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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1977
Page
1
James Gardner of L. E. Gardner, Inc. Wichita will address 7:30 p.m. Monday in the First National Bank community room on funding options for Chanute’s downtown CBD project and present market analysis results. He is guest speaker at the fourth CBD policy plan work session.
City engineers cite difficulty distinguishing trash from stored items as garbage crews rely on residents to mark what is for disposal. The four quadrant schedule assigns southeast to first Wednesday, northeast to second, and northwest and southwest to third and fourth Wednesdays respectively.
Norma Maring, manager, reports a leak in the municipal pool after reopening on Thursday. Water dropped below the submarine lights due to caulking between concrete slabs. A temporary fix was set, with full recaulking planned before next summer, avoiding a two week closure now.
Larry Shepard, superintendent of the gas water and sewer department, says a three year one hundred twenty three thousand dollar program to repair gas leaks is two weeks old and has eliminated about 20 leaks. A three man crew works full time using clamps and burying 17 pound magnesium anodes to protect pipelines. A 35 foot section of pipe near First and Western streets was replaced after it was found to be sponge like and deteriorated.
City officials and Kansas Department of Transportation representatives will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday to review preliminary engineering designs for the proposed U.S. 169 bypass west of Chanute. City Manager Bob Bunting says the session will cover bridges side roads and other engineering features.
Police chief Chet Hale cautions riders 16 and older may receive traffic citations for failing to follow stop signs and red lights. He notes younger offenders can face juvenile court petitions, warning of potential serious accidents if signs and signals are ignored.
The widow of guerrilla leader Ventje Soumokil and Dr Hassan Dan opened talks with four gunmen holding about 54 to 56 hostages near Assen to seek a bloodless end to the 12 day siege. The gunmen displayed a Republic in Exile flag as mediation begins amid threats against mediators.
The House approved a five year Energy Department framework by a 310 to 20 vote, with sunset on Dec 31 1982 and price setting powers debated. The bill, differing from the Senate version, moves to a conference committee for a compromise.
County treasurer Eileen Harding urges timely payment of the second half by June 20. About 60 percent pay in full. notices were mailed last November with totals and half payments. Late payments incur monthly interest. 2 percent nonpayment risk, with lists published and sheriff involvement after July to August notices.
Rep. Paul Rogers says consumers are outraged over the proposed saccharin ban and urges an 18 month moratorium on FDA action. He argues for a study of additive benefits and risks and the relevance of animal cancer tests to humans. Rogers predicts swift bipartisan passage to block the ban this summer.
Crowds flocked to Padre Island beaches as hammerheads and other sharks, some up to 15 feet, swam near Malaquite Beach in Texas. While beaches stayed open, few swam, as guides and locals noted the unusual influx drew both excitement and concern. Fishermen benefited as large catches drew crowds and cameras, though cancellations rose among travelers worried about safety.
A brief note shows a landlubber expressing suspicion about a message and declining a suggested passage, concluding with a polite sign-off. The fragment hints at caution in correspondence and possible maritime misgivings.
On an afternoon at Chanute's municipal pool, R J Williams aged 10 of 121 S Steuben gains the right balance between his inner tube and bicycle on his way home.
Gov. Robert Bennett pledged a more equitable farm policy for Kansas and the nation as the Kansas Future Farmers of America named him an honorary state farmer. He urged hard work and access to credit and world markets to protect meat and grain prices.
Today highs reach the lower 90s and overnight lows around the upper 60s. Scattered afternoon showers may develop with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday stays partly cloudy with possible afternoon storms and similar warm highs.
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