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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

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Left Hand Pitch Sees Cocker Spaniel Caught on Fishing Line

A fisherman, D ment Jr. of Chanute, hooked a Cocker Spaniel while casting at Santa Fe lake. The dog, unseen until the tug, suffered a minor eyelid wound and was saved by a veterinarian. Also noted are parade coverage in Wenatchee and a missing-child recovery in Chanute, plus stock car races set for Chanute Saddle Club grounds with jalopy debut.

Hill D. Dement Jr W. Mulberry Santa Fe Lake Janet Ayers Norman Ayers Wenatchee Wash Ayers Opal Sisson Jan Karl Sisson Chanute Chanute Saddle Club Frank Jordan The Racing Association

One Man Report for Pre-Induction Examination

A call for one man to report for a pre induction examination on June 6 was received at county selective service headquarters here today.

County Selective Service

Humboldt Centennial Promises Old Time Pageantry

Humboldt prepares for a hundredth anniversary celebration with an all day program Thursday including a 2 30 parade with vintage trains and floats. The Kangaroo Kourt returns to judge in the square while the Kaw Valley Boys provide a radio tied show at Humboldt High School gym. A bean supper and a free street dance follow the performance with the Humboldt Queen to be crowned during intermission.

Humboldt Allen County Brothers Lincoln Park Santa Fe Yesteryear Nat Armel Kangaroo Kourt Humboldt High School At & P.m Kaw Valley Boys WIBW Raw Valley Boys

Dockers Strike Across Four Major UK Ports Threatens Exports

More than a third of dockers at four British ports stopped work in an interunion dispute on the eve of the May 26 general election. The action risks hampering the nation’s export trade as unions press demands in a tense dispute across key terminals.

London

Kansas Savings and Loan League names new officers

P J Cawthorn of Wichita is the new president of the Kansas Savings and Loan League. Dudley Henderson of Iola is first vice president and L E Eby of Lawrence is treasurer. Paul B Morrison of Topeka was reelected executive vice president.

Topeka

Trucking Operations At Standstill In West

Los Angeles reports trucking operations across the West ground to a near standstill on the fifth day of a strike lockout. Management and union officials see little chance of immediate conciliation.

Los Angeles

Tragedy in Reno as Patrol Official and Wife Die

Nevada highway patrol second in command William McKenz ie was shot by his wife who then killed herself according to coroner Beemer. Relatives unable to provide motive as investigation continues.

Reno Nev William McKenzie Nevada Highway Patrol Corjoner William Beemer Beemer

Chanute Retail Council weighs staggered closing hours

The Retail Council considers closing times for Chanute stores with apparel and related shops at 5 p.m. on weekdays and hardware at 5 30 p.m. Auto supply stores would close at 6 p.m. The council also supports purchasing a city owned parking site east of the Memorial Building to convert into parking with meter revenue funding the plan.

Chanute Retail Council Dave Evans The Chamber of Commerce Evans Memorial Building Buford Fisher Congress Defense Department L. L. Gordon Gordon

Missouri Couple Killed on Kansas Highway

Perry Kansas Saturday collision on U S Highway 24 east of here killed Mr and Mrs Richard Chiles both 56 and injured Washburn University athlete Arthur Carder a sophomore star defender of national small college high jump champion and holder of the national collegiate freshman high jump record Carder was taken to a Lawrence hospital for concussion and internal injuries

PERRY Kas Springfield Washburn University U.S Here Richard Chiles Arthur Carder Lawrence Carder Washburn

Fires in Canada burn 100 buildings in Nova Scotia

Unchecked forest fires raged across two provinces halting in Nova Scotia where more than 100 buildings were leveled and 15,000 acres of timber land were consumed in Ontario.

Halifax N.S Nova Scotia Ontario

Tribune Delivery Help Line Opens Evening Hours

If you do not receive the Tribune, call 17 between 5 30 and 6 30 pm including Saturdays to report the issue and arrange service.

Tribune

Weather outlook with showers and cooler trend in Kansas

A weather summary notes showers and thunderstorms across the region with a cool front moving through Kansas. Temperatures to fall from 60s to 40s in the northwest with 60s in the southeast, and highs in the 70s expected Tuesday after gradual clearing.

Topekap Kansas Weather Bureau Richard Garrett

This Is Your Life Sermon Opens Graduation Service

Rev. William T. Hunt delivered a baccalaureate address at Memorial auditorium for Senior High and Junior College graduates. He opened a symbolic package containing aspirin, a recording, a hammer, a ring and a Bible to symbolize trials, beauty, labor, love, and faith guiding life ahead. He urged readiness for difficulties, responsible action to family and society, and devotion to God.

William T. Hunt Memorial Auditorium First Presbyterian Mr. Hunt Hunt

Two Weekend Traffic Mishaps Reported Here

Two non injury motor car accidents were investigated by police over the weekend. George T. Norris of Wichita and John L. Pate at 14th and Malcolm collided Sunday afternoon, damaging both vehicles. Roy C. Linsenmayer of 614 West Main and Evelyn Ilene Carder of 912 South Steuben collided as Linsenmayer pulled into his driveway, causing damage to multiple car parts.

George T. Norris Wichita John L. Pate S. Highland Malcolm Roy C. Linsenmayer W. Main Evelyn Ilene Carder S. Steuben Linsenmayer Main Carder

Move Is to Combat Deaths on Highway in Kansas

Gov. Fred Hall announces Claud R. McCamment of Washington DC as state highway traffic services director to reappraise the highway safety program. McCamment, a former safety engineer for the Kansas highway department, will oversee the Highway Safety Division and starts in June. R. R. Ireland may be reassigned within the department.

Topeka Fred Hall Arthur Stanley Jr Kansas City Hall State Board of Review Kansas Movie Censor Agency Claud R. McCamment Washington, D. C McCamment Highway Department American Automobile

Pilot beats coast to coast in Sabre jet feat

Lt. John M. Conroy of the California Air National Guard flies the Sabre nicknamed the California Boomerang from Los Angeles to New York and back in 11 hours 26 minutes 33 seconds averaging 445 mph. He shaved more than an hour from Mantz 1947 record and aims to show National Guard combat potential.

Lindbergh Paris Conroy Los Angeles New York California Paul Mantz Air Force Robert D. Scott F&f National Guard

High Court overturns contempt convictions in UE and Daily Worker cases

The Supreme Court voided contempt of Congress rulings against Julius Emspak and Philip Bart for Fifth Amendment claims, and against UE field organizer Thomas Quinn. The decisions hinge on valid self incrimination pleas, with dissents by Justices Harlan and Reed. The case followed 1949 HUAC examinations of Communist influence in unions and media.

Washington Supreme Court Congress United Electrical Workers Union The Daily Worker High Tribunal High Court Julius Emspark Warren Black, Frankfurter Douglas, Burton and Clark Harlan Reed Justice Minton Thomas Quinn Minton Philip Bart

City Band Rehearsal Tonight At Memorial Building

D. J. Cox announces a 7 30 p m rehearsal in the Federation room of Memorial building for the city band. The group prepares a summer concert series and urges local participation.

Federation Room Memorial Building D. J. Cox

Traffic Fatalities Reported In Topeka Area

State Accident Records lists Topeka Kansas traffic fatalities from the last 48 hours and year to date 1955 with figures for the same period in 1954, comparing totals and trends.

Topeka Kansas

Elderly Couple Killed in Kansas Car Crash

Jules Oscar Jacot 82 and his wife Martha of Moline Kansas died when their car left State Highway 99 near Alma and crashed into an embankment after failing to negotiate a curve. The couple were killed Saturday in the incident.

Alma Kas Jules Oscar Jacot Martha Moline Here

Ark City Man Dies in Car Crash Near City

Pf Frank Emley, 40, of Arkansas City, was fatally injured when a car he rode in left the road, skidded about 400 feet and overturned into a ditch.

Arkansas City Kas Frank Emley

Ninth Grade Closing Exercises at Royster Junior High

Ninth grade closing exercises will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the Royster Junior High School auditorium. Lonnie N Wood superintendent for Independence city schools will give the address. Floyd Potter president of the Board of Education will present the certificates. Music includes Londonerry Air and Memories. Invocations by Rev John Foust and Rev Chester Shaner.

Royster Junior High School Lonnie N. Wood Independence City Schools Buford Fisher Paul Parsons Royster Floyd Potter Board of Education

Dallas Elephant Tragedy Leaves Man Dead on Road

A four ton elephant was thrown from a trailer truck in Dallas killing Norman E. Joseph of Newark New Jersey. The elephant named Queenie weighed 8145 pounds and the truck driver W C Hendricks of Atlanta said brakes failed as he tried to avoid an expressway crash. They were en route from Corsicana to McKinney to set up a Lions Club show. the truck and Queenie were owned by T J Tidwell Shows and Carnival of Big Spring Texas.

Dallas Ua Norman E. Joseph Newark N. J Queenie W. C. Hendricks Atlanta Hendricks Joseph Corsicana Tex McKinney Lions Club Truck T. J. Tidwell Carnival Big Spring

John Martin Dam fills to support irrigation for drought valley

The John Martin Dam on the Arkansas River near Caddoa Colorado, 55 miles from the Kansas line, was dry a week ago. It now holds 188000 acre feet and is expected to gain at least 20000 acre feet more to guarantee water for farmers in the drought stricken valley.

Caddoa Colo John Martin Arkansas River Kansas Line Wis Sulimer

Polio Vaccine Discussed By National Foundation Officials

Representatives of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis spoke to General Federation of Women’s Clubs members in Philadelphia about the Salk polio vaccine trials. Melvin Glasser outlined global goodwill impact and noted U S sharing of the report after the Ann Arbor trials to all nations.

Philadelphia National Foundation For General Federation of Women’s Club Harold V. Milligan New York General Federation Health Melvin Glasser National Foundation Glasser White House Ann Arbor U.S

Permit by Kansas Opens Door for Nonresident Brokers

Kansas becomes one of the few states allowing nonresident brokers to practice within its borders, expanding access for out of state real estate professionals.

Chicago Kansas

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