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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
1
A Hutchinson patron sent back Karl Menninger's The Human Mind a book due July 13, 1953. The package had no return address and 24 cents postage due. The library estimated $112.44 in fines.
Bitter cold near 10,400 foot Mt. Cleveland dims hopes for five Montana youths missing since Friday. Clare Probgreba 22 Butte Ray Martin 22 Butte Mark Levitan 20 Helena Jerry Kanzler 18 Bozeman James Anderson 18 Big Fork were hikers in Glacier National Park who had planned to return Friday afternoon on December 27.
The Saigon Senate approved a resolution calling the My Lai event a regrettable incident and the act of a single U.S. unit. It urged President Thieu to protect civilians and cited an earlier committee report that U S troops had massacred civilians, though the resolution itself avoids the word massacre.
In Montgomery Alabama two unidentified Black people were struck by a passing car during a police chase after officers reported seeing three Black suspects setting fire to a downtown radio station and a store. Two others were arrested and charged with the fire setting. Assistant Police Chief E P Brown said one claimed to be a Black Muslim commando.
A dam in the Mendoza region failed after heavy rains, releasing a six foot mud and water wall through Mendoza city killing at least 38 people with reports the toll could rise to 70. The flood followed the Mendoza River swelling and the dam bursting at Godoy Cruz near the city of about 700 000.
Gov. Robert Docking will appear on TV the eve of the 1970 legislative session to outline budget and policy recommendations. Plans followed Republican leaders rejecting a night session. Don Matlack and Tom Van Cleave join as legislative liaisons. A marijuana strategy conference is set for Tuesday and a youth environmental conference on Wednesday. The TV preview airs at 8 30 p.m. January 12 with the session starting January 13.
In New Zealand Max Conrad aborts a second attempt to fly his twin engined Piper Aztec from Christchurch to Invercargill due to excessive oil burning in one engine. He vows not to quit and will return to Christchurch for engine inspection after the Monday setback.
The Viet Cong announced a four day Tet cease fire from 7 a.m. February 5 to 7 a.m. February 9. There was no immediate indication of Saigon government plans for Tet.
A historical weather page shows a forecast noting near zero precipitation and a single copy price of 10 cents. The item highlights small-town record keeping and local pricing details for readers.
Two U.S. armed forces network broadcasters in Saigon were relieved of duties amid claims of censorship. Spec. 5 Robert Lawrence of Atlanta and Marine Cpl. Thomas Sinkovitz of Harrisburg said they were ordered not to discuss the case as an inspector general investigates potential military regulation violations. Lawrence faces four hours of questioning after alleging network censorship. Sinkovitz received legal advice during interrogation.
A fire at the Rendezvous Cafe on 13 N Evergreen Chanute caused an estimated 15000 to 20000 in damage. Fire Chief John Erickson said the blaze likely began near a furnace on the ground floor between 6 and 6 30 am and rose through the wall to upper apartments. An inspector from the state fire marshal will review the scene.
Neosho Memorial Hospital increased wages effective January 1 raising annual payroll by about 43000 dollars to surpass 700000. About 130 full time and 20 part time workers gain a 15 cent hourly minimum from 1.30 to 1.45 with other increases preserving pay differentials among nurses and technicians.
In Palm Springs California President Nixon rests after major budget decisions as other AP dispatches note Vice President Agnew clarifying the Nixon Doctrine for Asian allies in Bangkok and a coroner's inquest in Chicago into two Black Panther leaders shot by police.
The long delayed inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne death on Chappaquiddick Island began in secrecy with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy present to testify. Kennedy arrived with wife Joan and was greeted by reporters as officials and witnesses lined up at the Edgartown courthouse.
The IRS is examining Shell Oil Co. after a Proxmire complaint alleging the company forced employees to attend sessions that promoted its view on oil depletion and imports. He says Shell may deduct lobbying costs as business expenses,违反 tax codes.
A brief intercepted note responds to rumors about extinguishing a fire with beer. It states clearly that beer did not put out the blaze and is signed Dear Cha with a closing Yours.
Eleven Mississippi school districts opened to Negro pupils today under federal court order as U.S. marshals observed. The move follows the Supreme Court desegregation mandate affecting about 135000 students in 30 districts, with more reopenings planned later this week.
The area sees Arctic air with a 2 degree low at Goodland and subzero readings expected tonight. Winds of 10 to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph in south central Kansas. Tuesday highs 15 to 20 and continued cold with teens and 20s. Sunday highs ranged 32 at Belleville to 50 at Hutchinson. No snow accumulation, light flurries noted in the northwest.
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