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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1958

Page

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Zsa Lsa Gabor Coat and Kim Novak Car Ties to Trujillo Gift

Zsa Zsa Gabor says she received a mink coat from Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr after introducing him to Kim Novak and arranging their parties. Novak says a sports car given by Trujillo was a loan not a kept gift, while Trujillo recovers in Beverly Hills. Washington critics question foreign aid implications.

Zsa Lsa Kim Novak Trujillo Hollywood Zsa Zsa Gabor Rafael Trujillo Jr Dominican Republic Zsa Zsa Beverly Hills Chinchilla Mink Kim Air United States U.S Hays Victor

Second tree spraying planned in Chanute after weather

City Manager R J Hayes announced a second spraying of trees in Chanute will follow the first as soon as weather permits. He cited worm infestations and delays from spring rains and high winds, noting the second treatment will likely occur at night when conditions are calmer and cooler.

Chanute R. J Hayes Hayes

New Brackets Set for Retail Sales Tax In Kansas

Kansas announces new sales tax brackets under a raised rate of 2 percent set to apply to purchases as low as 19 cents. State Revenue Director J E Kirchner expects quick approval, highlighting changes only affect consumer charges while retailers pay 2 percent on gross sales.

Topekap J. E. Kirchner Kansas State Board of Tax Kirchner

Hopeful Signs Recession May Be Leveling Off

Federal Reserve Chairman William M. Martin told Senate officials there are hopeful indicators a recession is leveling off but no conclusive proof. He warned the trend could be seasonal and urged caution while noting slower declines and potential gains if maintained.

Washington William M. Martin Federal Reserve Board Martin Senate Housing Subcommittee John Sparkman Ala Subcommittee

Morrow Charged With No-Fund Checks Arrests Follow Extradition

F. H. Morrow, 56, arrested on no-fund check charges in Chanute, released to Jasper County authorities to face similar charges. He waived extradition and was returned to Missouri where he faces two no-fund check counts, including a $114 car dealer bill and a $10 liquor store debt. A vehicle linked to the case was repossessed in Chanute.

F. H. Morrow Jasper County Carthage Morrow Chanute Caney Coffeyville Mitchell Car Agency Disney's Market Carterville Lee Wasser

St Paul Man Hurt In Traffic Accident

Erie reports Louis Madi of St Paul injured when a car veered into a ditch at the K57 US 59 intersection south of here about 3 30 am He was a passenger in a 1956 Ford driven by Lester C Glassburn of St Paul Madi taken to Mercy Hospital Parsons for a back injury Glassburn uninjured Front of the car damaged not overturned.

Erie Louis Madi St. Paul Here Jack Reynolds Madi Ford Lester C. Glassburn Mercy Hospital Parsons Erie Clinic Reynolds Glassburn

Bucket Brigade Saves Fredonia Residence from Blaze

About 200 farmers and Fredonia residents formed a bucket brigade to save Jimmy Cook’s home and service station six miles north at the K96 junction. Fire reached two nearby structures and tires and oil stored in a garage, but by 9 p.m. the fire was under control. Estimated loss about $4,000. National Guardsmen remained on scene until 10 p.m.

Fredonia Jimmy Cook A. M. Fulghum Cook Fulghum National

Plant Operators Meet Opens Tomorrow at Tioga Hotel

The fifth annual session sponsored by the Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities for steam electric plant operators begins at 1 p.m. tomorrow and runs until noon Thursday. About 50 to 60 attendees are expected. John Lofthouse, assistant superintendent at the Chanute power plant, serves as program chairman.

The Kansas Assn. of Municipal Utilities Tioga Hotel John Lofthouse Chanute Power Plant

Heavy Rains Displace Families in Texas Panhandle

Floods from up to 10 inches drained streets of Clarendon 50 miles southeast of Amarillo forcing 15 families from low homes in the north section. Weathermen warned of more rain as thunderstorms moved eastward from west Texas after Monday.

Dallas Clarendon Amarillo Panhandle West Texas San Angelo Abilene Junc/tlon

Run Over by Car Hurts Boy in Kansas City

A boy was run over by the left front wheel of a family car in Kansas City while playing in the vehicle. The father witnessed the incident as the child released the hand brake. He sustained only abrasions and remained under observation at a hospital.

Kansas City Richard E. Mills II Harry E. Mills

Traffic Fatalities Reported for 1958 To Date

State accident records show 153 traffic fatalities in 1958 through today, compared with 193 in the same period in 1957. No fatalities were listed in the last 24 hours.

Topeka Kansas

Area Men Rep George In Bid for Big Dam Funds

Myron V. George 3rd district congressman asks Congress for 1 million to start John Redmond dam on the Neosho near Burlington plus 500000 for Council Grove dam and 1 million for Elk City dam near Independence. Hearings in Washington as local leaders attend to back water-control plans.

Rep George Myron V. George The Tribune John Redmond Neosho Burlington Council Grove Elk City Table Mound Elk River Independence House Senate Public Works Appropriations Washington Verdigris Dale A. Dahlgren Randall Diver Clark M. Fleming Erie Iola Redmond Senate Corps of Engineers Toronto Verdigris River Fall River House Public Works Committee United States

Six Charged After $14,000 Found in Overland Park House

After a long count, authorities report $14,000 in a Overland Park Kansas home, down from an earlier $30,000 estimate. Six arrestees appeared before federal commissioners facing bank burglary and stolen funds charges. Orran Young, wounded, was hospitalized as part of the case.

Kansas City Overland Park Kaw Orran Young Springfield LaHarpe Kan Johnson County Arma Hume Carl E. Jackson Dolan Allen Young Orran Dottie Jackson Chester Dale Barber Grandview

Blood Drive Hits Chanute Quota at First Methodist Church

Donors provided 103 pints to the Red Cross collection at the First Methodist church by 1 p.m. today, under Chanute’s 160 pint quota. The drive began at 9 a.m. and aimed to close at 2 15 p.m. Yesterday Erie collected 72 pints toward its 100 pint goal.

Red Cross First Methodist Howard Winans Chanute Erie

Nixon and Mrs Nixon Harassed by Caracas Protesters

In Caracas a hostile student mob jeered and spat on Vice President Nixon and Mrs Nixon during their South American tour. Police used tear gas to separate the crowd as rocks and tin cans were hurled at Nixon in the airport and downtown. A Venezuelan foreign minister was among those spat upon amid fears of an assassination attempt. The Nixons remained calm as authorities pledged protection.

Caracas Venezuela Nixon Nixons Colombia United States

Miami Flights Canceled Over Mechanics Strike

Eastern Air Lines canceled or planned to cancel 12 of its 70 Miami flights today due to a sitdown strike by mechanics. The airline warned that a prolonged stoppage could force a shutdown across the 25 states where it operates.

Miami Fla Eastern Air Lines

Algerian protests target U S Information Agency office

About 50,000 demonstrators marched through Algiers in protest against Pierre Pflimlin’s premiership. They attacked the U S Information Agency office injuring no one, then moved to the U S Consulate in a show of anti American sentiment demanding France tighten control over Algeria.

Algiers U.S. Information Agency Pierre Pflimlin USIA Africa Middle East State Department France Algeria U.S

Turnpike Accidents Blamed on Speed

TOPEKA Gale Moss general manager of the Kansas Turnpike says excessive speed and drivers who go too long without rest are spoiling the safety record on the highway. The Turnpike Authority warns it will enforce the 80 mile per hour speed limit strictly.

Topeka Gale Moss Kansas Turnpike Turnpike Authority

Architects Named Topeka Hibbs and Pettit for Waters Hall

Architects TOPEKA Hibbs and Pettit of Wichita are named as associate architects to prepare plans and specifications for the restoration of Waters Hall at Kansas State College.

Topeka Hibbs & Pettit Wichita Waters Kansas State College

Lightning Fatal At Marienthal Farm

Keith Chris Tensen, about 35, was killed yesterday when struck by lightning while leveling land on his farm northwest of Marienthal in Wichita County.

Marienthal Keith Christensen Wichita County

Three-state delegation urges 58 million for river basin projects

A large delegation from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas asked a Senate committee to approve 58 million dollars in 1968 for Arkansas River Basin projects across the three states. The appeal emphasizes regional water development, flood control, and irrigation benefits.

Washington P Senate Congress Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas

Partly Cloudy Mild Forecast With Scattered Tstorms

The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and mild conditions tonight through Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms late tonight and Wednesday. A low pressure system in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas brings south winds and gulf moisture into the state.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau Colorado St. Francis Gove Jerome Cedar Bluff Dam Garden City Dodge City Hutchinson Pittsburg Goodland Kansas City

Parole Request Planned by Franklin Williamson Jr

Franklin Williamson Jr of Chanute serving 15 years under the habitual criminal statute will apply for parole June 26. He was sentenced December 20, 1950 in Erie district court after a car theft conviction involving a Chanute resident and a vehicle belonging to Leo W. Donovan.

Lansing Franklin Williamson Jr Chanute Neosho County Williamson Erie Leo W. Donovan

Brucellosis Eradication Plan Recommended in Kansas

Kansas Agriculture Committee of the Legislative Council urges a stepped up program to eradicate brucellosis in livestock, aiming to curb disease spread and protect herds.

Topeka Agriculture Committee Kansas Legislative Council

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