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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
2
Funeral and burial details for Mrs Harley Coulter of Memphis Tenn are reported with Chanute connections including Donovan family members. Community members attend services in Kansas City and remain visiting relatives across Chanute and nearby towns. Local travel, hospital, education, and church activity notes mention Libary story hour, university visits, and summer plans.
Mrs. O. M. Balch 81 of 611 S Lafayette died at Bryant rest home after a long illness. She was born November 25 1875 at Earlton and married Orlin M. Balch November 24 1907 in Chanute. Surviving son Joe F Balch and two granddaughters. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. in Johnson Mortuary with two clergymen officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs Laura Ann Montague 87 of Kansas City formerly Chanute died at Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness. Born in Illinois November 1 1869 she married Edward Montague November 26 1890 in Chanute. Survived by two daughters, a brother, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment Chanute. Arrangements by Johnson Mortuary incomplete. Stockton rites set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Koch-Skinner Memorial Chapel with Rev Life officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. John M Cranor 72 Neodesha resident died Wednesday in Neodesha. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Neodesha Methodist Church. Interment Altoona cemetery. Survivors include wife Letitia Kuntz Cranor, two daughters, one son, three grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Ernest G Mounsey funeral held this morning in Koch-Skinner Memorial Chapel with Rev C Rains officiating. Mrs Dave Petterson and Mrs D A Finney sang hymns.
Admittances listed include Mrs Gordon J Willis 319 W 7th medical, Willard Reynolds 12242 N Steuben medical, Mrs Edna Jordan 805 N Steuben medical, Arthur Meyer R3 surgery, Lee R Francis Humboldt medical, plus Alma A Drury 210 S Evergreen surgery. Dismissals include Carol L Smith Earlton, Mrs Leo Schmidt Humboldt, Arthur Raish Humboldt, Mrs Charles Forsyth and son Eric, Arthur A Myers Elsmore, Lucille Thomas Lavonburg, Donald W Vaughn Humboldt, Mrs Leonard M Carson Elsmore, and Mrs Charles Reynolds 512 E 15th, Richard C McLaren 15 S Plummer, Ray K Cheney 1307 N Washington, John Hancock 1207 S Edith. Wire Run 10:45 a.m. 1168 Malcolm junk car. Building permit Neal McCoy one family dwelling 103 N Tennessee estimated cost 10000. Recent moves list multiple resident relocations including William Willis 602 S Kansas to 1316 W Fifth and several address changes involving Southwestern Bell Telephone Co, J C Brady, Stanlick, Genaces, Frank Roots Jr.
Investigators search the Mojave Desert for clues after a hole in a Western Airlines Convair left passenger S. F. Binstock missing. The 62 year old North Hollywood jeweler, insured for 125000, vanished after a loud blast at 10000 feet over California. The plane landed safely at George Air Force Base as FBI and others pursue theories of explosive decompression or a device blast.
Three Atlanta teenagers admitted beating and robbing Dr William Knox Pursley an associate professor of physics at Georgia Tech. The men Paul Francis Ardeeser Andrew Joe Evans and Donald Gordon Little signed statements and are held for investigation in the slaying and robbery near Pursleys apartment.
The U N Command in Seoul called a Panmunjom meeting to discuss modern weapons in South Korea amid a possible new North Korean protest. Peiping blamed Japan for asking about missing Japanese in China after rejecting the request. A Turkish jet crash in Bursa killed 21 and left 15 injured as rescue crews recovered bodies. Tokyo restricted Soviet diplomat travel to 25 miles from central Tokyo in retaliation for Moscow limits.
The House Reclamation subcommittee voted 19-2 to defer Senate passed Hells Canyon dam legislation until February 1, signaling the issue’s likely end for the current congressional session. The measure would authorize a high federal dam on the Snake River between Oregon and Idaho.
Former President Truman jokes about autographing currency but Treasury says autographs on bills are allowed by law. Treasury spokesman notes signatures of the secretary and treasurer are authorized. Truman says he has not signed bills since leaving the White House.
Wichita report shows Kansas crude oil pipeline runs averaged 348 306 barrels per day for the week ending July 22. The estimate reflects a drop of 14 698 barrels daily from the prior week while remaining 8 306 barrels per day above the July allowance set by the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Livestock prices show hogs up 25 to 50 cents with 2,000 head traded while cattle and calves trade lightly. Sheep, lambs, and ewes also move modestly. Grain and intercity bids in Kansas City and Chicago reflect firmer hogs, mixed corn and wheat moves, and steady butter and eggs with price marks noted for various grades and weights.
Acting FTC Chairman Robert Secrest told House investigators a Public Health Service report calls for a fresh approach to policing tobacco advertising. The commission will prioritize a survey to see if smokers understand cigarette claims, guiding steps to protect the public from deception in labeling and ads.
The ongoing dispute around cigarette smoking and its link to lung cancer has intensified public and scientific scrutiny. Researchers, policymakers, and advocacy groups clash over risk assessments, regulatory approaches, and public health messaging.
A five story Cairo building collapsed during a wedding celebration killing 63 people and injuring 32 including Fatma the veiled bride and groom Mansour Abdel Hamid. Police say the lower floors were over 70 years old. owner had challenged a demolition order and added three stories. The Dab el Ahmar district scene killed women and children.
The Federal Trade Commission said it is adopting a tougher stance on cigarette advertising claims amid concerns over possible links to health issues. The agency described new enforcement steps and heightened scrutiny of marketing practices.
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