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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1959

Page

3

Cuban Invaders in Panama Offer Unconditional Surrender

Cesar Vega leader of the Cuban invaders says he and his men will surrender unconditionally and submit to Panamanian courts after a poll showed a desire for a quick settlement. The group, about 100 men, remained holed up near Nombre de Dios as diplomacy continued.

Panama Cesar Vega Havana Caribbean Ernesto de la Guardia Vega Fidel Castro Raul Organization of American States U.s.-Controlled Canal Zone Washington OAS U.S. Albrook Air Force Base de la Guardia Nombre de Dios

Housewives Ignore Court Order during refinery blockade

A band of wives of Phillips Petroleum workers blocked access roads to the Okmulgee oil refinery in defiance of a district court injunction listing 12 women. Contempt citations were issued against five for physically blocking a transport truck entry, with court appearances set for Saturday. The strike by the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union has lasted 77 days over employee dismissals and seniority, with the union not endorsing the wives' actions.

Okmulgee, Okla Phillips Petroleum Co Okmulgee Chemical and Atomic Workers

Uniontown Girl Gets Flood of Pen Pal Letters

Sherry Wood of Uniontown Kas has received over 700 letters from 45 states Canada and Hawaii after finally replying to a church pen pal column editor. The 12 year old struggles to open sort and respond to as many as 121 letters in a single day and seeks funds to buy stamps while hoping to avoid disappointing her new correspondents.

Fort Scott Tribune Uniontown Kas Sherry Wood Sherry Canada Hawaii

Humboldt Rotary and PTA Meeting Highlights

Humboldt Emerson E Lynn of Iola presented colored slides from Yucatan and Mexico at a Rotary club gathering. The program featured Mayan Indians and included introductions by George Works with Dr J L Parkhurst presiding. Visiting Rotarians T A Hardman John Braz ee T E Ayling and M Bills attended. Bill Landmark was a guest of Fred Hiller. The Washington PTA held its year end meeting with Mrs Bill Clements presiding and officers installed including Mrs Ernest King and Mrs Richard Daniels.

Emerson E. Lynn Iola Yucatan Mexico Humboldt Rotary Club Lynn Central America George Works J. L. Parkhurst T. A Washington Pta Bill Clements Herman Seyfert Ernest King Richard Danials John Lundine Clarence Lewis Jack Petterson Clements

Hi Lo Club gathers at Mrs Trumbull with bridge results noted

Erie and vicinity social roundup reports the Hi Lo Club meeting at Mrs Neal Trumbull's home with a dessert course. Guests included Mrs Roger Kensinger Mrs Dale Ewen and Mrs Pershing Brady. Bridge honors awarded to Mrs Marion Richey and consolation to Mrs Keith Richey. Traveling prize went to Mrs Richard Salb. Next meeting planned with Mrs William C Weir.

Neal Trumbull Roger Kensinger Dale Ewen Pershing Brady Marion Richey Keith Richey Richard Salb Don Moses Kimball Neosho County Jerry Sloan Topeka Frederick Swan Tommy and Jill Loyal Lowe

Wood girl hints at hometown ties and future sharing

The text notes her parents Mr and Mrs Bill Wood indicate she may offer to share her distance pals with hometown friends soon.

Bill Wood

Herter to Present Radio-TV Report on Paris Conference

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter will give a radio and television report to the nation on the Western foreign ministers conference in Paris next Thursday. He will also review the upcoming East West foreign ministers conference to be held in Geneva May 11.

Washington A_ radiotelevision Paris Christian A. Herter White House Herter Geneva

Community notes highlight attendance prizes and visits

The article lists school events and personal visits across Humboldt including fourth to sixth grade attendance prizes, a musical program arranged by Mrs. Marie Reynolds, and life membership awarded to Fern Perkins. It also notes residents traveling to Emporia and Iola, family visits in various towns, a degree meeting for the chapter, and local illness and medical updates.

King Clements Marie Reynolds Fern Perkins

Peter Pan Ice Cream Specials and Local Church Training Attendance

Advertising notes reveal Peter Pan Ice Cream specials at Peter Pan Store 902 W Main with half gallon and mixed cartons. Separately, Nazarene church members attend Christian service training in Parsons with five area churches, listing Mrs Ray Storlund and others. social visits include Mr Pittenger and the Foxes. Norman Chambers also called in the afternoon.

W. Main Church of the Nazarene Parsons Ray Storlund Lowell Holland Albert Gluck L. A. Bean Claude E. Pittenger Willard Fox Pittenger

$22,813 Loot Recovered in Hale Bank Robbery

Federal bank robbery charges will be filed in Kansas City against Jack Thomas Keeton and George Junior Davis after the Hale bank heist netted $22,813. Keeton was found with $3,500, with the rest in a knapsack hidden near Hale. Cashiers and two women workers were forced to lie on the floor during the robbery.

Hale, Mo Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hale FBI Kansas City Jack Thomas Keeton Independence George Junior Davis Alex Goodson Jr Keeton C. L. Meyer Missouri Highway Patrol Chillicothe Delbert Turner

Bank Robbery In Chanute Vault Scene Report

In a Chanute bank two customers Mrs. Harold Burnside and Dick Guilford entered the building and were tied up in the basement as two men fled in a car. Guilford and Mrs. Burnside freed themselves and liberated Turner and two women from the vault.

Harold Burnside Dick Guilford Guilford

Two Car Collision Kills Pittsburg Man

A two car crash on U S 69 four miles north of Pittsburg killed Mike Fornelli 63 of Pittsburg and injured Vernon R Berry 31 of Dallas who suffered cuts and bruises in the collision.

Pittsburg Kan Mike Fornelli U. S. 69 Vernon R. Berry Dallas

St Peter's in Rome Stretches as World’s Largest Cathedral

The article notes St. Peter's in Rome as the world's largest cathedral covering about 18 000 square yards, highlighting its vast size and iconic status.

St. Peter's Rome

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