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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1968

Page

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Computer System For Nose Count In 1970 Census

The 1970 census will use mail by questionnaire and computer processing for about 60 percent of the population starting April 1 1970. Large metropolitan areas will test the method while four-fifths of counties will be counted the old way. District offices will handle 500000 people each with either mail or census taker visits.

Washington Census Bureau Bureau Philadelphia Cleveland Little Rock Des Moines

Weather outlook for Kansas with showers and cooler trend

Area forecast calls for partly cloudy skies then more clouds with a risk of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. Highs 85 to 90, lows around 65. In Topeka the Weather Bureau reports a line of showers moving south, with locally heavy rains southeast and east central today.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau Chanute Pittsburg Emporia Hill City Abilene

Intercepted Letter Dear Cha

Intercepted correspondence mentions sun flares affecting shortwave radio but not July weather, noting a casual tone toward weather conditions and potential disruption to communications.

Cha

Space Study Aids Earth Solutions

Scientists studying environmental conditions for future astronauts say their findings can help solve Earth pollution. Dr. Andrew J. Robell of Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. notes space cabin air contains up to 150 contaminants and most are highly toxic, underscoring urgency of air quality research.

Palo Alto Calif Earth Andrew J. Robell Lockheed Missiles & Space Co

Gift articles for Thuan An South Vietnam aid drive

Articles are being received at The Tribune 15 S High land for people of Thuan An South Vietnam. Items needed include small used toys clothing soap aluminum utensils large cloth and simple household articles. Do not bring woolen material. Contributions should be wrapped tied securely in a bundle.

the Tribune S. Highland Thuan-An South Vietnam

Final Clincher to LBJ Decision

Columnist Drew Pearson in Look magazine says Lynda Bird's question about why the U S must fight in Vietnam provided the final clincher for President Johnson to withdraw. He recounts Johnson and Lady Bird awakening to meet Lynda Bird and notes Johnson's stated fatigue and health concerns as factors in stepping down.

New York Drew Pearson Lynda Bird Vietnam Johnson Pearson Look Magazine Secret Service White House Marine Corps Charles Robb Chuck Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey

City approves bids for street paving and sewer project

The city commission accepted Tarbet Construction Co. for street improvements at 170,677.20 and Burghart for the Dye Addition sewer project at 11,985.75. Dennis DeMeritt bid 176,277.17 on streets and Walter M. Poor Construction Co. 185,156.25, with engineer estimates 192,431.40 and 12,000.93. Tarbet expects start in about a month. projects largely funded by assessments.

Tarbet Construction Co Ulysses Wayne Burghart Chanute Tarbet Burghart Dennis DeMeritt Walter M. Poor Carl Nordt Lassman Electric

Series of Clashes At 2 Flash Points

Clippers of fighting erupt around Saigon and northwest Vietnam as Marines and Army units clash with North Vietnamese forces. In the northwest near Khe Sanh Marines report major losses, while heavy fighting persists near Saigon with U S forces striking enemy positions and sampans on the Dong Nai River.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S Khe Sanh Dong Nai

President Johnson Eyes Back-to-Back Global Trips

President Johnson plans a busy globetrotting season after agreeing to meet South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu in Honolulu around July 20. Rumors swirl of potential journeys to Africa Asia South America Europe and possibly Moscow before his term ends.

San Antonio Tex Johnson South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Africa Asia South America Europe Moscow

Karen Screams and Disappearance Leads to Large Search

A 15 year old girl Karen Sue Cooney vanished from her Corry home Monday triggering a hunt by about 100 police and volunteers across 150 acres of rugged woods 25 miles from the New York line. She was later found alive by a helicopter pilot in a wooded area near her home. State police used bloodhounds and prepared for air support as FBI monitored developments.

Corry Corry, Pa James P. Cooney Karen

White Spot on Sun Triggers Global Radio Disruption

Scientists report the largest solar flare since 1966 fouling short wave radio worldwide. Forecasters warn a greater than even chance of more flares Wednesday as the Sun’s magnetic field intensifies. The flare caused hour long noise storms across 184 to 10 megacycles, with minimal impact on other frequencies.

Boulder Colo U.S. Space Disturbance Kildahl

Miss Whirl Visits Chanute For Breeding Week

Greyhound star Miss Whirl spares a week at Ken nels west of Chanute with owner Robert Black aiming to breed her to Mary William. The champion retired last December after earning over 110000 in 115 races and captaining the All American Greyhound Race Team.

Miss Whirl B&b Chanute Robert Black Kennels Mary William Black Kansas City Ralph Ryan Longwood Fla Kansas Hall of Fame Abilene K39 Rex Niver Ralph and Dick McMinimy Wade Mayfield

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