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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
1
A record arctic outbreak from the Rockies to the Appalachians chilled the nation. Chicago saw 10 degrees with widespread power outages and stalled cars as temperatures plummeted to as low as 46 below in Wisconsin and Illinois.
House Speaker John Conard in Greensburg announced the reappointment of veteran chairmen to 16 of 45 committees with most incumbents staying. Names include Vogel Lawrences, Slocombe Peabody, Bunten Topeka, Bower McLouth, Jacobs Phillipsburg, Fatzer Fellsburg, Euler Wathena, Durfee Ness City, Taylor Tribune, Boyd Larned, Vanlandingham Kingman, Meek Idana, Dierdorff Smith Center, and Taylor Tribune.
The Aliceville State Bank in Aliceville Kan was broken into early Tuesday. Sheriff Delbert Helmer said the robbers fled with about $5,000 in coins and currency after using a torch to cut a hole in a safe at the front of the bank. A vault hole was cut but nothing was taken. Entry was gained by prying open a rear door. Aliceville lies about 10 miles southeast of Burlington.
Reece Goose Tatum famed Harlem Globetrotters performer died at an El Paso hospital after an apparent heart seizure at his home. He was 45.
Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan refused to block a New York judge s order that Rep. Adam Clayton Powell be jailed if he set foot in New York City. The order, issued by State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Markewich, could jail Powell for 30 days for contempt and add up to a year and 30 days for civil contempt. Powell s attorney urged staying enforcement until courts decide his challenge, while a House inquiry panel, likely five Judiciary Democrats, may soon name members.
In Tulsa a highway patrol stops a nervous Illinois couple when the husband is questioned about his marital status. The bride shouts and a note on the gas tank claiming the man is held hostage is read as a prank. Names were not released by officers.
Frigid air blankets Kansas with light snow in northwest and north central zones. Low temperatures near 1 to 10 degrees statewide with a new local record of one degree. Area forecast expects partly cloudy skies, wind shifting to south tonight, lows 10 to 15 and highs 30 to 35.
Loren C King of Wichita is named director of information and education for the State Geological Survey at the University of Kansas. A 1946 KU journalism graduate, he will also teach in the journalism school and has been editor of the Mid-America Oil and Gas Reporter and previously worked at the Wichita Eagle. King is a native of Liberal.
An Air Force captain died in a southeast Wichita house fire Tuesday night. Capt. Gilbert B. Holmes, 29, of Oklahoma City, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, was unmarried. Holmes rented the house with Capts. Stanley S. Rynear and John W. Redmond, all Vietnam War veterans and pilots of the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron at McConnell. Cause of the fire was not known.
An intercepted letter to Deor Cha notes expectations for the 90th Congress and mentions key figures Dodd Powell and Baker as top attention compellors. The writer signs off with "Yours" suggesting a personal closing. The fragment hints at political influence and legislative focus without detailing actions or outcomes.
B52 bombers target the Viet Cong base areas in the D Zone northeast of Saigon, with raids described as fiery and extensive. In Cedar Falls near the Iron Triangle, U.S. forces report 20 Viet Cong killed and uncover a grave with 19 bodies, totaling 495 Communist deaths since January 8. North Vietnam raids also damage the Thai Nguyen railroad yard, with 103 bombing missions launched Tuesday and one aircraft lost.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP The Air Force launched an eight satellite Titan 3 mission to span the globe with a communications network. The launch from Cape Kennedy occurred at 9 19 am and aimed to place the payloads in equatorial orbits about 21000 miles up with final separation to begin operation next summer after testing.
After a six month delay caused by warhead development issues the Air Force launched a Minute man 2 intercontinental missile on a 5000 mile test flight. Officials said the booster achieved its 16th straight success but did not release details of the new Mark 12 warhead performance.
The Topeka traffic death log reports 18 highway fatalities for January 1967, with 16 deaths in the comparable 1966 period. The log covers 24 hours to 9 a.m. Wednesday showing year over year figures.
President Johnson seeks a 73 billion defense budget for next year with a 9.4 billion supplemental for the current year. Senate Armed Services members expect broad support for war funding though defense projects and an antimissile system may face questions.
A Washington aluminum representative testified that Bobby Baker was retained for $1000 a month under an off the record deal, with checks made out to Wayne L. Bromley. Bromley testified earlier as a prosecution witness. Baker faces tax evasion and conspiracy charges in U.S. District Court. Linden said Baker offered services amid a large industry controversy, with ten checks totaling $10,000 arriving via Bromley.
Mao Tse-tung and Liu Shao-chi appear deadlocked as Mao gains military backing but opponents resist. Reports say Shanghai and other cities show anti-Mao strikes while officials hint at a pause rather than victory with leadership in flux.
Four inmates from Tucker prison farm in Arkansas were captured near Baker, Oregon after a prison pickup truck pursuit in Fort Scott. The group James Pike 36 Richard G Emory 36 James E Stephens 21 and Don C Smith 17 were arrested seven miles northwest of Baker on U S 30. A stolen Fort Scott car was recovered and extradition status remains unclear.
A brief note advises contacting the person via the number HE 1 34007 if reachable. The message includes a time reference of 1 p.m. and mentions the phrase If you don't get your oe phone your carrier.
A morning blaze destroyed the Clarence Webb residence six and a half miles east of Chanute on highway K39 and a nearby 1957 Chevrolet station wagon. The family lost clothing and had no insurance. Fire Chief John Erickson said flames reached the attic before arriving crews could save the one-story frame house. The Webbs and their two children stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Luke Lasley while arranging new housing. Alarm sounded at 6 30 a.m. and the fire likely started from a stove near the water system.
Gov. Docking plans a reunion in Arkansas City delaying his return until Sunday night. He will travel to Topeka with his two sons Bill and Tom and enroll the boys in Topeka schools. Docking aims to be re elected president of Union State Bank and will speak at the Kansas Vocational Association in Wichita. He may delay presenting his budget until after Kansas Day on January 28.
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