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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1963

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Johnson Urges End to Cold War at United Nations

President Johnson called for ending the cold war and joining a worldwide crusade to conquer hunger, disease and ignorance at the United Nations in New York. He pledged U.S. support for the UN, urged arms control and cooperation with all members to end hunger and disease, while offering no new policy specifics.

United Nations N.Y API Johnson U.S United States Kennedy U.N

Nine Coal Miners Killed in Utah Model Mine Blast

AP reports nine coal miners died and one injured in a blast at a Utah model mine near Helper. The explosion at the face of the west shaft followed by methane gas or coal dust ignition. Jesus Nunez, 45, was injured near the entrance. State officials cite possible methane pocket. no explosives used.

Helper Utah James Diamanti State Industrial Commission Moab Jesus Nunez Diamanti

Warm Water Frees One Cool Cat in Kansas

Buttertail the kitten belonging to the Bob Hill family in Buraton Kansas was walking in water when a sharp temperature drop left it stuck upside down from a car spring. Jan Hill heard the meowing and used warm water to thaw and free the cat.

Buraton Kan Buttertail Bob Hill Hill Jan Kitty

Christmas Mail Destroyed by Fire in Bennett

A U S postal truck bursts into flames early today near Denver destroying about 185 sacks of Christmas mail. Spontaneous combustion is tentatively blamed by postal inspector David Hunter. Some mail was saved as Bill Ketchem the driver, and a second truck driver helped recover items from the body type van.

Bennett Colo U.S David Hunter Denver Kansas Bill Ketchem

Three Youths Held After Forged Check Cashing

Police held Tony Edwards Ivan L Ray and Jack Riley after three forged checks were cashed yesterday at Olson s Supermarket Donaldson IGA and Deep Rock filling station. The trio admitted taking a Christmas tree from Self Service Grocery valued at 3.98 and provided signed statements.

Tony Edwards McPherson Ivan L. Ray Parker Jack Riley S. Garfield Donaldson Iga South Santa Fe Olson's West Main Deep Rock South Lincoln Edwards Ray Riley L. R. Spencer

Murder charge filed in El Dorado man incident

El Dorado Kansas Lewis H Medley 58 was charged with second degree murder in the death of Chalmer Spinden 28 Police say Medley admitted striking Spinden during a quarrel at a concrete mixing plant Friday Spinden died from a head injury Medley released on 10000 bond pending a preliminary hearing January 9

EL Dorado Kan Lewis H. Medley Chalmer Spinden Medley Spinden

Safe Noel urged by Clay Center fire department

Clay Center Kansas fire officials urge a safe Noel by explaining that the N O E L letters can mean Never Overload Electric Lines. The advisory stresses keeping electrical lines clear during holiday decorating.

Clay Center Kan

Intercepted Letter On Ruby's Strip Teasers

A fragment notes an intercepted letter referencing Ruby's strip teasers and implies changes in performance or status while the boss is away. No further details are provided about people or events.

Ruby

Adoption List Closed Out at Christmas

The Christmas adoption list coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce office was closed out today with the Elks Lodge taking the remaining families. Eleven families were adopted by the Elks, four of them new additions. Other groups aiding include the Senior High School Kay Club First Baptist Church BPW and the Best Yet 4-H Club.

Chamber of Commerce Elks Lodge The Elks Lodge First Baptist Church BPW

School Bus Car Collision Near South Mound

An Erie school bus with 20 students and a car collided on an icy county road intersection southeast of here at about 8 am. No injuries were reported. The bus, a 1956 Chevrolet driven by R E Yockey, 52, of Erie, was notched by $100 damage. The 1955 Dodge, driven by James W Baker, 19, of Parsons Route 1, with Ruby Baker, 18, as passenger, was a total loss.

Erie Here South Mound R. E. Yockey James W. Baker Parsons R. 1 Ruby

Egg Truck Upset Near Bridge On US 75

A semi-trailer loaded with eggs overturned on a bridge on US 75 about 9:30 a.m. No injuries reported. Driver S. M. Wiggans of New Orleans, an employee of H. A. Harris Truck Lines, was en route to New Orleans. Troopers said 50 to 75 percent of the eggs were damaged and unloading would be needed before righting the vehicle.

Here Highway Patrol S. M. Wiggans New Orleans H. A. Harris

U S Atomic Arsenal Could Destroy Russia

Paris dispatch reports Defense Secretary Robert S McNamara says the growing US atomic arsenal could destroy Russian society if faced with a nuclear surprise. He argues NATO can fight conventional war without immediate nuclear escalation and urges strengthening conventional forces to reach about 30 divisions in Europe.

Ary Robert S. McNamara West North Atlantic Alliance Soviet Union McNamara North Atlantic Treaty Organization Atlantic Alliance NATO Europe Dean Rusk Washington Kennedy

Decoration Deadline Tonight for Chanute Christmas Lighting Contest

Ralph Heaton Jr announces the second annual Chanute JayCee Christmas outdoor lighting contest closes at midnight. Ten homes and two churches entered, down from 22 homes and three churches last year. Latest entries include Bethel Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church and Dorosia Minniear. Entries via HE 1-0621 or HE 1-3974.

JayCee Ralph Heaton Jr Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church Kansas Dorosia Minniear

Purse Returned But Money Missing

A purse lost yesterday by a Chanute woman was returned to her but the $23 inside was gone. Glen Swiler of Galesburg turned it in after finding it tossed near Neosho Memorial Hospital. Police identified the owner as Mrs. M. C. Highbaugh of 1102 West Fourth Street.

Tammi Lynn Jesse Reed Jr N. Steuben Glen Swiler Galesburg Neosho Memorial Hospital Swiler M. C. Highbaugh

Ruby's Release Sought in Dallas Murder Case

Dallas defense lawyers led by Tom Howard seek bond release for Jack Ruby before Christmas with a Dec 23 hearing and Feb 3 trial date set by Dist. Judge Joe Brown. The defense argues for psychiatric evaluation not possible in jail amid heavy courthouse traffic and ongoing memorials near the Oswald scene.

Dallas Jack Ruby Kennedy Dist Joe Brown Ruby Tom Howard Howard Melvin Belli Los Angeles San Francisco

Weather forecast notes mild temps with light snow

Area forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional light snow or freezing drizzle tonight and a small temperature drop. Lows tonight in the upper 20s, Wednesday highs near 30 with continued cloudiness and slightly colder conditions.

Unusual warm front lifts Kansas temperatures today

An unusual warm front from the south moderates Kansas temperatures with above freezing readings likely across the state. Highs reach 30s in eastern Kansas and 40 to 45 in the far west while Topeka rises from 18 at midnight to 28 in the morning as colder air pushes back in from the north. Snow and fog affect travel in northeast Kansas and along the Colorado border with roads snowy in Marysville and Hiawatha regions and heavy fog hampering driving.

Topeka Kansas Goodland Marysville Hiawatha Highway Patrol Belleville Washington Clay Center Concordia Colorado

Traffic Fatalities Log For Topeka Kansas 1963 Record

AP report shows the Kansas traffic death log indicating 0 fatalities in the 24 hour period ending 9 am Tuesday for December 29, 1963, with annual totals of 558 compared to 572 for the comparable 1962 period.

Topeka Kansas

Court Rules For Commies Court Ruling Reversed Registration Conviction

Washington AP The federal appeals court overturned the Communist Party of the United States conviction for failure to register under the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act. The DC Circuit ruled the government failed to prove no volunteer could register and sent the case back for a possible new trial or acquittal.

Washington Communist Party of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals For District of Columbia District Court Communist Party

Widow testifies to $54,889 profit split with Baker

Gertrude C. Novak testified to a 1960 deal in which she and her late husband invested $12,000 for Mortgage Guaranty Insurance stock and split a $54,889 profit with Robert G. Baker who invested nothing. Baker resigned as Senate secretary amid a probe into his outside business affairs.

Washington Senate Robert G. Baker Gertrude C. Trudy Novak Senate Rules Committee Baker Alfred S. Novak Novak Novaks Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Co Milwaukee Mrs. Novak Carl T. Curtis Pickens S.C Capitol

Buffalo Post Office Extends Window Hours Through Christmas

Buffalo post office will offer window service from 8 30 a m to 5 p m through December 24 with George Cox postmaster announcing the change There will be no Sunday window service but parcel post can be called for Sunday 8 30 to 9 30 a m Regular hours resume after Christmas Day.

Buffalo Dee George Cox

Tribune Phone Contact Instructions

If you cannot reach your Tribune contact, contact your carrier. If he is unavailable, dial HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m.

Tribune

Immediate Action Urged To Block Trading Stamps

TOPEKA AP A coalition of local merchants urged instant measures to halt trading stamps offered for redemption in U S savings bonds. They asked Attorney General Ferguson Senator Glades and Representative Finney to challenge the plan, arguing it shifts a 3 percent cost to consumers and noting Ferguson’s stance that the 1957 law does not ban such stamps.

Topeka Lola U.S William M. Ferguson John Glades R - Yates Center Robert Finney Rumboldt Ferguson

Merchants oppose trading stamps in Tribune ad

A group of more than 50 Cha nule merchants opposed the trading stamps in a page advertisement in The Tribune. It argued the stamp program would raise costs and be passed to customers as higher merchandise prices.

the Tribune

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