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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1969
Page
4
Markets show whites 45 mediums 33 2 standards 33 checks 21. Calves at 1,000 head and hogs 3,000 with barrows and gilts 200–240 lb at 25.50–25.00, 240–260 lb at 25.00–25.75, 260–280 lb 24.23–25.25, 280–310 lb 23.50–24.50. Sheep 300 head with spring lambs 9.50–10.50 and prime 30.75. Eggs Grade A large 40–44, butter Grade A solid 79, Grade A quarters 80.
Chicago AP bulletin lists butter scores from 93 to 60 plus A and B grade eggs, and egg quality thresholds. It also notes hides prices and a rough meat receipts tally amid varied dairy and commodity pricing.
Mrs Crespin DeLa Torre reports a red bicycle stolen over the weekend to police. The incident occurred near 1009 5 Central as she filed the report today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11.51 points to 871.70 at noon amid a broad decline. Analysts linked the drop to uncertainty over the income tax surcharge extension and fears of possible wage and price controls if it fails. A weak technical rally and worries over the Mideast added to the negative mood.
Police investigated two accidents in Chanute. At 12 18 p m a 1964 Ford driven by Van Stevenson and a 1955 Mercury driven by Herschel Frankenberry collided at 805 West Main causing $175 and $50 damage respectively. At 4 15 p m a 1953 Chevrolet city park department pickup driven by Donald Noland and a 1964 Ford driven by Robert White collided in Santa Fe Park with the city truck undamaged and the Ford sustaining $50 damage.
Police reports detail two juvenile incidents Monday. A 17 year old girl was picked up in Santa Fe Park and detained overnight in a city jail after a daylong search. At 12:50 a.m. today a 17 year old youth was charged with curfew violation after being found with an 18 year old at Main and Lincoln.
The board discussed rising textbook costs and the decision not to raise fees, with $4,000 of requested books cut to fit anticipated fee revenue. They reviewed the bus program costs, a remedial reading project, staff resignations, and new hires. The district approved tax status for bonds, bid on typewriters, budget adjustments, and a July budget meeting.
Police Sergeant Charles Record chased a 1957 Chevrolet on West Cherry early today after it left the Whitley Morris Chevrolet building. The pursuit ended west of town when the car stopped. no damage or theft was found on the vehicle.
At Fort Lewis near Seattle a welcome home for five soldiers from the 3rd Battalion 60th Infantry 9th Infantry Division featured Gen. William C. Westmoreland delivering decorations. The three day program included speeches music a parade a dinner and family reunions. Tan Son Nhut arrivals Nguyen Van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky and Nguyen Van Vy attended the send off at the airport.
Mrs Gene Wall Selective Service Board clerk says seven Neosho County residents will travel to Kansas City Thursday for pre induction physicals and return Friday Two former Chanute residents are also slated for exams Donald A O Connor of Olathe will be tested in Kansas City and Robert Boerwinkle of St Paul Minn will be tested in St Paul The Neosho County group includes Mitchell F Casady and Tommy A McDaniel both of Chanute Gary W Goodwin Michael G Ashley Larry Locke Richard W Crawford II and Steven Allen all of Chanute
Glenn Hughes reports to police that an acetylene torch dosel and gauges were stolen from an oil lease east of Chanute sometime over the weekend.
The Kansas Attorney General will not file any additional brief in a challenge to the 1969 tobacco products tax law. The case questions the law’s single subject and title adequacy. A decision may come before July 20, with potential impounding of tax money if invalidated and possible appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court.
Neoma Kelley 68 of 122 N. Steuben died Monday after a long illness at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Survivors include wife Florence and children Kathryn Groskinsky and Dudley Kelley. Funeral arrangements by Johnson Mortuary. A second obituary for Mrs. Braschler, born Oct 14 1881 in Labette County and married to Edward Braschler in 1906, notes church and club memberships and six grandchildren. service announced by Gibson Koch Chapel.
Mrs Edward Braschler formerly of 915 Steuben died early today at age 87. She is survived by her husband Edward and family members. Funeral arrangements are pending in the local obituaries page.
Kansas traffic death log records 24 hours ending 6 a.m. Tuesday for July 19. The 1969 count shows 325 fatalities versus 323 in the comparable 1968 period.
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Severe storms hit eastern Kansas and western Missouri with rains and winds up to 80 mph. A tornado damaged a North Kansas City printing firm roof. Lightning struck near people causing two shocks. 12 000 customers lost power. Missouri River tributaries faced flood risk. areas around Kansas City Airport flooded.
Rains began Monday with little change expected, but the Carbondale area 17 miles south of Topeka received five to six inches of rain in five hours. The downpour caused flash flooding and the Wakarusa River upper reaches rose toward 28 feet in Lawrence late tonight, five feet above flood stage.
Kiwanis members and families held a picnic at Santa Fe Park north shelter house. Residents visiting include CWO4 Berthot and family from Germany and relatives of Charles I Berthot and Charles Hollenshead. Magician conventions in Kansas City and Cincinnati are noted, plus a Class of 1960 reunion plan at Chanute High School. Diana Leigh Richards arrived eight pounds six ounces, born Thursday to James and wife in Jola. grandparents listed.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. and a patient census of 72 adults and pediatrics with two babies. The notice lists on Monday and today medical surgical births and residents including Herman Anderson Charles Tilman Ray Cooper Richard Hummer Mrs Hubert Sherwood Vernon Brinkmeyer Mrs John Walters Edward Saving Jerry Collins Paul Richard Lloyd Hawley Ethel Rush Michelle Moore Frank Gordon Jerry Denney Frank Nesbitt and others with addresses in Humboldt Iola Stark Altoona Walnut and Iola. City Court actions cite Florence Carr Gerald Elliott and Lawrence A Martin with fines and costs. Fire run reports H R Munoz resuscitation and revival.
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