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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1965
Page
1
A 68-year-old Kansas River bridge in Topeka collapsed, sending one car into the river and killing Kenneth Allen, 43. Divers hunted for a second car as heavy cranes moved debris. most services to the north side were cut and long distance lines limited until restored.
Police linked John Wayne Kishko to forged and counterfeit checks totaling 87 and 187 dollars drawn on a Denison bank. He was released to Jackson County authorities on a felony warrant while also facing Shawnee County forgery charges. детали
Goodland Kansas AP report states pilot Martin Nelson about 50, a Ruleton area farmer and flight instructor, was killed when his crop spraying plane crashed four miles southwest of Goodland and burned. Cause undetermined.
An intercepted letter to Cha urges flying Old Glory on Independence Day Sunday and the holiday Monday. It closes with Yours.
Raymond Rivera an 11 year old newspaper boy recounted his fear as the Kansas River bridge began to fail Friday. He said he heard a loud noise felt the bridge shake then saw a cave in and cars plunge into the river as a scream rang out. Rivera reported running to safety on the west side. He is one of six children in the Rivera family.
Southwestern Bell announced a rush of 17 000 feet of cable to Topeka to reroute lines after the Kansas River bridge collapse. The new line will support 1 800 telephones, restoring long distance to 14 towns today while local service resumes Sunday. Sixty five workers from multiple cities plus company mobile phones and two public telephones supported emergency repair efforts.
The Neosho Chamber announces a catfish contest on the Neosho River through Nov 1 with a $50 U S savings bond prize for the largest fish. Pre register at five outlets, weigh-ins at four stations, no entry fee, and legal catching rules apply. The event promotes Neosho county as a premier catfishing area with Kansas official Jack Lacy backing.
O W Johnson 46 of Carrollton Missouri died at KU Medical Center after a two car head on collision on US 65 south of Carrollton. Five others in the second car were injured. Johnson was alone in his vehicle.
Instructions urge readers to contact their Tribune phone carrier or dial HE 1340 after 6 pm if a party cannot be reached.
Chanute will observe a general holiday on Monday with most businesses closed and no mail delivery. The Tribune will not publish. The VFW fireworks display follows the last game of a three day American Legion baseball tournament at City Park starting at 7 p.m.
CHICAGO AP The Independence Day holiday weekend saw traffic deaths rise with 76 fatalities reported by mid morning as the National Safety Council warned the extended holiday may set a record. Boating and swimming dangers were noted with a forecast of 470 to 570 more holiday traffic deaths.
Viet Cong continued mortar attacks on Can Tho airfield and outposts 3,000 yards away with 20 to 30 rounds first, then about 10 more. Government forces countered with mortars and air strikes. no casualties reported. Korean troops wounded by VC mine near Di An. Seoul plans up to 15,000 more troops. A Russian trawler sighting near U.S. Seventh Fleet area draws cautious comment.
Real 8 Corp reveals 3,000 pounds of silver bullion ingots and silver pieces of eight from a 1715 treasure fleet wreck about 35 miles south of Cape Kennedy. The haul, buried four feet deep in 25 feet of water, could fetch up to 200 000 from collectors, with bullion worth around 60 000 on market.
Police charged William L Stevenson Jr of 527 S Evergreen with failing to yield after his 1958 Pontiac backed onto US 169 and hit Phillip Mc Coy’s 1956 Chevrolet at 1127 N Santa Fe around 3 a.m. Damages were $150 and $200. A 15-year-old Chanute boy was present. his father collected him at the station.
In Kansas City the Muehlebach Hotel hosted 20 yearling calves auctioned in a world champion livestock auctioneer contest. Fifteen bidders paid 100 each to compete, with bids rising in rapid 25 cent steps. The event is part of the 1965 Livestock Marketing Congress by Certified Livestock Markets Association, with a banquet to crown the champion and a recorded sale later released as a record for auctioneers.
The state license of Wayne Sheldon’s liquor store at 802 N Santa Fe was suspended for 14 days by the Alcoholic Beverage Control director. The suspension takes effect at 9 a.m. Monday and ends at 9 a.m. July 19, with the reason not specified in the notifying letter.
AP reports Governor Avery declares July 6 a legal holiday as Independence Day falls on Sunday. All state offices will be closed Monday for the observance in Kansas.
An eastbound Greyhound bus collided head on with a westbound automobile on the New York Thruway near Waterloo. Five people in the car were killed and 35 to 40 were injured on the bus. The bus was bound for Boston from Chicago.
President Johnson announced plans to propose within days a national teachers corps to work with teachers in city slums and rural poverty areas. He spoke to 7,000 at the National Education Association convention before holidaying at the LBJ Ranch, urging fellowships and reemployment for displaced teachers amid desegregation.
The area forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies through Sunday with scattered mostly afternoon and night thunderstorms and little temperature change. Lows 65 to 70, highs near 90. Northeast and north central Kansas mainly fair with 80s, while western and southern sections may see intermittent showers and storms and highs around 90.
Police department June report shows court bonds and fines at 560 for the month, 353 police calls up 36 from May, 75 misdemeanor arrests up from 66, no felonies, and 21 family calls. Traffic arrests include multiple violations, 11 traffic accidents with one fatality, 71 dogs picked up by animal control, and patrol mileage 8,488 with 810 gallons of gas.
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