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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
1
The Neosho County Medical Society halted its contract for welfare medical care effective July 1 citing two reasons: administration of welfare funds and inadequate doctor payments. Dr. Donald E. Ray noted funds have fallen short since 1958, with payments to doctors reduced and costs rising. alternatives require state funding not yet available.
Secretary of State Christian Herter told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that President Eisenhower should proceed with a planned June 19 trip to Japan despite leftist demonstrations. He backed the new U S Japanese treaty as strengthening peace and security while noting potential delays if Tokyo requests them. Some senators, including Fulbright, voiced doubt about the timing though others supported the plan and the treaty’s defense commitment.
Kansas Sunflower Boys State in Wichita held primaries naming Ed Brady and Eric of the Nationalist slate with Fred Skoot of the Federalist for governor. Other races listed include Lt Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Supt. of Public Instruction, State Printer, Commissioner of Insurance with Nationalist and Federalist contenders. general election set for today.
George Corkle of 905 North Forest announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for probate judge of Neosho County. A Chanute resident for 12 years he previously worked as a distributor for a major oil company and has farming interests. Born in Cherokee County he is a Cherokee County High School graduate and served two years in the Navy in World War II. He attends the Christian church is a member of the American Legion and is married.
A Senate subcommittee voted to add over 600 million dollars to the defense appropriation bill. The panel restored 293 million for a new aircraft carrier, despite the House's earlier rejection. Sen. Dennis Chavez led the decision, aligning with administration wishes.
A tunnel fire near Grand Central Terminal trapped hundreds of subway riders in smoke and acrid fumes. A wait of over an hour led to hysteria among some passengers while 86 were hospitalized. Officials attributed the fire to rubbish that spread to cable insulation, suspending service between the Brooklyn Bridge and 86th Street for three hours.
Over 500 students enrolled in two weeks of Bible school activities at Chanute churches. About 130 adults and junior high students staff programs for ages three to 14, with morning weekday sessions. Some schools in second week, First Christian delays until August 1. Closing events feature picnics and open houses at multiple churches.
Dale Barker of 1203 South Grant was arrested by state patrol for driving while intoxicated reckless driving and license suspension at the Cha nute edge. Roy Hawes of 6 North Main and Nellie Hawes of 1710 Edith were charged with intoxication. Barker posted 250 bond for city court hearing Hawes released on 25. Nellie Hawes found guilty fined 10 dollars plus 5 court costs.
President Eisenhower will host a White House breakfast for Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. EDT with New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. Anne Wheaton said Rockefeller requested the appointment and no reason was given. Rockefeller has said he is available for a draft but not an active candidate for the Republican nomination.
The Board of Education adopted a resolution for an August 2 primary vote on a 145000 bond to add four classrooms at Lincoln and Alcott elementary schools and furnish other facilities. Also announced were resignations and new hires, scholarships approved, deficits funded, and adjusted school hours and boundaries.
The fund to cover heart surgery for seven month old Mark Bright, son of Mr and Mrs Dean Bright of 710 N Forest, rose to 644.38 by noon. Mark is to enter Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City on June 13. Contributions today came from Eddie Palmer Parsons Savonburg Methodist Church Mr and Mrs Ralph E Drake Bob Brundage Jack Byers and others totaling 139 with anonymous gifts of 96. Contributions may be mailed or brought to The Tribune office.
Chanute swimmers may join the Neosho County Red Cross water safety program with enrollment Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 at the chapter office in the Memorial building. Eligible participants must be at least 8 years old or entering third grade this fall.
The Chanute versus Columbus American Legion baseball game tonight is postponed. Sam Dixon manager says Chanute will play at Columbus tomorrow at 8 p.m. and at Chetopa on Thursday at 8 p.m. The Chetopa game was also postponed.
Chanute fire department battled a blaze at C. R. Uden’s two story residence one fourth mile east of the Ridge store northwest of here. Fire Chief C. W. Brennan said the flames damaged walls and rafters, holes burned in both floors. Cause unavailable. Uden lived alone and found the fire upon returning from nearby work.
Brief notice cites Wasser for Insurance Ph 119 as an advertising entry. It lists services and contact reference in a compact card style. The item presents a small business ad emphasizing insurance offerings and agent accessibility.
The IAM strike against Convair delays two Atlas missile test firings at Cape Canaveral and expands to San Diego. About 2,450 IAM members at missile bases and Convair plant sites walk out, halting construction at Vandenberg and Edwards while allowing limited Cape Canaveral activity. The Polaris launch proceeded amid the stoppage.
The AP reports mild temperatures across Kansas through Wednesday with a chance of more rain in some areas. Today shows rain drizzle fog and low clouds with a high in the lower 70s and nightly lows in the 60s. Precipitation totals include yesterday 0.21 inch and today 0.27 inch. Local spots recorded higher amounts such as Fredonia 1.88 inches and McPherson 2.63 inches.
Kansas traffic death log shows 0 fatalities in the 24 hours to 9 am, for Topeka, during the comparable 1960-1959 period. The report compares annual totals and notes fatalities in the 24 hour window.
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin opens a new round of East West disarmament talks with a broad attack on aggressive circles in the United States. He accuses U S rivals of sabotaging the Paris summit and urges immediate discussion of disarmament measures.
TOPERA AP reports two hearings tied to gasoline thefts were continued. Lee's Service Station Coffeyville hearing on license revocation postponed a month. Knight Oil Co Springfield Mo hearing continued indefinitely. Tax collection totals reached 500000 gallons. Coffeyville Co op Refinery cites 1500000 unaccounted gallons. Fourteen individuals face charges. Lee Hornbrook paid 6150 for 100000 gallons. C E Carr Coffeyville distributor paid 14725 for 269000 gallons.
Harold Leigh aged 53 of Kansas City Missouri died in a one car crash on the Kansas Turnpike south of the Admire interchange An investigating physician said Leigh may have suffered a heart attack at the time of the incident Dr Russell Miller who was en route to Bethesda Naval Hospital arrived soon after and treated the scene notes he believed a heart attack contributed to the crash
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