Missing Men Still Mystery in Chanute Search
Police reported no clues as Kenneth Pens and James Cottrell remain missing after leaving home Saturday to fish near town. KBI agents re interviewed family members as air ground and boat searches across three states continue with planes over Grand Lake Oklahoma and Osceola Missouri and no leads found.
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Chanute
Kenneth Pens
James Cottrell
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI
Pens
Cottrell
West 6Th
Kenneth Keas
Cha
Vic Robison
Bob Fullerton
Police Department
Osceola
Neosho
Pittsburg
L P Burris 90 Pioneer Resident Dies in Chanute
Leon P. Burris a Chanute pioneer died at 90 after an extended illness at his home 719 S Evergreen. He helped form Burris Brothers Real Estate and Insurance in 1903 and served as city and county official while his wife Ethel Houston Burris aided church work. Survivors include five children and nine grandchildren. Last rites Saturday at First Presbyterian with interment Elmwood Cemetery. Koch-Skinner Memorial Home in charge.
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Leon P. Burris
S. Evergreen
Leon Pennington Burris
Ethel Edna Houston
North Valley
D. L. Houston
Chanute
Burris
Neosho County
Elmwood Cemetery
Koch-Skinner Memorial
Tulsa Witness Testifies On Death Threats In Tulsa Skelly Case
Washington AP A guarded witness Lee Downey told a House Public Works subcommittee that former Oklahoma state Sen. Tom Kight pressured him to lie to a Tulsa grand jury investigating the Skelly bypass by suggesting he could have a man killed for 500 to 1000 dollars. Downey, a sod ding contractor, said Kight was a silent partner in his firm which held Highway Department contracts while Kight sat on the Highway Commission. Kight faced Tulsa County criminal charges and was to be asked for his account of the described relations.
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Washington
Congressional
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tom Kight
Claremore
House Public Works
Tulsa Skelly
Lee Owen Downey
Kight
Downey
Grand Jury
Tulsa County
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Man Hangs Self Near Lebanon Funeral
Bert Blackburn, 36, hanged himself in a tree Tuesday near his father Edward Blackburn's home eight miles southwest of Lebanon Missouri. His body was found a few hours before the funeral of his father, aged 69.
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Lebanon, Mo
Bert Blackburn
Edward Blackburn
Lebanon
Lucille Ball Divorces Desi Arnaz in California Court
Lucille Ball testified in Santa Monica Superior Court that Desi Arnaz was a Jekyll and Hyde husband whose fits of temper wrecked their 20 year marriage. Arnaz did not contest the divorce. she cited ongoing quarrels and a troubled social life, with child support set at $450 monthly.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Jekyll and Hyde
Santa Monica Superior Court
Miss Ball
Arnaz
Lucy Desiree
Desi IV
Desi
Lucille
RKO Studio
Orlando H. Rhodes
Kansas Power Elects Cohn to Fill Board Vacancy
Kansas Power and Light Co. stockholders elected Byron S. Cohn of Topeka to the board of directors to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. G. Hutson of Lawrence. Eight other directors were reelected.
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Topeka
Kansas Power and Light Co
Byron S. Cohn
Cohn
Kp&l
W. G. Hutson
Lawrence
D. E. Ackers
J. P. Harris
Hutchinson
Balfour S. Jeffrey
R. W. McClure
U S Rejects Soviet Plea for Long Term Nuclear Test Moratorium
Washington reports the United States rebuffed a Soviet bid for a long term moratorium on underground tests of small nuclear weapons. The State department reaffirmed a March 29 joint U S British declaration saying the west will accept only a short term pause and only if other issues blocking a test ban are resolved.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Community Arts and Crafts Fair Weekend Feature
Eighth annual Community Arts and Crafts Fair in Chanute expects more entries with 22 exhibitors already signed up. Entries close at 6 p.m. with Mrs. Joe Lewis at Murray Hill School. Adult division entry fee is one dollar per exhibit up to four. four ribbons plus a grand champion. The event runs Friday 5:30 to 10, Saturday 2 to 10, and Sunday 2 to 8, judged by Harry Chew of Cottey College Nevada Missouri.
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Joe Lewis
S. A. Mannoni
Lewis
Don Abbuehl
Robert Blunk Jr
Blunk
Chanute
Harry Chew
Cottey College
Nevada
Royster
Richard Good
Stroud
Neosho Manor Welcomes 31 Residents and Expands Aid
Thirty one residents have moved into Neosho Manor county home with several applications pending Mrs Adeline Fortney says opened March 31 the 50 bed facility The Advisory Committee reports donations of 1220 15 to fund auxiliary equipment while County Commissioner Diver notes more wheelchairs are needed Ervin Brune from the State Department of Social Welfare emphasizes ADC program growth and need for trained specialists The next committee meeting is set for 6 30 p m June 6 at Neosho Manor.
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Neosho Manor
Adeline Fortney
Nelle H. Stevens
D. C. Diver
Ervin Brune
State Department of Social Welfare
Brune
C. A. Deay
Don Abbuehl
Clyde Russell
Ralph Magner
Bernard Smith
Harry Minnich
Cleo Dalton
Fortney
Man Burns to Death in Joplin Back Yard
Walter B. Cox, 77, died after his clothes caught fire while burning trash in his Joplin Missouri backyard on Tuesday, the AP reports.
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Joplin, Mo
Walter B.cox
Joplin
Two Wichita Cyclists Killed in Accident
In Haysville south of Wichita, an automobile struck two boys on bicycles Tuesday night. Billy Rutherford 13 and Gordon Bergman 14, both of Haysville, were killed. Barbara Goodman 20 and Donald Peckham 24 of Wichita were in the car and suffered minor injuries. Rutherford’s body was thrown 158 feet and Bergman 94 feet. the car skidded 252 feet and overturned.
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Wichita
Haysville
Billy Rutherford
Gordon Bergman
Barbara Goodman
Donald Peckham
Rutherford
Bergman
McPherson Dentist Named President-Elect of Kansas State Dental Assn
Dr. Dwight L. Smith of McPherson was chosen president-elect of the Kansas State Dental Assn at its annual meeting. Dr. Fred A. Richmond of Kansas City was reelected secretary and Dr. Stanley H. Flickinger of Baldwin was reelected treasurer. Auxiliary picks Mrs. Larry Bunker of Junction City as president-elect with officers Mrs. L. E. Tietz and Mrs. Jack Wells, both of Kansas City, as secretary and treasurer.
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Wichita
Dwight L.smith
McPherson
Kansas State Dental Assn
Fred A. Richmond
Kansas City
Stanley H. Flickinger
Baldwin
Larry Bunker
Junction City
L. E. Tietz
Jack Wells
Bill to Subsidize Lead and Zinc Miners
The House Interior Committee approved a measure to aid small lead and zinc producers. It would pay on a sliding scale to mimic prices of 14 12 cents per pound for zinc and 17 cents for lead, applying to firms producing or selling no more than 2 000 tons of each ore in a year. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ed Edmondson, authorizes up to 4 480 000 dollars annually and expires in 1965.
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Washington
House Interior Committee
Ed Edmondson
D-Okla
Eight year old killed jumping from moving truck in Republic
An eight year old boy, Raymond Dale Blades, died after jumping onto a moving truck in Republic. The incident occurred when he fell under the wheels as the truck moved away. Authorities and Wasser for Insurance were noted in the report.
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Republic
Raymond Dale Blades
Wasser
Federal State Medical Plan Proposed for Low Income Aged
The Eisenhower administration outlined a $1.2 billion annual federal state medical plan for Americans 65 plus with low resources. Eligible individuals would pay $24 yearly. couples earning over $3,600 or singles over $2,500 are ineligible. The plan splits costs 50-50 and envisions state administered programs with federal support, aiming for full operation in about two years.
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Washington
Fiisenhower
Arthur Flemming
House
Ways and Means
Fiemming
April Parking Meter Fines Rise and Police Activity Up
Police court fines totalled 326 for April, below March. Parking meter fines rose from 222 to 324 with 1,109 tickets issued. Calls for service climbed to 245, seven felonies and 37 misdemeanors were recorded, 12 intoxications and 3 DUI charges. Twenty four accidents injured six, 30 men and 13 women drove, 25 citations issued for various violations. Patrol cars logged 5,567 miles and 79 meals were served to prisoners.
Eisenhower Signs Massive Food for Peace Deal With India
President Eisenhower signs a historic food for peace agreement to ship India 587 million bushels of wheat and 22 million bags of rice over four years starting July 1, with India paying about 1.3 billion rupees. Most funds loaned back for India's economic program while India builds emergency reserves.
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Washington
Eisenhower
India
United States
Sullivan Files for Republican renomination in Topeka
Frank Sullivan of Lawrence, insurance commissioner for 12 years, today filed for Republican renomination for that position in Topeka.
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Topeka
Frank Sullivan
Lawrence
FFA Judges Rate High States Contests At Manhattan Convention
At the 32nd annual Kansas FFA convention in Manhattan, chapters from Chanute Altoona and Fredonia led in poultry judging with top team finishes and multiple high individuals. Altoona dominated five contests including poultry and rural electrification, while Chanute excelled in entomology and agronomy. Norman Eisele and Charles Timmons led in carpentry, with Max Payne in shop tools and high officers elected for state FFA leadership.
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Chanute
Altoona
Fredonia
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Manhattan
Altoona and
Bob Ames
Charles Erickson
Bill Triplett
Swiler
Norman Eisele
Charles Timmons
Max Payne
Kansas Assn
Melvin Hunt
Tribune
Larry Richardson
Altamont
Gene Raymond
Garnett
Roger Aberle
Sabetha
Darryll Johnson
Hoxie
Dallas Kibbe
Osage City
Sentinel
Severe rainfall swamps south central Kansas flooding area
Rains of heavy intensity caused flash flooding in south central Kansas with reports of water over U.S. 50 near Peabody and 21 to 23 feet forecast for the Little Arkansas at Sedgwick. Totals included Hesston 4.24 inches and Newton area flooding along Sand Creek. forecaster warns continued heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Little Arkansas
Hesston
McPherson
Peabody
Hal- Stead
Inman
Newton
Weather Bureau
Sand Creek
U. S. 50
Sedgwick
Richard Garrett
el Dorado
Garrett
Clark County
Cloud County
Butler County
Kinsley
Ashland
Hudson
Lyons
Hutchinson
Wichita
Florence
Hillsboro
Lindsborg
Salina
Miltonvale
Esbow
Belleair
Olathe
Hill City
Goodland
Pittsburg
Soviet Experts Building Cuban Airstrip
Former Cuban military intelligence chief Col. Manuel Antonio Ugalde Carrillo told Senate investigators that Soviet technicians are building a huge airstrip in a swampy southern Cuba coast. He described a 12 mile long, 260 yard wide concrete base that could support any plane.
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Washington
Cuba
Senate
Manuel Antonio Ugalde Carrillo
Chappel Seeks County Commissioner Post in Third District
Walter Chappell, a Neosho County native and farmer east of Chanute, announces as Republican candidate for County Commissioner in the Third District. He highlights flood control, Neosho River dam projects, and highway improvements, with past service on the county commission and trips to Washington. He pledges to serve Neosho County residents and represents South Tioga and Danville townships.
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Walter Chappell
Chappell
Chanute
Neosho County
Emporia State College
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Neoshoe River
Washington D. C
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Elks Lodge
Farm Bureau
Grange and
Farmers Union
South Tioga Township
Chanute Main Street
Danville Township
Traffic Fatalities Reported In Topeka Area
Kansas traffic death log tallies 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday for 1960 to 9 am 1960 period with 157 deaths and a 1959 comparison of 126. The notice includes Tribune contact instructions for readers seeking information.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Mr. Burris
E. P. and
Frank
Burris Brothers
Nicholas County
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Kansas Power
U.S
Manor
State Assn
Earl
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Sullivan
Area Ffa
David Swiler
Harold Wilson
Claude Crawshaw
Curtis
Bennett
Jerry Hon
Edward Neds
Dale Neds
Chappel
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