25 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1969
Page
1
Richard Brack a 13 year old Boy Scout handed 1002.22 to Children’s Mercy Hospital after a garage sale and a company match to support hospital cardiac equipment. The fund drive fulfilled his Life rank goal and his charity aim.
President Charles de Gaulle warned that a defeat in Sunday's referendum would trigger disastrous upheavals and force his resignation. He urged voters to consider France's destiny as polls showed opposition leading 51 to 49 according to France-Soir.
In Topeka the Kansas House voted 88 to 34 to override Governor Docking on the highway program and a two cent gas tax increase, despite his opposition. Senate and House Republicans discussed overrides of nine vetoes, with 27 votes needed in the Senate and 84 in the House.
A Chanute Tribune forecast item notes a possible drop or drizzle for the area. The short notice appears as a single copy feature with weather hints and local timing. No additional specifics are provided.
Area forecasts indicate considerable cloudiness with occasional showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Mild tonight, cooler Saturday, strong southerly winds shift to northerly, low tonight 55 to 60, high Saturday 60 to 65, precipitation chance 70 percent. Topeka reports warm windy conditions across Kansas ahead of an approaching cold front with showers and thunderstorms, followed by rain, spreading eastward.
A Senate subcommittee investigates complaints from car owners alleging policy cancellations for odd reasons such as personal habits. Cases include gambling and cockfighting accusations, a wife’s reputation, and refusals deemed confidential. The probe centers on Huey of Virginia and notes similar cancellations across the industry.
In Saigon the mod trend takes hold among teens mixing traditional ao dai by day with miniskirts and psychedelic fashion by night. The 10-block arcade area thrives with bars, cafes, and boutiques though decline followed the Tet offensive. Mods now frequent downtown Saigon weekends, aided by motorbikes and discos.
Intercepted letter addressed to Cha expresses terse, pointed remarks about the governor likened to poking a wasp nest. The brief note hints at political tension and the author’s sharp sentiment toward the official actions.
A 110 car Penn Central freight train derailed near East Germantown Indiana causing fires and chemical leaks. 61 cars derailed with 39 burning including liquids ethylene butadiene vinyl chloride prompting evacuations of 250 residents. Firefighting crews fought flames as crews weighed pollution risks and containment.
The nation moves clocks forward 1 hour at 2 a.m. Sunday except for Hawaii Arizona and Michigan. Indiana Michigan Kansas and Arizona show complex shifts with counties and reservations choosing eastern central or standard time as districts adjust under federal and local laws. The Navajo and Hopi reservations illustrate exemptions within Arizona.
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