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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1963
Page
1
Union leaders and railroads reached a five day extension in the railroad work rules dispute delaying a nationwide strike. Labor Secretary Wirtz requested the pause as the initial deadline neared, making a strike less likely until actions are formally implemented by railroads.
In Hole-in-the-Rock Utah a cattle truck carrying 46 explorers overturned on a steep dirt grade. Nine Boy Scouts and two leaders died, a reporter also killed, and 15 others were hospitalized. The group, from the Ogden to Provo area, was led by teachers and university staff under LDS Church auspices. The crash occurred after brake failure on a wind battered road near Escalante and Hole-in-the-Rock along the Colorado River.
A loaded pickup parked on an incline rolled back crushing 43 year old Gerald Jennings against a farm gate near Coffeyville Kansas. Jennings, a husband and father of two, died in the accident on the Jennings farm.
OLATHE Kan AP Johnson County adjoining Kansas City shows a population count of 164 103 up 7 100 since 1962 An annual report filed by the county assessor gave the new count Overland Park largest of the county 19 cities went from 40 7% to 45 813 Prairie Village picked up 566 totaling 27 429
Chanute's Safari Museum enters its third year with a two year attendance of 37 569 visitors. The museum honors jungle explorers Martin and Osa Johnson and has drawn 40 to 60 visitors daily with up to 120 on Sundays. First year attendance totaled 24 021 and second year 13 548. Hours are 10 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p m Sundays.
Generally fair weather with little temperature change through Wednesday. Tonight's low mid 60s, Wednesday's high 90 to 95.
President Kennedy named Undersecretary of State W Averell Harriman as chief U S negotiator for talks with the Soviet Union and Britain on a nuclear testing ban. Harriman, a former ambassador to Moscow, will lead a U S team set to meet Soviet representatives in mid July. The president also pledged that the United States will refrain from atmospheric tests while others do the same. Khrushchev indicated no ground given on terms, as the West seeks seven on site inspections. The timing links test ban talks with the July Soviet Red China meeting in Moscow.
AP reports Kansas traffic death log for Topeka notes 1 fatality in 24 hours ending 9 am Tuesday, with June 20 1963 totals at 218 compared to 221 in theJune 1962 period, indicating a slight decline year over year.
AP reports fair and mild weather across Kansas through Wednesday with western areas likely to see shower activity. Daytime highs reach the 80s with 60s expected at night as a Canadian front brings cool air but not relief from heat. Monday highs ranged from 85 at Goodland and Hill City to 100 at Pittsburg with early lows from 53 to 65.
Neosho County treasurer Mrs. Freda Locke reports 1962 taxes lagging with over $500000 remaining and nine days until penalties. Second-half due June 20. 10 percent interest on delinquent taxes after that date. Mail payments postmarked by June 20 accepted. Collected to date $1,602,274.39 of $2,167,185.82. delinquent taxes will enter September tax sale record.
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In a rare AP interview Mrs. Lilian Paula Sandburg recalls marrying poet Carl Sandburg 55 years ago with no ring and without obedience vows. She notes their long, resilient partnership and jokes about awaiting a 75th anniversary while praising both her husband and her brother Edward Steichen the photographer.
A planning commission meeting tomorrow at 8 pm will hear a request to rezone the south side of the 900 block on West Main for business use. Residents who originally supported Foodtown for a new store urge reclassification. A second hearing is set for June 19 to consider uniform business zoning for all of Main.
Gov. Wallace barred two Negro students from entering the University of Alabama prompting President Kennedy to order the Alabama National Guard into federal service. McNamara directed active duty for units of both state guards for an indefinite period. No physical clash occurred as authorities moved the students to campus dormitories while Wallace remained at the registration doorway.
City commissioners accept a $25,600 bid from Ber not be charged against general taxes to erect a shell building on the south side of K39 highway. The 80 by 125 foot metal structure will be used to lure future industry. initial work funded by utility funds with later bonds repaid by rent. Other bids ranged from $21,684 to $32,300 for concrete block or lighter gauge steel options.
The order sets fireworks sale June 27 to July 4 and firing within city limits July 3 to July 4. Permits are free from the city clerk. A $3,060.42 temporary note funds street improvements on W Pine between Steuben and Forest. Kennedy pressed Alabama Governor Wallace to end obstructions as Black protests occur at the University of Alabama doorway amid the national crisis. The council then discussed drainage, weed cleanup, traffic, and parallel parking changes on the east side of a central road.
Chanute police cited Fred Rogers age 77 after a two car crash at 3rd and Lincoln at 4 01 p m. He allegedly failed to yield and his 1954 Plymouth struck Pauline Chaney 33 in a 1960 Ford. Minor injuries reported and damages pegged at 200 and 150 dollars. Debra Chaney 10 was shaken but uninjured. A second minor collision, 5 p m, involved Norma Jean Huss backing into Hugh Brenner. Tail light lens stolen from Sharon Eberhart’s 1958 Studebaker parked at Neosho Memorial Hospital.
In Iola Kansas four children on a picnic ran toward the Neosho River and fell in Monday. Parents rescued three but nine year old Steven Douglas was swept away and later found dead.
In Kansas City AP report, Teamsters picket the Communications Workers of America convention aiming to woo telephone workers. Five banner carriers with seven Teamsters handed out literature promoting benefits and hospital coverage for 25,000 New York telephone workers, while CWA delegates entered the auditorium for sessions. William Genoese, New York Teamsters director, labeled the action an attack on CWA president Joseph Beirne, a vice president of the AFL-CIO.
The Kansas Highway Commission awarded Chanute in the Class B division for traffic safety under its safety program. Harold Pellegrino informed city officials by letter. a framed certificate will be presented later. Judge E A McFarland of Kansas University noted the city’s police, citizens, and officials for reducing accidents and improving traffic control.
Blood donations by Chanute residents were well below the two day quota of 240 pints as the Red Cross bloodmobile neared completion this morning. Aiming for 120 pints per day, only 49 pints were donated yesterday and 49 pints had been given by 11 a.m. today with completion expected at 1.19 p.m.
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