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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
1
Bill Staggs of 803 S Malcolm reports a breakthrough with roses after years of poor luck. About 25 dark red Paul Scarlet blooms, five to six inches, plus a larger pink variety, appeared this year on plants four years old. Pink blooms on two main stems. red on three. Pink likely to bloom all summer, size uncertain.
A suit by Atty. Gen. John Anderson challenges the ballot title of the proposed right to work amendment. Secretary of State Paul Shanahan argues the full text can be printed on the ballot if the title is defective. He insists the measure must be submitted as directed by the 1957 Legislature.
Oklahoma City Frisco Railway wins approval to end two Tulsa to Kansas City passenger runs. The Commission notes Tulsa protested but did not appear at the hearing. Frisco cites annual losses of 533000 dollars for the two services.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad to abandon its 87 mile line from Bryson Missouri to Paola Kansas. The move, opposed by the Missouri Public Service Commission and some shippers, is justified by years of heavy losses though some inconvenience to shippers is expected.
Elizabeth police will give prospective marriage license applicants a card of congratulations at City Hall. The card also warns against excessive horn blowing during wedding celebrations.
The American Legion auxiliary of Boerstler May Post 170 will distribute red memorial poppies in the Cha nute business district for Poppy Day tomorrow. The observance honors war dead and supports disabled veterans and their children through contributed funds, with Mrs. Vincent McCune as auxiliary president and Mrs. P. B. Darlington as Poppy Day chairman.
Forecasters expect partly cloudy mild conditions through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms mainly tonight and Saturday morning. In western Kansas heavy rains broke out yesterday totaling up to four inches at Weskan and three inches at Kanorado, with Libe ral recording 1.34 inches. Crops face wind and hail potential as wheat nears a critical stage. five day outlook calls for near normal temperatures and rainfall from 0.5 to 2 inches across regions.
Dayton Ohio news wires report the Air Materiel Command at Wright Patterson AFB awarded Boeing Aircraft Co of Wichita Kansas a $23 million contract for B52G jet bomber program work and increased funding.
A District Court jury in Lincoln Nebraska resumed deliberations on Charles Starkweather's fate after hearing the case.
Investigators probe an Ajax missile base near Middletown New Jersey after eight armed missiles exploded in a chain reaction, killing ten people including six soldiers and four civilians, injuring three, and scattering warheads across the countryside. Army inspectors from Washington arrived to determine cause.
The Ottawa paper developed a hot bearing on its 33 year old press during Thursday’s run. Shims oil and emery failed to fix the issue, prompting Herald to borrow Tribune’s press and publish its edition shortly before The Tribune.
The Chate Teachers Association awards a $100 annual scholarship for two years to Marilyn Costin. Harold Stroud, president, announced Costin, a graduating junior college student, will study elementary education at Pittsburg State Teachers College. She is the second CTA recipient, following Martha Finney two years ago.
C W Volk aged 34 of Wichita Kansas died Thursday night when his car collided with a hay truck driven by Jack Crider of Pond Creek Oklahoma in the fatal crash authorities reported.
Wilt Chamberlain a Kansas All American announced he will quit college to launch a 160 game barnstorming tour. He said the move aims to earn real money and prepare for pro play, with Look magazine detailing two squads, South America tour starts soon, and NBA rights held by the Philadelphia Warriors.
Yale ear nose and throat specialist Dr John A Kirchner reports the lump in the throat results from stiffening of the crycopharyngeus muscle linked to emotions. He notes emotional lumps are more common in women and may respond to tranquilizing treatment. The finding earned the Harris P Mosher award from the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological Society.
Two masked men robbed the Bank of Pineville Missouri today taking an undetermined amount. Vice President H D Armstrong said they entered with drawn guns and held six employees at bay while taking the money. Police traced them to a 1957 two tone Buick fleeing north out of town. The car was reported stolen at Bentonville Arkansas earlier that morning.
TOPEKA The sale of approved fireworks in Kansas will be limited to eight days from June 27 through July 5. State Fire Marshal Fred Bergman says he will deploy his entire staff of ten inspectors during that period to check fireworks stands.
John Studer, 30, of Goodland was killed in a single vehicle wreck south of Goodland on Highway 27 yesterday. Weather and road conditions not specified. State patrol investigating the fatal incident.
A Chicago butcher notes higher meat prices with pork at 75 cents a pound for the loin half and rib half at 65 cents. Other items include blade pot roast 49 cents, round steak 89 cents, lamb shoulder chops 79, and steer liver 59. AMI confirms a year over year rise of about 25 percent while prices remain a bargain in relative cost. Weather and rain drove cattlemen to hold stock on lush ranges, keeping supplies tight despite increased demand.
Neosho County dedicates a bronze memorial plaque for 77 fallen servicemen from World War II and Korea. Kiwanis volunteers raised funds, inscribed 67 World War II names and 10 Korean War names, and plan mounting at the Memorial building for a Veterans Day dedication with Ted Kyle delivering the address.
Police and highway patrol investigated a car truck collision on highway K39 about a half mile west of the municipal airport. Ronnie Joe Lock, 13, of R. 2 suffered minor injuries after bumped head and bruised knee. released after doctor examination. The boy rode with his brother John David Lock, 16, en route to school. their car allegedly passed a truck driven by Ernest R. Typer, 41, of 310 E. 15th as Typer began a left turn. Three other accidents were reported: 105 W. Main between Keith Switzer and Elmer Eisenbrandt. Allen and Oak between August Meyer and Mrs. Johnny Edmondson. East Elm drive near post office between Bernard Firestone and Forrest H. Dugan.
About 350 persons attended last night’s open air concert by the Senior High school. Director Kenneth Tebow said it was the first such event in years and may be repeated next school year.
Kansas accident records show 1 fatality in the last 24 hours and totals of 164 deaths to date in 1958, compared with 195 deaths in the same period of 1957.
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