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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1955
Page
5
A mix of local happenings includes the Barker family visiting from Wichita for an air show, Vilas Homebuilders HD unit meeting for a clothing lesson, and a foot surgery update on Glen Strack. Diem victory cited amid Viet Nam outlook. Sweden halts polio shots due to vaccine concerns. U S and India discuss Formosa negotiations in New Delhi talks.
A Communist official reports Chinese antiaircraft fire downed two F84 Thunderjet fighters and damaged another in raids near Formosa over Kwangtung Province. Arthur Deakin, long-time leader of Britain's Transport and General Workers Union, died of a heart attack at 64 while addressing a May Day rally.
In Anglesey voters face a Hughes dilemma as three candidates named Hughes contest the House seat. Cledwyn Hughes 38, a Labour lawyer, Owen H. Hughes 43, Conservative schoolmaster, and John William Hughes 45, Liberal newsman, offer distinct taglines to distinguish them.
Dr L W Reynolds of Hays was reelected yesterday to the presidency of the Kansas Blue Shield at the board's annual meeting. He has practiced medicine in Kansas since 1938.
A government advisory committee examined a voluntary vaccine allocation plan amid calls for federal control. A second Idaho polio death was reported as the Cutter vaccine was withdrawn for tests, while officials urged continued free vaccination with other brands and trusted parental cooperation.
Dallas police report a horse injure collision after boys rolled a barrel down a hill near a pasture. The startled horse leaped a fence while drinking at a creek, causing the accident.
A horse collided with C. E. Larkin’s car and bolted. The auto had minor damage and the animal was later halted by neighbors. Police spokesman Homer Burris said no ticket could be issued for a negligent collision and hit and run by a horse.
Miss Elda Ann Thornburg of Eudora Kansas won first place in the under-17 division at the fourth annual Columbus event, marking a notable junior triumph.
Thayer held a family night by the ATA with six tables of cards and a refreshments service for 28 adults and three children. A district meeting is set for May 28 at the Thayer school building with an evening meal to follow.
General George C. Marshall says he rejected offers up to a million dollars to write his memoirs. In Look Magazine he states that unless all truth is told within its time context the work would lack value historically. He cites potential harm to people still alive and notes his happiest moment was his promotion to first lieutenant.
Adm Arthur W. Radford chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will report to President Eisenhower tomorrow on his Formosa trip. White House press secretary James Hagerty noted Robertson may join at the conference. Radford and Robertson just returned from Formosa where they met Chiang Kai-shek and Nationalist officials on topics including a possible cease-fire.
Radford and Robertson completed their weekend report after arriving in the United States. They traveled from Richmond, Virginia, to Washington last night following a stop at Robertson's home on the way.
Five year old Henry Czerner smiles about new dentures installed at Mt. Sinai Hospital after a medical condition caused decay of his teeth. He now enjoys foods beyond strained baby fare. The piece notes 18 percent of U.S. highways receiving federal aid carry 42 percent of traffic.
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