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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1963

Page

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U S Colonel Chenault Freed After Kidnap in Caracas

Col James K Chenault deputy chief of the U S military mission in Venezuela was kidnapped eight days ago by pro Communist terrorists and released unharmed in Caracas. The group Armed Forces for National Liberation FALN claimed the act as part of its campaign to draw international attention.

Caracas Venezuela James K. Chenault Sherman Tex Chenault U.S Armed Forces For National Liberation FALN

Auburn Court Battle Continues Over Desegregation Order

Auburn University officials vow to continue the legal fight to halt desegregation despite a federal appeals court denial of delay. Harold Franklin, a 30 year old graduate of Alabama State, may enroll for winter quarter becoming the school's first Negro student if admitted.

Auburn Ala Auburn University Harold J. Franklin Montgomery Franklin Alabama 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans U.S. Dist Frank M. Johnson Jr William V. Parker Auburn Graduate School Alabama State Ralph Craughon

Rotary Club Christmas Meeting Highlights At Tioga

The annual Rotary Club Christmas gathering for members and wives was held at the Tioga Hotel. A double feature program featured the Modern Choral Group conducted by Harold Tarpley and included spirituals carols and two specialty numbers. Dr Ed Cathers read a letter from his father at Mt Idy reporting Rotary activities. Visitors included Mrs H Craig Graham Tom Arthur and Shirley Truster with Cecil Brinkmeyer presiding.

Rotary Club Tioga Hotel Harold Tarpley Chanute Schools Charlie Weaver Ed Cathers Mt. Idy Rotary H. Craig Graham Tom Arthur

Intercepted Letter Dear Cha Holiday Blowout Hint

A fragmentary note references Cherokee country boys and a big holiday blowout. The scant text centers on a letter addressed to Cha, suggesting a festive or celebratory event amid sparse context.

Cha

Suit Filed Against City for 15000 Damages in Chanute

Mrs Dollie Sweaney of 420 N Lafay ette filed a 15000 damage suit in district court against the city of Chanute alleging permanent injuries from a fall on Main between Evergreen and Central last April 27. She says a defective gutter caused the fall as she stepped from the curb and seeks 10000 for injuries 5000 for loss of domestic duties and costs.

Chanute Dollie Sweaney N. Lafayette Main Evergreen Central

Weather Forecast Mild With Highs in Sixties

AREA FORECAST: Generally fair and mild through Friday, highs 55 60 and lows 25 30. Relative humidity at 1 p.m. 35 percent. Barometer at 1 p.m. 29.01 inches and falling. Temperatures on this date compare to 1932 high of 70 and 1950 low of 24.

Iceccs Soccsese Okes

Dry mild weather continues with next cool surge

In Topeka and across Kansas a dry, moderate day follows with no major change expected. A new cool air push arrives Friday bringing cooler temperatures by Friday night but not severe. Highs today and Friday seen at 55 to 60, lows 20s to 30s. Wednesday highs ranged 51 to 61 with early lows 21 to 33.

Sas Olathe Garden City Manhattan Chanute

Fatal Car Skid Claims Life Near Hays Kansas

A mobile skidded into a ditch near Hays killing Ray S. Saverse age 38 and injuring his bride Marion Witt Saverse 29 who was found dazed near the wreck and hospitalized in Hays. Her father Henry Witt had reported her missing in November before the marriage.

Hays Kan Ray S. Saverse Marion Witt Saverse Walker Saverse Henry Witt Witt

McPherson, KPL strike 10-year power interchange pact

McPherson and Kansas Power and Light Co announce a 10 year agreement to interchange electric power subject to Kansas Corporation Commission approval. The pooling aims for economy and mutual aid, with a 115000 volt line linking McPherson power plant No 2 to KPL's Hutchinson Salina line. Estimated $150000 to build. target completion June 1 1964. Security: 1964.

Mcpherson Kansas Power and Light Co Kansas Corporation Commission Kansas KPL Hutchinson-Salina Dixon Jeffrey

New Italian government sworn in under four party coalition

Premier Aldo Moro led a center left cabinet in Italy's 25th postwar government. The four party coalition includes the Socialists for the first time in 16 years with Democratic Socialists and Republicans. Nenni named deputy premier. Giolitti becomes budget minister as the bloc pledges NATO support and economic planning.

Rome Aldo Moro Italy Communist Pietro Nenni The Democrats Giuseppe Saragat Democratic Socialists Republicans Fanfani Chamber of Deputies Christian Democrats Nenni Antonio Giolitti Communist Party

New Trial Sought in Jones Estate Mental Help Case

The Citizens National Bank of Emporia files a motion in Burlington district court to overturn a court order directing the Jones Charitable Trust to fund treatment for a 12 year old Cof fey County boy at Menninger Clinic in Topeka or similar facility. Judge Jay Sullivan set a Friday hearing. The court found immediate need, adequate staff and facilities, and parental financial inability justify aid, with costs estimated at 15 to 17 thousand dollars yearly for three to four years.

Burlington, Kan Citizens National Bank of Emporia Walter S. Jones Evan C. Jones Lebo Jay Sullivan Emporia Coffey County

Joplin Plans New Hospital Aimed at 200 Beds

JOPLIN MO AP plans for a new St John’s Hospital providing 200 beds and costing up to $5 million were disclosed. It will be on a five acre tract in west Joplin about a mile southwest of the current site. The old building will become a 150 bed senior citizens home for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Federal funds totaling $702,822 were approved in Washington and St John’s seeks about $22 million under the Hill Burton Act. The original hospital opened in 1909 with later additions. Joplin also has Freeman Hospital and the Oak Hill osteopathic hospital.

Joplin, Mo St. John’s Hospital Joplin St. John’s Mary Austin Sisters of Mercy Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Washington Freeman Hospital Oak Hill Osteopathic Hospital

Tribune Contact Line Update

Update instructs readers to contact Tribune by phone for assistance. If unavailable, call HE 1-3400 after p.m. for follow up.

Tribune

Poultry Jamboree Set for January 28 at Armory

Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee announced this morning that January 28 is the date for the annual Poultry Jamboree at the National Guard armory. About 400 chicken halves will be barbecued with other plans to be announced. Co chairs are Jim Benton and Glen McLaren.

Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee National Guard Cochairmen Jim Benton Glen McLaren

Yule List Grows as 53 Families Await Adoption

Growth in community Christmas aid brings total needy families to 53 with 22 already adopted. New additions include families 51 52 and 53 with members ranging from children to adults. Recent adopters include LSBF&E SEK Tuberculosis Hospital Royster Junior High Kayettes Episcopal church SEKTB Hospital kitchen staff Optimist Club and others.

Chamber of Commerce Lsbf&e Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital Royster Junior High Kayettes Episcopal Church Sektb Hospital Kitchen Optimist Club The Chanute Tribune Friendly Thimble Club Bit & Spur Laddie Club American Legion Auxiery Dorcas Class Christian Church First Methodist Sunday School

Johnson Byrd Luncheon Talks Tax Reduction Plan

President Johnson invited Sen. Harry F. Byrd to the White House for a luncheon aimed at pushing an $11 billion tax cut through Congress. Byrd's Senate Finance Committee has shown little haste, while Johnson mobilizes labor, business, and civil rights groups to back the proposal amid other administration priorities.

Washington Johnson Harry F. Byrd Virginia White House Congress Senate Finance Committee House Byrd John F. Kennedy Senate Afl-Cio Business Advisory Council America

Lehman dies at 85 after political career in New York

Herbert H. Lehman, 85, a four term New York governor and former senator, died at his Park Avenue home after a heart attack. A reform leader against Tammany Hall, he helped oust Carmine de Sapio in 1961 and was closely aligned with New Deal wings. Kennedy reportedly showed displeasure over not speaking at a 1960 rally with Lehman and Mrs. Roosevelt.

NEW York Herbert H. Lehman Lehman Democratic Organization Park Ave Palm Springs Calif Franklin D. Roosevelt Carmine G. de Sapio Tammany Hall Manhattan New Deal Fair Deal New Frontier John F. Kennedy Mrs. Roosevelt Kennedy Roosevelt

Fire Destroys Trailer Home in St Paul Area

The trailer home of Mr and Mrs Don Vitt northwest of St Paul was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. An explosion from a gas oven is suspected to have started the blaze. Mrs Vitt suffered second degree burns on her hands and waist while the couple's 8 month old daughter DeLena Rae was carried from the trailer by her mother unharmed. Vitt was working in Parsons when the fire happened. The family is now staying with his parents, Mr and Mrs George Vitt, in St Paul.

ST. Paul Don Vitt Here Vitt Parsons Mrs George Vitt

Discovery List Passes 62 Mark

Wichita AP reports the state's oil and gas discovery list surpassed the 1962 mark with 14 new discoveries, bringing the annual total to 203. The count was 181 at the same time last year. New findings include eight oil fields, seven oil pools in old fields, four gas pools, and one revival well.

Wichita Geological Society Nomenclature Committee

Teens Questioned Over Dynamite Thefts In Kansas

Cherokee County deputies questioned at least 20 teenage boys from Baxter Springs Riverton and Galena about stealing and detonating more than two cases of dynamite for sound effects. No injuries or damage reported. blasts occurred at a mine site near Baxter Springs with intention unclear. Police will forward report to Ottawa County Oklahoma authorities across the state line.

Baxter Springs Kan Cherokee County Bob Cosgrove Baxter Kansas-Oklahoma Ballard Colgrove Cosgrove Oklahoma Ottawa County

Kansas 4-H youth to report at national conference in Washington

Ronald Keys of Council Grove joins five others from Illinois Indiana Oregon Texas and Vermont in being chosen at the national 4 H Club Congress in Chicago to deliver the traditional report to the nation at the 4 H conference in Washington D C in April.

Chicago A_ Kansas Washington, D. C Ronald Keys Council Grove Illinois Indiana Oregon Texas Vermont

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