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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1962

Page

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California Ex-Convict Held in Kidnapping Case

Richard Ban ish, 24, of Cupertino, faces federal charges for kidnapping Wanda Smalley 23, daughter of New Mexico state senator I M Smalley. Ban ish says he accompanied the kidnapper to protect her after she was abducted at knife point in Albuquerque. Wanda Smalley was found unharmed in Kansas City after being taken to a Western Union office to call for money.

Kansas City California New Mexico Richard Charles Banish Cupertino Calif Albuquerque Wanda Smalley Sen I. M. Smalley Deming N.M Banish Robert Bob Iowa Miss Smalley Western Union Federal Bureau of Investigation Los Angeles Lompoc

Weather Outlook Fair and Mild Into Tuesday

The forecast calls for pleasant conditions through Tuesday with mild temperatures. Tonight’s low ranges from 30 to 35 degrees and Tuesday’s high will reach the 50s.

Cattle Theft Charge Shrouds Dodge City Man

Erie county jail holds Ray W. Stover 44 on cattle theft charge after he allegedly admitted stealing seven calves valued with a sale in Wichita. Calves were taken Jan 16 from Bob O'Brien feed lots north of Parsons in Neosho County and sold the next day for 475.55. Sheriff Jerry Sloan said Stover was arrested in Dodge City and returned to Neosho County authorities.

Erie Dodge City Jerry Sloan Ray W. Stover Topeka Kansas Bob O’brien Parsons Neosho County Sloan Wichita Stover

OAS ministers move to suspend Cuba over Castro regime

At Punta del Este Uruguay the Organization of American States agreed in principle Cuba should be suspended or expelled from OAS agencies and barred from arms trade and Inter-American bodies. Rifts remain over how to oust Cuba with no binding charter mechanism and a voluntary economic break.

Punta del Este Uruguay Castro Fiphy Gentina Chile Brazil Mexico U.S United States Cuba Havana Fidel Castro OAS Inter-American Defense Board Hemisphere OAS Council Washington Council

Legislature Adjournment On Schedule

In Topeka the budget session may adjourn by week’s end if the House acts fast on pending bills. Senate leader Paul Wunsch says all Ways and Means committee bills from the Senate are ready and House bills are near approval. The $100,000 Prairie National Park appropriation faces fresh votes next Tuesday as supporters push for passage.

Topeka House Paul Wunsch Senate Wunsch Kingman Prairie National Park Pottawatomie County John Anderson

Man Smashing Door Shot by Neighbor Before Wedding

Santa Monica police said a neighbor shot and killed Amelia Castorena III, 25, after he battered Lynn Ann Donatoni’s bathroom door as she protected herself during preparations for a Feb 14 wedding. Gerald Scott, 63, fired once with a 22 caliber pistol, killing Castorena instantly. Scott was released after questioning.

Santa Monica Calif Lynn Ann Donatoni Amelia V. Castorena III Castorena Lynn Ann Gerald Scott Scott

Ice Damages Bridges In Wichita Area

A 100 foot section of an old bridge across the Arkansas River was knocked out by an ice jam Sunday. Police closed two other bridges in Wichita as a precaution. The structures were damaged.

Wichita Arkansas River

Ottawa man dies in Melvern plane crash

Ralph Tedrow, 32, of Ottawa, Kansas, was killed and Ora Lee Mace, 33, injured seriously when a small plane owned by an Ottawa flying club struck a power line and crashed during an apparent emergency landing about 20 miles southwest of Ottawa, according to Sheriff Max Gilmore.

Melvern Kan Ralph Tedrow Ottawa Ora Lee Mace Max Gilmore

Cherryvale Man Killed in Crash

W. F. Tusing, 80, of Cherryvale died in a car-truck collision on a bridge on US 166 a half mile west of Peru. Sheriff John McMillan said Tusing, driver of the auto, was apparently blinded by the sun.

Kas W. F. Tusing Cherryvale US 166 Peru John McMillan Tusing

Wichitan Killed in Wichita Area Car Crash

AP reports 21 year old Martyn Keith Sherer of Wichita died when his car hit a bridge abutment near Schulte, southwest of Wichita, today.

Wichita (Ap Martyn Keith Sherer Wichita Schulte

Traffic Fatalities Log From Topeka Report

AP notes Kansas traffic death log covering 48 hours to 9 am Monday and January totals. It records 1961 period figures and compares to a comparable 1961 period with several fatalities noted.

Topeka Kansas

Sheriff Probes Two Minor Erie Traffic Crashes

Two minor accidents were investigated by the sheriff's office in Erie. At Island Main a 1952 Chevrolet driven by Floyd L. Thompson and a 1957 Ford operated by Mary Luther collided during a U-turn, with $10 damage to the Thompson car. Later Neal Trammell backed a 1957 Ford into a parked 1959 Ford owned by Arthur West on West 3rd, causing $60 damage to the latter. Trammell's vehicle was undamaged.

Erie Sheriff's Office Floyd L. Thompson Elsmore Mary Luther Island Main Luther Neal Trammell West 3Rd Arthur West

Dentist Jerome Streem Found Dead in Cleveland Heights

Dr Jerome A Streem 37 was found dead in his suburban Cleveland Heights home. A relative said a doctor pronounced him dead at 11 p m Sunday. Two funeral home workers carried the body as Larry Miller cried out he was breathing. Miller rushed for oxygen while his brother gave heart massage. Streem was reported in fair condition today at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Cleveland Ohio Jerome A. Streem Cleveland Heights Streem Larry Miller Miller Leon Mount Sinai Hospital

Chamber events schedule week includes luncheons and jamboree

The Chamber of Commerce lines up a busy week with a 2:30 p.m. legislative committee meeting at the chamber offices featuring a U.S. Chamber of Commerce representative. Paul Brennecke leads the new industry committee for a Thursday shell-building discussion at the Tioga Hotel. The Ambassador Club holds a noon luncheon at the Tioga Wednesday, and Thursday the agriculture committee helps stage the Southeast Kansas Poultry and Egg Jamboree at the National Guard armory.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Legislative Committee U.S. Chamber of Commerce Marlin Black‘ston New Industry Committee Paul T. Brennecke Tioga Hotel Ambassador Club The Tioga Agriculture Committee Southeast Kansas National Guard Armory

IRS Agents to Help with Tax Returns in Chanute

The Internal Revenue Service announces four days for tax return help in Chanute. An agent will be at the Memorial building on this Wednesday, next Monday, and on April 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. daily.

Internal Revenue Service Service Chanute Memorial Building

Anderson Plans Senate Appointment and Political Moves

Gov. John Anderson said he will appoint himself to the U S Senate after finishing his term as governor. He expects to announce his future plans at a Wednesday press conference and noted he may pursue a federal judgeship or another term as governor.

Topeka John An- Son Andrew F. Schoeppel Anderson U. S. Senate Harold Chase Senate Kansas National Democratic Administration Wesley Brown Hutchinson George Templar Arkansas Brown Templar Schoeppel U.S. Senate Frank Carlson Carlson Republicans Jayhawk Hotel Avery Bob Dole Russell William M. Ferguson Kansas Day Club Governor's Mansion

Astronomers Scoff At Dire Predictions Of Astrology

New York AP reports astronomers dismiss astrology as doom talk about next Monday. They note five visible planets align with sun and moon in Capricorn and Aquarius about every century. Hindus Muslims pray, flee cities, and postpone marriages while some relocate to Cleator, Arizona, for safety.

Marvin Glenn Coop Robinson, Kan New York Capricorn James S. Pickering Hayden Planetarium India Calcutta Bombay Madras New Delhi Lof Benares Ganges Nepal Orient Understanding Inc Arizona Cleator

Mascot Rescue Story Wins Tribune Tip Award

Sheila Conn wins the weekly Tribune news tip award for last week with a tale about the Chanute Jaco Black Panthers mascot, a black cat, becoming stuck in a dryer outlet pipe and being rescued after the pipe was torn apart. The column notes tips from Chanute and four-county readers for unusual happenings.

Chanute Jaco Black Panthers Sheila Conn Miss Conn the Tribune Chanute The Tribune

Weekend thefts report two burglaries

Two thefts were reported over the weekend. Harold Markham of 915 N. Forest said a pickup truck at his residence was broken into Friday night with items missing including gasoline diesel fuel two axes two wedges and a five gallon fuel can. Jim Hamar of 21 S. Tennessee reported gasoline stolen from his car during the night.

Harold Markham N. Forest Jim Hamar S. Tennessee

Tribune Delivery Help Line Notice

Insurance of newspaper delivery guidance directs readers to call their carrier for Tribune issues and provides a fallback Helpline number HE 1 3400 after p.m. for unresolved deliveries.

Tribune

Quick Action Saves Home In Chanute Fire

Mr and Mrs J H King nine miles east of Chanute on K39 highway smelled smoke at 9 am and found flames pouring from a clothes closet. Mrs King helped by bucket brigading while her husband removed burning clothes. Fire destroyed the closet contents and damaged the bedroom by smoke. Damage estimated at 300 dollars. No cause yet determined.

Chanute J. H. King K39

Great Bend Tot Dies

Jack Wise found his 11 month old son Randy unconscious with his head wedged between a crib and a bedroom wall on Sunday. The baby died despite the father's attempts at mouth to mouth resuscitation.

Great Bend Kan Jack Wise Randy

Boy Suffers Burns While Washing Truck

In Pittsburg Kansas a 14 year old boy sustained second degree burns to legs and hands when a flash fire during washing trucks with gasoline destroyed a private garage and a truck. The blast damaged only the roof of the concrete block structure and burned some tires.

Pittsburg Kan Henry Kunshek Robert

Drivers Arrested in Reckless Driving Case

Dennis M. Kennedy of 702 N Highland and Barbara A. Watson of Dodge City were arrested at 12:40 a.m. Sunday on reckless driving charges after officers saw them racing on North Santa Fe. Kennedy was released to a police court hearing Thursday. Watson posted a $25 bond she said she would forfeit.

Dennis M. Kennedy N. Highland Barbara A. Watson Dodge City North Santa Fe Kennedy

Area development survey highlights trends in Neosho county

Kansas State University researchers surveyed Neosho county and neighboring townships on social patterns retail business and industrial development. Findings show out migration of working age to Chanute and southeast Kansas areas study notes adequate facilities lacking services and mixed retail growth with expectations of asset increases yet farm decline and rising incomes amid national credit trends.

Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas Neosho County Erie Chamber Melnyk Chanute Chanute County

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