09 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
1
Santa Claus measured Tacoma's Christmas tree at 75 feet six inches after St. Louis claimed the tallest tree at 100 feet. St. Louis Mayor A J Cervantes sent an emissary to verify, casting doubt on Tacoma's claim contrasted with St. Louis' 85-foot tree.
The Chicago police reported 655 murders this year, surpassing 647 last year, with 83 percent solved. Officials attributed the drop in clearance to more killings stretching homicide detectives thin. In Topeka AP reports, Santa Fe Foundation grants 30000 to Kansas private colleges, total 420000 since 1956. Safeguard antimissile funding in defense appropriation faced Senate hurdle after House rejection.
Cobalt Marine begins an 85,000 square foot facility south of Santa Fe Park as production expands from 15 to 50 boats weekly within six months. Current staff 65, expects at least 175 jobs in six months. Plans include a 16-foot tri hull and a new sport runabout. Construction bids are set after bids. production planned by June. Ross and partners extend Safari Industrial Park to 116 acres with 10 to 15 acres for the boatworks. Public utilities help finance, with four-year ROI forecast. Cobalt began operations in temporary quarters in September 1968.
All 90 aboard the DC6 perished when the plane struck a 2000 foot peak near Keratea while approaching Athens in strong winds and heavy rain. Officials say most passengers were Greek. one man believed German was on board. The flight was from Crete, lasting about 65 minutes.
Senate subcommittee heard Jeffrey OConnell of Illinois argue for a Basic Protection Plan that would reimburse a traffic victim through his own insurer for out of pocket losses regardless of fault. The plan would cover medical expenses and wage loss up to 10000 dollars.
The Legislative Budget Committee heard a proposal to improve the Kansas law enforcement communications network at annual cost of 38,853. It calls for eight new outlets at Junction City Ulysses Independence Chanute Wichita Liberal Topeka and Kansas City and upgrading 35 stations. Maintenance would rise from 130,176 to 169,029 yearly with Southwestern Bell representatives presenting the specs.
Prairie Village reports Capt. Larry H. McAllister was shot down today while piloting a helicopter over South Vietnam. He is in critical condition and is married to Nancy Willicott, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Willcott. Mrs. Willcott traveled to Prairie Village to be with her daughter.
Bud Ross announces plans to acquire remaining stock in Witt Engineering and build a new 30,000 square foot Safari site to expand production. Kansas Corporation will manufacture loudspeakers for Kustom Electronics and other markets with initial output by June or fall. Henry Blickhahn directs the new firm. The plan includes relocating production to Chanute and developing Safari land. Boston imposes $50 fines for hitchhiker and motorist pickups.
City commissioners approve utility provisions for Safari Industrial Park covering water sewage gas and electricity to serve up to five industries. Project costs total 203,500 funded by utility revenue bonds and industrial levies with no extra local tax expected. Plans include a 200,000 gallon elevated tank and a chemical sewage solution. Annexation proposed to gain at least 9,900 in annual tax revenue.
Campaign chair Wilbur Allison announced the United Fund achieved its $24 615 target after a Monday night drive. One hundred Boy Scouts and leaders rang doorbells and collected 635.14 by end of the evening. Rosemary is linked to a Christmas legend about the Virgin Mary and the herb’s blooms turning blue.
City commissioners delayed most annexation plans after a 30 by 650 foot tract near Avdyn Heights was approved to correct an omission. Commissioner New opposed most proposals, citing opposition from area property owners. The Burris Brothers Addition was approved for annexation while Santa Fe Park and other tracts await reconvened votes with full board.
City commissioners authorize up to 6000 for a HUD required planning feasibility study by Ralph Watson and Associates to pursue federal aid for redeveloping needy areas. If approved, 80 percent of costs will be federal matched. A $120000 renovation estimate targets Chanute’s pool and park area. The city also accepts a 10000 FAA grant for airport lighting.
Intercepted note echoes a casual opening to Cha about a sequence of work projects that begin in garages and rarely advance beyond that early stage.
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