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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1965
Page
1
Wichita residents mourn after a KC135 jet tanker crashed into northeast homes killing 30. Twenty three locals and seven crewmen died as five houses burned. 25 more damaged. Identification and clean up followed as investigators, led by Brig Gen Murray Bywater, probed takeoff as normal while displaced families received shelter.
Sub-freezing days are needed after a mild weekend left the Central Park skating rink with only a half inch ice. City workers report a seepage problem from a plastic base that proved hard to seal at joins. If temperatures stay low, another try soon should yield a better surface.
Generally fair weather with little temperature change through tonight. Lows 20 to 25. Tuesday will be fair and warmer with a high near 50.
Clear, fairly mild weather covered Kansas today and is expected to continue at least into Tuesday. Eastern Kansas remains coolest with lingering cold snap, while highs range from the 40s in the northeast to the 60s in the southwest. Overnight lows mostly in the 20s, with Sunday highs from 41 at Pittsburg to 65 at Liberal and Dodge City. No moisture observed Sunday and none expected.
In Lubbock Texas a driverless car left the scene after striking a pickup then circled a field and returned to strike Marie Ivey, 35, injuring her near an intersection. Police Sgt Wayne Lecroy said the car, with headlights out, nearly hit him directing traffic and then rammed his cruiser at about 35 mph. He suspected the accelerator may have jammed.
Three youths were treated for minor injuries and released after a Saturday night crash on US 169 three miles south of Earlton. Identified were Donald R. Whelan 19 of St Paul driver, Jimmy L. Mitchell 17 of Eric, and Edward E. Moses 16 of rural Chetopa. The 1957 Ford was a total loss.
London AP Sir Winston Churchill 90 years old grows weaker amid cerebral thrombosis. Lord Moran his physician and friend issued the seventh bulletin noting a restful night and no other changes beyond slight decline. The next bulletin was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST and Moran declined to answer about nourishment.
President Johnson told Congress the United States is stronger militarily than at any peacetime era. He proposed a defense budget of 49 billion dollars, 300 million less than this year and 2.3 billion below last year, and unveiled three major new weapons, including the Poseidon missile to boost Polaris submarines’ striking power. He described advances in missile accuracy, payloads, decoys, guidance and reentry vehicles, and new reporting methods for missile targets.
Two 1960 Chevrolets driven by Lloyd L. Baker 23 and Mrs Clarence Norton 52 of Parsons R1 collided 52 miles southeast of South Mound at about 8:30 am. The wreck caused $350 damage to each car but no injuries were reported. Sheriff George Neely said the crash happened on a hill crest as they met and Baker swerved on loose gravel.
An intercepted letter to Cha asserts the military carries greater weight in peacetime than ever before, expressing hope the weight is directed to appropriate ends. The brief note underscores concerns about balance and priorities in national defense.
Inauguration crowds hear a cold Wednesday forecast with little snow. The day opens festivities led by a reception for distinguished ladies and a Democratic gala. A mammoth variety show features an all star cast of performers as celebrations begin.
Governor William H. Avery outlined a legislative program aimed at steady progress over quick fixes. In his first address to the Kansas Legislature, he prioritized restoring financial solvency of state government and then expanding aid for local elementary and secondary schools. The joint session of 165 lawmakers met at 11 a.m.
Gov William H Avery proposes a foundation finance plan for elementary and secondary schools with funded state support. He signals higher education cost rises, expands vocational education, and adds to highway police, welfare, and mental health funding. A second budget message will detail first year spending and financing measures.
Seven people died in two separate crashes along U S 70 80 near Lordsburg New Mexico as wreckage from the first collision was cleared. Victims included William E Whitmire 27 Ethyl Whitmire 52 and William Whitmire Jr 3 from Liberty Texas Martha J Spencer 30 and her son Jody 7 from Wichita Kansas James D Basil 15 Wichita and an unidentified teenage girl. Also killed were Arthur L Thompson 23 Dolly 20 and their children Debbie 1 Arthur Jr 2 months Elizabeth Snow 20 wife of Leonard and their daughter Mary 2 from the Kansas City area. Leonard Snow 20 was critically injured in the same crash. A third car driven by Colin Cornett 31 bumped into the wreckage. his wife Kathryn 19 was hospitalized for observation as she is pregnant.
Six persons were killed and three injured in a three car wreck on the Paseo bridge Sunday night. A south bound car was struck by a northbound station wagon that crossed the eight inch median strip and landed in the opposite lane. Injured in the station wagon were Robert Catshall, 36, and Bill Terry, 29.
Three Salina Oklahoma men died in a Sunday night collision with a truck on highway 68 by pass in Siloam Springs Arkansas. The dead are Johnny Lee Peters 21 driver William Ross 24 and Jim Wolfe 19. Injured are Jennie Sullateskee Kentwood Oklahoma Mollie Little Dove 21 and Mina Little Dove 18 both Salina. The truck was driven by G R Stewart Fayetteville Arkansas who was not hurt.
Officers and directors of the Bank of Commerce were re elected for 1965. Directors include Hugh T Jones Jr Joe F Balch William G Bodley H O Turner William Gough Bruce Burris Don C McCune Richard Willis Margaret Bodley Walter Poor and John M Gorton. The stockholders increased capital stock from 300000 to 350000 and authorized a similar surplus rise. Progress on planning a new bank building was reviewed with exterior and interior drawings shown.
The January meeting of Chamber of Commerce directors and committee chairmen will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the chamber offices. Attendance is open to all chamber members. Tomorrow noon there will be a luncheon meeting of the women's division at the Tioga Hotel.
Four nominees for the 1965 distinguished service award were announced by the Chanute Junior Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be presented Saturday night at the annual JayCee awards dinner at the Masonic Temple. Nominees include Herman Colvin Dale E Fairchild Gerald G Morris and Bill K Wolfe.
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