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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
1
Shawnee County Attorney Robert Hecht warns fence operations mainly arising from Kansas City threaten Topeka with outlets for stolen merchandise. He cites rising drug problems and large marijuana findings, urging caution as criminal networks expand.
A residence at 1702 West 3rd burned last night with total loss, family away about two hours when neighbor reported the blaze at 10 25. Fire Chief Erickson said the fire started in a bathroom and spread to the attic. investigators could not determine the cause. The interior was destroyed, with only a melted television and charred debris remaining. the family sought temporary shelter and hoped to salvage the stove while possessions were ruined.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a nuclear detonation in the Lop Nor area. The test occurred about 2 30 a m EST and yielded about three megatons, marking the eighth atmospheric test detected by the United States.
Area forecast calls for cloudy skies and northerly winds 15 to 30 mph. Rain or drizzle, then freezing drizzle or light snow by evening, with colder conditions tonight. Saturday brings partial clearing, lows 20 to 25, highs around 30. Kansas sees freezing drizzle early, then rain or snow moving east.
The Elks Club will assist Chanute youths forming a committee to establish a youth coffee house for dances programs and discussions. A donor gave 25 dollars and the Elks will help locate a building and cover rent while the students wait for progress.
Anthony Erthell Williams a 24 year old self styled minister from Missouri surrendered in Davenport and guided detectives to the frozen body of 10 year old Pamela Powers near Mitchellville Iowa. He was arraigned on an open murder charge and held under guard as autopsy results awaited.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports widespread ice on highways across much of Kansas with freezing drizzle icing roads in the northeast and north central divisions. Travel is hazardous and officials urge limited travel, with exceptions in southeastern Kansas and parts of the south central division.
The memo labeled Dear Cha reveals Nute stating the truth behind the green cheese myth. It frames the correspondence as an intercepted letter exposing the misconception.
Space planners eye a moon landing in April or May after Apollo 8. The lunar module must pass in-orbit tests on Apollo 9 and Apollo 10 may approach within 10 miles of the surface but not land. Apollo 11 is targeted for May or June with crews yet to be named.
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