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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1963
Page
1
Secret Service agents guard President Johnsons 19 year old daughter Lynda Bird Johnson as she resumes a heavy 19 hour course load at the University of Texas in Austin. A friend says the guard sits in class and shows interest while Lynda adapts to security after returning from Washington.
President Johnson discussed tax cut legislation with Democratic leaders in Washington. Senate Leader Mike Mansfield briefed newsmen after the White House meeting, noting hearings may conclude soon and a bill draft will follow. The discussions aim to accelerate growth, reduce unemployment, and guard against recession. The delegation included McCormack Mansfield and Hayden, reviving Kennedy era consults.
Area forecast calls for generally fair skies and a slight warmup with a low tonight of 25 to 30 and a high Wednesday in the upper 50s. Kansas remains mild with highs in the lower 50s and lows around 20 to 25, as a strong northwest high pressure system keeps colder air to the north and maintains clear, cool nights and mild days across the state.
Eight of the 50 needy families listed by the Chamber of Commerce for Christmas adoption have been taken by local groups. Adopting organizations include the Royster Junior High Student Council with four families, the Autumn Mothers Club, the Y-Teens, and Mrs. Ranz's Sunday School class.
The Atlanta Board of Aldermen approved a nonbinding resolution by a 10 to 4 vote calling for voluntary desegregation of public places. It urges immediate removal of racial barriers by public and private entities, though it lacks legal force.
The Royster Junior High student council released a financial statement for the three day Halloween program showing expenses totaling 135.33. Major costs included sound pictures 35.84 film service 23.10 band 30 cash prizes 29.50 and supplies 16.89. Income totaled 240.46 with a remaining balance of 105.13, carried to a separate fund for future Halloween programs.
Five rail unions unite to sue to overturn a federal arbitration ruling that cuts thousands of jobs and the August emergency law that enabled it. They file in federal court and seek to challenge the law's constitutionality, warning of dangers to collective bargaining and public interests.
Kansas traffic death log shows 530 fatalities for December and 530 for 1963, with a comparable 550 for 1962. The brief AP report notes Topeka figures within the 24 hour period ending 9 am today.
Dr. S. K. Fineberg of Harlem Hospital presented 12 obesity cases to the AMA noting the heaviest at 640 pounds and significant early losses yet many drop out. He described a two phase plan including a strict initial 900 calorie diet with appetite suppressants and water reduction, followed by lifelong control through diet, education, and psychotherapy. Salt and water retention, he warned, often sabotages progress and leads to dropout.
The Neosho-Cottonwood Flood Control and Water Conservation Assn heard a detailed update on area dam projects. Capt. John Sullivan outlined status of John Redmond, Council Grove, Marion, Florence, and Cedar Point Reservoirs with funding and completion timelines.
Dr. Dwight Blackwood, optometrist, was named by the Chanute board of education to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Marge Nation. He will serve about 16 months until the next election in April 1965. Nation resigned to move to Lawrence to be a housemother for the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Kansas University. Blackwood, 30, is a graduate of Chanute High School Washburn University and the Southern College of Optometry. He and his wife have two children. The board also acted on vocational courses and a regional vocational school study, insurance coverage, nursing advisory meeting, watershed planning updates, and scheduling for future meetings.
Local merchants were warned by Police Chief Lige Matlock to be cautious when accepting checks during the Christmas season. Bad checks rise now, and identification should be required before cashed. The first check turned over by Ward's Bootery, dated Nov 30 for 24.58, was signed by Mrs. John Hall of 310 N Evergreen. police said the name and address are fictitious.
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