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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1956
Page
9
Democratic leaders detail a seven point program aimed at preserving control of Congress in November. The plan includes social security expansion, public housing, farm price supports, highway construction, school aid, a minimum wage increase and public power projects with no tax cut.
County Clerk records show Erie with 1 669 residents this year, up 29 from last year and the town now holds the largest population in its history. Mrs. K G Hoag hosts Past Matrons Club from Parsons. Jimmie Nation works at the Erie creamery while studying for the priesthood. Pittsburg teachers visit. the Zink family marks their 65th anniversary with limited observance.
In Miltenberg on the Main River, clashes broke out between Socialists and followers of Otto Strasser during the founding convention of the nationalist German Social Union. Five people were injured as Socialists tried to disrupt the rally of the former Hitler ally.
The Moscow radio editorial says government decrees expanding local union republic responsibilities are a notable step forward but insufficient. In Tokyo, a gang war ends as police intercept 15 gunmen in three taxis targeting a gambling boss. Munich reports German tourists told auto trailers won’t face nocturnal morality checks after assurances from police.
In Cyprus the Troodos operation ends in tragedy as nineteen British soldiers die and eighteen are injured when a forest fire traps troops during a manhunt for Greek Cypriot rebels led by George Grivas. Helicopters evacuated the wounded as a massive 2,000-strong force pressed the search.
At Superior Wisconsin Democrats urged the national party to take a firm civil rights stance. The resolution passed unanimously at the final session called for clear and unequivocal support for full and equal rights for every citizen. Sen Estes Kefauver lauded the draft as generally good and sound after commenting on it. He won Wisconsin’s 28 convention votes while unopposed in the state primary and addressed the convention on Saturday night.
A 57-year-old rural mail carrier was released after an autopsy showed 80-year-old John Lee died of a heart attack. County Atty. Robert Reeder said a coroner's jury would likely clear C. M. Parsons of St. Joseph, Mo., of responsibility. Lee died at White Cloud after an argument. Parsons had been accused of striking him, but the blow did not cause the death.
The United Nations cites the 1947 partition of India as triggering large scale movement of about 12 million people across borders. The transit affected regions experienced widespread displacement and humanitarian needs as borders shifted and communities relocated.
Parsons Legion edged Chanute 4 to 2 Sunday afternoon at Parsons. Chanute pitcher Lindbad worked all nine innings allowing eight hits with no walks. Chanute took both runs in the seventh on Van Gotten’s single and Reinhardt’s error, aided by a sacrifice bunt from Neeley and a Lind Jr. double. Chanute also committed seven errors. Chanute’s Sam Dixon praised the squad’s improving strength as they prepare to host Neodesha after a prior 14 to 9 win over them.
The Oklahoma congressional delegation backs Stillwater Oklahoma as the site for an 18 million dollar Agriculture Department animal disease laboratory. Representative Steed drafted a letter for the site selection committee meeting in St. Louis June 27 to hear groups from several states. Oklahoma A&M College supports a location in the college area on Lake Carl Blackwell. Others favor St Joseph Missouri and Kansas State University at Manhattan. Even after site choice, construction funding remains to be obtained.
The Church of the Nazarene announced new stations in central Africa Formosa and Okinawa as ten thousand delegates attended the four yearly assembly. Twenty eight new missionaries joined the ranks bringing total workers to 342 in 33 areas worldwide. The gathering moved to business sessions after worship and inspiration.
The Municipal Auditorium took part in the communion during the Sunday morning service, highlighting a moment of communal observance.
James Edward Roof, a 22 year old from Wichita, failed to win damages in his lawsuit against Johnson County Sheriff Norman F. Williams. A district court jury ruled no damages were due after Roof claimed 15 days in jail and lack of medical care following a car crash during a police chase. Roof was later convicted of robbing a drive in theater and sent to the state reformatory. The piece also notes the life expectancy comparison between 1909 and the present.
The Tribune lists per word rates for classified ads with minimum charges and special conditions. It then prints political announcements for several local offices with Republican candidates and names, including marshal, city court judge, probate judge, register of deeds, county commissioner, clerk of district court, district judge, county clerk, and county superintendent.
A collage of notices includes OPEN hours and vendors such as Sloans Market offering produce and rent a vacuum at Chappy's with dine in or patio seating at Barker's Dairy. Nearby items include car tags at Coats Agency, ROTO-HOE sales and service, sign work by Pat Lofthouse, and a tax deadline notice. Also memory page for Connie Rue Rutherford with a tribute poem.
National firm seeks owner supervisor distributorships with $895 cash, honesty, and drive. No experience required. financing available for larger operations. Include age, address, and phone for personal interview. Also mushroom growing opportunity with $3.50 per pound and a free book. contact Dept. M, Box 3651 Oklahoma City and Dept. 1731, 2054 Admiral Way Seattle.
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