Tougher Plan Holds Teachers
School administrators discuss raising education degree requirements to teach in elementary and secondary schools. Panelists from Washington Massachusetts and other states note higher standards improve teacher quality and recruitment. States like Massachusetts Kansas and Louisiana have already enacted or moved toward degree mandates for teachers.
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Vancouver
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William H. Baker
Holden
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Kansas
Louisiana
Dodge Job Rated trucks unveiled with new power and styling
Shurtleff Motor Co announced the three series Dodge Job Rated trucks featuring seven engines with two horsepower ratings, wrap around windshields and rear windows, new automatic transmissions, expanded power steering and brakes. Six cylinder and V eight options span 103 to 2 horsepower with gross vehicle weights from 4250 to 40000 pounds and up to 60000 pounds gross combined weight. Axles springs transmissions and frames are offered in varied selections to fit individual needs, with special focus on low tonnage models.
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Shurtleff Motor Co
Annual Wage Threat to Expansion and Jobs Warns Chamber Leader
Frank B Cliffe of the H J Henry Co and Harry A Builis of General Mills warn at the 43rd annual US Chamber meeting that guaranteed annual wages could halt expansion and trigger bankruptcies. They say steady pay may not justify the risk to employers facing seasonal sales and economic fluctuations.
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Frank B Cliffe
H. J. Henry Co
Pittsburgh
Cliffe
Chamber of Commerce
Harry A. Builis
General Mills, Inc
Minneapolis
Chamber
Prices Picked Up by Kansan Farmers Edge Down in April
Kansas farmers saw prices averaged one percent lower for the month ending April 15 per the U S Agricultural Marketing Service. All commodities except hogs and alfalfa seed declined, with the price index at 22 percent of the base, down from 25 in March and 26 a year ago.
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Topekap
Kansas
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Pulitzer Prizes Awarded To Faulkner Williams Menotti And More
William Faulkner wins the 1955 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for A Fable while Tennessee Williams takes the drama prize for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Williams also won for A Streetcar Named Desire in 1948 The awards announced by Columbia University honor works by Menotti The Saint of Bleecker Street and The Consul The Columbus Ledger Enquirer wins public service prize for fearless editorials on Phoenix City corruption Two Texas reporters Cara Brown and Roland Towery receive local reporting honors.
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William Faulkner
Tennessee Williams
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Gian-Carlo Menotti
Columbia University Board of Trustees
Columbus
Cara Brown
Alice, Tex
Daily Echo
Roland K. Towery
Cuero
Tex
Daily Record
Seven Year Old Admits Fire Cause in Topeka
A 7 year old Topeka boy admitted responsibility for a fire that damaged two lumber warehouses April 15, causing about 60000 dollars in losses. County juvenile officer T V Herron said the second grade pupil, not identified, told officials he was playing with matches.
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Topeka
T. V. Herron
Picnic at Chanute Ends School Year Visit to Local Sites
Leanna and Ada Fried rick with pupils and parents enjoyed a basket dinner on the last day of school in Chanute visiting local places of interest. Mrs H William Ingels of Iola and Mrs Kenneth Ingels called on Mrs Esther White.
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Ada Friedrick
Chanute
H. William Ingels
Iola
Kenneth Ingels
Esther White
Postman Raymond Collins Honored for Dog Rescue
Chicago postman Raymond Collins received a heroism certificate from the Anti Cruelty Society after entering a burning house and rescuing a dog. He noted that not all dogs hate postmen and not all postmen hate dogs, despite having been bitten three times.
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Raymond Collins
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Pope Receives Gruenther
Pope Pius XII held a private audience with Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe in Vatican City today. The meeting highlighted ongoing Allied operations and the Holy See’s diplomatic posture during postwar coordination.
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Opposition Fades To Trade Bill
Senator Byrd said most Senate opposition to the liberalized foreign trade bill had faded as floor debate continued. A time limit agreement was sought, with passage expected possibly without changes. Senator Malone predicted only a few votes against passage as the Finance Committee rewrote the bill retaining key features.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Eisenhower
House
Central Plains Endure Midspring Heat Wave Spread
The Weather Bureau reports a heat wave across the Central Plains from North Dakota to Texas with temperatures up to 97 degrees in Burwell Nebraska and Presidio Texas while Fargo North Dakota reaches 78 and Abilene Texas 78. Readings show 15 to 30 degrees above normal and widespread warm conditions across the region.
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Minnesota
Severe Weather Strikes Central Plains Dust Storms and Tornadoes
Areas of Colorado Utah and Wyoming reported snow in Laramie three inches as cooler air moved over the Rockies. Thundersqualls produced winds to 75 mph with hail and dust. A small tornado struck northeast of Lexington Nebraska, destroying one small building with no injuries.
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Rockies
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U S Backing for Premier Diem Deepens Viet Nam Support
The State Department reportedly gave Nascent full backing to Ngo Dinh Diem in Saigon as France also shifts to support Diem. Special Ambassador J Lawton Collins is to give 100 percent backing and new directives were sent en route to Saigon. Washington asks France and Bao Dai to back Diem with implied U S pressure on military and economy.
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Bao Dai
French Riviera
Diem Opponents Gain Ground as Plans for Change Grow
The policy to aid in Saigon grows after Diem suppresses an opposition rebellion and unites anti communist groups in South Vietnam. American officials drafted alternative plans for changing Diem’s government during consultations last week. Collins helped draft these plans.
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Diem
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Secretary Wilson warns military personnel overreaching in funding
Secretary of Defense Wilson testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee that military men tend to ask for more forces than needed. He warned that listening only to military voices could bankrupt the nation or lead to a military dictatorship.
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Wilson
House
Juror Excused in Denver Panel Impasse
A Denver juror offers a reason to be excused from service causing a pause in the trial. Court officials review the juror's claim as proceedings proceed with remaining panel members.
Chanute Tribune Briefs May 3 195
Short news briefs from the Chanute Tribune summarize local happenings including community events, school notices and city updates for early May. Minor items provide quick updates on public matters and—when confirmed—local thanks or acknowledgments.
Jury Selection Opens in Murder Trial
Defense attorney Isaac Mellman questioned prospective juror Edward Sachs in the murder trial opening yesterday. Sachs responded that he had "just been married a short time."
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