KU recruit John Montgomery eyes impact at tackle for Jayhawks
John Montgomery, 18, of Erie, Kansas, 6 ft 4 in and 215 lb, making a strong bid for a tackle berth on Kansas University's Jayhawks. The sophomore, a former Erie fullback ace, impressed spring drills and is one of several lettermen contending for the position. Don Pierce notes his size speed and hustle while Lawrence reports his steady progress.
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John Montgomery
Neosho County
Lee Montgomery
Erie
Kansas _ University
Lawrence
Jayhawks
John
Montgomery
Frank Gibson
Jim Hull
Ron Claiborne
Ed Prelock
Bomb Threat Clears Alabama High School Amid Integration Tensions
In Birmingham area, Phil lips High School evacuated over an anonymous bomb threat targeting the all white student body of 2,400. Police and fire bells prompted a prompt student evacuation as demonstrations around Woodlawn and Phillips continued with scarce Negro enrollments and masked threats.
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Birmingham
Ala
Phillips High School
Blacksquare
East Park
Woodlawn High
Woodlawn
Phillips
F. L. Shuttlesworth
Juvenile Fracas at Columbus Junior High Under Scrutiny
Police were alerted after about 200 youths fought at a Columbus junior high school. Six to eight officers responded and reported that two youths fought while 198 watched. no arrests were made.
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Columbus
Ohio
4-H Stock Sale Tops Erie Event With Grand Champion Hereford
A 4 H Club and FFA stock sale in Erie yielded a top price of 48 cents per pound for Mary Neely s grand champion Hereford. The 3 steer sale averaged 30 37 cwt with 33 buyers paying premiums up to 222 52 dollars. Swift and Company Kansas City bought most beef as 18 hogs averaged 31 70 with Pat Thurman Erie securing 44 50 for a champion hog. The event featured broad participation from banks and local firms and notable bids for lambs and shropshire sheep while prices ran below last year’s averages.
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Erie
Mary Neely
Farmers of America
Bank of Commerce
Dale Hensley
Bill Fredrick
Parsons
Swift and Company
Kansas City
Pat Thurman
Hampshire
Bid
Jeanne Guy
Chanute
Ronnie Poor
FFA
Jimmie Mayfield
Strike Threat For Santa Fe
A looming 50,000‑member strike threatens the Santa Fe Railroad over union shop demands. After six years, Santa Fe remains a holdout while Francis A. O Neill Jr. of the National Mediation Board begins talks in Chicago to avert a walkout. a vote could follow next week if unresolved.
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Washington P
Santa Fe
Rail
Francis A. O'Neill Jr
National Mediation Board
O'Neill
Union
Chicago
Congress
Bride and Two Others Die in Norton Crash
Three people die in a two car crash 13 miles east of Norton Kansas on U S 36. The bride Mrs Geraldine McDaniel Martin age 39 of Independence Missouri had married Sunday to D Allen Martin. The couple was en route to Colorado on a honeymoon. The husband was injured. Also killed were Patrick J Martin and his son William F Martin 25 of Cambridge Massachusetts not related to the Independence couple.
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Norton
Kan
Here
U. S
Geraldine McDaniel Martin
Independence
D. Allen Martin
Colorado
Patrick J. Martin
William F Martin
Cambridge
Mass
Independence Martins
California fires exhaust 6500 men fight blazes across state
In tinder dry counties 6500 crews from the National Forest Service and State Forestry Division, aided by volunteers and convict labor, battled 75 forest, brush, and grass fires. Bulldozers cleared fire breaks while planes dumped chemicals and pumps ferried water. Rain has been scarce since May and winds hinder operations.
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San Francisco
California
National Forest Service
State Forestry Division
State Division of Forestry
Docking Discusses Ways To Attract Industry In Kansas
Gov. George Docking and a Marysville delegation discussed methods to draw more industry to Kansas. The Marysville group, en route to Kansas City for plant tours, heard Docking emphasize personal contact between civic leaders and industrial executives as the best approach.
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Topeka
Kansas
George Docking
Marysville
Kansas City
Docking
Need Tribune Delivery Contact Instructions
If you do not receive your Tribune, call your carrier. If reachable, call 700 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
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Tribune
Dulles Sees Peaceful End To Syria Dispute
Secretary of State Dulles predicted a peaceful resolution to the Syria dispute though warning that missteps could trigger trouble. He said the United States won t accept peace at any price and criticized Soviet aims in the Middle East. He doubted any hands off deal with Moscow and noted broader concerns over race images from Arkansas. He also signaled openness to Nehru's aid request for India and praised East West talks in London as making substantial progress.
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Washington
Dulles
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Middle East
Moscow
Arkansas
Nehru
India
London
Cloudy cool area forecast with scattered thunderstorms
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with scattered thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Little change in temperature. lows upper 50s to around 60 and highs near 80. Kansas cities report light rain in spots while a stalled cool front influences the state. Harvey Rhodes and helpers present a magic program at Hillcrest District 108 meeting Friday at 8 p.m.
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Worfecast
Topeka
Kansas
Long Island
Wamego
Manhattan
Lawrence
Salina
Concordia
Dodge City
Garden City
Goodland
Hill City
Chanute
Wichita
Weather Bureau
Harvey Rhodes
Hillcrest
Massive blast wrecks Hattie Cotton School in Nashville
A dynamite blast destroyed the integrated Hattie Cotton School in Nashville. Five men were arrested for questioning, with three held on weapons charges and two on vagrancy. Investigators found detonating devices and KKK graffiti on a car linked to the suspects. The incident follows segregation tensions across Tennessee and Arkansas school integration battles.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hattie Cotton School
James R. Harris
J. B. Blackwell
Carol Crimmons
Venson
W. D. Hodge
Muller
City Dads Move To Clear Debts And Fund Water Study
The city commission plans to seek a district court declaratory judgment to authorize paying about 200000 in temporary financing used for sewer projects. A water survey contract with Wilson & Co. of Salina is set for immediate start with funds not to exceed 6000. Condemnation and rights of way for K39 relocation proceed in district court with an appraisal panel appointed.
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District Court
George Donaldson
Donaldson
Chanute
Commission
Wilson & Co
Salina
Santa Fe Park
Arthur Duerson
Avery Sprague
Frank Vaughn
Eastern Kansas Files To Buy Area Gas Lines
Application has been made to the State Corporation Commission for the sale of Consolidated Gas Utilities Corp. lines supplying Chanute natural gas to the Eastern Kansas Gas Co. The sale would include Consolidated properties in Neosho Wilson Allen and Montgomery Counties. A public hearing is set for Sept. 24 at Topeka. Buyers are W. S. Fees and J. H. Page of Iola. Continuous service and rates are not expected to change.
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State Corporation Commission
Consolidated Gas Utilities Corp
Chanute Natural
Eastern Kansas Gas Co
R. J. Hayes
City Commission
Neosho
Wilson, Allen
Montgomery ‘Counties
Humboldt
Neodesho
Corporation Commission
Commission
Topeka
W. S. Fees
J. H. Page
Iola
Eastern Kansas Gas
Hayes
Eastern Kansas
Consolidated
Three Persons Killed In Missouri Accident
In Missouri near Versailles a two car crash fatally injured William Small and his wife Dorothy and their unborn child. Eddie Williams and his wife Deloris were injured as Williams's vehicle carried his spouse to a clinic three miles south of Versailles.
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Versailles
William M. Small
Normal
Dorothy
Mary Lois
Eddie Williams
Gravois Mills
Deloris
Williams
Here
Oil and Gas Association Meeting in Eastern Kansas
The Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Association holds its annual meeting at the Municipal auditorium with county directors to be elected at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Jim McKay, El Dorado attorney, will discuss legislation affecting the oil industry as officers announced by ballot. Members represent about one third of the state.
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Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Assn
Jim McKay
el Dorado
Big August job drop signals seasonal dip worsened
Government reports show 800 000 fewer civilian jobs in August bringing totals to 66 400 000, with unemployment up to 2 600 000 as temporary agricultural workers withdraw. Nonfarm payrolls rose modestly, factory employment at 16 900 000 with gains in food processing and clothing.
George Asks 2 Million for Strawn Dam Funding
Rep Myron V George urged U S Army Engineers to include 2 million dollars for the Strawn dam on the Neosho River in next year budget. He stressed the need to start construction next year to stabilize flows and secure water supply north of Burlington as planning nears completion for four Neosho structures.
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Altamont
Myron V. George
U.S. Army Engineers
Congress
Neosho
Burlington
Kans State Chamber Names 12 To Councils
Twelve Chanute men receive two year terms on Kansas State Chamber of Commerce councils as announced from Topeka by Ross Beach Jr. The appointments include E. W. Johnson as water resources chairman with Gordon Barker Ralph Willcott and EB Zastrow on the council. Others cover agriculture aviation education industrial social legislation tourist promotion and state chamber executives advisory council. Each council has about 60 members and the total is around 700 across more than 100 communities.
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Chanute
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Ross Beach Jr
State Chamber
Clarence Sievers
Agriculture Council
E. W. Johnson
the Tribune
Water Resources Council
Johnson
Gordon Barker
Ralph Willcott
EB. E. Zastrow
Fred W. Montague
Buford E. Fisher
Quentin Nelson
Ralph Chapman
Glen C. Hatfield
Les Matthews
Edward C. Ranz
Matthews
Traffic Fatalities Reported in Kansas
State Accident Records Section lists 4 fatalities in the past 24 hours and 360 to date in 1957, compared with 446 in the same period in 1956. Phone contact details included for inquiries after 6 PM.
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Topeka
Kansas
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Alabama
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South Allen
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Shropshire
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Neosho Implement Co
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Chanute Production Credit Assn
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Schultz and Judy Agency
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Bud Breiner
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