Snow drifts halt Kansas schools as storm looms
Kansas shivered under a winter storm that moved across the state in two days, dumping up to eight inches in the southeast. In Chanute nine minor wrecks occurred with no injuries. Unified School District 413 announced Friday classes canceled and buses not running, with a Jan 2 return after a holiday recess.
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Intercepted Letter From Nute to Cha L
A clipped fragment shows an intercepted note from Nute to Cha warning that in discussing “the big picture” they avoid words. The brief missive hints at a coded or euphemistic exchange and references ongoing conversation.
Weather Summary for the Day and Forecast
Weather report shows high 38 low 5 from a year ago. Forecast area is fair to partly cloudy through Friday with warmer, not as cold tonight and Friday. Tonight lows in the teens and Friday highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s with southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
City plans snow-cleared streets by tonight
Chanute faced heavy snowfall that blocked traffic all day Wednesday and persisted into this morning. City Manager Kenneth Sanborn said four trucks would be deployed to clear most main streets by tonight.
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Kenneth Sanborn
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Apple dolls bring craft to Chanute resident
Mrs. Flossie Beck of 714 North Steuben makes life like dolls from dried apple faces, wire bodies, and fabric clothing. Her work, taught in Chanute Recreation Commission programs, travels across the country as gifts.
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N. Steuben
Colorado
Grandpa
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Energy chief urges voluntary 10 gallon gas limit nationwide
Energy czar William E. Simon asked drivers to cap weekly use at 10 gallons without mandating limits, hoping voluntary compliance averts rationing. He said a decision on mandatory measures could come by month end and noted pilots for airline fuel support from Pentagon stocks.
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Southeast Kansas Receives $10,047 Law Enforcement Grant
The Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration approved a $10,047 grant for the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission to hire a criminal justice planner. The position, based in Chanute, will coordinate the nine county region and apply for further grants as the regional advisory committee forms.
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Ben Robinson
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Rural family opens home to children
The Bill Quinn family near Petrolia sheltered 14 stranded school bus children for a night after their own vehicle became stuck. Tami and Tanya Quinn watched for the bus from neighbors’ home as snow blocked access, and Mr. Quinn helped reach the bus to bring the two Quinn boys home.
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