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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1972
Page
7
Capt Lyle Huntt reports 17 county 4th Highway Division shows fewer total accidents and fatal accidents in 1971 versus 1970 but 26 more deaths. 1971 had 122 fatalities from 69 fatal crashes, while 1970 had 96 fatalities from 79 fatal crashes.
The county division cites a 30 percent drop in state fatalities with a noted 14 deaths on Neosho County highways in 1971. Reportable accidents rose as inflation raises the cost threshold to $100 for a damaged fender. Sheriff reports and funeral notices follow, including Estella Wilson of Thayer and a Manhattan pay rise for city workers.
Police report 1971 city incidents total 310, down from 354 in 1970. While accidents fell, injuries rose with 56 hurt and 8 hospitalized in 1970 versus 38 hurt and ? hospitalized in 1971. One death occurred each year. males outnumbered females in both years. 17 to 19 age group led incidents. bicycles and motorcycles swapped roles. car train crashes declined. drunken driving charges appeared in 1971.
Undercover officers from Longmont Boulder and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation arrested seven persons and seized a considerable amount of drugs after raids Thursday in Longmont and Boulder. Three persons remain at large in the investigation officials said.
Topeka Kansas State Treasurer Walter Peery is ordered to appear before the State Board of Treasury Examiners January 17 to explain why he has refused to transfer certain state bank accounts between Topeka banks.
The 45th annual meeting will take place Friday January 28 at 6 30 p m at the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka. Featured speaker will be Robert Gadberry vice president director of public affairs for Fourth National Bank Wichita.
The Chanute Humane Society mistakenly listed as operator of the city animal shelter at 1916 S. Katy. The city animal shelter is now run by Steve Freeman under the police department with a $320 per month pay, a house, truck, gas and dog fees provided. In 1971, 142 dogs were picked up. 12 reclaimed, 28 placed, 97 killed, 5 held over.
An open house at Maple Leaf Tea Room Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. honors Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drake of 531 N. Central on their 50th wedding anniversary. An Agri business seminar at Humboldt National Bank has been rescheduled for 7 30 p.m. next Monday Jan 10 in the bank meeting room. Mel Gray state Division of Environmental Health chief engineer will discuss pollution laws affecting farmers. Attendance open to interested area farmers.
Bernadette Devlin told a national BBC audience that Irish Republican Army guerrillas are unbeatable and that British troops in Northern Ireland should be withdrawn. The debate also featured Ian Paisley who warned Protestants would not accept a deal eroding their heritage amid ongoing sectarian violence in Belfast.
It appears early March for ILC to vacate 915 W Cherry and shift to Safari Industrial Park. Kustom Electronics will occupy West Cherry site after the move. Kenneth Sanborn said he spoke with Utility Contractors about sewer work to begin next Wednesday and finish in 30 days if possible. Earl DeVries said the move from West Cherry will complete within two weeks after sewer completion.
Mrs. Elva L. Colwell of 1106 S. Plummer was charged with petty larceny for a shoplifting incident at Farmers Discount Center 615 W. Cherry. She allegedly took panties valued at 1.69 and a can of shoe polish 0.49, signed a guilty plea and posted a 25 bond.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours from 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Census shows 57 patients including adults pediatrics and one infant. Names appear with towns and addresses such as Humboldt Debrah Winslow 127 S Grant Jerry Cooper 1512 Central Jim Foster Caney Rebecca Ashmore Pueblo Colo and others including Mrs Jeff Bilyeu 821 W Elm Mrs Katherine Brown 1113 N Garfield Larry Legue 1602 W Main Mrs Maude Lefever 910 S Plummer Lloyd Nesbitt Jr 219 N Highland Mrs Douglas Birk Gridley Mrs Lyman Rinehart 153 W 3rd Mrs Leslie Chapman Iola Rebecca Ashmore Pueblo Colo Mrs Earl Wertz 101 S Lafayette.
The unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent in December, just under the nine year high of 6.2 percent reached a year earlier, according to the government.
Norton Kansas officials at Colby Junior College must prove each student’s residency before charging out district tuition. District Judge William B. Ryan halted collection and suggested residency rules hinge on intent, noting 18 year olds registering to vote may define district residency. He awaits legislative action in the next session.
Kustom Electronics shows a 6 percent bid while 7s are listed. ILC Products bids 4 percent with 4 percent asked. The quote is furnished by Westamerica Securities Inc.
Chanute and Columbus battled to a 3 3 wrestling tie as Eldon Barringer pinned at 126 pounds and Chanute won 138 145 and 155 matches. Don Wilson forfeited at 132 pounds, then Ward Fairchild and Cook earned decisions, with Cook at 138 145 155 and Alonzo pinning heavyweight.
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