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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
1
Traffic along Michigan Avenue stopped by a crowd of teenagers during the 47th national 4H Congress in Chicago. Police assisted as 1,650 youths from all 50 states and abroad gathered for the event while remaining orderly and proudly displaying state insignia.
Cape Kennedy officials seek a new launch date for an 11 telescope astronomical observatory satellite. The Atlas-Centaur rocket gyroscope problem postponed today's lift, with NASA delaying at least 24 hours to run tests before rescheduling. Teasers note aim for first clear star view.
The Neosho County Community Junior College plans a 2 p.m. Sunday dedication in the student center and gymnasium, with an open house to 5:30 p.m. Trustees chair Floyd Naff will receive the campus key from architect Jack Bradley, and Mike DeLaTorre will accept on behalf of students.
The Topeka area forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through Thursday with a warming trend. Tonight low around 30, Thursday high near 50. Weak cold front expected tonight and Thursday but temperatures remain mild with overnight lows ranging from 22 to 41 statewide.
Gold jumped 50 cents to 40.775 dollars an ounce on the London free market then dipped to 40.50 in afternoon trading. Paris continued a steady rise, with the franc at its strongest since last spring’s strike and demonstrations.
A gun wielding hijacker allowed an airliner to refuel in Key West during a one hour and 21 minute stop. Ed die Canteras of Havana claimed hardship in the United States and sought to reach Cuba. Passengers were later bused to Varadero for a Cuba flight. Cuban authorities kept the jet from departing Havana.
NCCJC President Dr J C Sanders announced federal funding under the work incentive program will support the licensed practical nursing program. The WIN plan provides 50 percent federal funding and requires half the class from the region, with NCCJC maintaining administrative control. State funds cover 25 percent, with the remaining share by NCCJC. The changes expand vocational funding eligibility to junior colleges and may reach 100 percent for some programs, contingent on a new vocational education advisory board.
Shari McClintick, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs William McClintick of Walnut R2, won a $1000 4 H scholarship at the 47th National 4 H Congress in Chicago. She is a senior at Girard High School and has led safety projects, rabies drives, and street sign programs with the Hepler Hustlers Crawford County club. General Motors sponsored the awards program.
A Nixon spokesman said Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey declined the firm offer to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Nixon also named Dr. Paul W. McCracken to head the Council of Economic Advisors, with Lodge and Murphy discussed for Vietnam talks roles.
San Francisco State College resumed classes as police and pickets disappeared from campus after Tuesday’s violent clashes. Police arrested 32 demonstrators, 42 in two days, while 14 students were suspended. Hayakawa warned that further violence would be met with force.
A seized correspondence includes a provocative line stating that only those who steal or hijack an airplane have lived, reflecting troubling sentiment and possible motives behind the intercepted message. The note shows tension around aviation security and public safety.
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