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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
2
In Kansas City cattle numbers reach 2,500 with calves 150. Slaughter steers and heifers hold steady, cows up to 25 higher. Feeder steers and heifers mostly steady. hogs at 3,400 with barrows and gilts steady and sows steady. Lambs and ewe prices mixed, spring feeders and fancy lambs show varied gains.
The report lists prices for hogs cattle sheep and poultry across grades and weights, including U S No 1 and 2 hogs 190-240 pounds at 18 50 to 18 75, cattle steers 600-700 pounds 24 00 to 26 75, calves 300-450 pounds 24 00 to 26 50, cows 14 00 to 16 00, bulls 17 50 to 21 00, lambs to 21 00, and poultry prices with market notes. The passage also defines a Carib Indian term for hurricane and includes notes on the weather and miscellaneous prices.
AP reports Kansas City prices paid to egg producers with Large A at 23-20 to 27, Medium A 19-25 mostly 23, Small A 15-18 mostly 17, Unclassified 18-22 mostly 20. Wholesale prices show Large at 27-30 mostly 30.
Butter remains steady across grades AA through C with small shifts. Eggs stay mostly unchanged though some classes rise by a fraction. Live poultry prices hold or rise slightly with roasters and special fed fryers showing modest gains.
The New York stock market eased further after a four day advance with moderate trading. Volume was about 3 million shares, down from 4.19 million Tuesday, with most losses in key stocks ranging from fractions to about one point. Corporate bonds slipped slightly, government bonds held steady in moderate activity.
Admissions include Jerry Baughn and Mrs. Witt among others with listed addresses and medical notes while discharges and births are noted. Traffic citations show Ronald Mathis and Robert Murrah with speeding charges and bonds. District Court filings from Chanute cover divorce for Drake and Sutcliffe Pipe & Supply Co. claims for oil gas lease issues and multiple debt amounts.
William Henry Miller 80 died in Porterville California July 21 after a stroke born February 10 1882 in Earlton rural. Survived by wife son Sam, daughter Jaanita Namita of La Jolla five grandchildren two sisters. Funeral July 24 Myers chapel Hillcrest Memorial Park Porterville. Chester Earl Yockey funeral Thursday 2 pm Evangelical United Brethren Chanute Reverend Life officiating burial Shaw Cemetery Roy S. Gibson Funeral Home in charge.
Wheat prices show slight changes with No 2 hard red at 2.20 to 2.28 and No 3 at 2.15 to 2.66. Corn slips to 1.09 to 1.35 for No 3, soybeans span 2.40 to 2.45, oats hold near 68 to 71, and barley 1.03 to 1.07 with rye 1.11 to 1.14 and bran 36.25 to 37.00 while shorts rise to 38.25 to 39.00.
Governor John Anderson defended Republican State Chairman Don Schnacke amid reports he might be replaced at the August party council meeting. He noted no removal suggestion and cited notes about a state highway contract held by Schnacke's firm, Servis Van Doren Hazard, as unrelated to Schnacke’s duties.
In Emporia AP report Sen. James P Pearson of Kansas urged voters to elect a full Republican delegation, arguing Kansas is the backbone of GOP strength and stressing the need for experienced candidates with seniority to support the administration's legislative program. He said responsible Republicans in the Senate form a wall of common sense against the current agenda. The comments framed the upcoming November elections as crucial for Kansas and the nation.
Coffeyville Kansas. Democrat hopeful K L Smith told a party meeting that Kansas is being left behind in space age research contracts. He alleged Sen Carlson’s 1956 campaign was financed by millionaires from Texas New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania and warned those states now lead in defense and space funding.
In Arkansas City at Wilson Park three GOP challengers to Rep. Walter McVey spoke while the incumbent did not attend, detained reportedly. Ed Thompson of Parsons, Joe Shubitz of Pittsburg, and Ralph Brownfield of Winfield addressed the crowd criticizing federal overreach and McVey's legislation.
Arn says the Kennedy administration is appeasing the communist bloc by lifting a travel ban on Russian tourists and omitting communism from captive nations week. He argues the New Frontier is captive to that theory and vows not to accommodate the communists as senator.
Robert Pennington spoke at the Chanute Optimist club Special Guests Day at Tioga Hotel. Al Brenz of Wichita discussed Optimist International Zone 3. Floyd West Jr outlined club aims while five visitors joined a Travel Gavel handoff to Pittsburg including Ralph Rice and Wayne Smith.
Jacquline Kennedy and daughter Caroline plan a two week trip to Italy starting Tuesday releasing their itinerary through official channels. The First Lady will visit cultural sites and meet local officials during the foreign travel.
St Paul hosts Neosho County UNESCO July meeting at the Buchanan home. The group reports $50.75 raised for Ibarra Dairy Barn. It votes to run a food concession at the Mexican Fiesta in Chanute on Sept 14 and 15 and to host the Around the World dinner Oct 26 at Hutton school during United Nations Week. A scholarship is approved for a Japanese girl to attend Chanute Junior College, with Meade to stay with the Dr Reuben Burkman family.
A political advertisement urges teenagers to persuade their parents to vote for J Ed Thompson representative candidate. It notes Thompson once owned the Thompson Ice Cream Co and mentions a teenage dance connection. Paid by Don Walker chair Thompson for Congress Committee.
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