Local Air Guard members return from Wyoming camp
S Sgt Melvin E Alford of Chanute and Air Fred R Taylor of Augusta, both jet mechanics in the 127th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, returned home from Casper Wyoming after two weeks with the Kansas Air National Guard summer camp maneuvers. Neighbors and relatives visited and other notices list a social security representative visit, a BPW club dinner meeting with Dale Painter, and local residents attending events in Topeka and Kansas City respectively.
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Melvin E. Alford
Chanute
Fred R. Taylor
Augusta
McConnell Afb
Casper
Wyo
Kansas Air National Guard
J. O. Taylor
S. Santa Fe
Henry Alford
Larry
Kathryn
BPW
Tioga Hotel
Dale Painter
First National Bank
Finance Committee
Mystery of what struck plane in air near Bakersfield
The Air Force C131D Convair en route from Hamilton to San Antonio with four crew members diverted after a bang at 16,000 feet near Pixley California. It dove vertically then recovered to land on one engine at Kern County airport. Airman J C Stamper was hospitalized with facial and knee injuries. Maj Merwin Stenvers pilot copilot R B Marble and T Sgt H S Boncella were aboard. Investigation underway to determine what struck from above.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Air Force
J.C. Charles Everett Stamper
Hamilton Air Force
Merwin M. Sienvers
R. B. Marble
H. S. Boncella
Hamilton Afb
Hamilton
San Francisco
San Antonio
Tex
Albuquerque
N. M
Pixley
Maj
Stenvers
Kern County
Make-Believe Gas Rationing
Emergency press heads quarters report mock gasoline rationing as a theoretical exercise in Operation Alert. The simulated drill mirrors U.S. government response to a hypothetical atomic attack on 75 cities, with seven Civil Defense regions ordered to ration gas as conditions dictate. President Eisenhower receives daily progress reports while at the Panama conference, and officials note possible future tighter controls if real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Eisenhower
Bradley H. Patterson Jr
Panama
Air Force investigates fatal crash near Cenfield Kansas
An Air Force spokesman reports a fatal crash in Cenfield Kansas. An Edwards Air Force Base investigation team arrived to study the incident and determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Wyoming
Air Force
Edwards Ai Force Base
Infant Kathy Ann Donovan Dies in Montreal
Five day old Kathy Ann Donovan daughter of Darrell and Mrs. Donovan of Montreal Canada died Saturday in Montreal. She was born July 17. Her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Williams of 203 S. Evergreen attended. paternal grandfather Mrs. Guy Donovan of 511 S. Steuben attended and a graveside service was held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Ann Donovan
Darrell Donovan
Montreal
Canada
Panic Under Fire at Parris Island Drill Gone Wrong
Pfc. John N. Maloof testified at the court martial of S. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon detailing a night march on April 8 at Parris Island when six recruits drowned after entering marsh waters. Maloof described being struck for failing to stand at attention and recalling salt water, a panicked scramble, and efforts to rescue fellow trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parris Island
S.C
Matthew C. McKeon
John N. Maloof
Forest Hills
N.Y
Worcester
Mass
McKeon
Maloof
Three die in pre-dawn headon crash near Buffalo Wyoming
In a pre-dawn collision near Buffalo Wyoming three people died. The victims were Frederick Hagger, 28, of Ulysses Kansas and Buffalo teens Wanda Schroeder, 16, and Eddie Twing, 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wyo
Ulysses
Kas
Wyoming
Frederick Haggerman
Wanda Schroeder
Eddie Twing
Train wreck told from a passenger aboard the San Francisco Chief
George M. Sebree recounts riding the Santa Fe San Francisco Chief when it derailed at Carrollton Missouri. He notes limited injuries, a dark coach, panicked but orderly exits, cars damaged and a later rainstorm soaking the wreck site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Sebree
Wall Street Mixed in Late Afternoon Trading
The New York market moved mixed with utilities and rails advancing while others dipped. Trading volume ran slightly below last Friday's 2,020,000 shares as hay receipts in Kansas City were noted at 8 cars, down from both last week and last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City
Prairie
Higher Pay for Not Planting Under Soil Bank Plan
The Agriculture Department announces a soil bank program offering higher payments this year for land left unplanted than for land where crops are destroyed to reduce production. Payments base on normal yield for idle land, or appraised yield for land destroyed, with example calculations for spring wheat and regional price variations.
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Washington
New Soil Bank
Agriculture Department
North Dakota
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Popularity Of the Dips In Eisenhower Support In Kansas
Hutchinson News-Herald reports a straw poll in Kansas 5th District shows Eisenhower still favored to win but with reduced support compared to 1952. Of 3953 participants, 2630 voted for Eisenhower in 1952, 764 for Stevenson, 559 abstained. For 1956, 1760 plan Republican, 1112 Democratic, 1071 undecided. 870 of former Republican voters have not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Hutchinson News-Herald
Eisenhower
Kansas
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Public opinion survey of district voters
The survey shows 28 percent Democratic and 27 percent undecided among district voters. The newspaper sent two reporters into each of the district’s 33 counties to contact voters.
Hershey Chocolate Corp. President Percy Staples Dies
Percy A. Staples, president of the Hershey Chocolate Corp, died today at age 73 in Hershey Pennsylvania. Staples led the company and oversaw major product lines during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey, Pa
Percy A. Staples
Hershey Chocolate Corp
House OKs Civil Rights Bill Amid Senate Hurdles
The House passed the civil rights bill, aiming to strengthen enforcement against voting rights violations. Southern opposition claims to have delayed progress, while Senate prospects look dim with adjournment hopes and filibuster risks. Rep. Keating warns against adjournment. Sen. Dirksen suggests Senate rule suspension to bring up the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Keating
Sen
Dirksen
Judiciary Committee
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Walnut
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Merton R. Staley
Emporia
John Holland
Doug
Cyntha
Opal
Bellflower
Frank McConnell
R. J
Andrew Sharp
S. Lincoln
Starlight Theater
the Tribune
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Wall Street
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Chrysler
Penney JC
Phill Pet Aten Nnee
RCA Cemeee Ewee
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St Jos Lead
Sinclair O Socony
Std
US Steel Ete
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Chanute Discount Co., Inc
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Olso
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Morton House
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