19 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
1
In Thamesville Ontario a train crash dumped cyanide from a tanker truck, prompting a town emergency. Police chief Letts said 100 volunteers, civil defense, police, army reserves and residents cleared deep deposits into barrels for burial to prevent wind or rain dispersal.
Egg prices show gaps with A and B grade large and medium sizes. The list lists several entries such as Eggs A large B large Eggs A medium Eggs B medium and Eggs C. price figures include 53 cents and 16 cents per unit, with unclear notations from Lindh Produce Co.
Garden City note: multiple brief crime and court items listed. John W Hebermeyer et ux to bond forfeited for failure to yield and right of way at 24-22-33. Dana Frank W L Hartman swof nw in waist. Divorce filed in district court, Swit et ux vs Morris. Cruelty and gross neglect cited in Switzer case with nis of ne and 250 feet parcel. Hospital admt and discharges list local residents including Daisy Martin Stella Turley Wayne Hands Blanche Schmitt Genevieve Hernandez and others.
W H Sallee 60 principal of Utica high school reportedly died after an accidental hanging during a freshman initiation prank. A mock body was displayed to students, and Mrs. James Faulconer of 1101 N ord witnessed the event. Births and local notices follow.
Thousands of workers in Argentina declared sympathy strikes in support of a walkout by public and private telephone and cable company employees. Troops watched the scene as labor unrest spread from the provinces. Amateurs in Santiago Chile reported a revolt against President Aramburu, but this was denied. A political leader noted concern over the labor troubles but dismissed military difficulties.
El Paso reports a brown beetle outbreak tied to wheat receipts and grain futures. City officials request entomologists to identify and combat the insect, noting foliage damage was minimal while beetles targeted ice cream stands at border markets.
Trade activity centered on the board of trade as September grain futures fell near session end while prices showed modest recoveries. Tokyo sources report Undersecretary Herter and Prime Minister Kishi discussing undisclosed topics, with market reaction cautious. The note adds that today marks the last trading day for September futures as officials travel East and to the United States.
Prices for September soybean futures show mixed moves amid forecasts of freezing temperatures in the northern plains. Wheat futures slip while corn and oats move modestly. Kansas City cash bids list varied ranges for hard wheat, red and white corn, oats, rye, and soybeans with multiple price brackets and lots.
In quiet New York trade, a broad range of stocks showed small losses across sectors including science, safety, government, and oils. Some groups, such as chemicals and tobacco, posted slight gains as overall volume neared 1.4 to 1.54 million shares. uncertainty over the Middle East influenced oil stocks and a U.N. intervention call by Secretary Dulles. Kansas City cattle and hog markets slid modestly with mixed prices, while Atlantic City sees signs along the boardwalk referencing Hollywood City Limits.
Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives from 19 Southwest Kansas counties will meet in Garden City next Wednesday for a district meeting. The focus is greater member participation via an expanded member council, with attendees from Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Stanton, Morton, Wichita, Grant, Kearny, Stevens, Scott, Haskell, Seward, Lane, Gray, Meade, Ness, Hodgeman, Ford and Clark counties. The session begins at 10 am at Downing's.
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