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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1960
Page
8
Dr George W Crane advises that age is defined by thinking forward not past. Paul W a 37 year old war veteran missing an arm and a leg learns to rechannel worry into constructive hobbies like the Compliment Club and prize contests to stay mentally active and engaged.
A narrative recounts prize contest winnings and their impact on a newlywed couple. It describes winning several prizes including two $1,000 national prizes, a $10 cash prize, and later awards such as tuna and fruit, with plans to publish a guide on prize contesting. It also covers a separate case involving pension issues and a violent incident tied to a different household.
In Kansas City an elderly couple on relief disclosed about 10 thousand dollars in old currency found at their home. Probate Judge Leslie Welch ordered William H. Whited and Ida Lola Whited to repay $9,620 to the Missouri Welfare Department for pension overpayments. The judge set a limit of 750 dollars in assets per recipient. The money was discovered after a routine check.
Kansas City AP reports police arrested former convict Robert Fansler 53 on charges of assault with intent to kill after Garney 65 owner of a plumbing firm was grazed by a bullet while about to elope with an 18 year old divorcee. Fansler identified from police files. he was found in pajamas and hospitalized.
A two year old girl died at her home in Clarion Pennsylvania from a punctured right lung caused by a piece of a wire hanger. Clarion County Coroner J Ward Kier said Laurie Slike died Thursday.
San Antonio police received a report from Bobby Yow that burglars stole items from his home including his watchdog valued at 150 dollars. The note mentions unrelated details about cigarette brands and dates, with uncertain value recognition later in 1953.
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