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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1969
Page
1
J. A. Combs found a shiny rock on his Sawyer area farm and joked it was a diamond rock. After his death his widow learned it was real and had it cut into six one carat stones worth about 11000 dollars. Family rings and necklaces were made in time for Christmas.
Chanute city library to install new gold carpeting in reading room and build two public restrooms on the main floor. Two new rows of shelves ordered. stacks to be double faced with fiction on front alcove shelves and reference moved near desk. Berthot Construction Co. oversees remodel. possible temporary closing during work. In other news, total loss from Plattners Supply break in now estimated at 912 dollars with welding torches and tools stolen.
A car reported stolen from in front of The Tribune office on Highland in Chanute was located about an hour later at Main and Lincoln around 5 p.m. The owner, Mrs. Levin Reynolds of Altoona, had left the vehicle missing after returning from shopping. Police mounted a search and recovered the Dodge Dart quickly.
Earlton postmaster Leslie Crow and assistant Lena Converse fell ill after a defective propane burner released gas fumes at the Earlton post office. Crow returned to work, Converse later became ill. both were treated and released. The burner has since been repaired.
Senator Edward M Kennedy wins the No 2 Democratic leadership post 31 to 26 over Senator Russell Long pushing Kennedy into a key role on domestic policy and shaping the 1972 presidential race Kennedy's ascent draws lines with Muskie and McCarthy while Mansfield backs him calling him a true Senate man and a bridge to younger generation Smathers warns Southern Democrats may shift toward the Republicans
The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union orders a 60,000 strong refinery strike starting after 12 01 a m local time. Major companies expect no immediate shortages as plants run with supervisory staff and orderly shutdowns to protect communities.
Police investigated a burglary at the Whitley Morris Chevrolet Co. on West Cherry Street. A burglar ransacked the office, damaged a cigarette machine and a safe, left tools and money behind, and escaped after being spotted by officer Vernon Shultz. Officers noted the suspect was about 25, five feet six inches, 140 pounds, with multiple leads suggesting more than one person may have been involved.
In Manhattan a stalled IRT Seventh Avenue train at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue triggered a four hour jam as riders left cars and wandered the tunnels. Police and Transit Authority staff cleared tracks after power cuts, with about 50 trains stalled and an estimated 50 000 passengers affected.
An intercepted note contrasts cutting off oil with water, noting the hardship of losing essential utilities and the impact on daily life. It presents a casual, humorous tone about fuel and water scarcity.
An explosion under an Israeli owned car in Gaza wounds three. Across the Jordan River, Israeli and Arab forces trade artillery and mortars for about 45 minutes with no casualties reported. In Beirut, university students strike for compulsory military service as Lebanon approves conscription plans. Defense Minister Hussein Ouweini says the government backs drafting youth.
In Prince Rupert B C police reported a couple drinking in a tavern while their home burned killing their two infant sons. Lorne S Campbell 26 and Elsie 23 were sentenced to nine months in jail by Magistrate W N Poole after being charged with child abandonment.
Atlanta reports 3594 influenza pneumonia deaths in 122 cities since Dec 7 with a projected peak in a week or two. The Hong Kong strain appears in 47 states with 1808 more deaths in control cities, while Alabama notes 8000 influenza like cases but few confirmed Hong Kong infections. Blood shortages curb donations and doctors broaden vaccine use for low priority patients.
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