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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

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State Line Road Boosters In Meeting

A Kansas Missouri interstate freeway along the state line could reach the Gulf of Mexico speaker says at a meeting in Fort Scott. Mayor H T Smith of Drexel notes cost sharing and federal funds as incentives while listing many involved cities. The plan aims to relieve U S 69 71 congestion and could attract Oklahoma and Arkansas extension.

Fort Scott Kan Gulf of Mexico H. T. Smith Drexel Missouri Kansas Smith Wichita St. Louis Oklahoma Arkansas Fred Hughes Joplin Globe Kennedy Hughes Kansas City Baxter Springs Galena Louisburg Merriam, Pittsburg LaCygne Mulberry Pleaston Prairie Village Mission Amsterdam Cleveland Freeman Hume Joplin Merwin Nevada

UAW AMC Agreement Near As Talks Continue In Detroit

In Detroit, top negotiators for American Motors Corp and the United Auto Workers pressed toward what was described as the industry’s first profit sharing plan. Sources said progress was possible by weekend with Walter Reuther and AMC leaders meeting overnight and staff called in for morning discussions.

Detroit Mich American Motors Corp United Auto Workers Walter P. Reuther UAW AMC Edward L. Cushman George Romney

New Pastor at St. Paul Church in Chanute

The Rev LeRoy S Davidson is named pastor of St Paul Lutheran Church in Chanute. He previously led Walsburg Lutheran in Leon ardville and earned degrees from Augustana College and Augustana Theological Seminary. Davidson born in Rockford Illinois is married with two children and will lead his first service at 9 30 AM. He resides at 420 West 10th Street.

LeRoy S. Davidson St. Paul Lutheran Church Mr. Davidson Walsburg Davidson W. 10Th Augustana Lutheran Church

Berlin Crisis Talks Blur Details After One-Hour Meeting

In Washington top U S officials and Western diplomats met about the Berlin crisis for one hour with no official statement issued. Attendees included Secretary of State Rusk Defense Secretary McNamara and adviser Bun dy with British French and West German ambassadors. They discussed a wide range of matters and stressed firmness against the Soviet Berlin threat while notes to Moscow warned against air corridor tampering.

Washington U.S Berlin Harold Caccia Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara McGeorge Bundy Herve Alphand Moscow West Berlin Rusk State Department Britain Wilhelm Grewe West Germany White House Kremlin United States

Protests Over East German Travel Rules In Berlin

West Berlin crowds protested new East German travel regulations at two border offices near Zoo and Westkreuz stations. Major General Watson condemned the rules and blamed Soviet General Solovyev as Berlin police closed offices after late openings. Watson spent time at Soviet headquarters in Karlshorst as demonstrations continued.

Berlin al Ed Bert Watson II U.S Wad Maslin East West Berlin Watson Andrei I. Solovyev vFwPee Graf Zoo Westkreuz Willy Brandt Karlshorst Solovyev Travel S East Berlin

Allied Note Blasts Threats To West Berlin Air Corridors

The United States Britain and France delivered notes denouncing Soviet threats to the West Berlin air corridors. The notes were sent to Moscow and to Western capitals and warn against any attempt to tamper with civil air traffic between West Germany and West Berlin.

Moscow United States Britain France Soviet Union West Berlin Foreign Ministry Washington London Paris Berlin West Germany

Wellington grocer fined for safety lapse after meat grinder accident

Wellington grocer R. L. Childs was fined US$109 plus court costs for failing to protect employee safety after a July 3 accident in which Dennis Alvarez lost his right hand using a meat grinder at Childs store. Investigation was by Wasser for Insurance and state labor commissioner Harold Smith.

Wellington (Ap R. L. Childs Wellington Dennis Alvarez Childs Wasser Harold Smith State Labor Com Adv

Headless Body Found Off Beach Near East Hampton

The headless body of Sidney Tanner of Tulsa Oklahoma, an employee of General Dynamics on assignment to the Elec tric Boat Division, was recovered Friday off Napeague Beach east of East Hampton. Tanner and three other technicians were calibrating electronic gear over the Atlantic when their light plane vanished Aug. 15. one other body had been found.

East Hampton N. Y Atlantic Ocean Napeague Beach Here Sidney Tanner Tulsa Oklo Seismograph Corp Electric Boat General Dynamics Corp New London

Wanted Man Jackson Killed by Kansas Trooper

Don ald Lee Jackson, sought for a 150000 dollar jewelry store robbery in Greenville D C, was killed in a gun battle with Patrolman Price Laub on the Kansas Turnpike east of Lawrence. Laub wounded in the knee but fatally shot Jackson as he reached for a weapon. Jackson died en route to a Lawrence hospital. Frederick Ray Williams, the other robbery suspect, surrendered in Houston. Jackson, 29, from Quinter Kansas, had FBI wanted across several states.

Lawrence Kan Donald Lee Jackson Greenville D. C Kansas Price Laub Jackson Laub Kansas Turnpike Frederick Ray Williams Houston Tex Quinter FBI University of Wichita

Weather Summary for Today and Weekend Forecast

At 10 30 the temperature today tops the date a high in 1943 and a low in 1917. Relative humidity at 10 3 am is 55 percent with a 28.97 inch steady barometer. Forecast calls for fair skies and a bit warmer through Sunday with tonight's low around the mid 40s and Sundays high in the lower 0s.

Mobilization to Activate 6500 Reservists and Guardsmen

The Defense Department orders 76 500 reservists and guardsmen to active duty in the largest mobilization since Korea. Most must report Oct 1 as part of a Kennedy era buildup to deter Berlin and other flashpoints. McNamara notes possible voluntary enlistments and one year recall limits while detailing shipbuilding and unit allocations.

Washington Deffense Department Kennedy Berlin Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara Army Air Force Defense Department McNamara Navy Marine Corps Corps

Kansas Guard Units Mobilized Across Region

Up to 2,000 air reservists from Kansas City to Oklahoma City were called to active duty as the 442nd Troop Carrier Wing and supporting units mobilized. Based at Richards-Gebaur and Tinker AFBs, the wing will convert to Glidemasters, with 25 to 35 aircraft expected. Army and Air National Guard units in Kansas and Missouri also mobilized for training and deployment with several units slated for Fort Riley, Fort Knox, and Fort Gordon.

Kansas City Oklahoma City Defense Department Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base Tinker Air Force Base Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Army National Guard 10Th Ordnance General Auto Support Company Manhattan 250Th Ordnance Marysville Ft Riley Missouri Army National Guard 106Th Ordnance Company de Soto Ft. Knox 204Th Signal Battalion Ft. Gordon 664Th Medical Company St. Louis Ft. Riley Missouri Air National Guard 131St Tactical Wing 110Th Tactical Fighter Squadron 442Nd Richards-Gebaur Charles D. Daily Col. Daily 110Th Ordnance Company 250Th Ordnance Company

Jet Crashes in Oklahoma City Kill Two Girls

An Air Force F100 crashed in a Midwest City residential area near Sinker Air Force Base killing two girls, Tibbie and Judy Tuttle, ages 2 and 4. Pilot 1st Lt. W. H. Barbour bailed out before the craft exploded, injuring several residents and destroying seven homes. Barbour was among 16 jets en route from Myrtle Beach to Nellis AFB on a training mission.

Oklahoma City Air Force Sinker Air Force Base W. H. Barbour Donald Tuttle Ferguson Street Midwest City Tibbie Tuttle Judy Tinker Afb Hospital Donald Ray Barbour Myrtle Beach S.C Nellis Afb Nev

Car Crashes Tree, Salinan Killed

Charles C Ellis of Salina was fatally injured when a car crashed into a tree and burned early today. Passenger Lela Howard of Walnut Ridge Arkansas was injured and taken to a hospital unconscious. Ellis, from San Diego, was believed to work for Convair Astronautics in Salina.

Topeka Charles C Ellis Salina Lela Howard Walnuto Ridge Ark Ellis San Diego Calif Convair Astronautics

Brazilian president resigns sparks national crisis amid power vacuum

President Janio Quadros quits after seven turbulent months causing chaos as Vice President Joao Goulart returns from Singapore to assume leadership. Pro Quadros protests erupt. army and police maintain order while Brazil faces internal strife and foreign policy tensions with Cuba and the Soviet bloc.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Janio Quadros Joao Goulart Goulart Labor Party

Moon Eclipse Displayed Across Chanute Area

A 99 percent lunar eclipse remained clearly visible in the Chanute area last night with a coppery red hue. The event began at 7:36 p.m. and ended at 10:41 p.m. Atmospheric refraction produced the copper color, while low clouds limited views for some observers in the northeastern United States.

Chanute Associated Press American Museum-Hayden United States The Weather Bureau

Air Museum Planned At Wichita Airport

Plans for a 260000 dollar air museum at Wichita Municipal Airport were announced by Walter Innes III. The initial collection of 22 aircraft from Louis Anderson of Mansfield Missouri will be leased for display. The 59000 square foot building may later include a library and staff expect aviation groups to relocate their headquarters to the site.

Wichita, Kan Wichita Municipal Airport Walter Innes III Wichita National Antique Air Museum and Hall of Fame Louis Andy Anderson Mansfeld Anderson Innes

Driver Arrested After DWI Report in City

Robert Banta 18 of 115 N Lar son was arrested around 1 am on a driving while intoxicated charge. Police took him at Oak and Lafayette after a call about erratic driving. He posted 125 bond and a 4 pm Thursday police court hearing was set.

Robert Banta

Realtors Clinic Features Talks and Panel in Southeast Kansas

An all day Kansas Association of Real Estate Boards clinic in southeast Kansas featured two talks and a panel. Nestor R. Weigand emphasized brokers assets and reputation while A J Dawson discussed administration of the licensing law. The event drew 50 to 60 attendees with Abshier Cooper Terrell Hostetter and Dawson on the panel.

Kansas Assn. of Real Estate Boards Nestor R. Weigand Wichita National Institute of Real Estate Brokers A. J. Dawson Topeka Kansas Real Estate Commission Weigand Dawson Ic. E. Abshier Parsons Phil Cooper Chanute Allen Terrell G. L. Hostetter Coffey

Race Car Driver Chet Hamby Killed in Topeka Collision

AP reports Kansas City driver Chet Hamby, 32, died from head injuries after a race collision at Mid-America Fair in Topeka. His car and Axel Nyberg of Topeka crashed on the straightaway in front of the grandstand. Hamby’s vehicle rolled over multiple times. Nyberg sustained only minor bruises.

Topeka Kansas City Chet Hamby Hamby Axel Nyberg Nyberg

Mulvane Old Settlers Day to Serve Free Beef Lunch

In Mulvane Kansas a 28 by 5 foot pit held 1200 pounds of beef roasted through the night and morning on Main Street. The covered pit was to be opened this afternoon for a free barbecue lunch during the town's 88th annual Old Settlers Days.

Mulvane, Kan ‘Ap Main Street Mulvane

Traffic Fatalities In Topeka For August 21 1961

Kansas traffic death log notes 24 hours to 9 am Saturday recording fatalities in Topeka. For August 21 1961 data compares with the 1960 period and shows 30 deaths versus 324 across the two-year span.

Topeka Kansas

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