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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1964
Page
1
The multi million dollar World's Fair opened with international glitter undimmed by threatening rain or racial protest. Turnstiles at eight gateways began spinning at 8:45 a.m., about two hours before the official opening.
President Johnson in New York at the World's Fair vows peace is possible as CORE demonstrators outside the United States exhibit chant for freedom. He predicts a nearer peace, outlining an America without poverty or discrimination, while a heavy police guard secures the opening. Former Presidents Truman and Eisenhower send participation and a wide slate of leaders attend.
An AP report from Atlanta cites Traffic Investigator J N Anderson saying a bee caused a driver to stop on the expressway, prompting another car to swerve and crash head on into a third vehicle. Six people were injured in the chain reaction.
Washington AP reports that federal offices shrink desk space to save money. Bernard L. Boutin of the General Services Administration said each square foot saved per employee saves about $1.5 million annually in rent and maintenance. He noted GSA reduced space per employee from 150.3 to 146.8 square feet last year, cutting costs by about $5 million.
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Highway Patrol investigated 574 accidents in March. Col. Larry Hughes, patrol superintendent, said the figure is 63 more than March last year and 76 higher than February’s total.
Kansas traffic death log lists fatalities in the Topeka area for the 24 hours ending 9 am Wednesday. For April 23 the total is 1. The comparable period in 1963 shows 124 deaths.
Washington AP Sen Hubert H Humphrey floor manager of the civil rights bill signals willingness to meet Southern demands for a limited right to jury trial in civil rights contempt cases. The move follows Sen Herman Talmadge’s amendment for jury trials in criminal contempt of court and could alter the Senate debate now in its 37th day.
A calm New Jersey primary left the state with an uncommitted GOP delegation and the first Negro candidate for Congress, William L. Stubbs of Newark, in the 11th District. Henry Cabot Lodge led GOP presidential preference with 40 percent, while Goldwater and Nixon trailed. Turnout hit a record low around 8 percent in Mercer County amid rainy weather and overloaded ballots.
GUYMON Okla AP odd tracts and regular parcels in three Oklahoma Panhandle counties to be auctioned next month by the Bureau of Land Management. The 4032 acre land, valued at 70405, remains federal property, held over from unused homesteads or surveying errors. Peter Gutierrez notes adjacent owners receive preferential bidding rights if they pursue purchase.
Washington AP report: five unions and nearly 200 railroads bargain work rules amid a looming nationwide strike deadline of 12:01 a.m. Saturday. President Johnson hopes for a voluntary settlement as talks with mediators continue around the clock and differences narrow.
An Erie couple Darrel and Mrs Bauer with their baby reported a tornado south of Leanna near Chanute Monday night. They observed the funnel touch ground briefly at 10:40 p.m. causing damage to several rural farm buildings and seven grain bins at a Wein er farm along K39.
Gov. John Anderson appointed T. E. Hart of Westmoreland to the Abstractors Board of Examiners to succeed Charles Hageman whose term expired. Reappointed to the Kansas Public Employer Retirement System board were Roy Shapiro of Topeka and James R. Surface of Lawrence.
Rufus Choate and family plan to sail the freighter Robert Eugene to Alaska's Unalaska Island after selling seven cattle sections in Montana. They will lease Makushin land from the government, take 500 sheep eight horses a dog a cat a hive of bees chickens and rabbits on board the ship and eventually haul cattle on a second trip. They live aboard the 96 foot vessel in dry dock now and expect a cold windy frontier life near Dutch Harbor with the Makushin volcano in the lease area.
Trash pickups will occur Thursday Friday and Monday with city trucks handling hauling. Residents should place trash at the curb for easy loading. weekend time allows completion. Clean Up Week is sponsored by the city government fire department Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
Honolulu AP reports aviatrix Joan Merriam, 27, a Long Beach housewife, landed her twin engine plane on Guam Tuesday night during a round-the-world flight. She flew from Lae New Guinea, nearing the trip's end, tracing Amelia Earhart's famed route.
The World's Fair opened in New York today, but the dawn in Kansas seems a quieter start. The message hints at a contrast between the distant spectacle and local morning calm.
Washington AP reports Rep. Frank J. Becker. R New York. urges quick passage of a constitutional amendment to allow prayers and Bible reading in public schools. Becker chairs hearings on the 1963 Supreme Court ruling. predicts over 60 lawmakers and many witnesses will testify as the weeklong inquiry extends.
Weather update shows fair to partly cloudy conditions through Thursday with scattered showers and thunderstorms late tonight and Thursday. Warmer tonight with low temperatures 55 to 60 and Thursday highs in the middle 70s.
TOPEKA AP reports fair weather across Kansas with a pleasant spring day and no major changes expected through Thursday. Western storms may begin late Thursday night and gradually spread statewide. Today’s highs in the 70s and 80s with tonight’s lows 45 to 60. Tuesday highs range 68 to 80 and early lows from 34 to 52.
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