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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
2
Market notes show cattle steady with 300 calves and steers around 22.50, utility cows 14.50 to 15.50, feeders 28.00. Hogs rise 25 to 50 over, sows up to 25, barrows and gilts 16.75 to 17.25 for 190-260 lb, sows 275-400 lb 13.50 to 14.50. Sheep steady 20 to 22 for lambs, ewes 5 to 7. Eggs listed by grade with varying prices, hides priced by weight and grade.
Hog and sheep values slip or hold amid market weakness with navel lambs at 21.50, feeder lambs 14 to 16. Bulls and cows hold steady while cattle ranges show varied price bands. Steers 22 to 23.5 for 600-700 pounds, heifers 21 to 23.5, stock calves 28 to 31, veal calves 28 to 32. Breeding bulls 19 to 21. Cows utilities 14 to 15.75.
Kansas City AP reports consumer eggs see a small price shift among other items, with no change to remaining prices. The brief notes adjusted egg costs while overall grocery levels stay steady.
Chicago AP reports butter and eggs remain steady with no price changes noted in early market readings. Local traders anticipate minor shifts as supply lines stabilize and demand patterns hold steady through the week.
Chicago Grain notes no wheat or oats sales. Corn values listed for No 1 yellow at 1.32 32', No 2 yellow 1.32 32, No 3 yellow 1.29 30, sample grade yellow 1.22 30. Soybeans No 2 yellow 2.65 68%4. Soybean oil 9 n.
Kansas City price report shows wheat steady to higher and corn up. No 2 hard and dark varieties at 2.02 to 2.29. No 2 red 2.02 to 2.04. Corn No 2 white 1.26 to 1.36. No 2 yellow 1.28 to 1.36. Soybeans 2.55 to 2.62. Bran 35.00 to 35.75. Shorts 40.00 to 40.75. Wheat futures closed unchanged to slightly higher.
In a projection, the United States population is estimated to climb from about 188 million at the time of notice to 250 million by 1960, signaling rapid demographic growth and the era's anticipated social impact.
Wall Street edged up late in the day with motors, steels and tobaccos showing gains. Trading was moderately active, with about 4.9 million shares changing hands, down from 5.27 million on Wednesday. Twentieth Century-Fox cut an early 2 point loss after the premiere of Cleopatra.
Gov. John Anderson announced state traffic safety winners across five city and five county classes. Topeka led Class A cities while Newton claimed sixth straight Class B title. McPherson, Herington, Gardner and others earned class honors. Yates Center tied for second in Class D cities alongside Ellinwood.
Oklahoma House poised for a final review of a controversial Sunday closing law. The measure advanced from committee Wednesday, aiming for passage before the session ends. Adjournment is expected Friday or Saturday.
Melvin Pope a 15 year old from Louisburg Kansas drowned when he dove into a muddy pond in Fayette Missouri. He became stuck in deep mud and died Wednesday according to the coroner. Pope was visiting a carnival owned by his stepfather W W Clarke of Louisburg.
Honolulu AP Mayors endorsed President Kennedy's call for racial harmony by adopting a five point civil rights program and adding a sixth point of their own. The conference approved 28 proposals and elected Mayor Arthur Selland of Fresno as president for 1963 64.
Word has been received of the death of Ernest E Ivins of Independence from a heart attack. He was the brother of O W Ivins, Elsie Ivins, Mark Ivins, Mrs Myrtle Kennedy, and Mrs Earl Marie Stoner. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The funeral for Ira L. Polk Locke took place Wednesday at Koch Skinner Funeral Home with Dr. Duff Wagoner of First Methodist officiating. Floral attendants included Mrs. Clem Keller and Mrs. Kenneth Lee. Organist was Mrs. Dave Petterson and soloist Mrs. D A Finney. Bearers were Steve Stanfield Schere Booe C S Newton Alex Bruce Bill McCoy and Fred Taylor. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
The measure restates Kennedy's recommendations urging biracial human relations committees in all cities nondiscriminatory hiring of municipal employees local law changes to conform with constitutional law and ordinances to provide equal opportunities in housing employment recreation and access to public accommodations It calls for official efforts to discourage school dropouts which contribute to unemployment of the unskilled and other social and economic problems.
Eighteen Dixie senators, all Democrats except Sen. John G. Tower, met in a closed session to oppose President Kennedy’s civil rights bill. Senator Richard B. Russell called the measure a step toward statism, saying it would impinge on private property rights and recalling 1875 Supreme Court rulings. The group pledged bitter opposition ahead of Congress's debate on the proposal to bar discrimination by stores, hotels, restaurants, and theaters.
In Washington, Missouri Democrats Clarence Cannon W R Hull Jr and Paul C Jones joined Republicans to kill a bill that would have authorized more funds for area redevelopment. All Kansas Republicans and Missouri Republicans opposed the measure, while five Missouri Democrats supported it.
The funeral for Floyd West Sr was held at the First Baptist church on Wednesday morning. Rev. Stanley Hanks and Rev. Don Grogan officiated. Floral attendants included Mr and Mrs Richard Worley Mrs Charles Casebier Mrs Francis Nourse and Mrs Everett Wiles. Organist Mrs Lloyd Griffeth accompanied Ray Plummer Earl Wingblade Wallace Johnson and Rev Lloyd Griffeth who sang I Know That My Redeemer Liveth and Nearer to the Heart of God. Bearers were Charlies Chauncey Kenneth Slocum Gerald Umbarger Everett Wiles C C Winans and Ray Cloyd. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with Koch-Skinner Funeral Home in charge.
The funeral for Stacy Gene Newberry infant son of Mr and Mrs Raymond F Newberry will be at Roy S Gibson Funeral Home Friday at 10 a.m. Burial follows in Buffalo cemetery.
President Kennedy said he will seek another Congress vote on the 450 million dollar distressed areas appropriation after the House rejected the measure 209 to 204. He cited seven hard-hit states and urged continued aid to spur job creation and rebuild morale while awaiting Senate action.
In Florence Arizona authorities resume the hunt for five armed escapees from a state prison after they broke from a penal farm seizing guns from a grain field and disarming guards. Among those at large are Aurelio Navarro Jarrell Collins Bobby Favors John Burrell and Robert Kaiser with Jesus Pina and Frank Calderon captured early Wednesday.
AP reports 33 year old Jack C. Ayers of Los Angeles died from injuries after being struck on U S 530 about 30 miles west of Hutchinson. He was found by Verna Birky of La Junta Colorado who gave first aid. A bag near the body suggested he was dragged about 110 yards by a vehicle.
Mrs J P Arthur of 505 S Kansas is home after two weeks in St. Francis Hospital Wichita with a broken hip. She attended the 72nd annual General Federation of Women's Clubs convention June 10 14 in Milwaukee. The federation counts 11 000 000 members in 50 states and 54 countries. E W Grigg former Royster Junior High principal retired from Wichita schools after 29 years in the district. Mrs Wilbur Riley reported a slashed rear tire on her daughter's bicycle Tuesday night.
George Woosley of 201 West 5th reported to police that two yellow rods and reels were stolen from his car yesterday. The incident was logged with local authorities and details are under investigation.
Marine Pfc Donald E Gibson son of Mrs Leona Gibson of 111 Gretchen completed a two day tactical test with the Second Battalion Fifth Regiment First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California The test assessed field skills and readiness for active duty.
The Rev. Roger E. Biddle, Bald win, will speak at the 9 a.m. service Sunday at the Big Creek Methodist Church.
The Neosho Memorial Hospital column details Wednesday admissions and dismissals in Humboldt Chanute and nearby towns plus today’s admissions and dismissals. It lists individuals by name and residence with medical or surgical status and includes multiple marriage licenses issued for local residents and nearby areas.
A bandit robbed Mr. D's Eastgate Supermarket Wednesday night and escaped with more than a small amount. It marked the second recent supermarket robbery in Wichita, following Mam Mel's Food Market being robbed of $5,000 on Tuesday night.
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