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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
2
AP notes cattle trading activity with 700 head cattle and no calves priced. Choice steers 27.50 to 27.75, heifers 25.00 to 26.50, few high grade mixed steers and heifers up to 27.50. Hog market 3,200 head. barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower, 1-3 190 to 260 lb at 15.25 to 16.00, 275-400 lb sows 13.50 to 14.25. Sheep scarce at 25 with no market activity.
Chicago AP reports butter prices remained steady while eggs held or rose by up to one cent. Grade A whites 70 percent or better at 36 and mixed at 35.5. mediums 34.2. standards 33.0. dirties 27. checks 26.
An AP report from New York and Washington details how a Justice Department official near Atty. Gen. Kennedy faults the University of Mississippi for weak administration and failure to discipline students over the James Meredith incident. The chancellor says the university complied with orders, but the department insists stronger self discipline was needed to restore learning conditions.
Chicago reports show no wheat or soybean sales. Corn No 5 yellow at 1.04 1/2 to 2-09. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 76 1/4 to 76 1/4, No 2 extra heavy white 76 1/4. Soybean oil 88 4/ b s a. Barley prices for making choice 1.23 to 1.33 and feed 0.96 to 1.10.
Wall Street in New York saw a continued downturn late in the afternoon as trading slackened. Volume was about 4.3 million shares versus 4.52 million on Thursday, with key stocks dipping from fractions to around a point. The market weakened after an irregular start, marking the week's sharpest downward movement, though brokers deemed it a normal correction with no unusual selling pressure.
U S District Judge Arthur J Stanley Jr denied stays of execution for James Douglas Latham 20 and George Ronald York 19 convicted of the June 1961 slaying of Otto Ziegler 62 near Wallace Kan They face hanging January 31 at Lansing Kansas Penitentiary Latham from Mauriceville Texas York from Jacksonville Florida also linked to six other killings while AWOL from Fort Hood Hood Texas stockade.
Byron B. Gentry of Pasadena announces Bill Althaber of 601 W. Main as a special aide-de-camp to the senior vice commander-in-chief. The Allen Neosho County Mental Health Center Humboldt will be represented at a Topeka meeting January 17 and 18 with other centers and agencies discussing family relationships and therapy.
Casey Drug Co announces an open house sale with 200 bargain prices starting Thursday. The event highlights Rexall products and invites shoppers to explore discounted items during the sale period at the store location.
Mr and Mrs Robert J LaRue of Independence announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Lynn on January 10. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs W O Chandler of 415 West 5th street and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold LaRue of 310 North Franklin.
The Fairfield PTA convenes Monday at 7:30 p.m. Fred Harris will present pictures. Refreshments will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring cookies and cups.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Willcott of 1220 West Second Street Kansas City departed by jet today to attend the annual Business Men’s Assurance Manager’s meeting in Chandler Arizona.
Rexall Plenamins comes from Americas leading health vitamin line in a bold contest advertisement. Casey Drug Company promotes the promotion with a $50,000 prize offer and terms likely to attract reader attention.
Mrs. E. H. Campbell reported her car scraped Ernest Crawford’s in a lot at 1501 S. Santa Fe with no damage. Army Pvt. Gary G. Parker, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parker, completed an eight week communications center operation course at Fort Gordon Georgia after enlisting in August 1962 and graduating Chanute High School in 1962. A Chamber of Commerce parks and recreation committee meeting with Martin Rotunno was canceled due to attendance conflicts and rescheduled for 10 am Wednesday in the chamber offices.
Roger RK Harlow 21 son of Mr and Mrs Clarence R Harlow Savenburg has been promoted to specialist four in Germany where he serves with the 158th Ordnance Detachment in Erlangen He entered the Army in July 1961 completed basic training at Fort Ord California and arrived overseas last May A 1957 Wyandotte High School Kansas City Kansas graduate
Daily Transcript lists Thursday admissions Mrs. Charles Julian Buffalo surgery Mrs. Lester Cox 612 S. Grant surgery Mrs. Harry Rauhoff 820 S. Central surgery Dismissals include Floyd Swi ler 514 N. Evergreen Mrs. Louis Warhurst 15 S. Plummer Brenda Mathews 419 W. 3rd John Miller 1221 N. Garfield Mrs. Dallas Brandon and son 21 W. 4th Mrs. Ernest Crawford R. J. Dismissals today Vicky Record 1005 S. Forest Mrs. Delbert Tol bert and daughter 921 S. Lincoln Mrs. Homer Brinkman 201 N. Franklin Maude Krider 416 N. Lafayette Birth today Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Binnon Savonburg a girl
Four armed robberies occurred within two hours across the Kansas City area including a Riverside bank holdup where two gunmen escaped with between 3 000 and 5 000 after forcing five employees to line up. A Baytown bank cash pickup was robbed of 4 560 from Harold Orie Gustin as he left a bank. A Kansas City drugstore was robbed for at least 200 by two men, and a Swift & Co. messenger’s briefcase containing checks stamped for deposit only was taken in a parking lot. Stolen cars used in the Baytown and Riverside robberies were recovered. It marked the third bank robbery at the Riverside bank in six years.
A Titan II missile was test-fired while locked in its 155-foot deep silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base California. The brief firing assessed the weapon’s resistance to noise and vibration and officials declined to say when a test launch might occur.
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona says he has asked supporters to give him a year to decide on a possible 1964 presidential run. He told a reporter he prefers remaining in a fluid position and assessing how the situation develops.
AP report details slick and dangerous eastern Kansas roads with blowing snow causing travel troubles in the northwest. State Highway Department updates at 9 am show varying conditions by region with sand, chemicals, and caution advised. Northwest faces limited visibility from ground blizzards. East regions remain icy with several areas iced despite treatments.
Stockholm AP Sweden’s government unveiled a near four billion dollar 1963 64 budget with over one billion earmarked for social welfare programs. Finance Minister Gunnar Strangelund disclosed King Gustaf Adolf earned 8400 dollars last year from selling produce from his private gardens.
Florida’s 1962 citrus freeze appears less severe than first feared. USDA’s January report lowers Florida’s crop loss to 47.2 million boxes below the December estimate of 163.9 million. Earlier mid-December figures suggested as much as 90 percent loss for some varieties.
Funeral services for William P. Feeney of Humboldt will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church Saturday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Leroy Downs officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Feeney, born March 16, 1900 near Piqua, joined Humboldt police 24 years ago and served as chief since 1946. He died Thursday at his home and is survived by his wife Hulda, two daughters, two sisters, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon by Dr. Fred Shaw for Mrs. John S. Holmes. Mrs. D A Finney and Mrs. Dave Petterson sang Face to Face and Old Rugged Cross. Grandsons carried the casket. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery.
The service was held at Kincaid Baptist Church with Rev W F Carter officiating. Sam Stump sang two hymns with Alberta Ace on piano. Bearers included nephews Clarence Sutherland Charles Sutherland Earl Lombard Garnett John Smethers Gene Miller and George Raymond. Burial followed at Lone Elm cemetery.
An EGLIN AFB Florida test saw a Bomarc B interceptor veer off course and be destroyed after failing to respond to electronic commands during an attempted drone interception. The 45-foot missile, with a range exceeding 400 miles, was eliminated by the range officer.
A winter tornado struck Spring Hill Tennessee damaging much of the business district and destroying two Negro churches. The storm damaged more than eight commercial buildings and half of Spring Hill High School. No serious injuries were reported. The Tennessee National Guard and state agencies assisted in search debris clearance and curbing looting. The U S 31 corridor was closed briefly before reopening.
The City Recreation Commission announces a free dance for senior high and junior college students at the Launching Pad Saturday night from 8 to 11 p.m. Music will be by the Cha nute High School group the Fibrons, including Bruce Ward Mike Ashley Lawrence Lovett Dan Sparks and Lynn Gorrell. Tonight is Junior High Night at the Launching Pad from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Hutton PTA executive board met at the school. A general meeting is set for January 14 at 7 30 p.m. with C M Shenk Osage City schools superintendent and Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers legislative chair speaking. Elementary band to perform. Separate PTA group meetings at 7 p.m. babysitters provided. January 17 study group with Mrs William Stevens 606 S Evergreen. Mrs Cresent Owens to speak. Babysitter available at 1121 S Evergreen. Founders Day dinner discussed for February 11.
Billie Sol Estes says he spent much of his time worrying about building an empire but is happier now that he has time to work for Christ. He maintains he has not done any wrong intentionally and is not worried about his upcoming federal trial on mail fraud and conspiracy. He is free on a 5000 dollar bond pending appeal of a Texas conviction. He spoke at Addison Road Church of Christ after visiting Toledo earlier in the week.
In Rome AP reports 83 000 doctors walked out for a two day strike over a pending parliamentary bill granting the government power to set medical fees. Emergency care arrangements were made.
Dozens of firemen fought a series of fires in the 102 story Empire State Building on Wednesday and Thursday working from the 5th Street side while window washers on the 33rd Street side continued calm work.
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