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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
5
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a Polaris A2 submarine missile modified to carry the guidance system for the advanced A model was launched on a 1500 mile test flight today Navy said the missile fired.
From a land pad, an early morning flight tested the Mark 2 guidance system in development for the follow-on missile. The exercise aimed to assess the lightweight guidance being refined for future launch performance.
The Kansas Supreme Court set January 31 midnight for the execution of George Ronald York and James Douglas Latham for the slaying of Otto Ziegler in Oakley. York 18 and Latham 19 were AWOL from Fort Hood when the killings occurred on June 9, 1961. They face six alleged slayings in other states and plan to appeal to federal courts.
The 1962 crop year was Kansas fourth best in history per the state Department of Agriculture. All fall crops yielded exceptionally high. soybeans, sugar beets and corn for silage set production records with sorghum for silage and rye second highest. Detailed figures show corn grain 1,298,000 acres at 66,198,000 bushels. winter wheat 8,986,000 acres at 211,181,000 bushels. soybeans 914,000 acres at 16,452,000 bushels. barley 689,000 acres at 13,091,000 bushels. sorghum grain 2,960,000 acres at 128,760,000 bushels. sorghum silage 201,000 acres at 2,122,000 tons.
Two hooded gunmen shop up Neal Cole's truck stop and escape with 1 240 dollars after a gunfight. No one injured. Earlier, the same attackers robbed a truck driver nearby. Chester Watts reported credit card loss, while Albie Pearson worked as Lakers broadcaster in winter.
Erie residents gathering for a holiday season with the Pinochle Club include Mr. and Mrs. Casady hosting a Christmas party featuring a turkey dinner and gifts. Others host or visit family events with bridge and high scores noted, plus multiple weekend visits and a newborn Cindy Ann at Labette Medical Center.
In Vidalia Louisiana the courthouse displays the Confederate battle flag while federal troops occupy the University of Mississippi campus. Parish head S L Winston Jr says about 75 percent of residents favor this arrangement. Mississippi State University is about 200 miles northeast.
Transit 5A, the guiding star satellite, launched from POINT ARGUELLO California aboard a Blue Scout rocket. It entered polar orbit and will aid ships and submarines in determining positions more accurately. The 140 pound satellite heads a four satellite network planned to cover global navigation by end of 1963.
Mrs. and Mr. Gary VanHoozer announce the birth of daughter Kit Lynette Thursday at Neosho Memorial Hospital Chanute. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fail Earlton and Mr. and Mrs. Loren VanHoozer Buffalo. Also notes on lodge activities visits and local social news.
Pittsburg Kansas appoints Jerry Smith as city manager effective January 7, succeeding Warren Browning who left after 5 1 2 years to manage Champaign Illinois. Smith previously led Parsons city government until last March when he moved to private business.
The text stresses the need for precise position data for Polaris launching submarines to ensure accurate missile firing. It highlights the role of navigation aids in maintaining exact geolocation under all weather conditions.
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