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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
1
In Kansas, which uses a convention system rather than a presidential primary, locals express support for adding a primary. Respondents from Thayer and Wichita area urge voter input to learn candidates’ ideas and decide whom they favor.
Topeka AP reports intermittent showers and thunderstorms forecast for most of Kansas through the weekend. A stationary frontal system extends across eastern Kansas with scattered showers today. Strong storms developed Friday afternoon and night southeast of a line from south-central to east-central Kansas.
American B52s dropped 150 tons of bombs on Viet Cong infiltration routes around Saigon while ground forces searched rocket firing sites. Rockets hit Bien Hoa and Da Nang area supply points. Civilians suffered injuries from mortar and rocket fire as Saigon faced ongoing shelling.
After five weeks of talks between the United States and North Vietnam the negotiation remains deadlocked. Ambassadors Harriman and Thuy plan a Wednesday meeting after a weeklong recess with Harriman consulting in Washington. Hanoi claims victories as Giap compares battles to Dien Bien Phu while Washington presses North Vietnam to end attacks and scale back operations.
Bloodmobile donations here on Thursday and Friday reached 171 pints with 16 pints more from Neosho Memorial Hospital to be added to the Red Cross bank. The goal was 200 pints and 188 volunteers tried, 17 were rejected. Several donors achieved multi gallon totals, led by Eugene Fox and Lloyd Dale Edwards at six gallons.
About 100 people in 13 mule drawn wagons arrived near Atlanta on Interstate 20 after Gov. Lester Maddox’s arrest threat passed without action. Troopers allowed Atlanta police to assume supervision outside the city limits as state officials aided the caravan carrying 70 adults and 30 children.
Police said City Attorney John Sherman advised that it is a violation of city ordinances for band members under 18 to perform in taverns or clubs where beer is sold. The opinion, sought due to inquiries, cites a rule against under 18 frequenting places where beer is a principal business. Eighteen is the legal age for beer purchase and consumption. Two establishments employing underage bands have been notified.
Boston AP report states baby doctor Benjamin Spock Yale chaplain William Sloane Coffin Jr. and two others were convicted of conspiracy to counsel young men to evade the draft. a fifth defendant was acquitted. Spock defended his belief that a citizen must work against a war he deems contrary to international law and noted the court’s different view.
Mrs Vernon Ramsey of 1209 S Malcolm eulogizes an anonymous youth who found and returned her billfold with receipts. He declined a reward and walked to her door to hand it in, saying she lost it about an hour earlier. Ramsey praises the good deed by a nice boy.
Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic death log showing 24 hours to 9 am Saturday with 2 fatalities in June, 24 for 1968, and 266 for the comparable 1967 period, indicating a rise in fatalities.
A thief wearing a cap shattered half inch glass at the Witte Memorial Museum, seizing the McFarlin diamond valued at 365000 dollars along with its emerald necklace. Police hunt the suspect and jewel. The 49.73 carat gem was donated by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. McFarlin in 1961 from a Maharaja’s treasury in India.
The United States women golfers won two foursomes and tied another to move ahead of Britain 5 4 after the first day at Royal County Down. Jean Ashley and Phyllis Preuss defeated Pam Tredinnick and Dinah Oxley 5 and 4, then Shelley Hamlin and Ann Wells won 2 and 1. Mary Lou Dill and Peggy Conley tied after beating Belle Robertson and Ann Irvin on the 18th hole. Six singles remain on day two.
The May report shows production at 163.7 percent of 1957-59, up five percent from last year, with auto output up 10 percent to 94 million vehicles. Retail sales rose one percent, unemployment at 3.5 percent, and inventories up 1.3 billion. The data support the administration’s 10 percent income surtax tied to a 6 billion spending cut, awaiting House action next week.
Erie Neosho county budget for 1969 is expected to be about the same as this year, the county taxpayer association was told last night. Joe Volmer, chairman of the budget study committee, said the group met with the county commissioners and clerk. state assessed properties delayed figures on tax rates. Wayne Taylor said school-budget study needs more time. full reports due at next meeting July 24 at the courthouse. Don Sailors presided. the association, formed this spring, has 145 members.
Gov. Robert Docking announced sponsorship of a highway safety conference for women to be held Wednesday, June 26 in the student union building at Washburn University.
An amused oldtimer recalls 1920s zoot suit styles while discussing men’s Nehru jackets and turtleneck sweaters in a casual exchange. The letter frame suggests fashion talk and generational contrast in a neighborhood setting.
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