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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
1
A missing dog story from Mrs. C. E. Drisdell of 1101 N. Santa Fe describes Rover the black sheep dog partially sheared and last seen after digging under a fence. Police, dog catcher, and friends have been notified. owner warns against trimming hair over the eyes to prevent sight loss.
The report shows 1 P M temperatures around 61 with yesterday’s high 65 and year-ago 72. Humidity near 57 percent, barometer 29.03 inches. Precip yesterday 0.40 inches. Forecast calls for fair weather today through Thursday with a cooler night near 60 and a high on Thursday around the lower 70s.
AP reports Kansas will see sunny skies and moderate temperatures with only a few showers in southern areas tonight. Tuesday highs ranged from 71 in Dodge City to 86 in Concordia, with overnight lows from 56 to 66. Daily highs were expected in the 80s with low 60s tonight. Rain totals included 1.24 inches in Dodge City and 0.89 inch in Burlington.
Readers advised to contact the Tribune by dialing HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. if their carrier fails to reach the paper by phone. The notice guides late night readers to use the provided line for urgent communications.
County Clerk Marion Showalter reports 1962 total assessed value at $30,939,467, down from 1961's $31,023,352 due to declines in personal property and corporate valuations while real estate rose. 1962 by towns shows Erie real estate $779,310 personal $378,905 corporate $74,352, with each township breaking down 1962 versus 1961 values.
In Kansas City a 37 year old man identified as L. C. Amie died after an assault described as a public safety item in a cafe at 1518 East 12th Street. Witness Robert E. Stewart, 40, said he saw Amie being struck in the neck by a Black assailant who fled in a car.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad to abandon 12.32 miles of track between Moran and Iola Kansas. The action clears the way for removal of the line and affects the Kansas railroad corridor.
Gov. John Anderson plans a political speech at the annual Bourbon County gathering in Fort Scott on Saturday night.
County Clerk Burris Surber reports Wilson County valuations rose by 55 381 this year over 1961 with real estate and corporate values increasing while personal property dropped. Total 1962 valuation is 27 971 810 compared with 27 916 429 in 1961.
A fast moving three alarm fire at St Marys Hospital Brooklyn forced evacuation of 295 patients aided by nuns. No injuries reported as fire was controlled within twenty minutes.
Congressional leaders push early approval of a 3,744,155,250 dollar civilian space agency authorization to fund manned moon missions and related projects. The package includes 32 million for 14,000 acres at Cape Canaveral and 92.5 million to advance a Mississippi testing center on 142,000 acres.
Coffeyville rancher Rob Russell withdraws from the Democratic primary for Congress in Kansas 5th District and backs Wade A. Myers. His name remains on the ballot in 18 counties. the July 7 deadline has passed and the $225 filing fee cannot be recovered. Hargis remains in the race alongside Myers as Democrats, while four Republicans compete.
London AP reports 87 year old Sir Winston Churchill can bear part of his weight on his fractured left leg. Doctors say he is progressing well and hope no further bulletins are needed before he leaves Middlesex Hospital.
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index up one tenth of a percent in June, led by a 9 percent increase in fresh fruit costs and higher restaurant meals. Overall living costs are 1.2 percent higher than a year ago, with wage revisions pending for about 40 000 workers.
County Clerk Marion Spowales outlined absentee voting rules ahead of the August primary. Voters may apply in person or by mail for out of state and sick or disabled ballots, with deadlines to return ballots by noon the day before the election. In state absentee ballots require write in for district candidates. Military ballots follow state procedures.
The Senate subcommittee accuses James Hoffa of corrupt ties with New York mobster Antonio Corallo and of aiding alleged payoffs and theft within the Teamsters. It details 1961 hearings and cites cases involving Local 239 leaders, Tony Pro Provenzano, Jo e y Glimco, and other officials as evidence Hoffa tolerates or covers improper activities.
Kansas traffic death log reports 45 fatalities in July through 9 am Wednesday for 1962, compared with 301 deaths in the comparable 1961 period and 305 in 1962 to date.
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