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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1968
Page
2
Hog prices rise with barrows and gilts up to 75 cents, sows 50 to 75 higher, feeders 30 to 33 per hundredweight for calves. Cattle demand strong with prime and choice hogs listed and feeder calves two classes quoted. Sheep slaughter steady while lambs and breeding ewes show mixed movement in regional market data.
Kansas City AP reports wholesale eggs with producers paid values unchanged across sizes large A 23 26 medium A 20 22 small A 16 18 large B 20 22. Butter grade A Yb solid 77 grade A Ib quarters 78.
Chicago AP reports butter prices in grades AA A B and C with scores 93 66 66 6444 89 61'4 and egg whites mediums standards checks 27 22 24 17. Live poultry roasters and special fed white rock fryers quoted at 24'26 and 20 23.
Chicago AP reports grain quotes with Wheat No 2 hard at 1.44 and No 2 soft red at 1.38, Corn No 2 yellow at 1.18, Oats No heavy white at 79 and No 1 extra heavy white at 81.2, Soybeans No 1 yellow at 2.12 and Soybean oil at 8.85.
Parsons market lists hogs weighing 200 to 270 pounds at 16.50 to 18.90 dollars with top sows and heavier pigs, cattle prices across U S choice to standard grades, calves, stockers, heifers and bulls shown. Sheep pricing notes good and choice spring lambs up to 27.50 dollars and feeder lambs at 18.00 dollars.
Wall Street rose as the Dow surged 5.72 points to 897.71 at noon. The AP average of 60 stocks gained 1.4 to 323.1 with industrials up 3.4, rails up .2 and utilities up .2 as gains outpaced losses about 3 to 1. The ticker lag at the NYSE briefly stretched to six minutes before catching up.
The Treasury Department is redeeming silver certificates at a record rate to meet a surge in redemptions before the June deadline. About $31.75 million in silver certificates have been redeemed this year, including a March peak of $13.6 million, with redemptions limited to New York and San Francisco assay offices and required in person.
Pittsburg State College will not hold formal baccalaureate services this spring. Graduates are invited to attend services at their chosen church on Baccalaureate Sunday May 26. Commencement exercises are scheduled for May 29 in Brandenburg Stadium.
A compact round of ads showcases new products, services, and bargains from local merchants. Featured items include household goods, clothing, furniture, and event promotions with contact details and sale deadlines where provided.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Patient census 63 adults and pediatrics plus four babies. Admissions Monday include Mrs Waive Goyette Humboldt medical and others. admissions today include Mrs Herschel Woolery Thayer medical and Cove Valliere. Dismissals include Timothy Brandon and Mrs Don Gilbreath. District Court filings in Chanute involve oil lease partition and quiet title actions. Fire run reported at 12 45 p.m. at 4th and Santa Fe.
President Johnson’s nomination of W. Marvin Watson to be postmaster general was confirmed by unanimous consent. The Texan White House aide received rare praise from Sen. A. S. Monroney after a brief hearing, succeeding Lawrence F. O'Brien who resigned to aid Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign.
Kansas observes Clean up Week urged by city fire department and Gov. Docking who cites statutes guiding annual premises cleanup. Fire marshal Raney warns of home fire causes from rubbish and faulty wiring and urges citizens to take fire safety responsibility. Chanute fire chief Erickson notes local gains and $26,026 in Chanute losses last year. posters distributed during inspections.
The Santa Fe Railroad will hold its annual stockholders meeting Thursday in Topeka. Ernest S. Marsh, board chairman, and John Reed, Santa Fe president, are expected to attend as the railroad marks its second century of service. Gov. Robert Docking and Marsh will speak at a dinner meeting.
The Adams funeral was held in Johnson Chapel with Rev. Minnie Thompson leading. Singers included Mrs. Morrison Wilson Hanna and Beulah Johnson performing In the Garden and A Closer Walk With Thee. The Lewis service took place at Gibson Koch Chapel with Rev. Myron Slater officiating and burial in Sedan Cemetery. Honorary bearers were Verle Nelson Carl Schickhardt C H Van Gundy and Paul Elliott. Active bearers included Jerry Finch Paul Wells Fred Johnston Roy Wiggans H C Olin and Ray Childers.
Neosho county 4-H dairy judging team placed first at the Inter-Breed Dairy show in Erie. Members Dima Edwards Mike Kennedy John Alford and Paul Alford led with 1281 points of 1400, while Dima Edwards led as top individual with 331 of 350. Thirty-seven 4-Hers from four counties competed.
The Soviet Communist Party warned Maoist China could see a communist overthrow. The party's theoretical journal stated the very existence of the Communist Party of China is at stake amid sharp criticism of Mao Tse-tung's policies.
Mr and Mrs D W Osborn hosted Sunday dinner for Rev Dr and Mrs Wagoner. Jeannie and Neil Russig visited grandparents Ott and Lonnie in Erie. Weekend guests included Wheatley relatives from Tulsa and Kansas City along with Mr and Mrs Roy McMillan. SEK Tuberculosis Hospital entertainment featured The Westerners band for about 30 patients. Two theft reports filed. tractor umbrella and hubcap, plus shoplifting at Gibson Discount Center by two youths. case referred to county juvenile officer.
An 11-year-old boy died and 48 children were injured when a Cotaco Elementary School bus left a county road near Decatur, Alabama. Driver Wilboit Hayes lost control, the bus veered into a ditch and overturned. Hayes also suffered a heart attack after the crash.
A tornado struck Midwest City and Wilburton Oklahoma damaging about 450 autos at a suburban car lot and injuring no one. The funnel crossed Interstate 35 near Tinker Air Force Base, demolished a showroom, and damaged two frame buildings at the base. Wilburton area tunnels caused minor damage. Damage was estimated around half a million dollars.
Archery Club meets at Launching Pad at 7 00 p m. Golf registration at Launching Pad from 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Open House at Launching Pad 3 to 5 p m. Junior Bowling at Sportsman's Bowl 3 30 p m. Junior Bowling Tournament at Mor starting 4 p m.
Chanute area schools report quick sports notes from the week. Highlights include junior and senior teams competing in track and field events with local standings and upcoming meets planned in the Chanute region.
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