Stray snakes, frozen toads, and hospital deeds in Western Kansas
Wayne Reed fights rattlesnakes using a propane tank hose to freeze them with gas and stuffs the frozen snakes into his truck. In Dighton uncertainty lingers over hospital deeds while contractors sign up and set a start date, with Lane County remaining hospitalless. The tale blends odd wildlife and local development hopes in Subletic and surrounding areas.
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John Frazier
Liar's Club
Wayne Reed
Subletic
Jim Sloan
Frank Schull
Strikeman
Harold Fansler
Reed
Jury Charges Mate in Death
A coroner s jury concluded Ernest J Mills 33 killed his wife by stabbing her in the neck He is detained in Kennett Missouri for Denver police Dist Atty Bert Keating reported The case drew attention at Denver Municipal Court and in Syracuse a cow related to Mills drew charges extradition talks and a $80 sale to Colorado authorities also mentioned Extradition steps and local orders were discussed amid varying charges and a 1957 incident at Satanta high school saw a new $258 500 building contract awarded with completion planned for 1958 59 Also noted was a bachelor s club in Ulysses promising to marry off members with a banquet and bridal trip prize
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Denver
Ernest J. Mills
Kennett
Bert Keating
Mills
Denver Municipal
Nis
Gideon
Syracuse
Bob Colorado
Oklahoma
Ulysses F
State highway post given to Russell at Ulysses district
Russell named district state highway supervisor based in Ulysses with a 400 mile territory extending south to the state line, west to Johnson, and east to Plains. The announcement comes amid a broader political shot of the era including Nixon and Knowland ties and historic invitations for a groundbreaking at Oroville Dam.
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Ulysses
Russell
State Line
Johnson
Plains
Banker Group Honors Bob Downie Service for Long Career
The Kansas Bankers association honors Bob Downie for 51 years of service across five Kansas banks and one in New Mexico. Downie began as secretary and bookkeeper in 1906, advanced to cashier and vice president by 1928, and later led in Meriden and Melrose before earning the citation at Wichita. He also led Kansas bankers as president in 1946 and 1947 and serves on the executive committee. Oklahoma Gov. Raymond Gary signs a law increasing truck weight limits from 60,000 to 66,000 pounds.
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Downie
State Savings and Loan Bank
Topeka
State Bank
Meriden
Melrose, N.M
The
Kansas Bankers Association
Wichita
R. A. Mermis
Association
Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Hutchinson Man Named New Garden City Chamber Manager
Joe Long of Emporia has been chosen to succeed Bob Shelton as manager of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. The appointment, announced by President Charles Collins, follows a 14- applicant screening from more than 20 interested men. Long, 27, a Emporia native and Kansas State Teachers College graduate in business administration, joins the Garden City office after serving as Hutchinson Chamber secretary to 25 committees and leading the membership program. He is active in Optimist, American Legion, Jaycees, and the Presbyterian church. He will report June 15.
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Joe Emporia
Garden City
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Collins
Hutchinson Chamber
Robert Rea Long
Long
Emporia
Kansas State Teachers College
Optimist Club
American Legion
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Executives
Presbyterian’ Church
Hutchinson
Sloan
Allcontacts
Open Armory Bids Program for Here on June 12
Garden City bids open on Wednesday June 12 for a single unit National Guard armory to be built here. City financing shares $50 000 of the $100 000 cost with state covering the rest. Construction expected to start mid July with bond negotiations about 30 days after award. Local impact tied to August 1956 votes and a bi monthly city meeting.
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Garden City
National Guard
Comple
Mary
Tron
Weather Chief Medical Examiner Details Mills Neck Wounds
William Aldridge reported the coroner found incisional wounds at the neck severing the jugular vein. He attributed the act to Ernest Mills, saying Mills acted feloniously. James E. Childers noted a bloody fingerprint on the refrigerator, linked to Mills. Detectives planned to interview Mills in Denver and seek his return for trial.
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William Aldridge
Corone Wy
Mls
Coserwitt
Ainsi
Ernest
Mit
J. Mills
Nimuany Ag
Wester
Denver
James E. Childers
SM Cory
Mills
Odians Childers
Ed McCune
Pauiliucee Bates
Missouri
Mill
Lana
Will Pay To Delay Grazing
Washington designates thirty four Kansas counties for a deferred livestock grazing program. Congress authorized financial aid to farmers for holding livestock off drought damaged lands until recovery is possible. Counties named include Barber, Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Decatur, Ford, Gove, Trego, Wallace, and others.
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Washington
Kansas
Agriculture Department
Congress
Barber
Cheyenne
Clark
Comanche
Decatur
Ford
Gove
Trego
Wallace
Graham
Grant
Gray
Greenley
Hamilton
Haskell
Hodgeman
Thomas
Wichita
Kearny
Kiowa Lane
Logan
Meade
Schools Plan Storm Evacuation and Sheltering
Authorities in Garfield and Garden City outline tornado evacuation plans. Most schools have basements or semi basements with secured shelters. junior college and high school lack basements, so students use central hallways or designated lower areas for shelter during warnings.
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Wesumorign Schoor Jers
Garden City
Leroy Hood
Garfield
Alta
British Canberra jet aims for Tokyo London record flight
A London bound Canberra twin jet bomber with Lt. William Langesen on control took off from Tokyo on the return leg of a cross polar flight. After seven hours seven minutes, it refueled in Caracas and resumed toward London while Argentine exiled leader Juan Peron’s car scene unfolded. The story notes earlier record times and political tension surrounding Peron’s status.
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Faurbanks
Alaska
Tokyo
William Cangesen
Caracas
Venezucla
Juan D. Peron
Langesen
London
de Langesen
Pablo Vicente
Peron
Isaac Gilaberte
Vicente
Theater audience laughs lone recluse during showing
A neighbor recalls a quiet afternoon at the theater where only six other people were present. Joan Bloodell released a chuckle, and she was the sole person in the audience who laughed.
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Garden
Fternoon
Uiti
Joan ‘Bloodell
Widespread Twister Outbreak Ravages Central States
Dozens of tornadoes tracked a wide path across the central region yesterday. The Weather Bureau called it the worst outbreak in years with at least four direct deaths and a fifth death linked to the storms, alongside numerous injuries. A state-by-state rundown follows.
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Weather Bureau
Nw Termes
Tornadoes kill four in Oklahoma near Lawton area
A tornado devastated a rural zone six miles south of Lawton killing four people and a fifth death occurred from a heart attack during a dash to a storm shelter. The storm damaged Wanette and caused widespread flooding in Oklahoma and Texas while heavy rain and high winds disrupted travel and prompted searches for mob leaders linked to anti-US rioting at Taipei embassies.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
Wanette
Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
U. S
Tornado outbreak hits Texas Panhandle and Plains
More than 20 tornadoes struck scattered areas across the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas with at least 10 injuries and widespread damage. In Alton a twister destroyed 30 homes and damaged 25 in Latino and Black neighborhoods. Fire Chief credits radar for saving lives. Colorado and Wyoming saw eight tornadoes with light showers tempering destruction and no injuries. Two farm buildings suffered minor damage near Yoder and Pierce.
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Texas
Panhandle
South Plains
Alton
Tom C. Smith
Colorado
Wyoming
Yoder
Wye
Pierce
Colo
Chamber Seeks 50 Members for 90 New Members Drive
Garden City chamber plans a week of improvements starting June 12 including cement work and new facilities at Hospitality House under manager Robert Shelton. Fire department volunteers support the Fourth of July fireworks. Airport fate remains undecided as directors discuss plans and aKABIE tour organizer named Henry Hall.
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Carden Iy
Chamber Jouse
Robert Shelton
Far Point
Chamber
Shima
Spar
Kinite
Kansas
Finnup
Garden City
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Calfornia Repalian
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Knight
Ali ‘Ah al
Fidelity State Bank
Kama
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Burt William F. Knowland
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Bob Long
Open Armory
Here
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South Main
Seaton
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Jay Crook
Betty Dunlop
Henry Dunlop
Gardendale
Betty
Chiang Stern
Chiang
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Tionalist Army
Joplin
Lastam
Boothill
Little's River
Okla
Shawnee
Tulsa
A.S. Military Court
Robert Re Neynolds
Colora
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Denton
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Ariz
Davis-Monthan Air Force
Lis Toon Sunnade
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Royal Gorge
Henry Hall
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