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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
2
Kansas City cattle markets show mixed gains with steers and heifers up to 50 higher, feeders up strong. hogs steady to 25 lower on light weights, sows higher on over 500 lbs. Spring lambs slow. eggs steady to up. Chicago live poultry mixed to lower with roasters and fryers listed by price.
U S graded hog prices range 200 to 270 pounds from 12 to 21.90 dollars with varying weights and hog types. Cattle prices show grain fed steers and heifers at 19.50 to 26 dollars, stocker and feeder calves 19 to 34 dollars, and calves, cows, bulls with varied bands. Veal and lamb prices also listed with ranges for prime, good, and utility grades.
Wholesale eggs hold at 80 percent grade A for large and medium sizes with ranges 26 to 29 and 22 to 25 cents per dozen, while butter remains unchanged.
Chicago buyers see butter steady with no price change. Quotations show 93 score AA at 66 cents and 92 A at 66 cents, 90 B at 64 cents. Market brief notes steady demand and stable pricing across grades.
In the Neosho County probate court a petition by John C. Rubow, administrator, seeks sale of real estate North Washington Lot 7 Block 19 Tioga Addition Chanute to pay debts taxes and costs. Hearing set for 10:00 AM August 21 1967 in Erie Kansas.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.61 62s sn. No 2 red 1.52s sn. Corn No 2 yellow 1.24 4n. Oats No 2 heavy white 76 2n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.78 4n. Soybean oil 9.38n.
A bomb exploded in Solicitor General Floyd Hoard's car early today in Jefferson killing him instantly. Sheriff L G Perry said Hoard was leaving home for work when the blast occurred. Mrs Hoard and their four children fled the demolished vehicle. authorities have not determined a motive.
Police investigated two weekend traffic incidents both on Saturday. At 4 36 p m a collision at 6th and Santa Fe involved James N Becannon and Gerald L Robertson with no report filed as both cars were moved before officers arrived. At 11 13 p m Harold E Russell stopped at Lincoln and Elm when a backing car driven by Jack G Makepeace collided with the Russell car damaging the rear of the Russell 1961 Cadillac.
The New York market finished mixed with blue chips dragging the Dow after a published report of terminated merger talks between Chicago and North Western Railway and Essex Wire. C&NW fell 9 points and Essex Wire down 3 as Chicago Great Western slipped 7 amid a merger link and halted trading. Allis Chalmers rose about 2 points leading the list on heavy volume.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff roles and subscription prices for local and trade territory in Kansas. Advertisers and readers are informed of postal and circulation details as part of the paper’s notice page.
In Georgetown Texas James Wolcott age 15 now 16 was held for a juvenile delinquency hearing after gunfire killed his father biology professor Gordon Wolcott 56 his wife Elizabeth 43 and daughter Elizabeth 17 in their home early Saturday The youth who will turn 16 August 14 made an oral statement about the deaths but no charges were filed Funeral services for the family were set for today Police said seven shots from a .22 rifle killed the three and the youth remained in Williamson County jail awaiting burial of the victims
In Dunstable Massachusetts authorities report four children ages 16 11 7 and 3 were shot and killed in a Main Street home after a morning fire. Mother Mary Connolly about 40 was booked on murder charges after allegedly confessing to the shootings and arson. A fifth child Debbie 18 was away.
Four Wichita youths aged 20 were arraigned in Sedgwick County Court on felonious assault charges from a Friday shotgun blast. Bond set at $1500 each. preliminary hearing planned for the week of Aug 21. A fifth youth is being questioned.
The Supreme Court set September 11 for 37 nonwhite defendants to face trial on terrorism charges in South-West Africa. The first case under the Terrorism Act could yield the death penalty if convicted. The 41 page indictment accuses them of armed robbery firing on police resisting arrest and conspiring with SWAPO to violently overthrow the territory's government between 1962 and 1967.
A massive Capri forest fire in the island’s center was quelled after nearly two days of effort by 1,000 firemen police soldiers and volunteers. Miles of underbrush burned but only one villa roof was lost as hotels and residences largely escaped damage.
About 38,000 people gathered at Hiroshima Memorial Park to pray for the victims of Aug 6 1945 and for world peace. The city, rebuilt to 540,000 residents, preserves only the bulk of the old commerce building. Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia said he would remain premier after a brief bid to resign, asking the legislature for nominees, with no list forthcoming.
Mr and Mrs C I Adell and son Mark and daughter Mrs Terry Fletcher left for their Oxon Hill Maryland home today after visiting Mrs Adell s parents Mr and Mrs C I Berthot 423 S Katy and relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles Berthot 626 S Katy and Mrs Howard Hollen shead 504 S Central They also visited Adell s mother Mrs H Adell and his sister Mrs D A Vandever and family both of Neodesha
In Pasadena scientists awaited Lunar Orbiter 5 images to map five possible landing sites and clarify if moon features stem from meteor or volcanic activity. The 860 pound craft aimed to photograph Aristarchus, Censorinus, Dionysius, Dawes and Tycho while revealing the moon’s hidden side and hot spots.
Obituaries list James W. Treloggen 55 of 218 S Western died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lillie Ethel Flottman 80 formerly of R1 died at Neosho Manor, plus Jess Cox 78 of 301% E 2nd. Metta C. Bailey Humboldt, and Blount funeral details for Mrs H R Blount. Memorials note services, burial sites, and survivors across Chanute and nearby towns.
Daily Transcript notes patient census at 52 with adults, pediatrics, and two babies. Saturday admissions include Merle Simmons and several Oologah patients. dismissals list Fred Serreto and Cawthon. Sunday admissions cover Wheatley Padilla Gordon Hill Pearson Offenbacker Mayhugh. multiple dismissals. today adds Propst Newman Woosley Phillips Roush. Police summons note Shockey Jennings Collins with traffic-related bonds. trial for Collins set Wednesday.
Newark policeman Leonard Kowalewski testified before the Senate that Negro militants preaching violence had unofficial protection from arrest ahead of last month’s riot. He said city officials instructed police not to arrest or antagonize the agitators, while private individuals would be arrested for similar acts. The testimony comes as rioting looms in the 1968 elections, noted Senators Kennedy and Dirksen.
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