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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
2
Hogs show 25 to 50 cent gains with barrows and gilts 190 to 250 pounds at 16.50 to 17.25 and sows 275 to 425 pounds 13.75 to 14.50. Sheep 1200 head steady with lambs 18.50 to 19.50 and ewes 4.50 to 7.25. Cattle and calves: 3600 cattle with steers up 25 to 50, high choice steers 29.25, cows 13.50 to 15.50, vealers 23.00 to 26.00.
New York stock action shows a mixed day with about 3.2 million shares traded as banks and exchanges stay open for a four day Christmas weekend. Ford and IBM rise modestly while tobacco issues fall on profit taking and tax related moves.
New York faces a 17th day of a newspaper blackout as ITU Local 6 and publishers clash in a contract dispute. Talks are recessed with potential $3 million weekly wage loss and significant ad and circulation revenue impact during the Christmas shopping period.
Palm Beach AP report confirms former United States attorney general James P. McGranery died of a heart attack at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach Florida at age 63. He served as a U S district judge after leaving the Cabinet and had practiced law in Washington and Philadelphia. His family accompanied him during Christmas holidays.
Pilgrims from distant lands gather in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as Jordanian officials report a 40 percent drop in Western visitors, blamed on Yemen's revolution and regional Arab rivalries. Despite tensions, pilgrims from India, Japan, Arabia, Africa and the West mingle at holy sites and the Christmas tea room in Bethlehem thrives.
AP report from Chicago notes butter prices steady with 93 score AA 5754 and 92 A 57 percent, 90 B 57 percent, 89 C 56 percent. Eggs remain unchanged with grade A whites at 37, mixed 37, mediums 31, dirties 28, checks 27.
Doctors prescribe the asthma remedy Primatene as the leading allergy and asthma treatment for private patients and it is now available without a prescription in many states. The tablets claim to open bronchial tubes and relieve spasms for hours, with eight medicines working together to ease distress and promote sleep.
Uppsala University's seismological institute registered a Russian nuclear blast in the Novaya Zemlya region. Dr. Markus Baath said the five megaton explosion, the largest since the Soviet resumed testing on December 15, followed an almost month long halt.
In Wyandotte Oklahoma Mrs Mollie Pennington a 72 year old widow received a new two room home as a Christmas gift from town residents including a civic club. The gas company will supply modern fuel replacing the wood she used. Mrs Pennington called the gesture wonderful.
Ralph Corbin in Columbus demonstrates an electronics laden automobile. The car features a television set AM and FM radios police and highway patrol sets portable citizens band radios power connections for a public address system and electronically operated rear view mirror trunk latch windows and seat.
Three fires kept local firemen busy Saturday. A 1958 Chevrolet and garage at Fay Edwards 1012 South Grant were damaged. At Tim Taylor’s home three miles east and half a mile south of Earlton a brick washhouse and contents were destroyed. A grass fire near the Santa Fe spur caused smoke but limited damage to a utility pole. Alarms rang 1:08, 1:38, and 2:00 p.m. No causes were assigned.
President Kennedy convenes a Palm Beach White House session with top economic advisers led by Secretary Douglas Dillon to finalize plans for a tax cut and the largest federal budget. The group meets through Friday as the Kennedys enjoy Christmas at their seaside home and continue their holiday routine.
A four year old girl, Jerri Farr, suffered burns over eighty percent of her body when a two story frame house burned in Kansas City. Fire officials attributed the blaze to faulty wiring while her parents and siblings escaped uninjured, believing she was with them.
Infant Brad Mussulman of 408 S Plummer died at Neo Ish Memorial Hospital. Survived by parents Charles and name misspelt. two brothers Charles Jr and Craig. sister Abbie. maternal grandparents Walter and wife. Funeral at Koch Skimmer Memorial Home. burial Elmwood cemetery. A C Barker died in Topeka. born 1883. survived by four daughters three sons and many grandchildren. funeral at Koch-Skinner Memorial Home. burial Memorial Park. Eugene Vincent Conklin, 68, of 1111 W 4th, died at Neo Sho Memorial Hospital. married Marie Sewell. jewelry business since 1919. survived by wife son Dr Eugene Conklin Jr. three grandchildren and brother Elmer. service pending at Grace Episcopal Church.
Sgt. Mack C. Thorn, 19, an infantryman en route to Narrows Virginia from Fort Riley Kansas, had an appendicitis attack and underwent surgery in Frankfort Kentucky. American Legion Post No. 7 and its auxiliary brought Christmas presents to his hospital bed to ease his hardship.
Communist ground fire shot down a Vietnamese airforce spotter plane, the fifth government aircraft downed in two days. An American Air Force captain observer in the L19 was wounded and a Vietnamese pilot escaped injury. Fighters and helicopters rescued the two airmen 140 miles southwest of Saigon amidst guerrilla territory.
E. C. Gordon 88, vice chairman of the Western Insurance Co., died in Fort Scott after years of ill health. Employed since 1915, he served as secretary for 47 years as the company grew to 800 staff in 39 states. Surviving are his wife Katherine, two sons David and Edward, two sisters Harriet Gordon and Mrs. Clarence Jesperson, and brother Arthur W. Gordon.
Obituary and hospital admission list from Daily Transcript Neosho area includes Forest Bryson and Mrs Carl Haight admissions, multiple dismissals, Mrs James Hodge, Zephry Noland, and other residents. Public notices list traffic citations with names and addresses. Funeral notices for Clayton Hoffman Christina Heider Myrtle Cummings Britt Britt funeral service details included.
Local shop Clara's Hats at 16 So Lincoln features holiday items including satin felts sequins in assorted colors from Merle Norman Cosmetics and other gift items priced around $4.99 to $5.99.
The Los Angeles Angels overcame deficits in late innings last season to win in 35 games. Eighteen of those come from behind victories occurred on their final at bat.
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