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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.7154n and soybean oil 8.00n noted. Cattle and calves markets show feeder steers 31.50-33.30 for 475-625 lb, 650-750 lb 30.30-31.70, 800-965 lb 30.35-80, feeder heifers 27.00-30.00 for 300-675 lb. Hogs prices 26.50-27.00 for 200-250 lb, 25.75-26.50 for 250-270 lb, 24.00-24.50 for 300 lb. Sheep spring lambs 28.50-29.50, prime 30.00.
Chicago market prices show butter grades AA A and B with scores and lot numbers. Eggs list grade A whites limits and sizes with per cent quality notes.
In Chicago the wheat market shows No 2 hard yellow at 1.32 and No 2 soft red at 1.31 1/4 with No 2 soft red (tuff) at 1.30. Corn No 2 yellow trades at 1.30 and No 2 extra heavy white oats at 64.
Edsel E. Noland and Dora SUE Noland sue to quiet title to part of Wible Suburban Addition Chanute Neosho County Kansas asking the court to determine adverse interests in the described real estate and the descent of Anna Wibel's interest. Defendants include J H Hill Sophie Grubb and others with unknown heirs trustees and corporate officers and partners. require plead by August 18 1969. Attorney Henshall and Pennington Chanute Kansas 66729. Clerk Virginia Embry.
The Dow Jones rose about 5.88 to 855.22 at noon, after an intraday high near 864. The market's advance appeared technical, with bargain hunting cited after a prior slump. Apollo 11 related stocks like Grumman and McDonnell Douglas led gains among aerospace firms as Xerox topped NYSE volume.
Charges of assault and using profane language against Harvey Typer and Jerry Mead were dismissed in police court after the complainant Fred Manly failed to appear. The alleged incident dated July 9 was the basis for the complaints signed by Manly.
In the Probate Court of Neosho County Kansas a petition by Lawrence L Shultz heir at law seeks appointment of an administrator of the estate of Lee Roy Shultz deceased. Defenses must be filed by July 24 1969 at 1 30 PM at the Probate Court Erie Kansas. Attorney for Petitioner Harry L Depew Neodesha Kansas.
The Kansas Supreme Court by a 4 3 decision abolishes immunity for negligence against the state or its agencies when engaged in proprietary activities. The ruling allows a negligently injured patient to seek damages from a government hospital or agency performing commercial or profit related activities.
Thor Heyerdahl and six crewmen left the papyrus Ra due to storm damage. He remains aboard the Shenandoah in the Atlantic awaiting better weather before deciding on repairs and whether to press toward Barbados.
Obituaries report W H Lisle 66 of LaHabra Calif died after a year and five months illness at Santa Fe Memorial Hospital Los Angeles. He was born in Chetopa Aug 1 1903 moved to Chanute 1919 and to California 1931 with Santa Fe railroad retiring 1968. Survivors include wife Mildred daughter Beverly Whisenant two granddaughters siblings Jim Lisle Ruth Welch Mary Heath. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Whittier Calif Friday. Also Thomas Gene Pollet 6 Fort Scott and former resident died at KU Medical Center Kansas City Kan. Born Oct 13 1962 in Chanute lived here until 1969. Survived by father Walter M Pollet two brothers Terry Rex four sisters and grandmother Alice King. Funeral 10 am Friday Cheney Memorial Fort Scott with burial St Joseph Cemetery Humboldt. Daisy Olson Ward has died Davenport Ill body to Chanute after Gibson Koch to announce arrangements. Mrs William M Nellie Wilhemina Haines 512 S Santa Fe died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Lived here 48 years born Wellington Mar 24 1896 survived by two sons Elwood Haines Wichita and William M Haines Jr Denver. Memorials to First Baptist Church. Memorial service for Mrs A A Foster Baltz Saturday 2 pm Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev Max Deweese. Baltz died Wednesday after seven months illness born April 25 1887 in Tallequah Okla daughter of Benjamin Stone married Albert Baltz Feb 17 19 and lived here 50 years. Survived by husband one son Howard two grandchildren three great grandchildren. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. and reports a census of 74 adults and pediatrics with seven babies. It includes a roster of patients, marriages, court actions, and police summons with locations and names across Chanute and nearby towns.
About 35 protesters sat blockading the Spirit of St Louis train in Altoona Pennsylvania on a short stop. They lay in front of the locomotive to protest what they called poor conditions, delaying the service for an hour and 35 minutes.
Two non injurious accidents were recorded by police on Wednesday. At 3 40 p m a camper truck driven by Janice Roberts struck the city utility drive in facility on First Street causing light damage. At 7 20 p m a 1965 Oldsmobile driven by Francis Umbarger and a 1966 Plymouth driven by Elsie Galemore collided at 1716 S Santa Fe damaging the Oldsmobile about 75 dollars with no damage to the Plymouth.
Five Mexican migrant workers and relatives died in a car trampling collision on U S 81 five miles south of Belleville. A sixth person, Mrs Emeterio Cantu, in critical condition, was hospitalized in Belleville. The southbound car and a semitruck driven by Robert D Catlin of Beloit collided in heavy rain. Catlin was uninjured. A second pickup carrying other migrant workers was not involved.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 9 8 to approve the House passed surtax extension bill without change and sent it to the Senate floor. President Nixon gains a first round win though timing for debate remains uncertain. Democrats seek meaningful tax reform before broader action.
Police arrested 28 people and fired tear gas across 10 blocks on the South Side as Governor Rhodes sent 150 National Guardsmen to guard cleanup crews near Hillman Street after a second straight night of racial unrest. Eight people injured, no confirmed shootings, several sniper incidents reported.
Kansas classifieds note a 1988 White Zig Zag cabinet model that makes buttonholes and does fancy stitches. Priced at 41.95 cash or easy terms with trade-ins accepted. See at 121 E Main or call 431 2748.
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