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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1956
Page
9
A terrier named Lady in Harrisburg has a 50-50 chance of living after a 90 minute operation. Veterinarian Dr William C Adams and three Harrisburg surgeons joined forces with nurse Mrs Steven Ritter to repair a ruptured diaphragm.
The Associated Press reports widespread rain and humidity across broad U S regions. A damaging wind storm struck North Miami Oklahoma injuring two and damaging homes. Funnel clouds were seen in North Dakota Minnesota and Nebraska while heavy rain lashed northern Illinois and near Milwaukee. Light showers affected the Rocky Mountain states and the Pacific Northwest.
TOPEKA The 1956 Kansas wheat crop shows the highest protein content in eight years and best test weight since 1952. A survey of 4,753 carloads by federal and state agencies found an average test weight of 61.5 pounds per bushel and an average protein content of 14 percent.
A Sorghum Valley Grange meeting presided by Master Bryan Burk decided to send youths to the state Grange camp in August at Sedan. Fifteen officers attended as the First and Second Degrees were conferred on three candidates with two membership applications. The grange voted to purchase new regalia and equipment for the juvenile group and redecorate the hall. A report notes cancer dressings made over five months by project leader Mrs. 8. L. McMillen. County candidates will attend an ice cream social July 19 at the school, with a white elephant sale preceding it. refreshments served for about 47 people.
Reports from Bethany Missouri describe a rapid shift from water shortages to abundant supply after heavy rains. The city reservoir holds 60 million gallons, reviving East Big Creek as a water source for about 3,000 residents, with mayor Raymond K. Wheeler urging prudence to avoid waste and noting a pool could be filled if needed.
The Presidents' Council of the Pacific Coast Conference will meet on July 17 to review penalties against four member schools for illegal overpayments to football players. PCC president Robert Gordon Sproul called the San Francisco meeting after surveying the presidents.
NORFOLK VA intense search by more than 50 planes resumed for two Cutlass jet fighters missing since Tuesday on a training flight. The missing pilots were Cmdr. Chester W. Gates of Baldwin Kansas and Lt. William H. Austin of Charlottesville Virginia.
TOPEKA Kansas reports a record baby boom for the first five months of the year with 19 616 births up 344 from last year. Deaths reached 8 199 an increase of 194 and marriages declined by 137 totaling 5 991.
Scientific Church SHREWSBURY Mass The Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology opens its administration building to Trinity Episcopal Church for two hours every Sunday. Since adopting the arrangement the church has held three services each weekend, expanding its reach beyond science.
The House unanimously supports a bill adding 172 million dollars yearly to veterans disability compensation. Most payments would rise 10 percent, while 100 percent disabled veterans see a 24 percent increase from 181 to 225 dollars monthly. Senate action is uncertain as adjournment nears. the administration opposes it citing small cost-of-living changes since 1954.
Hopkinsville Kentucky John Browder aged 42 lost control of his car and struck a bridge railing. The railing fell into a creek but Browder escaped injury with only a tire blowout. No other damages reported.
The City of Chanute in Neosho County Kansas votes to hold a special election on August 7 1956 to decide acquiring land adjacent to Santa Fe Park south of the city for a park expansion with funds on hand not exceeding 22500. The measure requires a majority vote of city electors and will be published in The Chanute Tribune. Howard Parsons is City Clerk.
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Notice details annual and special elector meeting for Barston Cemetery District No 9 Neosho County Kansas to adopt the proposed 1957 budget and tax levy. Includes directors names and clerk, expenditure and receipts figures with balance forward and district treasurer notes.
Probate Judge slate lists Louis J. Eaton and others all Republicans. District Judge 8B nominee M. D. Dunham. Register of Deeds Elva M. Wood and Ava F. Jeffrey, Republicans. County Commissioners 2nd Dist includes Leer Francis and John Chaffee with party mix. 3rd Dist Dwight Diver and Walter Chappell. District Clerk Bernice Aland and Merle Estes, Republicans. Sheriff L. H. Montgomery Republican. State Senator 13th Dist candidates Mong and Wilfrid Cavaness, both Republicans. State Rep Neosho Robert N Allen, Republican. State Rep Wilson Co Lynn F Morse, Republican. County Treasurer Don Harding Democrat. County Coroner Dr H F Swain Republican. Notice that Scateland closed after July 15 for vacation and remodeling. Special dog treats and dairy ad notes with July pricing. Glassy copy shows messages about July promotions and local business mentions.
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