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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
2
Short classified notices list Life Health and Accident insurance offerings from B M A Life on 129 West Main and U S Royal Tires plus Willard Batteries advertised with easy terms at Glen's Tire Service. Cady’s shop reference.
Robert L. Hawes and Mrs E L Brower admitted to medical care. Dismissals include Mrs Eugene H Green and several others. Births report two girls to Stoll and Moore couples. Erie court action involves State vs Grace Lawrence. Marriage licenses issued for Mahoney Wilhelm and Casey O Hara.
Two United Textile Workers leaders, President Anthony Valente and Secretary-Treasurer Lloyd Klewert, testified before the Senate Rackets Committee on alleged use of union money to buy homes and reimbursements. The panel aims to probe racketeering and graft with AFL-CIO head George Meany set to testify next.
Mrs. D. M. Keeney age 87 died at her daughter’s Erie home after a 32 year illness. She was born March 9 1870 in Arkansas and lived in Missouri before moving to Erie in 1920. Survived by three daughters, three sons, 25 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at Erie Baptist Church with Rev Rogers officiating. burial East Hill Cemetery. Pierce Funeral Home in charge.
The House Civil Service Committee approved an 11 percent 532 million dollar pay raise for a million government workers despite administration objections. Chair Rep Murray led a 14 to 10 vote after testimony by Robert E. Merriam who warned inflation would rise from a general federal pay hike if deficit financing occurred. The panel had earlier approved a 12 to 2 percent 320 million dollar increase for about 518 000 workers.
Senator Carlson told the Senate no highway is more feasible for the interstate system than US 69 from Kansas City to Pittsburg Kansas. He noted it links eastern and western routes and that the Kansas Highway Commission approved adding the route and asked the Federal Bureau of Public Roads to include it. He endorsed the action and urged priority when mileage is added. He also submitted a Kansas US 69 Association resolution for Public Works committee reference.
Kansas Turnpike patrol reports 83 arrests and 51 warnings in June. Speeding led with 26 arrests, liquor violations 18, and other traffic violations 19. Patrolmen aided motorists in 760 cases and speed contributed to many accidents, including 42 in the first four months and 17 cases where drivers were apparently asleep.
Premier Maurice Bourges-Maunoury demanded a confidence vote in the National Assembly after an all night session. The ballot set for tomorrow will decide to continue special police powers in Algeria and extend some powers to France, the homeland debate centers on.
Eight year old Virgilio Madrigal died after being struck in the chest by a batted ball. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Lincoln hospital. His father Joel Madrigal said the ball struck Virgil over the heart and an examination was planned to determine the cause of death.
Wheat trends hold steady as harvest weather dampens gains. Soybeans jump over a cent while corn and oats rise modestly on the Chicago Board of Trade. Parsons Livestock shows hogs steady with top at 21.25 and cattle holding to varied ranges across weight classes. Kansas City and Chicago produce marks list mixed prices across grains and dairy.
In Knoxville four defendants in the Clinton high school integration case were cleared on motion by U S Attorney Crawford. The remaining 11 defendants faced blanket denials of conspiring to violate the federal injunction. Names freed include Chris Foust John B Long Thomas Sanders and J L Coley.
An elevator official noted that by Tuesday prices slipped two cents while demand remained strong with 120000 pounds purchased in three days. Yields ranged from 200 to 700 pounds per acre, indicating robust activity in the agricultural market.
Cliff Eustace state supervisor of vocational agriculture will be chief instructor for a livestock marketing school at the Wichita Union Stock Yards on Monday. Vocational instructors from 20 Kansas high schools are expected to attend, the first such high school level event. Bennie Bird of the Wichita Chamber says success could make it annual. A second annual school for college students was held May 11 featuring a packinghouse tour, study of markets and agencies, and grading of cattle and hogs.
A government prosecutor told a federal court jury that James R. Hoffa and Hyman I. Fischbach schemed to subvert the Senate Rackets Committee. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Troxell said John Dye Cheasty deceived both men, and Hoffa hired Cheasty to aid the Midwest Conference of Teamsters while hoping he could plant a spy inside the committee. The judge paused to decide whether closing arguments would end today or tomorrow as each side has 22 hours.
Seneca reports a heavy brome seed crop lowering prices as an elevator paid 842 cents a pound last week, signaling a glut for growers. The story notes rising supply and shrinking profits for farmers in Kasi area markets.
Washington hearing opens on smoking and lung cancer with Dr. Clarence Little arguing no simple cause and effect link while Dr. E Cuyler Hammond contends smoking is one cause. Hammond notes smoking also raises heart and arterial disease risk and that pipe and cigar users may outlive cigarette smokers.
A Linden New Jersey boy and Iran's sole scouting representative share a tent at the Fourth National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge. Visitors praise the welcome as Bruce Douglas of Melbourne describes how scouts from 20 plus countries form friendships across languages and customs, proving no barriers among youth.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly postponed until October a vote on recognizing Communist China. The panel voted 2-15 in favor of ratifying a treaty transferring Pondichery Karikal Mahe and Yanaon to India as part of a territorial settlement.
The measure advances to the Assembly floor for its final vote, signaling its path toward enactment pending legislative approval and possible amendments.
Moscow radio said Nikita Khrushchev met in Moscow with Yugoslav Vice Presidents Rankovic and Kardelj. The talks occurred in a frank and friendly atmosphere as Rankovic and Kardelj were officially on holiday in the Soviet Union.
The Aden Chronicle says Yemen's army deploys modern war equipment and antiaircraft guns to border posts. Egyptian officers train Yemeni soldiers at Qaatabam near Dha la and Harib, strengthening defenses on the disputed Aden border.
The House Rules Committee approved a school aid measure backed by the administration. It would authorize 1.0 billion dollars in grants to states on a matching basis over five years and allow purchase of up to 750 million dollars in school construction bonds. The bill lacks an integration provision but may face debate on adding one. President Eisenhower urged passage amid concerns over federal spending.
Helen Hayes and her son James MacArthur traveled to San Francisco by car and refused to let him gamble in Nevada palaces. To teach him a lesson about gambling she played a slot machine and won 38 dollars.
A Senate agriculture subcommittee pressed for a full accounting of drought relief livestock feed distribution after allegations wealthy ranchers were overpaid. Kenneth Scott said audits are underway with a five month completion window and referenced the Robbins Brothers ranch in Kiowa and Comanche counties Kansas as a case seeking a $4,500 ineligible benefit.
A Chanute Tribune report notes Kansas drought feed program ineligible applicants, none named, had received about 25 000 worth of feed and the government has recovered about 5 000 so far. One rancher received 9 000 in feed. The case was turned to the Justice Department for possible action.
Rep Avery R Kas says Kansas farmers increasingly see the value of conserving soil and water resources. He notes weather has underscored the need and cites dividends from permanent conservation systems. He praises Erwin L Peterson for leadership and supports watershed development under the Hope Aiken Act.
Six year old Chuckie Brewer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Brewer died yesterday at Mahoning Valley Hospital after months with incurable cancer. He received hundreds of cards on his birthday and spoke of going on a vacation to heaven to see Jesus.
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