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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1959

Page

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Khrushchev Proposal At U.N. Divides World Powers

Khrushchev outlined a four year disarmament plan at the United Nations. Western diplomats favored careful study but doubted it can succeed. Western and non Communist capitals voiced skepticism while the Soviet leader offered an alternate plan and urged limited force.

United Nations N.Y Nikita Khrush Selwyn Lloyd London Lloyd U.N Khrushchev Geneva United States General Assembly Soviet Union Europe U.S

Air France Constellation Lands Safely After Propeller Damage

An Air France Super Constellation flying New York to Paris with 21 aboard landed safely at Shannon Airport after a propeller tore free from a starboard engine 17 000 feet above the Atlantic. The two remaining port engines carried the craft to safety as lifeboats, escort aircraft, and land authorities watched. Passengers described a terrifying ride with windows shattered and spray entering the cabin. no injuries were reported.

Shannon Ireland Irish Atlantic Air France New York Paris Andre Compere Christine Dickinson Herman Udo Sonnenberg Denver Colo E. A. Herbert Boston Mass

Left Hand Harvest Near Humboldt Forty Acres Milo

Forty acres of milo were harvested near Humboldt by neighbors and friends on Tuesday for Oca Johnson who is a patient at Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute. Six self propelled combines operated by Millard Hurst Arthur Middendorf Eldon Yowell Fred Markham Jr Arthur Elliott and Clarence Rinehart completed the work. Trucks were driven by Mrs Yowell Mrs Middendorf Lee Wolfe Robert Barnett and Frank Sievers. Field helpers were Ben Collison and Jim Becannon. Dinner at noon was prepared by Mrs Hurst Mrs Clayton Osborn Mrs Wolfe Mrs Clarence Rinehart and Mrs Becannon. Gas was supplied by Harold Krokstrom D X bulk agent.

Humboldt Oca Johnson Johnson Neosho Memorial Hospital Chanute Millard Hurst Arthur Middendorf Eldon Yowell Fred Markham Jr Arthur Elliott Clarence Rinehart Yowell Middendorf Lee Wolfe Robert Barnett Frank Sievers Ben Collison Jim Becannon Hurst Clayton Osborn Wolfe Becannon Harold Krokstrom D-X

Thefts Reported From Parked Cars

Police logged several thefts from parked autos over two nights. Victims include bowlers Allen Williams and Max Alcock and Mrs. James Evans, reporting hubcaps floor mats missing. A .32 pistol owned by Raymond Castoreno and a truck wheel and tire were also stolen.

Allen Williams R. J Buick Max Alcock S. Kansas James G. Evans S. Malcolm Raymond Castoreno Parsons Santa Fe Park Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co S. Wilson

Attempt to Saw Out Of El Dorado Jail

A second escape attempt from the Butler County jail was foiled Friday when sheriff's officers found two bars cut in a cell block. Johnnie F. Wyss, 30, of Newton may face charges of attempting to escape after a saw blade was hidden in his shoe.

EL Dorado Butler County Robert Green Johnnie F. Wyss Newton Ercel Reed Wyss

Youths Arrested After Chanute Bar Robbery in Joplin

Police report seven youths involved in a Friday night robbery at the Chanute Eighteenth Street Bar in Joplin. The group, with six from Chanute and one from Parsons, allegedly handed a note demanding $1,250 while brandishing a weapon. Multiple suspects were detained at intervals through early morning, then released.

Chanute Concert Series membership drive kicks off

Leeva Carter and Marilyn Wall win top prizes in the series poster contest. Carter and Wayne Benson earn first and second in Elementary, second in Junior High goes to Carol Helton, with Bernadette Curls receiving honorable mention. About 50 workers recruit members in Chanute and nearby towns as campaign details finalize for a Monday start at the Tioga Hotel.

Leeva Carter Marilyn Wall Chanute Loeva Carter Wayne Benson Bernadette Miss Wall Carol Helton Mrs. Paschal

Death of Two Call Heralds in Chicago Tragedy

In Chicago a woman and an off‑duty policeman are found shot to death in a northwest side bungalow after a caller warned of more violence. The victims, Mrs Elfreida Gossman 39 and Lewis Patton 50, were found with six bullet wounds and signs of a struggle. The man had pursued a romantic relationship with her despite warnings from authorities.

Chicago Elfreida Gossman Patton Mrs. Gossman

Newsman at Wreck Finds Daughters Hurt

SEDALIA Missouri AP Fred Bennett a KDRO radio newsman at the police station Friday night amid a car wreck report discovers his daughters among the injured two girls and a boy were hurt Gloria 14 hospitalized with head injuries cuts and bruises Jeanne 16 and the driver Dennis Arnold 17 Green Ridge treated for cuts and bruises

Sedalia Fred Bennett Radio Stattion Kdro Bennett Gloria Jeanne Dennis Arnold Green Ridge

Tractor Mishap Fatal Near Butler Farm

Mrs. Richard Cox aged 63 was crushed to death when a tractor toppled at the Cox farm eight miles southeast of Butler on Friday. The incident occurred on the family property and authorities investigated the accident.

Butler, Mo Richard Cox Cox Farm Butler

Fiesta Queen Crowning Opens Two Day Mexican Fiesta

Crowds packed Santa Fe Park for opening night of a two day Mexican Fiesta in Chanute with Martha Miranda of Coffeyville crowned Fiesta Queen. Harold Williams officiated the crowning and R J Hayes the princess coronation. Local dancers and acts from Chanute Independence Iola Erie Humboldt and Newton performed with a dance lasting until 1 am.

Santa Fe Park Peter Finnigan St. Patrick's Church Chanute High Martha Miranda Coffeyville Johnny Miranda Fernando Ysusi Kathy Roscoe Independence Sara Bonilla Nick Bonilla Chanute Rosalie Hernandez Eddie Godinez Florentina Perez Iola Roman de la Torre Harold Williams R. J. Hayes Seymour Menton Kansas University Lawrence Rachel de la Torre Linda Padilla Pauline Godinez Georgia Delgado Rita Serlato Pat Carlburg Corinne Borjas Terri de la Torre Johnnie Borjas Tommy Goben Robert Ortiz Mark Alonzo Carol Ann Godinez Glenna Jean Huckstep Janet Sue Huckstep Judy Lock Wandy Reeves Herman Gonzales Amalia Jacinto Carmen Brisueno Jennie Parredes Lita Jaso Newton Tribune

Tragic Auchengeich Mine Disaster Leaves 47 Feared Dead

In Kirkintilloch Scotland rescuers poured water on the Auchengeich Colliery blaze after 18 hours of effort. Authorities said all 47 miners are missing and presumed dead with no hope for survivors. Thomas Green, rescued unconscious, warned others as flames and carbon monoxide halted efforts.

Kirkintilloch Scotland Coal Board Auchengeich Glasgow Thomas Green

Three Small Brothers Rescued From Blaze

In Kansas City Kansas AP three brothers aged 1 2 and 3 were saved from a fire by neighbor Richard Barnett who carried them to safety. The blaze started when the children played with a pilot light on a heating stove while the mother Beverly Fraier was visiting a neighbor. Barnett suffered a burn on his hand and the fire was confined to the living room.

Kansas City Kan Richard Barnett Beverly Frazier Barnett

Car Rolls Forward Injuring Nikki Drum at Neo Sho Memorial

Nikki Drum 16 of Westphalia suffered a broken right arm when the car she and another girl were riding in rolled forward and pinned her against a retaining wall at Neo Sho Memorial Hospital. Karen Sue Costin 18 of 516 S Lincoln said they went to visit an acquaintance employed there. Drum was admitted for treatment.

Nikki Drum Westphalia Neosho Memorial Hospital Karen Sue Costin S. Lincoln Miss Drum S. Highland

Fredonia to Vote On School Bonds

Fredonia Kansas voters will decide on a 250000 dollar bond issue for a new elementary school building in an election set for October 13.

Fredonia Fredonia, Kas

Regents Split Over Financing New Building Program

Kansas Board of Regents delays decision on a 11.9 million building program for state universities citing timing and funding disputes. A 4-4 split on two proposals, one backed by Bradney and Austin using 5.2 million from the Educational Building Fund plus other sources, and a minority plan by Collins to fund entirely from building funds, delays completion to 1964 or 1965. Political overtones are claimed by Clem ent Hall as the row centers on financing and timetable.

Topeka Kansas Board of Regents Clement Hall Coffeyville Democrat Institutions of Higher Learning Regents Claude Bradney Columbus Whitley Austin Salina Bradney Austin Treasury George Collins Wichita Collins Hall Ray Evans Fairway Harry Valentine Valentine Fred Hall Evans Docking EBF

Government Cracking Down On Racketeers

Labor secretary James P. Mitchell told the AFL-CIO convention that the government is cracking down on racketeers and subversives under the Landrum Griffin labor law. He asked Teamsters President James R. Hoffa for a list of officers with criminal or Communist records within ten days and urged action against individuals. The convention supported a plan to collect up to 30 million dollars a month from union members to fund steel workers strikes, with one hour of pay per member monthly.

San Francisco James P. Mitchell Afl-Cio Mitchell Teamsters James R. Hoffa Landrum-Griffin Eisenhower Communist Party Hoffa Detroit Congress

Traffic Fatalities in Kansas Reach 414 for 1959

Kansas traffic fatalities reported by the State Accident Records Section for the 24 hours ending at 1 a.m. show 414 deaths to date in 1959, compared with 386 for the same period in 1958.

Topeka Kansas

Eddie Fulps fund receives more donations

A total of $1,077 is now in the Eddie Fulps fund after another $39 was turned in today. The additional contribution raises the overall amount collected for the fund.

Eddie Fulps

Partly Cloudy Warm Spell With Weekend Highs Near 80

Weather forecast calls for partly cloudy and warmer weather through Sunday with highs near 80 and upper 60s at night. Heavy rains hit northeast and north central Kansas Friday into Friday night with totals ranging from about 1.9 to 3.4 inches in several towns. The rain improves soil conditions for seeding the 1960 wheat crop. Light scattered precipitation elsewhere in the state.

Topeka Kansas Salina McPherson Enterprise Blue Rapids Frankfort Rossville McFarland Abilene Marysville Axtell

Noel Restaurant Wrecked by Blast at Hickory House

An explosion damaged the rear wall of the Hickory House restaurant in Noel Missouri late Friday night causing a fire that wrecked the building after hours. The restaurant, owned by Lyle Rucker, was closed and no one was inside. cause of the blast was not determined.

Noel, Mo Noel Lyle Rucker

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