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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
1
Aisle Rollers in State College report Edith Frable now Edith Rockey exchanged vows Monday evening on roller skates at Hecla Park Skating Rink. She wore a pink lace wedding gown with a white veil. The couple and wedding party skated in a receiving line after the ceremony.
Cape Kennedy Florida AP The countdown for Apollo 11 resumed after a three hour delay caused by a leaky valve on the Saturn 5 service tower It was a rehearsal for a simulated ignition timed for early afternoon The valve on the 200 foot level feeds liquid hydrogen in the third stage A four man NASA team tightened the valve to fix the issue and the test aims to locate and fix problems before final count next week
A 22 year old woman awarded 425000 for injuries from a 1962 crash near Swainsboro Georgia alleging negligent design of the Corvair car against General Motors Corp. The plaintiff Iane Jenkins now in Downey California hospital due to lifelong medical costs. GM says no unsafe design suits against the Corvair have been upheld.
Oklahoma state agriculture officials report no new hog cholera cases since June 16. About 10,000 hogs have been destroyed since February. An embargo on feeder and breeder hog movements remains, extended to 90 days after the last case is confirmed.
Farmers and grain traders report a halted wheat harvest as rain and mud stop operations. Negotiations with weather fail to clear fields. expect resumed work Friday or Saturday if dry. Farmers equip combines with reels and larger tires to handle faller grain and mud while watching forecasts.
Secretary of State William Rogers said the past week showed the lowest level of combat in Vietnam in the war, with North Vietnamese infiltration down and possible troop withdrawals likely if the lull continues. He cited uncertainty about causes but suggested regrouping or manpower shortages on the enemy side.
The Neosho River rose to 24.6 feet near the city water plant with lowland flooding in Neosho and Iola. Gates at John Redmond Dam closed as downstream levels crest and recede. Iola reports 32 blocks affected with 35 homes damaged, while Humboldt and Riverside Park areas also see flooding and pumping efforts.
Dr James Rowland was elected chairman of Neosho Junior College trustees at the annual organizational meeting. Wilbur Thompson was named vice chairman. The board discussed campus repairs from the Caro Construction contract and approved paying all but 15000 of the remaining 80000, held in escrow until repairs finish. The report covered doors drainage rust prevention and other building issues along with budget plans and signs to direct visitors.
Police found two 14 year old boys walking downtown after camping in a back yard tent. They were released to parents after speaking with the juvenile officer. Later three 13 year olds were found walking after camping at a yard. parents were called and the boys were taken to the station.
Chief Lige Matlock said chemicals stolen in a Sunday break-in behind Otterbein Church may be used to manufacture LSD or a derivative. Three broken chemical bottles, labeled peroxide and benzaldehyde, were found near the church, with a two foot square brown spill area. Officials caution about skin contact and note an exact loss total is not yet determined.
An intercepted letter to Cha. notes floods were much more exciting in the days before the John Redmond dam, implying changes in flood patterns or public interest prior to the structure’s existence.
A fire set by matches destroyed contents of a post office drop box at Grant and Walnut on Tuesday at 5 58 p m. Fire Chief John Erickson said children were playing around the box before the blaze. Postal officials could not determine loss. No leads on suspects.
A 1964 Chevrolet driven by Lisel Larson aged 67 of Parsons collided with a 1964 Buick driven by Vickey Case aged 18 of Elsmore at Main and Highland at 11 p.m. Tuesday. Buick damage was about $550 and Chevrolet about $450 according to police.
Many businesses and government offices will close Friday for the Fourth of July. All city offices except police and fire departments will shut, along with state and county offices. The Tribune will not publish and mail delivery stops. For many, holiday runs from Thursday evening to Monday morning, with no public observance planned locally.
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