup for maintenance. A special building resolution creates a levy up to two million assessed valuation over ten years for district improvements. The board also set bids for Owens Hall barracks dorm and discussed JHS gym floor repair.
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Board of Education
Buford Fisher
Howard A. Jester
Senior High
Charles Yoos
Paul Parsons
Royster
Vendla Kjelland
Lincoln
Myrtle Moeller
Alcott
Harold Anderson
Hutton
Velma ‘Anderson
Roosevelt
Ruth Cross‘field
Murray Hill
Jean Vaughn
S. Washington
Nyla Hobbs
Steuben
Joe Reed
N. Steuben
Fisher
Vaughn
Hobbs
Reed
Owens Hall
S. Malcolm
Soviet leadership shakeup signals tougher Cold War stance
In Moscow Malenkov resigns as premier amid a shift to heavy industry, Khrushchev gains prominence, and Bulganin is named premier. Molotov brands U S aggression on Formosa and pins world domination on capitalism, while Western diplomats note intensified Soviet armed forces role.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Georgi M. Malenkov
Supreme Soviet
Communist Party
Nikita S. Khruschev
Nikolai A. Bulganin
V. M. Molotov
China
United Nations
U. N
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Molotov
Red China
Formosa
Pescadores
Malenkov
Bulgarin
Stalin
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Panther
Black Panther
Independence
Fred Brandon
Ann Townsend
Don McMillen
Margaret Hollenshead
Jim Hutton
Tribune
Fort Scott
Leo W. Bolton
Kirk Anderson
New York City
Big City
Dave Garroway
Garroway
Walnut
Walnut Disaster Group
Robert Cress
St. Paul
Carson Funeral Home
Cress
James C. Houdashelt
Pittsburg
William J. Scott
Jake Lyon
Verdigris Valley Conservation and Flood Control Assn
Lyon
Toronto Reservoir
Oklahoma
Myron George
R-Kas
Toronto Dam
Dave Johnson
Nowata
Carleton Hall
Coffeyville
Bert Goodwin
C. W
C of C
Carl Briley
Bal- Pate
Swers
Pate
Kay Hotel
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Reds
North Tachen
Morse
Indore
Langer
RND
Boy Scouts
Plenamins
Casey Drug Co
Tenderfoot
Eagle Patrol
George §. Patton
French Morocco
Nora Knight
Lou Henry
Claudette Judy
Marie Grogan
Carmen McMinimy
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