08 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1961
Page
1
A job seeker lost en route to a farm he replied to via a blind ad. While unable to reach the advertiser, residents east of Chanute cooperated, guiding him with calls and leads. Though he did not get the position, he praises the kindness and neighborly assistance that aided his search.
The Dara, a 5030 ton British liner, burst into flames in the Persian Gulf and was abandoned. About 550 aboard, possibly including 130 crew, with 400 rescued and more being sought. Survivors landed aided by three Royal Navy frigates and U S Air Force medical teams while Dibai and Basra ports coordinate.
Erie county official Marion Showalter announced affidavits are available at his office for farmers with invoices over six months old. Applicants must file by September 30 to receive tax-exempt gasoline refunds.
EMPORIA AP Mrs. Herman Klumpe wife of Olpe Kansas mayor was killed Friday in a two car collision south of Emporia in a crash investigation.
The 10th annual Royster Junior High gym show drew about 1 100 attendees to the high school gym. Students showcased team competitions, drum and bugle corps performances, calisthenics, dances, and demonstrations as the night raised around 215 for gym equipment.
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Senate approved minor changes to a comprehensive mandatory retirement program for all state employees and sent the measure to Gov. John Anderson. The plan also offers a model for city and county governments to adopt for their workers.
Cloudy and cool with occasional rain, windy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunday will be windy and cool with decreasing clouds. High today in the mid 50s. tonight near 40. Sunday high 50 to 55. Precip: 0.36 inch today, 0.25 inch yesterday. Barometer 29.84 inches and falling.
Mr and Mrs Paschal Grimes of 623 S Lincoln attended the Kansas Association of City Engineers gathering in Salina yesterday indicating active participation by local residents in regional professional events.
Gov John Anderson signed the exemption bill into law and the official publication Friday made it effective immediately. The change means no sales tax will be collected on Tribune sales by carrier boys mail subscriptions or counter sales from this date.
Topeka AP says Kansas lawmakers rushed to finish the 1961 session with major issues unresolved. The House debated reapportionment and milk pricing while approving a $10 million college building program. the Senate did not hold a night session. House changes placed Reno, Republic, Cloud and Ottawa in the Western district and Lyon in the Northeast, signaling a conference on a five district plan.
Six contestants vie tonight for the Miss Chanute crown in a public show at 8 at the Memorial Building. A five member panel led by head judge Fred Johnson will rate in three categories across formats, talent, and swimwear, following Miss America procedure.
A simulated training attack at Grants New Mexico ended when an Air Force Sidewinder misfired on a B52 bomber, causing a crash in rugged terrain. Three crew members parachuted to safety while eight others were injured or killed. investigators from the Air Force and related commands investigate the incident at Albuquerque’s Sandia Base and Kirtland facilities.
President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan announced a very high level of agreement on West tech and world issues after three days of talks. They pledged to seek a safeguarded ban on nuclear tests with the Soviet Union and to strengthen the North Atlantic Alliance while urging European unity. No specific measures were disclosed.
Erie officials abandon a plan to raise assessed values on 115 Neosho County properties as part of a statewide equalization effort. County Clerk Marion Showalter cited limited local impact and an expected two year state program, while a local housing group criticized the approach as harmful to sales and equitable taxation.
Kansas Supreme Court set aside Earl J. Wilson's kidnapping rape conviction and death sentence. The court ordered a new trial, citing prejudicial closing arguments and error in sending witness transcripts to the jury. The decision was 4 to 3 with a delay of 41 hours for jurors after two days without a verdict noted as non reversible but discouraged.
Tommy Wisinski, 11, woke from a dream of a house fire and leapt from an attic window, tumbling 14 feet to a porch roof and 10 more feet to the ground. He ran to a cafe to summon firefighters and was treated for minor injuries before returning home with influenza.
Kansas traffic death log shows figures for 24 hours to 9 am with April 11 1961 period compared to 1960. The item references the Tribune insurance ad and urges readers to contact Wasser or their carrier if not reached, with a phone number for after hours.
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