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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
1
Downtown Chanute asks residents if driver training should be mandatory in high schools. Moulton, Doles, and Anderson from Iola, Savenburg, and Chanute voice support, citing safer driving, lower insurance, and responsibility.
More than 2000 persons are expected to attend the 104th state convention of Kansas Christian Churches in Coffeyville starting Sunday. Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg of St. Louis will be the principal speaker at the Sunday night session.
A freelance photographer claims he joined a Havana raid, but the State Department questions the report while Havana Radio and Cuban officials cite US responsibility. AP notes no visible damage at the Nico Lopez refinery and doubts persist about the incident.
Former Marine William Szill claims he was forced out of the corps for reporting a 1961 Guantanamo Bay Cuban slaying tied to a suspected spy. Szill alleges Captain Arthur Jackson helped conceal the body. Jackson declined comment. Congressmember Schweiker says he will consider an appeal based on Szill testimony.
A federal grand jury will reconvene to investigate gambling and racketeering in Kansas City. Subpoenas target figures linked to underworld activity, including Nick Civella and Joseph Filardo, with past questions on bookmaking and a notable $330,000 jewelry robbery tied to Hy Gold’s firm.
Marion E. Tindle of 305 N Western was cited for causing a traffic hazard after his car skidded off the road near a saddle club rounds and broke a gas meter. Police said his vehicle was later struck by Terry Cathers of 619 S Evergreen while Tindle was at the police station. The citation was issued by Undersheriff John VanWickle.
A Bahamas boat party ended in tragedy when a 36 foot pleasure craft hit a shoal in shallow water and sank off Bimini Islands. Two people died and several were injured as 23 were rescued. two of the injured were flown to Miami. Coast Guard suspended a five hour rescue operation with no exact count of party attendees.
Roy F. Hood, 73, of Galena Kansas, died in a Joplin hospital after being fatally injured while returning from a hospital visit. His pickup ran off the road near the Kansas border.
Eight Miss Chanute contestants vie for the title with eight Little Miss Chanute hopefuls. Miss Kansas Beverly Leaf will attend events, receive a city bouquet and key, and judges will pick the winner who earns a $100 college scholarship and Miss Kansas entry.
Showers encouraged crops with 0.0 inch today and 0.05 inch yesterday, but a soaking rain is needed. Forecasters expect more scattered showers. a frontal system may bring light precipitation across Kansas today, with milder, clearing conditions Sunday in western areas.
An Iola Kansas church tied to a $73,000 mortgage was sold at foreclosure Friday. A. B. Culbertson and Co. of Dallas bought the Madison Avenue Baptist Church for $37,932.15 at sheriff sale. Church officials could not be reached for comment.
Chanute team defeats Nebraska South Dakota Oklahoma and others at Miltonvale area quiz held in Kansas over Acts questions. Winners advance to national playoffs in June at Fairmont Indiana with coach Mrs Ray Aikins and members Larry Anderson captain Jim Lloyd David Lloyd Merita Heath.
The Air Force announced a scheduled completion of the Schilling Air Force Base change over to KC135 jet tankers by late summer 1964. The 310th Air Refueling Squadron will have 15 KC135s by next spring, reducing staff by 941 to a base total of 4,571.
Erie residents Harry H. More 66 Hazel More 58 and grandson Jimmy E. More 13 were injured in a intersection crash a mile west of Kimball at about 7 30 am today. Mrs More was taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital Chanute for head cut X rays and checks. Car occupants Cecil C Carpenter 25 Humboldt and Bob Carpenter 20 were uninjured. More 1962 Comet total loss Carpenter 1963 Ford $350 damage.
Kansas traffic records show April totals with a 1963 rate of fatalities compared to 1962. The report tracks daily counts from 24 hours to 9 a.m. Saturday, noting April figures and year-over-year comparisons.
Chanute Elks Lodge members approve purchasing three lots at Main and Central for a new lodge building. Grand Lodge approval expected within three weeks, purchase price $14000, with trustees to exercise option upon approval. Current facilities include 113 E Main and adjoining properties with a 100 acre tract and lake nearby.
A 35-year-old ex convict Lee McGorgory was booked on vagrancy and investigation charges in the Bowlin double murder case near Arkansas City. Detectives identified a matching footprint leading investigators toward the suspect as parts of a body were recovered nearby.
In Murmansk Fidel Castro recalled the arctic welcome as the most exciting moment of his life. Tass reported thousands greeted the Cuban prime minister during a hush hush midnight arrival for his first Soviet visit. Castro guessed about 200000 residents joined the crowd while Anastas Mikoyan led the welcoming.
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