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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
4
AP dispatch reports meager cattle and sheep, with 300 cattle and 15 sheep not enough to establish prices. Hogs steady but weaker. barrows and gilts down to 25, with 210 to 270 lb hogs at about 19.75 to 20.25. Chicago butter and egg quotes mixed, with AA and A butter at 66 and egg whites at 33.
Kansas City AP reports wholesale egg prices with large eggs at 90.35 per cent A, mediums at 428 per cent A and butter grade A unchanged at 77.
A compact market listing shows grade A and B products with sizes and prices. Grade A Large priced at 2 dollars, Grade A Medium at 25, Grade B Large at 7, Current Receipts listed at 17, Cream Premium at 5, Cream No 2 at 42.
Police were informed of damage to a Koch Furniture pickup and a car on Forest north of Main at 3 40 pm yesterday. William Rensick Hum Boldt said he drove the car. A headlight and grille were damaged on the pickup. Berthot Construction Co. pickup had fender damage while parked on Central south of Main per Bill Wolfe's report.
Notice of submission of proposed constitutional amendment to be placed in Article 4 of the Kansas Constitution. It specifies biennial general elections in November of even numbers, and details on township commissioners and terms of office. Secretary of State Wick M. Shanahan authenticates the copied resolution.
Chicago price report lists Wheat No 2 yellow hard 1.27 percent No 2 soft red 1.24 Corn No 2 yellow 1.08 Oats No 2 extra heavy white 61 Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.69 percent.
News briefs cover a Saturday children's hour at the public library featuring The Little Wooden Farmer and Geedyrys and Friend from 10 30 to 11 am. Mrs John H Carter displays a 14 pound hybrid tomato at the Tribune office. Mr and Mrs K Scott and Kevin of Longview Texas visit Mae Freidline and plan a St Louis trip. Mrs Mike Walsh and Michelle from Leeds England visit Elmer and Ray Walsh families. they expect to return August 28.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours ending 6 a.m. Friday. August 9 figures show 1968 toll at 352 compared with 380 for the same period in 1967.
The Soviet Union launched the 235th Cosmos satellite today, Tass announced. The radio transmitter and other instruments were operating normally.
The New York exchange showed uneven declines with losses outnumbering gains by more than 100 issues. The AP average of 60 at noon fell 1.4 to 325.2, while the Dow Jones average slipped 2.47 to 967.90 as high priced issues moved more widely and overall trading stayed slack.
Highlights of Richard M Nixon's 1968 presidential acceptance speech in Miami Beach call for bold leadership to end the Vietnam War, restore order and progress, and pursue open world ideals. He argues for new domestic justice, a stronger attack on lawlessness, and a shift to private enterprise to create opportunity. He envisions improved U.S. standing abroad with open skies and open minds.
Kansas delegates, wary but bound by tradition, cast 19 of 20 votes for Spiro Agnew as Nixon’s running mate. Some leaders praised Agnew’s governorship while others lamented the pick, with mixed feelings about the ticket’s appeal in Kansas.
Bryan Arcille Burk 71 of R 2 died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after an 18 month illness. A retired farmer, he lived in the area 23 years and was born Jan 31 1697 in Emerson Mo. He married Neva Burns in 1917 and Corrine Hiatt in 1940. Survived by widow two daughters two sons two sisters a brother ten grandchildren five great grandchildren and other relatives. Memorial service 1:30 pm Monday in Johnson Chapel. Burial Green Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr Duff Wagoner officiating. Also memorial services for Frank Henry Krone held at Zion Lutheran Church with Taps by Kevin Gormely. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Johnson Mortuary in charge.
Secretary of State Elwin Shanahan says recount requests after Tuesday's primary require waiting for the official canvass set for Aug 20 by the State Board of Canvassers. Absentee ballots are being counted in Wyandotte Johnson Shawnee andSedgwick counties.
Dr Morner explains vitreous floaters are usually harmless, often linked to age, and do not threaten vision. A doctor can rule out glaucoma, and occasional exams are wise as signs of serious disorders may appear. Moles need no removal at home. leave them to a doctor.
Daily Transcript notes visiting hours from 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Census lists 67 patients including adults, pediatrics and four babies. Thursday admissions include Mrs Cash Wagner Judy Merewether Mrs William Wright Dale Hardesty George Barker and Eldon Cleaver. Dismissals list several patients and a birth is recorded for Larry Clarke and his wife. Police court action assigns Richard Keenan to intoxication proceedings with Irma Walker cited for parking. Bond posted for Irma Jean Walker at Tioga Hotel parking incident.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for 60th wedding anniversary flowers cards gifts and open house attendance. Auction house reopens two miles east of Chanute under former McCoy Auction Co with sales starting Saturday August 10 at 7:00 p.m. consignments welcome. Dewey McCoy Auctioneer Graham Auction House and Pat Paul’s Salon advertise services with contact details.
Alcorn Corporation seeks a secretary to the Manager of Operations, capable of typing at a high speed and shorthand at 100 wpm. Applications handled in person at 20 South Highland, Chanute, Kansas. Contact Ilford M. Driskill at HE 13100.
Local notice invites women to join a party plan scheme promising $1000 by December 1. It asks readers to sell eight and nine catalog items and mentions Playhouse No delivering and no collecting. Jannita Reynold, Rt. 3 Yates Center, provides contact.
Ambitious woman sought to serve Avon customers with no experience required and excellent income potential. Act now with Mrs. Sandra Seltmann, District Manager, P O Box 514 Chanute KS.
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