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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
2
Livestock totals show 3700 cattle and 100 calves with markets not fully tested. Feeder cattle rise 25 to 50, hogs drop up to 50 per head with 210-350 lb ranges, and sheep market steady for ewes while spring lambs inch higher.
In Kansas City wholesale markets eggs remain firm with large eggs at eighty percent yield range A26-30 and mediums at eighty percent yield range A2-25. Butter prices unchanged.
The Chicago market reports butter prices mostly steady with slight gains in some grades and eggs remaining about unchanged. Status across dairy products shows minor fluctuations amid a cautious trading session.
Chicago grain prices list Wheat No 2 hard 1.56 1 2 57n No 2 red 1.49n Corn No 2 yellow 1.25 2n Oats No 2 heavy white 72n Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.747an Soybean oid 9.60n
Wichita would host an American Indian center proposed by Chief Charles Shunatona 49 who says the city near the geographic center of the United States could unite 52 tribes amid a 3 000 resident Indian population. The American Indian Cultural Foundation backs the plan with drawings floor plans and a model building. Officers include E Leon Watkins vice president Clifford Allison secretary treasurer and trustees Mrs Charles Shunatona John Oxler and Paul Quinn all of Wichita.
The New York stock market closed mixed after an early gain was canceled. Trading was active but slower than Wednesday with 10.1 million shares, as four hour sessions continued to ease brokerages' paperwork burden.
Army SP4 David L. Johnson 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ivan S Johnson R J Humboldt participates in Operation Per shing in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division. He and fellow troops evacuated over 19000 refugees from coastal areas to refugee centers in secured zones while dealing heavy Viet Cong damage. Spec Johnson a military policeman is with Headquarters Company 2nd Brigade. S Sgt Richard A Bossell son of Ray A Bossell of 1906 N Stu ben on duty at Tan Son Nhut AB Vietnam. Sergeant Russell medical records specialist serves with Pacific Air Forces overseas in Southeast Asia. He is a Chanute Senior High School graduate. Army Pvt Jerome I McIntyre 18 son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred R McIntyre Humboldt.
The bodies of 6 year old Roberta Barili and 7 year old Cecelia Barili were found partially nude with scarves around their necks in a Watts district vacant lot on 109th Street near Hickory and Grape, indicating strangulation. The sisters disappeared Wednesday afternoon from Altadena and were found about 20 miles away during Watts Summer Festival week.
Edgar Hayes a 59 year old veteran guide from Moab Utah died after slipping on loose rock while posing on the rim of Dead Horse Point in the Colorado River gorge. He fell about 600 feet during a scenic tour with eight tourists.
A light vehicle driver course was completed at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. The Wiggans picnic is scheduled for Sunday at the Home Savings Community Room starting at noon.
Starter George Palmer reaches his 30th year as an official at the Delaware Park racetrack. Rich and Ron Saul from Butler Pennsylvania are twins listed on the Michigan State football roster.
The Senate rejected by 48 to 40 an amendment to block export import bank financing of arms sales to underdeveloped countries. Kans Republican Pearson and Okla Democrat Harris and Monroney joined the majority. Carlson Long Symington and McClellan voted for the amendment.
Police say James Curtis Mathis, 27, shot his wife Winifred, 24, in the head on Wednesday night in Kansas City Kansas, then killed himself. Mathis died. Winifred Mathis is in critical condition at St Margar et Hospital. A .22 caliber rifle with a sawed off barrel was found on the front porch.
The Tribune outlines wedding news guidelines urging timely submissions to the woman’s page editor. Reports should publish the day after the ceremony or within two days, with brief forms for out of town events and signed with sender’s name and phone. A bride photo may accompany the notice if submitted.
St. Louis Cardinals kicker Jim Bakken connected on 27 of 28 conversions last season and made 23 of 40 field goal attempts, highlighting his accuracy on extra points and attempts from the line.
Daily Transcript notes visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m. Census lists 52 patients including adults and pediatrics plus one infant. Wednesday admissions include David Myers and Charlie M Cowan in Room 3 and medical and surgical cases for Mrs Anna Ekstrom Mrs Roy A Anderson and Mrs Esther Mc Grew. Dismissals include Mrs Kenneth Steele Mrs James Newman Charles Born and others. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs John Parkins a girl at 102 S Garfield. Police court actions list multiple fines and guilty/not guilty verdicts for motorists and intoxication offenses with dates and locations. Fire run reported with no damage.
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Obituaries report Vera M. Coder 67 of 417 W Seventh died at Neo Sho Memorial Hospital. Paris J Sharp 68 of Santa Susana fatally injured near Meade. Mildred Melvina Branch 40 of Parsons died after a yearlong illness. Leslie Robert Byers funeral held at Evangelical United Brethren Church with service by Rev Baldwin. Survivors named for each, with locations and familial relations. Funeral details given for Johnson Mortuary and Blossom Funeral Home Parsons.
Local page highlights include community events and notices in Chanute Kansas. Details cover civic happenings, upcoming meetings, and brief reports from area organizations.
At 10 52 a m on the Santa Fe tracks a backing car collided with a diesel engine causing $250 damage to the rear of Gerald K Finch 60 of 301 S Evergreen and no damage to the engine. Engineer Homer Waggoner 55 was operating the locomotive. No injuries were reported.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff roles including Dwight McCreight as publisher and John Hovorka as news editor. It also details advertising, circulation, and composing staff and provides subscription rates for local and out of town readers.
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