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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
2
AP reports the January unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent with 4.663 million unemployed and 65.058 million employed, noting seasonal factors and a continued hard core jobless problem. Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg cites a vigorous recovery but calls for rapid training programs to match rising job levels.
In moderate late trading, stocks held a weakly positive tilt with gains in motors oils rails utilities electrical equipment and tobacco supporting a plus day. Bond prices barely moved as volume reached about 3.7 million shares versus 3.52 million Tuesday.
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show steady to slightly lower trends. Good to high choice steers sell 22.75 to 26.00, hogs 190 to 250 pounds bring 16.50 to 17.25, sows 15.00 to 15.50, and sheep lambs 16.00 to 17.00 with 50 cents to a dollar declines on other categories. Parsons reports hogs lower with U.S. No.1 2 grades 19 to 240 pounds at 16.50, sows 14.00 to 15.00, cattle steady with grain fed steers noted.
Yesterday's admissions include Dewey Maghe of 124 S. Rutter undergoing surgery James H. Hunt of Humboldt undergoing surgery and Mrs D M Hargis of Hum.
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg urged steel management and labor to show industrial statesmanship to avoid a recovery-halting strike. He cited signs of cooperation, including the Wage Policy Committee meeting in Pittsburgh and a statement by U S Steel Board Chairman Roger M. Bough. He noted contracts expire June 30 and warned against another steel inventory buildup like the 116 day 1959 strike.
Board members say they are planning an elementary school project and two future sites. They are negotiating with the College of Emporia for seven acres near the college as a potential junior high location.
Kansas Penitentiary director Col. Guy C. Rexroad told the Leavenworth Kiwanis Club that rehabilitation efforts are hindered by tight conditions. He cited two inmates per cell in some cases and a total population of 1,908, well above the facility’s 1,100 capacity.
A continuation from Page 1 centers on Senator Pearson as scrutiny grows over his recent votes and campaign finances. Critics demand clearer stances while supporters cite experience and leadership on key issues. The piece notes upcoming public events and potential shifts in endorsements.
Emporia board of education will submit a bond issue to voters this spring and announce plans soon. Rep. William H. Avery and other Kansas delegation options are discussed to avoid vacancies during the interim before the November election. Fossils on Malta indicate springtime conditions and suggest a land-bridge theory between Europe and Africa.
Pearson, a former Kansas state senator and Johnson County attorney, announced he will not seek re election to the Senate and resigns as state GOP chairman to devote more time to his family and legal business. He served as probate judge and led the Kansas Day Club before taking the chair in 1960. He is married with four children.
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