Couple Found Shot To Death In Farmhouse
In Concordia Kansas a man and his wife, Lee Vanek and his wife, were found shot in their two story farmhouse living room. Sheriff Harry Sterling labeled it murder and suicide. Dennis Barker reported arriving and discovering the bodies. Mrs Vanek suffered two gunshot wounds and Mr Vanek one, no note found. Coroner Dr Frank Kinnamon estimated death 5 to 8 hours prior. Domestic trouble was unconfirmed.
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Concordia
Kas
Harry Sterling
Lee Vanek
Sterling
Dennis Barker
Vaneks
Barker
Jackie Cochran Wins Nomination in Riverside Race
Jackie Cochran Odlum a famed aviatrix and cosmetics heiress wins the Eisenhower Republican nomination for a seat in Congress. The naturalized Hindu judge and Cochran are set to contend in the November election with Cochran noted as the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.
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Riverside
Calif
Coness
Jacqueline Cochran Odlum
Democrats pick Sound in township court race for Congress bid
The party nominated Dalip S. Sound for the 29th District congressional seat. He pledged to visit the Middle East and India if elected, presenting himself as an exemplar of American democracy in practice. Jackie Cochran and Judge Saund will oppose retiring Rep. John Phillips in the race.
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Dalip S. Sound
Middle East
India
Jackie” Cochran
Judge Saund
Dist
John Phillips
Army to discharge 475 ready reserves in year long screening
Washington reports the Army will discharge 475 ready reservists and move 500000 others to the standby list in a year long screening starting July 1. The goal is to purge World War II and Korean veterans while keeping fit, qualified personnel available for immediate active duty during war or national emergencies. Savings Bonds Safe investment.
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Washington
Army
Congress
Central Princeton Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
The Busy Bee club met with Mrs. Frank Hahner while neighbors and friends from Richmond Morrison Big Cabin Ottawa Wichita Table Rock and Manhattan visited area households including the Adams Stankard and Sutton families. Teens attended a M Y F league party as Nylon first publicly announced in 1938.
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Busy Bee Club
Frank Hahner
Noah Hutchinson
Richmond
Carl Adams
Charles Masketer
Wallace Jones
Wilma Jean
Duane Downey
Morrison
Okla
Fred Freeman
Big Cabin
Kansas City
George Stankard
Russell Retters
Lloyd Means
Earl Moody
Wichita
George Stankards
Patsy Martin
Manhattan
Billy Demoret
Princeton
Don Cook
Dale Reeder
Harvey Reeder
Ottawa
Emery Burgoon
Bill Suttons
C. W. Martins
Report US Angry Over Tito Visit
Moscow talks claim Washington is furious over Tito's visit to Moscow with satellite and Austrian Communist press reporting a great success. The Volksstimme says U.S. and British papers are angered as Congress campaigns, led by Senator Knowland and Senator McCarthy, seek to end financial aid to Yugoslavia.
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Vienna
Russia
Washington
Tito
Moscow
Communist Party
Austria
Volksstimme
U. S
American Congress
Sens. Knowland
California
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Yugoslavia
Moving week in Rantoul features several relocations
Last week in Rantoul saw many residents moving to nearby towns and new homes. Snowden Moon and Marsha relocated to Junction City while Harold Richards and Debra moved their trailer to Stockton. Others shifted to Ottawa Wellsville and Paola areas. The Rantoul cafe closed Thursday and local school boards elected new treasurers. Ottawa churches extend welcome.
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Rantoul
Snowden Moon
Marsha
Junction City
Harold Richards
Debra
Stockton
Vivian Craig
Ottawa
Thomas Poe
Carolee
Jack
Madrid
New Mexico
Merle Caylor
Betty
Bob
Harold Martin
Paola
Hay
Charles Goodwin
Fire destroys Safeway store in Hutchinson
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a Safeway grocery store four blocks from downtown Hutchinson early today. William Houpt, district manager, declined to estimate losses until a full inventory and survey. The fire, discovered after midnight, began in the rear and was out of control before firefighters arrived, but remained confined to the Safeway building. One firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
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Hutchinson
Safeway
William Houpt
Community Notes From Appanoose and Nearby
Appanoose residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maubry and family of Overland Park hosted Saturday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lauver and sons. Arthur Mesenhimer attended a niece Marjorie Evans wedding to Jack Harden in Topeka last Sunday. Clyde Morgan visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Shoemaker in Tongano xie last Monday. Charles Ingle joined the Fishburn Powell reunion at Lone Star church last Sunday. Dick Stevens and Arthur Mesenhimer hosted Sunday afternoon calls. Charles Price joined guests Sunday night. Howard Morgan also in attendance.
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Charles Maubry
Overland Park
Wilbur Lauver
Arthur Mesenhimer
Marjorie Evans
Jack Harden
Topeka
Clyde Morgan
Jess Shoemaker
Tonganoxie
Charles Ingle
Fishburn-Powell
Lone Star Church
Dinner Guests and Overnight Visits List Party Attendees
Mike and Ricky were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Hufford. Dr and Mrs A L Hull of Kansas City were dinner guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Tkenberry. Mr and Mrs Richard Haas Gregg and Gayla of Topeka were overnight guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker. Mr and Mrs Fred Louk of Kansas City were callers Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lauver and Derrell visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Morgan Tuesday evening. Mrs George Carothers and son Walter Kinsley were overnight guests last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. C K Rich and family.
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Mike
Ricky
William Hufford
A. L. Hull
Kansas City
Otis Tkenberry
Richard Haas
Gregg
Gayla
Topeka
Fred Walker
Fred Louk
Wilbur Lauver
Derrell
Clyde Morgan
George Carothers
Walter Kinsley
C. K. Rich
Turkey Adopts Tough Press Law
ANKARA Turkey's Parliament adopted a harsh new press law granting prison terms for newsmen and suspension for newspapers publishing false news. The measure, proposed by Premier Adnan Menderes, passed after an all night session marked by fist fights and a revolver skittering across the chamber floor. The law takes effect immediately amid widespread criticism tied to Turkey's economic troubles.
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Ankara
Turkey
Adnan Menderes
Porter house tip for grinding tail meat
A kitchen tip notes that tail meat on a porter house steak is less tender and should be ground by the meatman to improve texture. The guidance suggests trimming or grinding the tail portion to avoid chewy bites. This practical advice targets home cooks seeking extra tenderness in a premium cut.
Pleasant Valley News Social Roundup in Em poria and neighboring towns
Mrs Mattie Ninesteadt and Henry Fietler dined with Mr and Mrs Carl Scott Wednesday. Vernon ve and daughter from Kansas City visited Wednesday evening. Bert Broer joined Mrs Marie Broer for supper last week. Memorial Day guests included Joe and Bert Broer. Mr and Mrs Paul Heckman visited Sunday evening. Warsaw Indiana visitors joined Alba Ellenwood at Alba. Hattie McVey and Delvie visited Mrs Everett Chronister Monday. Numerous calls came from Wichita Ottawa Wellsville Lenox Kansas City and Mission. Birthday party planned with a chocolate initial cake and candles.
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Mattie Ninesteadt
Emporia
Henry Fietler
Carl Scott
Ninesteadt
Wenit
Vernon Ve
Kansas City
Bert Broer
Marie. Broer
Joe
Bert
Wiley Broer
Paul Heckman
Wayne Scott
Dale Koffman
Warsaw
Indiana
Alba Ellenwood
Homer
Matile
Hattie McVey
daugh_ter Delvie
Augusta
Everett Chronigier
Wilbur Hanson
Mission
Art McLaughlin
Everett
Pete Edelbrock
Dora
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Adlai Stevenson
Dove Schary
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Marlon Brando
Hollywood
Brando
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Gale Gilbert
Goodwin
Everett Gilbert
Brice
Clovis
Vinton Foster
William Foster
Willis Smith
Ohio
Victor Jarrett
Osawatomie
Harold Seymour
Hobart Bitz
Lane
John Hicks
BaNe
Wembley
Dad
Nith
Deerwood
Trend Soap
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