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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1956
Page
1
An envelope found in the yard of Mrs. Ruby V Barnett’s fire damaged home contained 14 dollars, identified as a gift from her deceased mother. The money brings the total found to 25 dollars with 11 dollars in pennies found earlier. The fire, started by an overheated stove, damaged one room and a porch.
A fresh batch of cold air moved into the Southeast reaching northern Florida while Key West stayed mild at 71 and Miami at 61. The prior snowstorm swept Arkansas to Virginia with up to a foot in Tennessee North Carolina and Virginia as new snow extended from the Eastern Plains into Minnesota and Iowa Missouri and southern Illinois.
In the Sixteenth Precinct of Kansas City’s Second Ward only one ballot was cast out of 530 registered voters. Bad weather kept turnout low yet bond proposals for city and state improvements passed. The lone vote cost an estimated $58 in precinct election expenses.
Soviet Premier Bulganin mails a friendly letter outlining ideas on world peace to President Eisenhower. Ambassador Zarubin delivered the letter at a 11:30 a.m. White House meeting with Dulles and Hagerty noting no immediate public release and no disclosed details.
Senate Democrats signaled reluctance to label foreign policy issues off limits for campaign debate. Chairman George said constructive criticism is needed and both parties seek peace. Dulles suggested keeping one or two problems out, without specifics, while Morse and Fulbright criticized his approach as partisan and risky.
The prosecution expects to call its last witness in the hearing to determine if Arthur Ross Brown dies for kidnapping and killing Wilma Allen. Brown, 30, pleaded guilty to kidnapping the 34 year old auto dealer wife last Aug. 7. Her body was found three days later in a Kansas pasture. A federal jury will decide punishment under the Lindbergh law after 13 witnesses testified.
State Accident Records Section lists 34 traffic fatalities to date in 1956 and 42 for the same period in 1955 in Topeka Kansas. The figures reflect fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours as part of the statewide tally.
Chanute Boy Scouts will take over city administration for one day on February 9. Five troops will supply three officers each by lot and the positions include city engineer cemetery sexton and other posts. The event aligns with Boy Scout Week February 5 12 and select officials will attend a council meeting that evening.
More than 1,000 persons are expected for the 17th annual Neosho Valley Creamery Assn. meeting in Erie. William Hitz of Polk City Iowa will be principal speaker. A 1944 45 revolving funds and capital stock interest checks will be issued. Three directors will be elected.
Kansas City approved a 25 million dollar bond issue yesterday to improve the city's water distribution system and upgrade piping and facilities.
A reader instruction asks recipients to call 17 between 5:30 and 6:30 pm if the Tribune is not received, including Saturdays. The notice provides a simple remedy and confirms daily availability.
Proponents push for a Senate vote on a bill to exempt small natural gas producers from direct FPC control. Senator Douglas, raising objections, winds down his lengthy speech while backing a substitute measure that would shield sellers under two billion cubic feet annually from federal regulation.
Forecast calls for light snow tonight, heavy by Thursday. Warmer highs in 20s to 30s, then melting briefly as Sunshine returns. Four to eight inches on ground in eastern Kansas with 0.27 inch moisture yesterday. Local totals list Chanute 3.5 inches and Ottawa 3 inches with others varying across the state. A Neosho Valley HD unit meeting is set for Friday afternoon.
The Kansas Legislature moved to debate the $19.9 million higher education operating plan with gains for Fort Hays and KU and reductions for KU and K State. A separate measure seeks to ban property tax for the state general fund in fiscal 1957. The House approved an investigating committee for state government and moved a liquor tax bill to the Senate.
The House proposes a four member bipartisan legislature inquiry with three senators to be elected from the floor, with funding if approved by the Senate. Report due every 60 days and final findings to the 1957 Legislature. Other bills include a $2 trip-permit fee, various agency appropriations, and tax proposals. The House recessed to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Talk of the Month Club guest of honor W. P. Maclean, noted big game photographer and explorer, was delayed by a car accident near Yates Center as a snowbound rescue arrived. He finally appeared at Tioga Hotel, presenting a color film on South America, then left for a Africa film at Senior High School.
Prime Minister Eden sails from Southampton aboard the Queen Elizabeth for talks in the United States. He aims to obtain a pledge of joint U S British air action against major Middle East aggression and hopes the trip will aid the happiness and welfare of both nations and world peace.
ABC signs Philco as sponsor for radio and TV coverage of the national conventions. CBS signs Westinghouse for its convention programs in New York with a reported five million dollar fee.
George H. Allan of the Colorado Internal Revenue Service received a check from the Air Force Finance Center totaling 55 million 256 thousand dollars. The instrument covers taxes withheld from U S airmen’s pay for the three months ending December 31.
Union Valley hosts a community meeting Friday night at 7 30 with speaker Joe Balch. Pie and coffee will be served.
Missouri voters approved a 75 million bond issue to modernize and expand prisons mental hospitals and state universities. In 3219 of 4323 precincts the measure passed 103 048 to 35 504 with low overall turnout. Governor Donnelly plans a possible special session to decide allocation by the legislature.
Boston heart specialist Dr. Paul Dudley White said he would reveal the exact date he will examine President Eisenhower, a decision likely to influence a potential second term. The original plan had slated the examination for mid February, with reports noting the high-profile medical review amid White’s promise to disclose soon.
Windsor police begin a free rides home program for babysitters under 16 to enforce a 9 p.m. curfew. The service started after Town Council passed the curfew law, enabling night help for young workers and ensuring safe travel after hours.
Six rural districts east of Humboldt voted on a proposed consolidation. Central Avenue Jeddo Bethel and South Fairview approved the plan while South Maple Grove Salem rejected it by about two to one. Exact counts were not yet available. Further action depends on involved districts with a possible self consolidation by the four approving districts requiring another election.
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