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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1968

Page

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Bronx Gunman Kills Three In Massive Bronx Manhunt

Police hunted for Bobby Rogers alias Bobby Pugh, a 31 year old Bronx building superintendent, after a 30 caliber carbine spree killed three men ages 18 to 21 and wounded a fourth on East 138th Street. The suspect fled into a basement connecting three buildings as hundreds watched.

New York Bronx Bronx Asst. Dist. Atty Burton Roberts Bobby Rogers Bobby Pugh Manuel Angel Figueroa Efrain Castro Jose Rivera Roberts Figueroa Lincoln Hospital Castro Rivera Rogers Central Park Angel Angelos Tenesnent East 138Th Street

Neosho Tax Collection Reaches Over Two Million

Erie report shows 1967 Neosho taxes collected by the county treasurer's office totaling 2,064,697.83 dollars. Tax clerk Patsy Peterson notes 1,458,880.86 dollars came in during the first-half period and 605,816.97 dollars in the second-half period to date.

Erie Neosho County Patsy Peterson

Crash Victim Is Identified

The man killed in yesterday's train truck collision on US 75 west of here was James P. Finley 29 of New Orleans. Injured in the crash was J D Earl Hall 23 of New Orleans and listed in continued serious condition at Fredonia hospital.

Increase in Neosho Motor Vehicle Registration

Neosho county reports steady gains in vehicle registrations. Passenger car registrations reach 8 622 and truck registrations 3 826, up 222 and 188 respectively from the same date last year, according to county vehicle clerk Mrs. Connie Stegman.

EMJE Neosho County Connie Stegman

Intercepted Letter Dewar Cha Sent To Chanute

Intercepted letter hints at political activity as numerous candidates pass through Chanute en route to Erie. Observers remark that politicians show strong interest in beans amid the travel and campaign bustle.

Chanute Erie

Strike worries dip into convention prep in Chicago

IBEW sources say top Democrats sought union HQ intervention to ease a 66 day Illinois Bell strike delaying the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Keenan and Freeman reportedly asked but were rebuffed as locals retain autonomous bargaining. The Aug 26 opener looms with essential communications gear stalled.

Washington International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Joseph D. Keenan IBEW _ international Labor W. Willard Wirtz Chicago Systems Council T4 IBEW Illinois Bell Telephone Co International Council T4 Chicago Sun-Times Keenan

Man Charged With Petty Larceny In City

Police arrested John Phillips 43 of 619 S Grant on petty larceny charges. He was held at the city jail pending hearing or bond. An officer report said Phillips was taken into custody after Arnold Scarberry 2042 N Central reported his billfold and a $143 payroll check were stolen last night and recovered.

John Phillips S. Grant Phillips Castoday Arnold Scarberry N. Central

Flood Area No Place For Tourists

London reports flood disaster in England's West Country as villagers clash with sightseers. Seven people died as torrential rains swelled rivers, bridges collapsed, and emergency crews aided by airlifted troops rushed to repairs.

London England Somerset Devon Cornwall West Country Midlands Trent Leicester Northampton

Weather forecast and temperatures for Kansas area

The area forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions with hot and humid weather through Saturday. Highs will reach the upper 90s with lows around 70 tonight. In Topeka, the Weather Bureau predicts little change with daytime highs in the 90s and nighttime lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Precipitation in the past 24 hours included Wakeeney 1.18 inches, Bellaire .72, Collyer 1.35, Burdette .74. Highs Thursday ranged from 91 at Dodge City to 99 at Wichita. overnight lows from 63 at Goodland to 73 at Pittsburg and Wamego.

Topeka Weather Bureau Kansas Wakeeny Bellaire Collyer Burdette Dodge City Wichita Goodland Pittsburg Wamego

Pickets at Topeka Hospitals Raise Strike Tensions

Gov. Docking warned health workers could lose their jobs after five unexplained absences from duty. Court actions extended the injunction to maintain hospital operations as 34 psychiatric aides were fired and picket lines formed at Topeka State Hospital and the Kansas Neurological Institute.

Topeka Robert Docking Ron Baxter Atty Robert Sonderholm Baxter Docking Emerson Stamps Kansas Health Workers Union Topeka State Hospitals Kansas Neurological Institute Alfred Paul Bay Superin Tendent Topeka State Hospital al Nemec Vickers Emerson Jamps Kansas Health Workers Local 1271 Aflaid American Federation of State

Soldier slain in Saigon by Viet Cong terrorist

In Saigon a terrorist shot and killed a U S soldier amid heightened fears of Viet Cong raids. Police and guards increased at the embassy and key targets as U S forces remained on high alert with reports of 11 000 enemy troops near the capital and more on the way.

Saigon U.S Vietnam

City Clerk Reports 44 Voters Registered Overnight

The city clerk's office registered 44 voters during last night's hours from 5 to 9. The office remains open until 9 tonight and again Monday and Tuesday nights before registration closes ahead of the August 6 primary.

What Little Girls Made of in a Spooky Orange Mansion

Three Newark girls aged 5, 7, and 9 were found safe after nearly 18 hours missing. They wandered from home, entered a deserted 14 room mansion and later walked a mile back home with an aunt from Orange locating them.

Orange N.J Newark Mary Louise Desens

Young Christians urge nonviolence at World Council assembly

At Uppsala the World Council of Churches assembly heard Young Christians call elders to end support for the status quo and pursue nonviolent social change. They said violence may be a last resort, and churches should help craft nonviolent strategies. A key Asian leader urged Christianity be indigenous to its country.

Uppsala Sweden World Council of Churches Assembly Assembly Lakhasa de Mel Calcutta Church of India Pakistan Burma Ceylon Councils General Assembly World Council of Churches Vatican Faith and Order Commission Council

Stolen 1959 Chevrolet Recovered Stripped in Field

A 1959 Chevrolet owned by Stephen Gray was recovered by Labette county authorities in a field near Parsons after being reported stolen. The car had broken down Monday and was missing when Gray returned yesterday. it had been stripped of parts and accessories.

Stephen Gray S. Evergreen Parsons Gray Labette County

Officials Prepare For Biggest Trial In Tennessee

Memphis officials plan unprecedented security for the James Earl Ray trial for the King assassination. A voice and picture tape will be made of every attendee, newsmen will receive photo IDs, and Ray will enter a courtroom via an underground corridor to shield him from the public.

Ises Tennessee James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Shelby County Criminal Court Ray

Presidential nominees face protests and ballot kicks

Wallace faced heckling by Upward Bound youths in North Dartmouth Mass as he qualified in Minnesota for ballot access. Humphrey urged readiness to reestablish relations with Red China though prospects look slim. McCarthy criticized administration for neglecting the poor, Agriculture Department countered his stance. Nixon defended internal change and barbed policy on inclusion while Rockefeller campaigned in New York then headed to Baltimore and Miami to court delegates.

Wallace George C. Wallace American Independent Party North Dartmouth Mass Minnesota Humphrey Hubert H. Humphrey United States China Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Baltimore Miami

Chanute Merchants Plan Christmas in July Gala Parade

A group of Chanute merchants will stage a Christmas in July gala on Thursday featuring a parade and free prizes. An advertisement on page 6 of The Tribune outlines the event details.

the Tribune Today

Boy Power Through Physical and Mental Fitness

A brief feature on the Boy Scouts of America promoting a program centered on physical training and mental discipline to build character and resilience among youth.

B.S.A

Traffic Fatalities Log Shows 1968 Figures

Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic deaths over the last 24 hours ending 9 am Friday record July 10 1968 state totals 314 compared with 317 for the corresponding 1967 period.

Topeka Kansas

Six hurt slightly in two vehicle crashes at two intersections

At 4 15 p m yesterday six people sustained minor injuries in a collision between a car and a pickup at 19th and Edith. George A Gregory 67 of R 1 was alone in the pickup. Delores Shrum 24 of 215 St Ashby drove a car with four Shrum children. Police cited scratches and bruises. damages put at 350 for the Shrum car and total loss for the pickup. Visibility was poor at the intersection. At 9 15 a m today two cars collided at Main and Garfield injuring no one seriously. Patricia Markham 39 of 1309 S Highland and Patricia Black 18 of R 1 were involved. The Rambler and Pontiac sustained front fender damages.

Edith George A. Gregory R. 1 Delores Shrum St. Ashby Mike Kirk Vicky Sandra Shrum Patricia Markham S. Highland Patricia Black Main Garfield Markham

Thieves Take Irene Jail Cell During Jubilee

Police search for thieves who stole Irene's jail cell used in kangaroo court sessions during the July diamond jubilee celebration on July 16 17. Posters offer a 100 merchandise reward for the cell's return or capture of suspects.

Irene, S.D Irene

Giant Bug House at Riverside Insectary Reveals Hidden Lab

In Riverside California three barefoot researchers operate inside a locked quarantine laboratory surveying sealed insect samples from around the world. The 60 year old insectory guards against disease via decontamination showers after work. Dr. Fred Legner 34 leads fly control research across multiple countries.

Riverside Calif University of California At Riverside Quarantine Laboratory United Nations Fred Legner

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