Wayward payroll check sparks Christmas return
A Bank of Commerce payroll check for 154.27 lost at the auto drive-in window was found by Mrs. Earl Hunter on Saturday morning in front of her home, about 17 blocks from the loss site. Kelley Erickson claimed the check and paid a 5 reward. Humane officer Kenneth Spurling corralled loose livestock overnight, including a black pig sighted at Neosho Manor and later at 1202 West 2nd, and a cow roped near Sycamore and Forest.
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Nativity Display Opens At 1126 S Garfield For Christmas
A miniature indoor nativity scene at 1126 S Garfield in the Rosario Gutierrez home returns this Christmas as a yearly tradition. The elaborate display, built by a Gutierrez family member for 47 years, features hundreds of figures around the birthplace of Christ and will be open Monday through Wednesday this week.
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Tip Winner: Mrs Hempen from Yates Center
Mrs Frank Hempen of Yates Center R 2 won last week's $3 Tribune news tip for reporting the December 14 explosion and fire at Layton Oil Co storage tanks northwest of Chanute. The tip helped The Tribune cover the event with dramatic photos in the weekend editions and prompts readers to submit future tips to The Tribune.
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Breakin Weather Temperatures and Warm Up Forecast
AREA FORECAST Fair and warmer today through Tuesday. Low tonight middle teens. High Tuesday middle 30s. TOPEKA AP forecaster said a mass of mild dry air will bring several days of warming with no new arctic air. Temperatures today 20s east and low 30s west. highs in 30s Tuesday. lows tonight 10-18. Snowstorm left 5 to 6 inches in southwest and south central Kansas with moisture ½ to ¾ inch. drifting not severe.
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Democrats Push Foreign Aid Bill In House Vote Fight
Democrats marshal returning members by air to edge past Republican opposition on a $3 billion foreign aid package. President Johnson presses support, while Texans and others rush back from Christmas recess. House rules delay final vote until Christmas Eve with Senate action still needed.
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City Divisions In Busy Weekend
Chanute firemen were kept busy Saturday answering five calls for service with the last three in under two hours. A three year old boy gave the last alarm at 3 56 p.m. reporting his home afire, a trash can near the stove causing smoke and minor damage. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs John Alonzo, 1001 N Steuben, had been left briefly alone. Additional calls included water shut off at 602 S Evergreen and carbon monoxide check at 2 E 5th. A furnace motor burned at Wayne Stitt home with smoke damage. An upper window entry was used to reach a locked door at 711 S Evergreen. Accidents Saturday afternoon and night produced no injuries. several vehicles sustained damage including a 1963 Chevrolet at 617 W Walnut and a collision at 10th and Allen between a 1961 Nash and a 1961 Dodge. A milk truck collision with a 1958 Chevrolet caused $75 damage. (Continued on Page 2).
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Christmas Day Office Closures In Chanute
A general closing of most offices and businesses will occur Wednesday for Christmas Day in Chanute. City, county, and state offices will close. city and state offices close at noon Tuesday, county offices at Erie at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Stores have late hours tonight but end regular hours tomorrow. Only Sunday mail on Wednesday. Tribune not published.
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Hollywood Wedding Quiet Ceremony
Actress Sue Lyon age 17 married Hampton Fancher 25 in a brief ceremony at a tiny Hollywood home patio. The pair posed for photographers outside in an alley after the ceremony, then held a champagne reception with reporters gathered at Dorothy Jenkins, the costume designer's patio.
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Tempo Gains In Politics Tempo Gains In Politics
Washington based political scene quickens after Kennedy death as figures weigh possible presidential bids. Scranton considers a presidential run urged by Eisenhower while Stevenson hints at a possible run if Johnson asks. Lodge and Shriver show varying levels of political intention. Goldwater whispers in Republican circles point to renewed boosts for the Arizona senator.
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Lakonia Fire Triggers Massive Atlantic Rescue
A Greek liner Lakonia fire forced 1,016 aboard to abandon ship off northwest Africa. United States and British planes aided in an air sea rescue as 470 to 800 were reported saved with hundreds more possibly in danger. Lifeboats and life rafts filled the sea while passengers, many British, some Americans, faced the flames and cold water amid a tense search for survivors.
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Mass Shootings in Ottawa Rectory After Church Mass
Four people die and a fifth is wounded when two armed brothers attempt to rob a church rectory during Mass in Ottawa. Roger Binette, 21, killed himself after cornered. Reginald, 17, charged with capital murder. Victims include Paul Mercier, Alberto Guindon, and Doralise Bechard. Police say no shots were fired by officers.
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