27 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
1
The annual Battle of the Little Big Horn reenactment near Hardin, Montana, has been postponed to July 4 5 6 as four inches of rain since Tuesday drenched the area. Crow Indians plan sun dances Friday through July 4. Pageant director George Elias hopes for sun and a brave warrior’s day with yellow hair.
An Alaska-wide smoke cover from more than 50 wildfires shaded interiors of Alaska reducing visibility to under half a mile. About 1,400 federal and military firefighters fought 15 fires in the Fairbanks district including a 300,000 acre blaze northwest of Fairbanks. Six major fires burned in the Anchorage district but city posed no danger. Forecasters warned of continuing fire risk.
Crude oil in the area rose 15 cents last year to about 3.00 per barrel, restoring price levels from 11 years ago but failing to spark activity. Industry figures note many areas remain unexplored while secondary recovery methods are costly and drillers face 1800 dollars per 1000 foot well.
Rainfall swelled rivers and creeks across eastern Kansas causing rapid runoff. The Cottonwood River could reach 26 to 28 feet while the Neosho near Emporia rose toward the 1951 crest. Roads flooded and hotel water reached its historic high in Strong City.
Governor Docking selected Capt. William L. Albott to become patrol superintendent effective July 1. Albott, 48, a 17 year Highway Patrol veteran, will replace Col. R. N. Woodson who moves to direct state penal institutions. Albott leads Division 1 in Topeka and will take the colonel rank on assuming the post.
Washington AP reports House and Senate Public Works Committees approved bills to extend six regional commissions including Ozark until June 30, 1971. The plan funds five newer commissions with grants in aid and sets 10 to 30 percent minimum and maximum shares. Senate measure would authorize 185 million for regions plus up to 100 million for transportation planning.
The Air Force announces removal of flight stress limits on the Fill fighter after fatigue testing. Beginning in July 140 to 150 aircraft will receive wing strengthening at about 100000 dollars per plane, with total project completion expected early next year.
Kansas Electric Cooperatives say court action clears the way for a $14 million 9 megawatt steam generating plant near Garden City. The Sunflower Electric Cooperative of WaKeeney will serve eight distribution cooperatives and 25,411 consumers in western Kansas after Judge C E Barney upheld the Kansas Corporation Commission order amid protests from six utilities.
Secretary of Welfare Robert H. Finch ends his push for Dr. John H. Knowles as health officer amid AMA and Dirksen objections. Finch says the protracted debate has made Knowles unable to function and will urge Nixon to nominate another candidate. He takes responsibility for the delay and will stay in the administration, while Knowles planned a Boston news conference.
City electrical crews labored from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. repairing downed lines after a wind storm. A main distribution line serving the southeast town area was out 55 minutes. Fire crews stood by for three live-line calls as residents reported scattered limb damage and downed antennas. No major property damage reported. Wind gusts reached 59 mph per FAA at the storm's peak.
High winds about 10 30 Thursday night damaged outbuildings at Don Sailors farm one mile south and three miles west of Stark. A hog farrowing building was lifted from its foundation and dropped in a field, with about 150 hogs unharmed. Three smaller 12 by 16 foot sheet metal buildings were blown away, one left in a road. The Sailors family, inside the home, were uninjured and the house wasn't damaged. William Sailors reported 0.75 inch rain and tree damage on his nearby property. Hog corrals were set up after the storm. A neighbor, Charles Bohlander of Chanute, reported wind damage to trees one mile east of Stark.
James Greathouse was treated and released from Neo Sh o Memorial Hospital after a crash on U.S.169 north of Chanute. He told police a white Chevrolet forced him off the road while riding south of Humboldt in Allen County and drove away.
Twenty two blocks of Kokomo Indiana’s predominantly Black area were sealed off after snipers wounded ten officers including Chief Raymond Kellar. Riot troopers were ordered to the city as shots from shotguns were fired from concealment. The disturbance began when youths clashed with police over fruit stands and a cross was burned in the Negro quarter.
An intercepted note mentions a major oil discovery linked to a car transmission leak, suggesting a hidden development revealed through the car's mechanical failure. The fragment hints at a significant find tied to automotive issues and correspondence.
Trooper Roland Vogel of the highway patrol linked a semi-trailer jackknife east of Chanute to a non touchdown tornado. Driver David Cochrane of Seligman, Missouri reported sudden quiet then a roaring wind as the trailer rose and settled south along K39. No injuries. damage about 100 dollars as a small hole appeared in the highway.
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