Bus Crash Injures Driver. 21 Passengers Hurt Near Chanute
E. L. Emison 46 of Tulsa suffered severe leg fractures and scalp injuries when his Southern Kansas Greyhound Lines bus collided with a rear trailer on US 169 north of Chanute. Seven passengers and Emison were taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital. three admitted later released.
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E. L. Emison
Tulsa
Southern Kansas Greyhound Lines
Chanute
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Emison
Left Hand Shoes Found At City Dump Grounds
Two brand new men’s shoes, one dress size 7 1/2 left and one work size 8 right, were found at the city dump grounds amid a puzzling pattern. A shoe dealer said the brands were not sold locally and police noted the unusual pairing.
Probes Planned By New Congress Probes Planned By New Congress
The new Democratic majority in Congress outlines a year of investigations into communism in government and Eisenhower security programs. Senate Armed Services Chair Russell signals revival of the Preparedness subcommittee to review armed forces purchasing and the 403,000 man cut. House and Senate panels vow to end one man hearings and avoid probe duplication as McClellan and Scott push fair play codes.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Rules Committee
Jenner
R-Ind
House
Rep
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Sen. McClellann
D-Ark
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
House Un-American Activities Committee
Rep. Walter
Dpa
UN- American Activities Committee
Rep. Velde
R-Ii
Robert L. Kunzig
Raphael I. Nixon
Velde
East of Here Merger Planned For Rural Districts
A consolidation plan for several rural school districts east of Chanute is in early discussions. Big Creek and Prairie Queen have voted in favor, North Valley seeks a preliminary meeting on January 13 at the North Valley schoolhouse with James Needham attending. Harmony, Union, Leanna, Grady, and Cremona are also considering consolidation.
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Erie
Chanute
Nelle Stevens
Big Creek
Prairie Queen
Stevens
North Valley
James FE. Needham
Harmony
Union
Leanna
Grady
Cremona
Judge Fisher Calls Paola Grand Jury
District Judge Harry W. Fisher convenes a Paola grand jury for February 7 after a petition from Miami County taxpayers led by Warren Beazley and Leonard Oyster. The Sixth Judicial District includes Miami Linn and Bourbon counties and required 400 valid signatures from an initial 552.
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Fisher
Paola
Fort Scott
Kas
Harry W. Fisher
Ias
Miami County
Warren Beazley
Leonard Oyster
That County
Miami
Linn
Bourbon Counties
Traffic Fatalities Reported in Topeka State Records
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section show 2 deaths in the last 24 hours to date in 1955, compared with 7 the same period in 1954.
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Topekap
Kansas
39 Appointees of Governor Arn Need Senate OK
A state house check shows 39 officials appointed by Gov. Edward F. Arn require Senate confirmation. Most terms run into 1957 and 1958. With Arn leaving office, the Senate could act or the governor may appoint anew after adjournment. Public roles include adjutant general, department directors, and highway commission nominees awaiting action.
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Arn
Senate
Topeka
Statehouse
Edward F. Arn
State Senate
Joe Nickell
Leonard Axe
Department of Administration
Charles W. Pratt
Arthur A. Herrick
Rainy spell ends as Western Kansas dries out
A weather summary reports Chanute area totals of .54 inches by 1:30 p.m. and a weekly total of .66 inches with a new January 4 high of 64 degrees at the airport. Widespread moisture boosts wheat prospects. freezing rain, snow, and icy sidewalks affect several towns as colder air moves in tonight and Thursday.
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CAA
Chanute
Kansas
Associated Press
Topeka
Weather Bureau
Goodland
North Central
South Central
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Salina
Leavenworth
Don Flentie
Concordia
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Jewell
Smith Center
Phillipsburg
Barnard
Russell
Ellsworth
Lincoln
Junction City
Wamego
LeCompton
Bonner Springs
Paola
Osawatomie
Osage City
Emporia
Waverly
Garnett
Pittsburg
Atlanta
Gridley
Leroy
Council Grove
Eureka
Cassaday
Burlington
Cottonwood Falls
Matfield Green
Coffeyville
Virgil
Winfield
el Dorado
Dodge City
Garden City
No Action On Highway Director Nomination
The State Highway Commission took no action at a morning meeting on Gov elect Fred Hall's recommendation to name Walter Rugan as state highway director. President E R Caskey said action on Rugan's nomination and on restoring the secretary to the commission and Joe Crawford's appointment would wait until Hall's inauguration next Monday.
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Topeka
State Highway Commission
Fred ‘Hall
Walter Rugan
Ellinwood
City Police 1954 Crime and Incident Report Summary
The annual police report shows 84 fewer arrests in 1954 than 1953, with motor vehicle accidents down 484 from 518 in 1953. Health calls rose to 1,835 daily, while intoxication arrests were 136 in 1954 versus 148 in 1953. Traffic arrests dropped from 250 to 24, juvenile offenses rose by 10 to 33, and bonds totaled 8421.84 versus 9267.42 in 1953. Parking meter tickets reached 6,292 compared with 4,946 the prior year.
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Police Department
Casey Drug Co
Immunizations Set for Second School Round in Chanute
Arrangements completed for second round immunizations of school and pre school children in Chanute and nearby areas. Doctors begin at 1 PM in grade school buildings with Mrs. Margaret Wood stating pre school children should be at their assigned building by 1 30. Rural schools follow prior assignments. Thayer will receive a Cha nute doctor after local work ends.
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Chanute
Margaret Wood
Wood
Thayer
Three Separate Buyers For Beck Lumber Co
Beck Lumber Co properties in Lyndon Burlingame and Madison sold to three buyers. Clarence Beck announces Lyndon buyer W H Singular Jr formerly of Emporia Burlingame yard bought by John Beck Madison yard bought by Walter Erickson Tony Beck son of Clarence plans to enter wholesale lumber business in Kansas City.
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Emporia, Kas
Beck Lumber Co
Lyndon
Madison
Burlingame
Clarence Beck
Emporia
W. H. Singular Jr
Burlingame Yard
John Beck
Madison Yard
Walter Erickson
Tony Beck
Kansas City
Foreign Operations Hires Wolf Ladejinsky
Washington reports the Foreign Operations Administration hired Wolf Ladejinsky to handle a land reform project in Vietnam. FDA head Harold Stassen said Ladejinsky is eligible for security and loyalty certification after review of his file, while noting differing opinions on personnel security assessments.
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Washington
Foreign Operations Administration
Wolf Ladejinsky
Tokyo
Viet Nam
Harold Stassen
FDA
Ladejinsky
Tax Help Campaign By Revenue Agents Arrives In Three Towns
Local Internal Revenue Office Agent Harold Hilding will assist Evie residents at the courthouse Thursday and Friday with federal income tax returns from morning until 5 pm. Agent David German will operate at the Iola post office on the same schedule. Both will be at the Fre donia courthouse next Monday to aid residents, advising bring summarized records and own tax forms if available.
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Harold Hilding
Internal Revenue Office
Evie
David German
Iola
Fredonia
Internal Revenue
German
Congress Returns With Democratic Control and Probes
Congress convened under Democratic rule with plans to probe the Dixon Yates contract and security handling of government workers. President Eisenhower will present his program in a State of the Union address, including a manpower buildup and tax cut postponements.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Dixon-Yates
National Presbyterian Church
Red
China
Lyndon B. Johnson
Rayburn
Rep
Rooney
New York
Hope
Kansas
Martin
R-Mass
Senate
Walter F. George
Georgia
Tragic Accident at Garvey Drilling Claims Barrett
A 2400 pound drilling block fell in the Garvey Drilling Co. yard killing Carl D. Barrett aged 52. The incident occurred in Great Bend Kansas as investigators handle the fatal industrial accident.
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Great Bend
Kaz
Carl D. Barrett
Garvey Drilling Co
Letter forbids in Hopewell housing project
Ernest J. Connelly, a Sunday school teacher and housing project manager, sent a letter banning alcohol, pets, and bulbs over 60 watts in Thomas Rolfe Court. He cites past crime and misbehavior, while tenants say the rules may not stand. a housing-commission session is set for January 27 to consider them.
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Hopewell
Ernest J. Connelly
Connelly
Chowan Junior College
Thomas Rolfe Court
Hether
C.A. Reese
Housing Commission
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