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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1967
Page
1
U S armored columns move into the Iron Triangle from the east as the toll climbs to 165 dead in the four day campaign near Saigon. B52 bombers raid Cedar Falls area while South Vietnamese forces report Viet Cong losses and limited engagements across the country.
The city planning commission will elect officers for the year during its regular meeting tonight at 7 in the city commission room of the Memorial building. Current officers are Dale Painter as chairman Buford Fisher as vice chairman and Robert N. Allen as secretary treasurer. New appointments include Helen Wilson and H. Craig Graham reappointed and Harvey Young elected to succeed Fred Montague. Young and Thompson are the two at large members from outside the city within a three mile radius.
A lobster boat battle off the southeast Florida coast left one man dead and another wounded. The Baha ma Mama reported that Trojan fired on both the Baha ma Mama and Billy J about 95 miles south of Miami at 7:45 a.m. The cause was unclear and tensions among lobster crews are noted.
An intercepted message to Cha reveals a view that calculating the proposed income tax increase is easier than paying it. The writer signs off with a brief closing Yours.
In Washington AP report the defense seeks dismissal of charges against Bobby Baker alleging illegal eavesdropping. Edward Bennett Williams cites an agent posing as a potential client to gather Baker information as the trial on income tax evasion conspiracy and funds pocketing proceeds. Wayne L Bromley named as coconspirator and possible government witness. 1962 loan of 250000 via Sen. Robert Kerr noted.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board announced a further one billion dollars for savings and loan industry lending on residential mortgages. Officials say easing credit conditions will eventually lower home buyer interest payments, though conventional rates remain above six percent. President Johnson said the board would cut its charged rate from six to five point seven five percent. The move aids savings and loan associations and mutual banks borrowing to smooth seasonal inflows.
Joseph R. Cook a 33 year old tavern operator from Kansas City Kansas was shot to death early today after leaving for his home. He was found with his legs inside a car outside the tavern at 315 South 10th Street. Police said he was shot once in the head and an apparent surprise occurred as he entered his vehicle.
Fort Scott radiologist Dr. Stanley Chow urged U S support for Nationalist Chinese forces in Taiwan to return to the mainland saying the moment is ripe. He warned delaying action could end the Vietnam War and shift Chinese backing away from Viet Cong unless Russia intervenes.
In Tel Aviv clashes erupted after Syrians fired mortars toward Natara with Israeli tanks replying. UN observers brokered a cease-fire after about 75 minutes of exchange, with a Russian-built tank reportedly burning on the Syrian side along the 47 mile border.
President Johnson asked Congress to boost taxes by 6 percent on corporate and most personal incomes to finance Vietnam costs, with exemptions for many families. He aimed for next July 1 start and a first year gain of about 4.5 billion, while stressing budget discipline and social programs. Opposition from Republicans and some Democrats highlighted fiscal concerns and potential domestic cuts.
AP reports key points from President Johnson's address including Vietnam costs and losses, a 6 percent surcharge on income taxes, Social Security boosts, crime funding for cities, department merger into Business and Labor, draft reform, restricted wiretapping, Medicare extension for disabled under 65, and aims to end the cold war with East Europe along with trade and consular deals with the Soviets.
The Weather Bureau predicts fair and warmer weather across Kansas for the next two to three days with a warming trend tonight. Tuesday highs ranged from 31 at Concordia to 52 at Liberal, and overnight lows varied from 10 at Wamego and Abilene to 27 at Goodland.
Erie Neosho County commissioners choose Ray Coder of Chanute as chairman for the year succeeding Kenneth Casper. Coder takes on leadership duties for the commission and guides county actions.
Gov. Docking reported his income tax proposal is well received and hopes for passage of a reduction from 2 to 2 on the first 2000 of taxable income. He aims to offset a 6.7 million revenue loss by raising interest on idle state funds and pursuing government efficiency. He favors federal restraint and wants Congress to streamline programs while using funds for actual outcomes.
Gov. Docking pledged 100 percent funding of the school foundation program to the 1967 legislature. He spoke at a Kansas PTA luncheon outlining a focus on education and preventing dropouts, urging responsible performance and explaining low per student preventive costs versus higher future welfare costs.
Keys and a wallet belonging to Kenneth Wight were found in Herbert W Aten’s car along with $400 to $500 in cash. Aten was arraigned on first degree robbery and held on $10,000 bond as investigators pursue the disappearance of 61 year old Kenneth Wight, last seen after a bank visit three weeks ago.
In New York the Paraphernalia Spring show features battery operated electric dresses and neon accents. Diana Dew, 28, an engineering and art student, explains the designs as LSD inspired and notes water triggers shut valves for repairs.
The U S Air Force Training Command will receive 39 T37B twinjet training planes from Cessna under a letter contract valued near 3.5 million dollars. Earlier, Cessna announced a 10 million dollar contract for another T37 variant. The Brazilian air force will get 40 T37C jets, with deliveries starting January 1968. Cessna reports more than 900 T37 jets in service for the U S and 10 allied nations.
Mrs Lee Embry of 215 North Garfield has been named deputy clerk for the Neosho county district court. She previously served as executive secretary for the county Red Cross chapter for four years until last September.
Firemen responded at 8 10 last night to a blaze at the Charlie Beck residence three miles southeast of town. The fire confined to a corner of a conversion room likely started by a curtain touching an open flame. A television set and a chest of drawers were damaged. No occupants were home. A passing motorist observed flames and alerted firefighters from a nearby house.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 a.m. Wednesday with 0 fatalities for January and 13 for the year 1967. Comparable period shows 11 deaths in 1866.
Miss X a 19 year old efficient secretary in Darlington suffers pink staining whenever she touches objects after a curry dinner. Doctor Crowley identifies turmeric dye in the curry as the cause and advises avoiding curry. The factory spokesman confirms the girl’s name withheld due to embarrassment.
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