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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
1
Neosho county farm agent Bill Dickson says the wheat crop is ripe and standing but fields are muddy and slow to harvest. He notes the wind should help dry fields and expects a better average yield than last year with early cuts reporting about 40 bushels per acre.
Lester Marts 49 of Chanute announces his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Neosho County probate judge subject to the August primary. An oil field worker and former deputy sheriff, he has four children and is active in the Methodist church and fraternal lodges.
City officials report one of two new diesel power generating units has arrived and could be moved to the plant site tomorrow. A Topeka moving firm will handle the transfer with a second unit possibly arriving from Kansas City for a single continuous installation. Plant site lies on the west side of Garfield Street near Walnut. Delays persist in plant preparations and equipment delivery, pushing back touted July 6 start to meet summer peak loads.
L K Barham of South Santa Fe road announces his candidacy for county commissioner from the 3rd District on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary. He is a Neosho county lifetime resident, married with one son Lloyd Jr an engineer in Independence Missouri, and four grandchildren. Barham farms and works in the oil industry and runs a service station south of Chanute with his wife.
Henry Bubb, president of a Topeka savings and loan and Kansas State Board of Regents chair, is one of 18 uncommitted Kansas delegates. He says he will vote for the candidate he believes is best for the nation and his party, despite heavy pressure and mail from supporters of Goldwater Scranton Rockefeller. He plans to attend the San Francisco convention with his independence intact.
A cold front brings thunder showers to eastern Kansas with a shift to westerly winds. Friday will be partly cloudy and cooler with highs in the mid 80s and lower 80s inland. Overnight lows range from the 50s northwest to near 70 southeast. prior highs ranged from 81 in Topeka to 97 in Garden City and Goodland.
Washington AP report states Rep. Joe Skubitz a Republican from Kansas declared his bid for re election. He outlines continued support for fiscal policy, defense, and agricultural interests amid the campaign season.
The Chanute Knights of Columbus and Chanute Boat Club sponsor a Sunday canoe rally at Santa Fe Lake starting 1 p.m. Aimed at youth, nine first-place trophies plus ribbons, with races in three age groups and three race types. Entry free but must register by noon. Participants from Kansas Missouri Oklahoma expected.
Allan Kornfeld, a Tulsa graduate on a four year Yale scholarship, lived in a ventilation shaft at Silliman College for seven months after housing ran out. He slept on a mattress with a radio and clock, leaving campus police to notice his secret hideaway before graduation.
County officials report final filing day is noon Saturday for candidates seeking offices this fall. County Clerk Virgil Lowe will keep office open Saturday morning for last minute filings. List shows incumbents and hopefuls across probate judge sheriff school superintendent and county commissioner roles, with party designations and towns such as Chanute Erie and St Paul.
Kansas traffic death log lists 266 fatalities for the comparable 1963 period and 37 deaths for June through 9 a.m. Thursday. The Topeka Tribune notes phone contact details for readers to report incidents or reach the paper after 6 p.m.
Reb Russell of Coffeyville a rancher and ex actor and former Northwestern football star filed as a Democrat in the 5th District. A Clayton Dial of Kansas City Kansas filed in the 3rd District. Former Lt. Gov Joseph Henkle announced as a Democrat for governor after weeks of campaigning.
The Johnson administration's human salvage program for rejected draftees shows dismal results. Of 134,500 contacted, only 189 placed in training and 2,200 found jobs. Just 17.5 percent replied to help letters, prompting officials to revise outreach methods amid confidentiality disputes between Selective Service and Labor.
The Senate nears final passage after an 81 day civil rights fight. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield signals a Friday vote is likely, with some members absent. A cross party package passed the House Feb 10 and could win wide margins in the Senate. The group plans a Mexico City trip for Saturday to dedicate a new embassy.
Neosho County real estate and personal tax payments for 1963 are arriving steadily said County Treasurer Marion Showalter. He noted bookkeeping is not current but the flow is good and mail payments are processed and mailed back. The second half deadline without penalty is Saturday but penalties start Wednesday next week due to the weekend date, with offices closed on deadline day and a two day grace period.
Kenneth D. Jeffers of Lakewood Heights and Lyle D. Yowell were arrested at 12 50 a m after a gas line theft in progress. They admitted responsibility for several recent thefts including spare tires wheels and a wheel tire hub and brake shoe theft from a Fisher Chevrolet case. The arrests followed a tip from Sterling Martin and were confirmed by Sheriff George Neely and Police Chief Lige Matlock.
The zoning board of appeals unanimously approved an exception for L. G. Webber at 301 S Lafayette after a public hearing Tuesday. Neighbors submitted no objections and no one opposed the appeal at the hearing.
An intercepted letter to Cha notes draftees push back on government aid and suggests rejection is by design. The message reflects partisan views on draft policies and aid acceptance.
Chanute's three representatives join Gov. John Anderson leading a 40 person state delegation to the New York World’s Fair for Kansas Day events. The schedule includes arrivals, receptions at the Waldorf Astoria, a Thursday Kansas Day ceremony, luncheons hosted by First National City Bank and Chemical Bank New York Trust, a tour of a fair exhibit, and return to Kansas City.
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