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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
1
In Camdenton Missouri Eddie Miller of Bridal Cave reports inflation in revenues from the wishing well. The 1969 collection reached 423 dollars with four times as many quarters and nearly double the dimes compared with prior years.
Elmer C. Jackson Jr., a Kansas City attorney and Democrat, was named to the Kansas Board of Regents becoming the first Negro to be named to the board. Gov. Robert Docking reappointed Republican Henry A. Bubb of Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Association Topeka for another four year term. Jackson succeeds C. N. Cushing of Downs.
George Leakas, 25, of Manhattan Kansas, was given a life term by Riley County District Court Judge Lewis McLaughlin for the shooting death of Roy McMan nis during an August liquor store robbery. Leakas had changed his plea from innocent to guilty the prior Tuesday.
General Motors President Edward N. Cole says GM can meet tighter federal pollution standards and build an essentially pollution free car by 1980. He urged the government to announce its future exhaust emission standards promptly to give industry time to adapt.
The Intelsat 3 payload rode into space aboard a Delta booster Wednesday night. The 642 pound satellite reached a preliminary orbit of about 165 to 22 700 miles above the earth. A successful Friday engine firing is crucial to avoid a multimillion dollar insurance payout by international underwriters.
Harry MacGregor Woods 74 famed composer of more than 300 songs including When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain and Side by Side was struck by a car near his Phoenix home Tuesday night. His other hits include I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover and When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along.
A weather forecast notes Cloud Return conditions likely to influence markets with price adjustments anticipated. Analysts expect modest shifts as traders monitor atmospheric patterns and related demand signals.
Senate GOP whip Sen. Robert Griffin and House GOP Leader Gerald Ford urge Republicans to sustain President Nixon's expected veto of a $19.7 billion education and welfare spending bill. Ford says only 145 votes in the House can block an override. Griffin argues the bill is inflationary due to $1.3 billion in excess spending.
A hearing is scheduled Friday at 10 a.m. in the courthouse to consider transferring about 19 square miles from United District 101 in Wilson County to Neodesha District 461. District 101 patrons in the Wilson County area petitioned the transfer. the hearing will be before a State Department of Education representative with a decision due within 60 days. District 101 operates attendance centers in Thayer, Galesburg, Erie, Stark and St. Paul.
The Cooperative for Produce Farm Producers Association plans to apply for a state charter in nine counties of southeast Kansas. Earl E. Shell, project manager of Farm Products Management, Inc., announced the effort after a Wednesday meeting in Parsons. The coop grew from pilot projects growing watermelons and centaloups in Thayer, fruit in Fredonia, and tomatoes near Coffeyville last year, sponsored by FPM. Phil Brown, USDA horticultural cooperatives consultant from Washington, D. C., attended and assessed feasibility.
Donald Manning, Chanute city manager, says the city expects more than 2 million dollars in federal HUD Neighborhood Development Program funds for two housing projects and city improvements. A 1 million dollar local match is planned, with potential projects including a swimming pool park drainage sewer and paving. Approval hinges on federal budgeting and balanced benefits for residents.
The Kansas House gave preliminary approval to a fair housing bill and a constitutional amendment to raise the limit of amendments voters receive at one election from three to five. Debate focused on timing with a separate Senate bill pending. Rep. James Davis urged passage, while Rep. Don Amrein introduced a tax classification resolution alongside quick action on the measures.
U.S. Sen. Dole named 50 Kansas youths for appointments to the Naval, Military, Air Force and Merchant Marine academies for 1970. Three area youths are listed as nominees including Robert Yamashita of Thayer, Kimo Stine of Bronson, and John Burk of St. Paul. Final selections to be announced in May. Forecasts show cloudy with light rain, lows 20s to 30s, highs 40s statewide.
Chanute Teachers Association elected a three member negotiating team to represent the union in contract talks with Buford Fisher District 413 superintendent for the coming year. Velma Beasley Maurice Elliott and Harold Stroud will represent elementary junior high and high school levels.
A concise saying equates stable housing with a leak free roof, implying housing quality equals shelter reliability.
A two year study led by Sen Frank Hodge recommends major tax reform to improve state finances by about four million dollars annually and signal net increases after local revenue effects. Proposals include expanded sales taxes, new premiums taxes on insurers, tobacco tax reenactment, and a 5 percent severance tax on natural gas.
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