20 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
1
Gail Montgomery appears alongside Mark Snyder a consulting engineer with Black and Veatch Kansas City as they discuss project plans. The image caption highlights their roles and affiliations in a corporate context.
Three residents of 110 S. Gretchen Chanute were arrested after a Sunday raid that uncovered red and black pills, syringes, and a clear liquid. Nathan Leroux Kenneth Pope and Becky Danilson face possession charges with intent to sell and marijuana counts.
A Cher sighting near Chanute at 2 45 a m led Humboldt and other agencies to report a tornado. Police later determined the puff of smoke from a burning oil tank south of Chanute resembled a tornado, prompting a false alert.
Area forecast indicates a flash flood watch tonight with occasional thunderstorms likely late tonight and diminishing by Tuesday. Locally heavy rains expected by early Tuesday with lows tonight in the mid 60s and highs Tuesday in the low to mid 80s. Easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. rain chances 60 percent tonight and 40 percent Tuesday.
The North Slope crude begins its long journey to the Valdez port. An 800 mile pipeline, built in nine years at 9.9 billion, aims for 300000 barrels daily at start and 1.2 million barrels daily within the year. The process centers on the pig device at pump station 1 and is overseen from Valdez. Officials say safety and environmental safeguards are in place, with potential shutdown if life or resources are at risk.
Gas Service Co. seeks to block a Federal Power Commission order restricting new gas connections. General Motors Corp. pressed the order to safeguard GM plants in Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, aiming to protect essential processes like paint drying for its 9,000 workers. State officials warn the ruling could deter new industry in Kansas.
Heavy weekend rains pushed the Neosho and Verdigris rivers toward flood levels with crop damage expected. Several county roads were underwater while flash flood watches remained in effect. Officials noted no major highway closures but warned of continuing high water and possible light crop losses.
Kenneth Webb, 27, of 28 W Mulberry Chanute, was burned and in unstable condition after contacting a live wire at Screw Conveyor Corp this morning. He was taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital then transferred to KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Webb was shop foreman and in shock upon arrival, described as stable but still critical.
Locust Grove Oklahoma authorities under DA Sid Wise say multiple persons are under scrutiny in the Camp Scott deaths of Lori Farmer 8 Doris Milner 10 and Michelle Guse 9. Over 100 interviews and polygraphs have been conducted as dogs and psychologists assist the nationwide investigation.
The note hints at a fleeting sense of historical déjà vu as residents reflect on the events of a past upheaval. A brief message captures the mood of improvised reflection and civic memory.
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