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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
2
AP tally shows cattle numbers near 2000 with prime steers 27.25 to 40 and feeders 27.00 to 29.50 for 525 to 950 pounds. Hogs run 5000 head with barrows 20.75 to 21.00 for 200-235 pounds and lambs priced up to 27.50. cows, bulls, and ewes listed across several weight classes. Prime yearling and feeder heifers range 22 to 25.50 with other cuts noted.
AP reports current price quotes for dairy and poultry in Chicago. Butter grades AA to C show varying cent per pound values, with eggs divided by grade and white poultry yields listed for live roasters and special fed fryers.
Chicago wheat and corn prices show No 2 hard at 1.35n and No 2 soft red at 1.2954n. No 2 yellow corn at 1.15'2 with No 4 yellow 1.0648. Oats No 2 heavy white 75'n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.70n and soybean oil at 7.65n.
Market report lists Parson-Hogs grades from 180 to 300 pounds and sows at 14.50 to 16.50, with boars and stags priced up to 13.50. Cattle prices show grain fed steers and heifers at 23.9 to 26.25 for U.S. choice, good at 21.00 to 23.00, and stocker calf ranges from 24.50 to 33.00 for various weights and qualities.
Cedar Lodge No 103 invites visiting brethren to attend the meeting on June 19 at 6 30 P M. W M Vernon L Defebaugh and Secretary Jay T Klinginsmith welcome members and guests.
Wall Street rose in early afternoon trade after a three day decline with about 150 issues advancing on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones average at noon rose 0.91 to 904.36 while the Associated Press average gained 0.7 to 340.3 as industrials fell slightly and rails and utilities advanced.
Ray Monroe Adams 82 died today at Neosho Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since April 1. A lifelong Neosho County resident born October 28, 1885 in Morehead, he was a son of Riley Adams. He married Marty Harms in 1908 and Bertha Sharp in 1971. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday in Thayer Methodist Church with burial in Thayer Cemetery. Robinson Funeral Home, Thayer, in charge.
Visiting hours listed for Neosho Memorial Hospital with a patient census of 62 adults and children Four admissions include Lawrence McGaugh A A Frischenmeyer Mrs Ralph Evans Dismissals include Mrs Carl Bedenbender and Marion Fuller An admission today is Robert Xid from Wichita and a dismissal for Mrs Roy E Riley Police court actions include Michael D Anderson speeding bonds and others for careless driving plus highway patrol citations with license issues and fines Movement of residents announces several recent moves and a building permit for Jack Loss a carport at 1101 W 10th with estimated cost of 250
Mrs. Lloyd Brown 516 South Highland reported a billfold taken from her purse inside the house. Patricia Ashley 627 South Highland reported a minor accident on West Main at 5 25 PM as her 1965 Buick struck another car, causing grille damage. Angela Celeste Bailey born June 15 to Richard and Mrs. Bailey Windsor Missouri. Two Humboldt and two Walnut students win George N Spiva Memorial Trust Fund scholarships at Kansas State College Pittsburg. Recipients include Silas Klingensmith Jerry Leonard Humboldt David Mein and Joe Viets Walnut. Mr and Mrs L P Burris II Casper Wyoming and granddaughter Whitney visit 719 South Evergreen and Brice Burris 1101 West 2nd with L P Burris Sr. after news.
In Congress last week Kansas and Missouri lawmakers split on NASA funding and aid to districts. Senate amendments cut 780 million from 4.15 billion NASA authorization while other amendments cut 140 million and 117 million in related programs and ship subsidies. House approved 226 133 to add 90.9 million for federally affected school districts while rejecting 5.88 million cut in Peace Corps authorization. Predominant names include Symington Pearson Carlson Shubitz Curtis Sullivan Bolling Hall Ichord Jones Randell Dole Mize Winn Hungate and Long.
A former Ottawa University student from North Adams Massachusetts was sentenced to eight to twelve years in prison for manslaughter in the death of Bonnie Pearson a 19 year old from Newport New Hampshire. Pearson vanished August 19 1967 and was found dead in a Williamstown garage the next day.
Shawnee County Attorney Robert B. Hecht asked the Kansas Supreme Court to overturn its ruling upholding the death penalty for William Frederick Zimmer. He cites a recent U S Supreme Court decision on jury exclusion of moral objections to capital punishment. Zimmer was condemned to death for kidnapping 2 year old Gladys Johnson of Topeka. He received life for the girl's murder.
A two car crash at the U S 75 and U S 36 intersection in Brown County claimed the lives of Topeka residents John Winter 31 and Minnie 77. Phyliss Griffin 35 of Kansas City was hospitalized.
If you cannot reach him by phone, contact your carrier. When unavailable after hours, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
The Rev Myron Slater pastor of the First Presbyterian Church spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at Tioga Hotel. Dr James Brown led the program with Wilbur Allison presiding. Guest Ed Hackcroft of 1214 W Main attended. Slater discussed junior high and senior high youth topics.
County swimming registration launches at 9 a.m. to noon with a water safety course. City pool hosts a 9 to noon session and a 1 to 3 p.m. instructor course. Other activities include baseball school at Highland Park, girls slo pitch at EUB, fine arts at Central Park, golf Safari course, baton twirling, bowling at Sportsman, youth archery, and Major League baseball events at Highland and Santa Fe Parks with various times.
Local briefs cover community events, school notes, and civic updates in Chanute Kansas. Readers learn about upcoming meetings, sports results, and public notices affecting residents in the Tuesday edition.
Members enrolled in food and clothing projects met Monday with Mrs. Edgar Hutchison. Mrs. Lee Campbell led the learn to sew lesson showing blouses aprons purses headscarves and a cuver caddy.
Kansas City AP report says Vaughn W. Johnston, age 62, was killed in a tractor accident on Monday. Officials noted the incident occurred on a rural property where emergency crews responded promptly, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Police near North South part of Kansas responded to a mower incident as a tractor engine stalled. Investigators found the tractor had overturned and Johnston was pinned beneath a wheel, prompting emergency response.
Chanute Tribune lists staff roles from publisher to editor and advertising manager. It details subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery in and outside Chanute, Kansas, with annual, half year, and monthly rates and boxholder options.
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