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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
5
Random health and lifestyle notes include more than a trillion miles driven by American vehicles this year, diet studies show half the families eat a good diet, and varied tips from fitness to folklore. The piece references da Vinci and contact lenses, farm trends, infant feeding, and humorous quotes.
Washington reports discuss creating a military medical academy to train doctors for both service and civilian needs. Graduates would commit to a seven year service period, with funding and interdepartmental study urged by members of the Services Committee.
Police logged multiple vehicle damage incidents. A 1964 Plymouth driven by Kenneth E. Horton, 16, of Lola hit a parked 1983 Ford owned by George Butler in Fort Scott, causing about $150 damage to both cars. Horton received a careless driving citation after blaming noisy back-seat passengers. Additional damage reports include a 1966 Corvette damaged in a Lot at Lincoln and Elm, and a 1961 Olds colliding with a 1963 Pontiac on Lafayette near Main, with left rear fender damage to the Smith car.
A whimsical column suggests making a list of life experiences not yet tried on a rainy day. It offers humorous and aspirational items from beating a bass drum in a parade to meeting famous figures, prompting readers to imagine new adventures and look forward to sunshine.
Cyrus Vance named Yale trustee succeeding William McChesney Martin as the Fed. Rev A D Williams to Ebenezer associate pastor after 30 years at Zion Baptist Louisville. Fred W Friendly, ex CBS News president, marries Ruth Weiss Mark in Scarsdale. Bob Hope to rest after eye treatment in Hollywood. James Roosevelt Jr. weds Ann Conlon in Cambridge daughter of a public school official.
Larry Duchesneau a 16 year old passenger in a car driven by Patrick Freel 17 of Soldier died in a one vehicle crash south of Soldier on highway K 62 The car struck a bridge rail and toppled into a ravine The wreckage was found hours later by Duchesneau's mother who had no idea of his whereabout prior to the discovery The driver Patrick Freel survived with injuries and was transported to Holton hospital by ambulance The sheriff said the crash occurred Sunday morning near the bridge rail and ravine
Pyramid Lake extends 32 miles and stands as the largest water body entirely within Nevada.
Washington report notes rising momentum for tougher gun control with President Johnson pushing Congress to pass administration measures restricting long gun sales. NRA launches letter campaign against bills as Sen. McCarthy and others urge federal registration and state enforcement. A Michigan parishioner plea to surrender guns met no response.
Paul Keller, son of Roy and Mrs Keller, earned a B S degree from Evangel College Springfield Mo and will teach physical education math and English at Willard this fall joining his wife who also teaches there. Local church groups and members held meetings and anniversaries including Dorcas Society 45th birthday and a Vacation Bible School program ending with a North Park picnic.
Astronomers note white dwarfs are Earth sized bodies with masses possibly exceeding the Sun’s. About 250 such stars have been identified though their small size renders them difficult to observe.
About 19.5 million Americans visited foreign nations in 1967 as travel and tourism surged. Overall 138 million people spent roughly $14 billion on international trips during the year.
An Edmond Oklahoma groom, Robert Guillaume, 41, is killed when a chair lift malfunctions on Raton Pass near the New Mexico Colorado border. His bride June, 33, is hospitalized with a broken arm, concussion, and cuts after the ride ends. Others, including a Houston bus driver and his son, remain hospitalized. Rescue teams freed several riders suspended 50 to 200 feet above rugged terrain as five chairs fell.
Several families welcome newborns across towns. Names include Neil Dean Haynes son of Burley and wife at 1302 North Kansas. Christina Kay Reed daughter of Jess and wife at 906 South Lincoln. Michael Dale Elrod son of Marvin and wife in Thayer. Kim Jewel Walls daughter of Kenneth and wife at 920 North Chestnut. Others include Pamela Kay Fugitt in Humboldt. Jason Alan Dudley son of David and wife at 1158 Kansas. Michael Robert Jones son of Robert and wife at 721 South Lafayette. Jodi Lynn Wilkinson daughter of Phillip and wife at 1120 South Evergreen. Victor Ronald Prichard son of Dan and wife at 420 East 14th. Samantha Kay Manly daughter of Earnest and wife in Buffalo. Christopher Joe Goltry son of Timothy and wife at 208 North Evergreen.
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