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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
2
AP cattle demand shows mostly steady trade with 5 000 head cattle and 7 000 hogs. Prime steers reach 27.50 while feeder and calf prices vary by weight, with lambs and sheep traits showing small gains and steady ewe values.
In Chicago the wholesale market shows no change. Butter prices remain at 93 score AA 66 and 92 A 65 with other grades at 90 B 64 and 89 C 61 4. Eggs steady with Grade A whites at 75 percent or better trading 33, mixed 33, mediums 27, standards 25, checks 17.
Chicago AP reports grain prices. wheat No 2 hard 1.56n and No 2 soft red 1.47n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.17% and No 3 yellow 1.15% and No 4 yellow 1.10% and No 5 yellow 1.07n. Oats No 2 heavy white 78 79n and No 2 extra heavy white 80. Soy beans No 1 yellow 2.70% and Soybean oil 8.85n.
The market shows Parson Hog and Cattle prices across weight classes and quality. Hog grades range from 180 to 270 pounds with various premiums, cattle include grain fed U S choice and standard tiers, veals, cows, bulls, and sheep list top end lambs at 27 50, slaughter figures for ewes and breeding stock. Authorities note multiple weight and quality bands across species.
Stocks rose sharply after President Johnson signaled de escalation but fell back as North Vietnam hinted it would reject the peace plan. The Dow stood up 11.91 at 852.58 at midday with strong volume and late ticker delays. The AP average rose 4.7 to 307.4 as industrials and rails gained.
A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Jack VanVickle of Parsons. Mrs. Etna VanVickle visits Parsons to care for her grandson. Local church WSCS hosts a 6 30 p m covered dish in the fellowship hall. Various residents host and visit relatives across Parsons area including the Coles, Cleavers, Larsons, Havens, and Grufman. Bob Dole campaign leadership named in four county area with listed chairmen and co chairs.
Nick Carter of Wichita died of a heart attack Saturday at age 41. He was owner of Carter Oil Drilling Company and district advertising manager of the Kansas Law Enforcement Journal. Survived by wife Evalyn Wilkerson, son Maj. Niles A. Carter, siblings, and grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Wichita. burial at Yeager Cemetery, Holdenville, Okla. The notice also lists Augustine Godinez of Leon Mexico, Joe Jacobs of Erie, and several relatives with obituaries and funeral details.
Tokyo AP reports two strong earthquakes struck Japan today. The first quake caused one death and damage across affected areas as rescuers move through debris. Officials warn of aftershocks and urge caution in coastal and urban zones.
Neosho Memorial Hospital reports visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m with a census of 49 patients including adults pediatrics and two babies. Saturday admissions include Ben Grogan and births to Raymon DeLa Torre. dismissals listed along with Sunday and today’s admissions and dismissals. Fire run noted Saturday afternoon and police summonses issued for careless driving and speeding and court actions for intoxication and disorderly conduct with posted bonds.
Gov. Robert Docking says he was surprised by President Johnson's decision not to seek re election. Docking met Humphrey in Washington and spoke by phone with Johnson but detected no hint of the plan. He questions implications for Kansas's Democratic delegation at the national convention as the state convention urged following the governor on the first ballot.
A special meeting of the Cha nute Area Chamber of Commerce legislative affairs committee was held at 3 o'clock today in the chamber office. Gor don Bender, Chanute banker, discussed monetary problems with members. Other activities include Safari Museum committee meeting tonight at 8 and a retail committee meeting tomorrow at 3 in the chamber office.
Two quakes struck within a short span, injuring 22 others though no damage or casualties were reported from the second tremor. Both measured intensity four on the Japanese scale of seven, with the first quake at 9 44 a.m slightly stronger than the second.
Advertisement urges age 18 and over to prepare for government job openings over the next 12 months. Lincoln Service offers test preparation since 1948, emphasizes high starting salaries and advancement, notes low education requirements, and invites readers to mail a coupon for a free booklet with salaries and test prep details.
A resident of Pekin Illinois requests free information on U S government jobs and salaries. The note seeks guidance on how to qualify and provides name street city details for contact.
Six people died in Kansas traffic crashes over the weekend with a seventh fatal heart attack while aiding a crash scene. Howard Adams, 30, Welda, died in a two car collision eight miles north of Ida. Donald Gipson, Tulsa driver, died of heart seizure aiding the burning vehicle. Clara Wahwossuck, 63, Horton, found dead west of Horton on Kansas 20. In Kansas City area, Mrs. Marjorie Parker, 45, died at 3rd and Richmond. Wayne Fowler, 49, Turner diagonal near 59th Street exit. Robert Blazek, 23, Cuba, and William Held, 24, Newton, killed in separate Saturday crashes.
AP reports Kansas traffic death totals for the recent 48 hour period ending 9 am Monday showing 34 deaths in March and 0 in April, with 1968 year to date at 134 and the comparable 1967 period at 117.
A. J. Bertram was installed as exalted ruler of the Chanute Elks lodge on Saturday night at the clubrooms, succeeding Al Goodwin. Gerald A. Thompson became esteemed leading knight, with Ralph D. Evans and Leonard Wehlage in key knight positions. Other officers include Ray L. Smith secretary, Raymond R. Frederick treasurer, Larry E. Kaufman tiler, Scherel Booe trustee, Warren D. Waldrip esquire, Kenneth W. Kern chaplain, and Emory Schantz inner guard.
In Saigon an American spokesman announced Sandra Johnson and Dr Marjorie Nelson have been released by the Viet Cong after the Hue lunar new year offensive. They are in U S hands and under medical examination in the Hue area. Radio Hanoi reported the decision to release them.
In Dodge City Kansas a Sunday camper fire killed two year old Michael Wilson and burned his sister Gloria Jean seven in the Cedar Lake Indiana family visiting the Front Street area. Valerie Adank escaped unharmed and Jack Worther from Texas pulled the children from the burning camper but could not save Michael. The fire is believed caused by a small heater at the back of the camper.
Kenneth Coulter of Pittsburg Mirza Temple potentate and his divan visit the Chanute Shrine Club at its regular dinner meeting tomorrow night at the Country Club. Open to all Scottish Rite and York Rite members in the area. Meeting starts at 6:30.
A historical note records 1,500 deaths from earthquakes in the United States since settlement with nearly half from the 1906 San Francisco disaster.
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