Cloudburst Ignites Floods and Crop Loss in Wyoming Valley
A violent storm dumped up to 20 inches of rain and hail across southeastern Wyoming causing extensive sugar beet losses in the North Platte Valley. Torrington and surrounding towns faced flooding, power/phone outages, and road closures as the National Guard assisted travel disruption. No deaths were reported.
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Torrington
Wyo
Wyoming
North Platte Valley
National Guard
North Platte
Fort Laramie
Lingke
Guernsey
Dickinson Tex Alert For Tall Young Individual
An all points bulletin was issued for a tall young individual in Dickinson Texas. Authorities described the subject as 6 feet 2 inches tall with a slender build and wearing dark clothing. No further details were provided.
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Dickinson
Tex
New Contract Talks For Chrysler Workers
DETROIT Pf Chrysler Corp opens new contract negotiations with the CIO United Auto Workers today. Chrysler is the third and last of the Big Three auto makers to be served with the union demand for a guaranteed wage plan already established at Ford and General Motors. Observers foresee little possibility of the company balking at the pattern.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Reds Say Dulles Speech Smells of Gunpowder
Peiping radio and China press denounced Secretary of State Dulles after his United Nations address in San Francisco. They charged his speech aimed to poison the international atmosphere, undermine the four power conference, and block world peace efforts. They cited his accusations that Red China aggression in Korea Indochina and Taiwan intensified the tension.
Kansas University Graduate Plans Colorado Springs Meeting
Carlos, a Kansas University graduate in June 1951, will join Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davidson of 1111 W. 4th and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blancett of 11 E. 4th in Colorado Springs for an insurance companies honor club meeting at Broadmoor Hotel. They expect to return July 1.
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Joe Davidson
Tom Blancett
Colorado Springs
Insurance Companies
Broadmoor Hotel
Officials to Explain Navy Submarine Plans Before Senate
Sen. Byrd announces request to summon top Navy officials to justify continuing construction of conventional submarines while atomic-powered subs receive limited funding. The defense bill funds five new atomic boats and four conventional ones, with Nautilus afloat and Seawolf launching next month in Groton. Sen. Jackson warns Russia may pursue atomic submarines soon.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Vas
Navy
Senate Armed Service Committee
House
Senate
Groton
Conn
Sen. Jackson
D-Wash
Armed Services Group
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Russia
Ninety Kansas Counties Represented at Camp
Ninety Kansas counties are represented at the 10th annual state 4 H Club health camp at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. Group leaders for the event through Wednesday include Karl Kluss Reno County Sharon Skupa Republic Joan Carter Labette County Ted Christiansen Cherokee Kenny Dunbar Cowley County Ann Harlings Riley County Lester Swartz Geary County Sally Newman Jackson County Gary Servas Wyandotte County Jane Evans Brown County Charlene Murphy Cheyenne County Berry Mitch_el Seward County.
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Junction City
Kas
Kansas
Rock Springs Ranch
Karl Kluss
Reno County
Sharon Skupa
Republic
Joan Carter
Labette County
Ted Christiansen
Cherokee
Kenny Dunbar
Cowley
Ann Harlings
Riley County
Lester Swartz
Geary County
Sally Newman
Jackson County
Gary Servas
Wyandotte County
Jane Evans
Brown County
Charlene Murphy
Cheyenne County
Berry Mitchel
Seward County
UN Anniversary Board Sets Stage for Big Four Meet
Russia and Western Powers agreed the U N tenth anniversary session was worthwhile and fostered diplomatic contact. The event ended with a pledge to save future generations from war and progress in disarmament. Molotov called the talks positive and the Big Four July 18 summit arrangements were finalized.
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San Francisco
Russia
U.N
Geneva
Eelco N. van Kleffens
V. M. Molotov
Waterfront Strike Continues After London Meeting
Waterfront workers in Britain vote to prolong a six week docks walkout. A mass meeting in London followed picket lines at major piers, keeping 18 500 dockers out and tying up ports across the country.
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London
Britain
Waterfront Strike Paralyzes Nearly 200 Ships Economy
The National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union led a strike against the Transport and General Workers Union over waterfront bargaining rights. The TGWU and the Trade Union Congress oppose the move, splitting union ranks. A settlement seemed possible as London members voted to return if northern strikers backed down.
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National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union
Transport and General Workers Union
TGWU
Britain
The
Trade Union Congress
London
Chanute Tribune June 27 1955 Page Eight Briefs
Local page eight item details a small-town news brief from Chanute Kansas dated June 27 1955. Short notice includes names, places, and events typical of a mid century community paper.
Radical party leaders freed in Argentina revolt aftermath
Argentina released 19 Radical party leaders detained since the June 16 revolt against President Juan D. Peron. Four other party members remained in custody.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Radical Party
Juan D. Peron
Turkeys Consume 60 to 70 Tons Water Across Range
Reports indicate a thousand turkeys will drink between 60 and 70 tons of water during the range season, highlighting seasonal water needs for big flocks and outdoor grazing operations.
Insured Citizen Praises Pyramid Life Claims Speed
Joe W. McIlwrath of 420 West 9th Street praises Pyramid Life Insurance for prompt medical expense claims. The ad highlights no age limit on basic hospital coverage and doctor bill payments up to age 75, urging readers to request a free copy of What You Should Know About Health and Accident Insurance from Pyramid Life.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Pyramid Life Insurance Company
Pyramid Company
Joe W
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