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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1961
Page
11
In Lenningrad a naval display highlighted atomic powered submarines as the backbone of the Red Navy though none appeared. Deputy Defense Minister Grechko hailed the units while Western observers remained unimpressed.
Coast to coast a string of mechanical glitches disrupted schedules with seven jets involved and about 600 passengers. A Boston University student fainted after a Mo hawk Convair burst into flame on landing in Worcester.
In Nelson British Columbia an apparent terror wave struck the Doukhobor community as a tomb was dynamited two community balls burned and incendiary devices found amid sect protests blamed on fanatical elements in the southeastern BC region.
Fred Letts 61 of Augusta area died when his car was struck by a Santa Fe freight train at a crossing three miles southwest of Augusta. He worked on the Clarence Kemper farm near Augusta.
Local Erie families welcomed relatives and friends visiting from Kansas City Saint Louis and Salina. The article notes gatherings at the Killians and Wells households with extended kin from Mark Walnut and nearby areas. Visitors include Ruth Sharpe Dessie Taylor Julia and others as residents travel back after summer visits.
Manhattan defeated Leavenworth 6-5 to win the Elks junior baseball regional. Fort Leavenworth took consolation honors with an 11-6 victory over Topeka. The top two teams advance to the state tournament at Iola next weekend alongside three other districts.
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