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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1963
Page
1
In downtown Chanute residents comment on a proposed direct telephone link between Washington and Moscow. Opinions vary from support for faster communication to skepticism about solving serious issues by phone.
The Junior College in Chanute, Kansas, will host an LPN training course funded by the Federal Manpower Development Training Act with state and local backing. surveys and planning proceed as Chanute beat Coffeyville for the site due to central location and hospital accreditation.
Dark seas and gale winds hampered 12 ships hunting the Thresher's wreck in the Atlantic as oceanographers use echo sounding gear to map the seabed. Navy officials plan 22 more attack submarines while a court of inquiry probes structural issues following the submarine’s 8400 foot depth sinking east of Boston.
Three Future Farmers of America members from Neosho and Wilson counties are among 126 Kansas youths recommended for State Farmer degrees at the 35th Kansas FFA meeting on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan in late April. Kenneth Swiler, Kelley Starbuck, and Frank Purdon are named as nominees with final action by the FFA House of Delegates on opening night and a subsequent awards presentation.
Fair skies and warm temperatures are predicted across Kansas for the Easter weekend with no precipitation through Sunday. Temperatures today will reach upper 60s to lower 70s in the northeast and west with tonight’s lows in the 40s. Sunday highs expected in the upper 70s, with Friday highs ranging from 62 at Concordia to 71 at Pittsburg Chanute and Garden City.
ERIE- Rudolph S. Brixey of Iola suffered cuts bruises and sprains in a one car crash two miles north of here on US 59 around 6 30 p.m. yesterday. He was treated and admitted to Neosho Memorial Hospital overnight. The patrol said his northbound 1956 Plymouth ran off the highway and overturned. A missing car report cited Brixey parking the vehicle earlier with keys in it. He faced charges of driving while intoxicated reckless driving and transporting an open bottle. He was released to the sheriff after custody at Neosho county hospital.
Intercepted correspondence hints at plans for a public Easter parade with a cordial sign off. The message implies forthcoming greeting and social event involvement between two individuals. The fragmentary text suggests anticipation of a scheduled community celebration.
IRS reassures filers that if postmarked by midnight Monday their income tax returns count for the deadline. Many errors delay refunds. taxpayers should ensure signatures and list all dependents. Commissioner Caplin says he will file this weekend.
Fire investigators say a cooler placed dynamite caused the cafe explosion during a March fire. Arson inquiry underway. The blast at Cullen's Grill injured five firefighters. four injured were hospitalized. Damages to the cafe estimated at 35000 with smoke and water damage to four neighboring businesses.
Chicago AP Eddie Shields a newspaper truck driver recalls getting lost 25 years ago leading to an Easter party at La Rabida sanitarium for about 90 cardiac and other children. He plans more yearly events and raises funds toward a $250 000 wing named after him for the hospital.
Easter services will be held nationwide by Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox groups. Major events include New York City Fifth Avenue parade and large outer services in Miami, Winston-Salem, Meramec Caverns, Onondage Cave, and Bald Knob Alabama? and southern Illinois. The Kennedy family may attend Palm Beach services at St Edwards or at Joseph P. Kennedy’s home. Sunrise rites mark a longstanding Easter observance with large crowds and scenic venues.
The annual Sunrise Service hosted by the Ministerial Alliance begins at 6 oclock tomorrow on the west side of Santa Fe Lake with Youth leading. rain contingency at the National Guard Armory. Zion Lutheran and St Peters Lutheran unite for a 6 oclock sunrise service at Neocha Drive-in. Lions Club hosts a 2 pm Easter Egg Hunt in Highland Park for children up to sixth grade with prize eggs and dime-wrapped eggs across three zones. Knights of Columbus sponsor a 3 pm Catholic youth egg hunt at their hall near Earlton.
Nine year old Chris Barnhart son of Mr and Mrs Ray Barnhart 643 S Malcolm suffered bruises to his right hip and knee when struck by a car yesterday. Thomas H Smith 626 S Central reported the accident to police at 1 30 pm backing from his garage he said the boy ran from behind the building into the car path. The boy was taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital for examination.
Wichita AP reports the weather bureau's Friday night Easter forecast calls for Sunday fair and mild with scattered early morning Easter bunnies.
Wichita officials stalled in talks with W B Carter Construction Co over lowering a $25,267 bid by $2 to meet the city engineer's estimate. The stalemate keeps $25,000 worth of street work in limbo after two failed negotiations.
A 17 year old Georgia youth, Roger Foster, admitted alledgedly murdering Douglas Trevor, 47, and his son Edward, 22, aboard the Dream Girl near Key West and Cuba. The blood-stained boat was found with Foster on board after a Coast Guard search. Foster, awaiting authorities, cited mental turmoil linked to Naziism, communism, and Cuba.
A Frisco freight train struck a station wagon at a crossing in Lebanon Missouri killing five people. The survivor, Wanda Jane Barr 20, was in fair condition in a Springfield hospital. Victims identified as Thomas Floyd Barr 22 Olin Zane Long Oklahoma City John B Neely 33 St Louis Billy Thornton Fitzgarrald 29 Tulsa. The car carried about 50 feet down the tracks after impact. Mrs Long reported deaf mute. The crossing had only basic signs.
Seven youths aged 16 to 22 from Prairie Village police court serve part of a day in the Kansas prison. They toured the yard, passed through steel gates, and observed guard towers and inmate facilities. A chaplain described the place as near Hell on earth, and the youths reflected on the sobering visit.
Kansas traffic death log reports 1 fatality in 24 hours ending 9 am Saturday for April 17 1963. Comparison shows 110 deaths this year versus 128 in the same 1962 period.
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