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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
1
A Saturday explosion at the Layton Oil Co lease near Chanute sparked a blaze that destroyed four storage tanks and veneered about 300 barrels of oil. Firefighters fought the flames for over three hours, with no injuries reported.
Nine homes and one church entered in the Chanute JayCee Christmas home lighting contest with a deadline tomorrow midnight. Judging Thursday by three out-of-town judges, winners named Friday. Four wards compete for a grand plaque and ward certificates. a traveling trophy for best church display. Ralph Heaton Jr. chairs the committee. Latest entries include Mrs. J. M. Shively and the First Church of God at 9th and Forest.
City commissioner Ed Caldwell 40 died at Neosho Memorial Hospital at 6 p.m. yesterday after a coronary attack. A Chanute native and longtime resident, he owned Caldwell Flooring Co and helped steer industrial development and power system expansion. He served as chamber director and held many civic memberships including Lions Elks Shrine Masons VFW and American Legion. A World War II veteran and First Methodist Church trustee he was born March 27 1923 and married Jan 22 1946 to Maxine Lehnen. He leaves a home at 117 S Larson, a brother Kenneth and two sisters.
State law allows the other two governing body members to fill the city commission vacancy caused by Ed Caldwell's death. The appointee will serve until the next city election in April 1965.
Kansas traffic death log shows 558 fatalities in the 48 hours to 9 a.m. Monday for December 29, 1963. Comparisons: 572 deaths in the same period in 1962. Public safety officials track these figures to monitor trends in road fatalities.
Santa will visit elementary schools this week under Chamber of Commerce arrangements. The first stop was today at St Patrick's. Remaining visits head to Murray Hill Alcott Roosevelt and Hutton from Tuesday through Friday.
The Supreme Court refused to review the murder case of James Douglas Latham and George Ronald York, youths aged 19 and 18, sentenced to death for the Otto Ziegler slaying found June 9, 1961 near railroad tracks east of Wallace Kansas. Their appeal challenged FBI tape questioning and alleged confessions. They sought habeas corpus relief and a full district court hearing on due process issues.
Instructions urge readers to reach their Tribune by dialing a carrier number. If unavailable, call HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. The item reads as a small public notice or directory blurb within the newspaper.
A brief intercepted letter complains that the House is acting like Scrooge by slashing foreign aid funds at this time of year. The author signs off as Dear Cha.
Demand for 154 copies of The Torch Is Passed, detailing the Kennedy assassination, has risen beyond expectations. Compiled by the Associated Press, the hardcover 10 by 13 inch volume offers 100 pages of AP byline photographs and stories from the days around the tragedy. Orders through member newspapers only, $2 per book, delivery after December 30.
A Chamber of Commerce directors meeting slated for tonight is cancelled due to the death of Ed Caldwell, city commissioner and chamber board member. No directors’ meeting is planned for the rest of the month.
A Site A representative from a consulting engineering firm hired by the state inspected the Chanute location today and gathered information as several towns are being considered for a proposed medium security correctional institution.
Cold arctic air grips Kansas with little relief this week. Cloudy skies bring occasional light snow or freezing drizzle tonight and Tuesday. Night lows near 10 in the northeast to 15 to 20 in the southwest. Highs 20s in the northeast, upper teens to 20s elsewhere. Weekend temps run well below normal across western to eastern Kansas with only light moisture expected.
Thieves broke into four places of business last night. The incidents were reported at Sportsmans Supply Co at 201 W Main and other locations with losses including two .22 caliber pistols and two holsters among items taken. undeclared further stolen goods noted.
The Tribune names Mrs. O H Friederich of 1007 N Kansas as last week's $3 news tip winner for a humorous account of her son Don Friederichs Buick Wildcat, a cat under the hood, and belts that needed killing during a cold spell. The paper invites more tips from Chanute and nearby areas and lists contact numbers. The issue also reports multiple local burglaries, including Sportsmans Supply, and robberies at Chandler Service Station, Ted's Tavern, and Cozy Diner, with details on items stolen and suspects. Sheriff Neely and Undersheriff Harding led preliminary investigations, and an Erie break-in was noted with seven cigarette cartons and change taken.
Washington AP report notes House Democrats will not seek to restore foreign aid cuts today as Rep. Passman of Louisiana holds votes to block. Passman seeks 2.8 billion in new funds, 1.7 billion below Kennedy request, with strategy aimed at Senate and conference adjustments. Johnson calls Passman plan a retreat while Congress rushes to adjourn.
A massive flood from a dam break unleashed 300 million gallons of water, destroying 64 homes and severely damaging 82 as cleanup crews remove mud and debris. Investigators probe cause amid debates over insurance and liability.
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