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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1964
Page
7
Hartford residents revisit the Ringling Brothers circus tragedy of July 6, 1944. 168 died and 500 plus injured when a tent fire swept the grounds, prompting a strict safety code. Rose Dunn and her children recall the nightmarish escape amid flames, panic, and collapsed exits as officials faced charges.
Altoona Girl Scouts hiked to Ted Wolf farm for a cookout led by Mrs. Ted Wolf and Mrs. Andrew Rogers, and the troop of fifteen members was recently organized. Scouts from Troop No. 77 spent a week at Camp Wilderness near Independence with notable tests in swimming and soil and water conservation. Local residents attended visits and reunions, including a 99th birthday celebration for Mrs. Dallie Campbell in Butler and the Altoona High School class of 1939 reunion at the local school.
Louisville Seneca coach Bob Mulcahy leads back to back title wins in 1963 and 1964 creating a family coaching link with Ashland’s former champ era. Ernie Chattin, Ashland assistant, is Mulcahy's father in law.
Randy Bundy vice president of the circus said it was impossible under changing conditions to continue in 1956 Pittsburgh. He spoke as the circus faced evolving market and logistics pressures affecting performances and schedules.
The bastinado method of reducing taxes involved beating potential taxpayers suspected of concealing assets. They were beaten until they promised to pay, with the required sum decreasing as punishment intensified.
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