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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
6
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show mixed shifts with feeders and calves adjusting lower while prime steers hold higher. Parson’s hogs report shows varied weights with prices from about 26 to 29 dollars, while sheep demand stays steady and butter and eggs move little in Chicago and New York stocks slide at noon.
Joseph Shoemaker, 50, of Iola, in Allen County faces a preliminary hearing on a first degree murder charge for the September murder of Mrs. David Cantrell. Investigators say he made remarks about the crime the night of October 15. a separate attacked corpse of 14 year old Sally Hutton was found nearby. The Hutton case remains unsolved.
Governor Docking urged Kansas youths to help persuade others to fight pollution during a Washburn University address at the Governor's Youth Conference on Environmental Problems. He warned that many public officials resist action and stressed the need for deliberate speed and determination.
Harry D. Tipton 66 of Cherryvale died at Mercy Hospital Independence. He married Maureen Henderson in 1934 and worked at Markley-Tipton Grocery then for the Montgomery County Highway Dept. Surviving include wife, daughter Marilyn Arthurs and siblings. Funeral in Cherryvale United Methodist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Milt Manners 84 of Chanute died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. A former auto mechanic, he lived in Parsons and Chanute, was active in First Baptist Church, and is survived by wife Anna Marie and daughter Mildred Ennis. Memorial service at Gibson-Koch Chapel. Julia Hixon 73 of Neosho Memorial Hospital area died after illness. Retired switchboard operator, born Linn County, survived by son Lloyd, daughters Vanetta and Velma, and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements through Johnson Mortuary. Tharp memorial service held at Gibson-Koch Chapel. burial at Memorial Park. George Talmadge Wheatley funeral at First Methodist Church. Flowers, bearers, and burial at Elmwood Cemetery with Johnson Mortuary in charge.
Daily Transcript lists Neosho Memorial Hospital visiting hours 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. with patient census of 69 adults and pediatrics and three babies. Saturday and Sunday patient movements include multiple medical and surgical admissions and discharges across Thayer Yates Center Buffalo and Lawrence, plus a police court action for intoxication and disturbing the peace with bonds.
U S Attorney Krupansky said divers recovered a .30 caliber M1 carbine from the Monongahela River about five miles from the Yablonski home in Clarksville Pennsylvania. He will convene a grand jury investigation Tuesday into the slayings of United Mine Workers official Joseph Yablonski his wife and daughter.
A son Mikael Glen was born Jan 13 to Mr and Mrs Larry Stevenson of Hazelwood Missouri Daughter and family details include Mrs Stevensons lineage to Glen Kaufman and former Chanute residents now in Junction City Also Carroll F Johnson among 50 pharmacy students slated for the annual tour of pharmaceutical plants Feb 1 4 in Indianapolis and Kalamazoo Johnson is the son of Ford C Johnson 417 W 6th Velma Dougherty of Colorado Springs returned home after a 3 week visit with Ruth Clagg 815 W Main
A three car crash on US 54 east of Gas City sent four people to Allen County Hospital after a 1969 Dodge driven by Raymond Hackett collided with a 1954 Chevrolet driven by Billy Bruce. Pamela and Judy Wilson were passengers in the Hackett car. Police also noted two minor accidents on nearby streets with minor damage and one rollover on US 169.
The National Industrial Conference Board says construction grows only 2 percent yearly while the overall economy expands 4.5 percent. Soaring costs strict codes and union practices raise prices, slow productivity, and hinder year round operation, threatening a key pillar of the coming building boom.
Alcorn announces two appointments as the industry faces funding tightness. The sector, expected to build about 2.5 million housing units annually, is producing roughly half that amount. A NICB study cites lack of large firms and many small contractors paying premium prices due to low buying power.
December payrolls for Chanute area departments list numerous road fund salaries,.misc payments and benefits totaling highlight figures: road fund gross 14,646.22 withholdings 3,086.81 net 11,559.01. general fund gross 10,504.03 withholdings 2,596.36 net 7,907.67. welfare fund totals and special bridges include extensive line items. county clerk Virgil Lowe certifies accuracy January 1, 1970.
The School of Practical Nursing directed by Mrs. Virginia Hagenbuch graduated 13 licensed practical nurses Sunday afternoon after completing 1,982 hours of coursework since January. All graduates have been placed for work in hospitals and nursing homes.
The Wichita State University Players perform The Doctor in Spite of Himself at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Little Theatre at Neosho Junior College. The play satirizes 18th century French society and remains timely. Admission is free.
A stereo tape recorder stolen from Rex Philips' car at 4K'2 W. Ist was returned Sunday by a group of Chanuie area minors. The boys were released to their parents and will report to the juvenile officer.
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