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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1972
Page
7
Chanute's 1971 police annual notes no homicides or robberies, with only one pending homicide case from 1970 and a rise in disturbing the peace charges from 47 to 139. Forgery drops to one case, petty larceny rises to 164, total calls fall to 1 725 due to new recording system and revised service counting.
Daily Transcript reports Neosho Memorial Hospital visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. The patient census lists 55 adults and children including two babies. Friday entries note Thomas Eye at 516 W 2nd and individuals Richard Dewitt and Mrs A F Van Wicle. Dismissals include Mrs Doris Cheek and Mrs Fred Thielenhaus. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Larry Babcock of Thayer a boy born Friday.
In Malvern Arkansas a 13 member police force earns about 69 dollars weekly with four on federal aid and one on food stamps. The city budget for the year excludes raises after broken promises, while officers juggle part time jobs from taxi driving to nightlife performances.
The Federal Highway Administration reports approval of 50 hazardous bridge replacements across 49 states and Puerto Rico. Funding was made available last August. some replacements are complete while others are underway. Bridges include the Arkansas River bridge on U S 281 in Kansas and the Meramec River bridge on Route W in Missouri.
Labette Community Junior College trustees approved final plans for a new student union and converting the auditorium into a modern small theater. The union costs are estimated at 190000 with no local tax funds. auditorium at 100000 financed from the college building fund supported by a countywide property tax levy.
F R Bennett 80 prominent Kansas creamery executive died after brief illness in Ottawa He was president of Bennett Creamery until its 1968 merger with Mid America Dairymen Inc He served as Ransom Memorial Hospital trustee since 1930 Survivors include wife Jane and three sons Funeral arrangements incomplete
The state conservation division KC WCND notes drilling notices for multiple operators in Woodson, Neosho, and Allen counties. Wells include Veeneman Farm Nos. 1–5 by W R Webb. Hy dorn Nos. 1–2. Shaffer No. 17. Loren Davidson No. 7. Walter Jones No. 1. Pribbernow Nos. 29–32. and other sites in 30-25 to 32-28 ranges with various toolers and company names listed.
Independence fire chief Earl Corn reports 85 building permits issued in 1971 with total estimated construction cost of 780 100. Fire losses rose to an estimated 30 350, up from 28 100 in 1970.
Police Chief Everett Sheperd warns that B B guns remain illegal inside Iola city limits without written permission from the police chief. He notes B B guns were a popular Christmas gift but discharging them within the city triggers arrest and prosecution.
Allen County Community Junior College announces first semester honor roll. Four point average scholars include Cathy Ann Butts Carol Nieta Cress Humboldt Janice M Fewins Lavenburg Judy FE Priest Moran Judith Anne Wilson Elsmore. Also listed are those with 3.5 and above Barbara Elaine Brown Patricia Ann Riley Betty S Shephard Yates Center Nancy Jo Ford Beverly Jane Johnson Martha Sue Weilert Anna Marie Wein er Humboldt Nicky C Hay Piqua Dale Junior LaRue Gary DeWayne Ludlum David Harvey Weast Moran.
The Parsons project aims to develop a 75 bed retirement and skilled nursing facility on a 10 acre site. Funds raised so far total about $35,000 toward a $100,000 start goal, with overall initial costs placed at $500,000, announced by Rev. Donald K. Parnell.
City Manager Kenneth Sanborn said a jail modernization project costing an estimated 20 000 won’t be considered until late this year at the earliest. The city commission sets its own priorities and the court area renovation, not in the plan, has become necessary. He warned department heads about estimating costs without thorough research.
St. Louis grand jury in its final report titled A Plaintive Suggestion urges replacing jargon with plain language in trials. It acknowledges some terms remain necessary but argues for clearer speech to aid jurors and witnesses.
Topeka freshman Rep Carl G Ossmann proposes a bill requiring a state ID card for Kansas residents issued by county clerks every four years. The card would include driver license data a photo social security number and the precinct voters base. The measure aims to aid rapid movers such as students and migrants to prevent disenfranchisement.
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