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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1963
Page
1
Downtown Chanute residents asked what they will do first with warmer weather. Mrs. Coble Hasty plans to cut grass and rake leaves. Mrs. Frank Coble aims to paint lawn chairs and garden.
The Eastern Libyan city of Al Marj suffered a brutal earthquake Thursday night. By Friday morning more than 250 people were killed and about 500 injured as 70 percent of the city lay in rubble. Rescue teams from Wheelus, Benghazi, and Tripoli aided with medics and airlifted supplies.
Ten members of the Saville family died in a fire at their Moorehouse home seven miles west of Sikeston Missouri. Firefighters found the one story frame dwelling in flames at 3 a.m. and located no survivors. The dead include Mr and Mrs Paul Saville and eight children Paul David Jr Glenda Sue Hester Everett Alvin Henderson Michael Zelda Mae. Chief J T Kindred said the family appeared trapped in the home.
Washington officials dismiss Moscow threats as blast and bluster while McNamara outlines policy toward Cuba. Russell says U S planes will shoot down Cuban MIGs and Khrushchev's Cuba withdrawal proves U S superiority in nuclear delivery. Mansfield sees no new threats. Dirksen signals potential further remarks.
Jury panel names have been drawn for the March term of Neo Sh county district court. The list includes Chanute Ralph Toland Arminta Fisher and many others with dockets set on opening days at Erie and Chanute. Readers urged to call Tribune if not reached by phone.
A weather story from Topeka notes freezing rain and sleet across northeast Kansas and a low pressure system from eastern Nebraska meeting a warm front. Temperatures today 35 to 50, tonight 10 to 30, and Sunday colder with no more precipitation expected.
Washington AP reports President Kennedy’s tax plan is under congressional review with a proposed floor on personal deductions. The 5 percent threshold could limit deductions for interest local taxes and charitable contributions, potentially derailing some rate cuts and provoking opposition from philanthropic groups real estate and construction interests. The committee expects to start public testimony soon as it shapes a bill to reduce rates while offsetting revenue losses.
In Miami Florida a thief stole a $200 French poodle named Martini and then called to ask what the dog eats. The owner said Martini is very fussy and eats only roast chicken. The caller gave an address that turned out to be a vacant lot.
Leonard Heideman a 35 year old television writer confessed to detectives that his mind went blank after a nightmare and he killed his wife Dolores 32 in their Tarzana California home. The couple had been married eight years and their son Richard five alerted a neighbor. Heideman was treated after slicing wounds on his hands and ingesting pills while police found Dolores dead in the kitchen.
Venezuelan president Romulo Betancourt travels to Miami to meet today with AFL-CIO leaders George Meany and federation executives. He flew in from New York after talks with President Kennedy and State Department officials as Communist influence grows among workers in Venezuela.
Wright pledged cooperation with a Kansas legislative probe into the State Teachers Association. He urged a broader tax base for public schools, criticized funding gaps, and said an investigation resolution could reach the Senate after advancing from the House.
Washington AP U.S disarmament chief William C Foster leaves for Geneva to push an East West treaty to ban nuclear testing. The Soviet Union rejects higher on site inspections, three nation talks end as Foster plans to present the U.S. case at the Geneva conference amid a looming political fight in the U S Senate over inspections.
In Troy Pennsylvania two local business leaders remain missing after separate disappearances within 24 hours. Loren Leonard 38 manager of Troy Equipment Co and Jerome Blaine 45 partner in Penn Leather Goods Co left town with Blaine claiming a trip to Elmira New York. Police say the cases are not believed connected and follow leads including an airline receipt and a reported call from Kansas City.
Kansas traffic death log shows 0 fatalities in the 24 hours to 9 am Saturday. February total 29 deaths, 1963 total 52, comparable 1962 period 59. May reflect year to date trends in Topeka and surrounding areas.
Hollywood AP reports actor dancer Gene Kelly was admitted to Mt Sinai hospital on Friday for treatment of a slipped disc and expected to stay several weeks. The physician predicted a prolonged recovery path.
Gov. Jack B. Campbell of New Mexico former Topeka attorney will speak at the Washington Day banquet in Topeka. About 750 people expected as the first major statewide Democratic activity since Republican wins last November. Rep. Richard Liebert of Coffeyville will preside. event at 6:43 p.m. in the Topeka Municipal Auditorium.
Mrs. Josephine Werner, a Long Island native and 107, marks her birthday at the A. Holly Patterson Home for the Aged in Uniondale. She has lived there since turning 99, enjoys rummy and bingo, crochets, prefers bed breakfast, and stays engaged with news and politics.
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