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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
10
Southeast Kansas reports work starting on paving 26 blocks in Humboldt totaling just over two miles with asphalt surface. The move leaves under three miles of unpaved streets after completion next month.
Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard urged the Dutch government to investigate foreign press stories about their family life and alleged influence over state affairs. Der Spiegel had claimed Hofmans wielded power and a potential royal divorce, which officials and the palace denied.
The Agriculture Department reports an improved wheat supply situation with steadily rising stocks since 1952 but notes the trend may have leveled off. July 1 carryover expected near last year, with 1,967 million bushels for 1955-56, about 610 million used domestically and 330 million exported, leaving a carryover near 1,030 million bushels.
The report notes a small year over year rise that is more than offset by a lower crop estimate for this year. Officials cite weather and rainfall as factors affecting production levels and market expectations.
PFC Joe N. Hurst, 20, son of Mr and Mrs M A Hurst of Humboldt rural area, competed for the Fourth Army team in the all Army rifle and pistol championships at Fort Benning Georgia. A Humboldt High School graduate of 1954, he entered service in February 1955 and is stationed at Fort Hood Texas as a jeep driver in Company A of the 24th Engineer Battalion, 4th Armored Division. His wife Joan resides in Killeen Texas.
Leo Edward Melchers will retire July 1 after 43 years as instructor researcher and administrator in the Kansas State College department of botany and plant pathology. He served 35 years as department head and was a pioneer in breeding disease resistance in crops. His work in rust in wheat and potato industry extension is noted, with recent focus on wheat and sorghum disease control.
Denver Colorado internal revenue director George H Allan vouches for the taxpayer. A federal agent questions the late filer about occupation and whether the return is filed with his wife. The taxpayer replies tavern operator and answers no to joint filing, stating it is a first class tavern.
The 12th annual George Gershwin Memorial Contest for best orchestral work by a young American composer was announced in New York. It closes August 31, with a $1000 prize and a world premiere by the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. Entry blanks are available from the B nai.
In New York City officials left decisions on a blanket pay raise to state agency heads while B'rith Hillel Foundations at 165 West 46 Street press for broader increases.
Pay raises totaling nearly one million dollars annually will begin next week for about 7,000 state workers in Kansas. The increases, effective July 1, raise many in lower pay scales and were approved by the State Finance Council, adjusting classifications up one to three steps on the civil service pay scale. The hikes do not represent a...
Pleasant weather prevailed in the northeast and northwest today while the south faces heat. A cool air advance moved from southeastern Wisconsin through Illinois to the Atlantic Coast, with morning temperatures in the 40s to 60s and near 10 degrees cooler later.
A weather bulletin notes Strong southerly to westerly winds forecast from the Great Lakes through the Mississippi Valley into the central plains. The system threatens lower temperatures and persistent gusts as residents brace for shifting conditions at shelters and on the roadways.
Baltimore County Humane Society buys a tattooing outfit to mark stray dogs and cats with a distinctive letter and number code. The indelible tattoo aims to identify animals and curb roaming, with officials backing the program as a humane solution.
The Kansas Supreme Court advances its next opinion day from July 7 to tomorrow. The docket includes a ruling on a yet unspecified case and directs attention to anticipated decisions in the refreshed schedule.
The article discusses evaluating the investigating committee created during the 1956 budget session. It draws an analogy with judging a cauliflowers head by weight to illustrate assessing legitimacy and authority under constitutional grounds.
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