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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
2
AP reports cattle and hogs edge up with limited test data. Calves scarce while hogs rise 25 to 50 cents. sows hold, barrows and gilts 17.50 to 18.35. Eggs and poultry steady. Chicago grain shows no wheat sales and corn prices range from 1.01 to 1.14.
News briefs report Mrs. Matie Ford and Neil of Chanute visiting Norwich relatives, bond releases for D D Howe on intoxication charges, Bill Corns held on multiple charges after speeding arrest, Duane Houck reporting a stolen wagon, a dog bite incident on N Santa Fe, vandalism at a former North Valley schoolhouse, and obituary notice for Sam W. Allen. Also covers Stark Centennial parade winner Tommy Miller and library story hour plans, plus staff promotions at Santa Fe Argentine shop and local ads.
Washington sources say the Kennedy administration studies deploying more U S forces in Europe to strengthen NATO defense against possible Soviet pressure over West Berlin. Key officials including Rusk and McNamara weigh military steps while Chelsea de Gaulle moves French troops home.
Armored reinforcements move toward Kuwait's undefined northern frontier as Iraqi forces grow along the border. British built armored cars with Kuwaiti crews enter Kuwait City while Saudi Arabia and other allies pledge support. U S State Department warns of possible attack.
Oklahoma oil producers maintained a high completion level in the past week, according to Research Oil Reports. A total of 108 wells were completed, down from 114 the prior week.
The Rural Electrification Administration announced loans totaling 1 068 000 dollars. Wheatland Electric Cooperative of Scott City Kansas received 960 000 dollars and Farmers Mutual Telephone Co of Oregon Missouri was granted 108 000 dollars.
President Kennedy commutes Henry Winston’s sentence to time served due to blindness and a brain tumor, freeing the 1949 conspiracy convict who hid from 1951 and later surrendered in 1956. Winston, one of 11 top Communists, would have finished Jan 4, 1962, with good behavior credits.
In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann testified he was called to arrange transports and not to issue orders for mass killings. He rejected responsibility, saying his role followed superiors and describing attempts to evacuate a Dutch mental hospital and Denmark’s Jews as mischaracterized Sonderkommando actions.
Obituary notices report the deaths of William N. Gardner 70 of 1014 W 3rd Edith McDowell and others. Details include marriages, survivors, addresses, church and fraternal memberships, and funeral arrangements with multiple local funeral homes and burial sites. The notices cover Joseph Menke H S Wilkins John F Strong and others with service details and memorial rites.
The National Safety Council reports 13 940 motor deaths for January to May 1961, down from 13 960 in the same period in 1960. May highway deaths total 3 160, a 5 percent drop. Los Angeles led cities over a million with 2.7 deaths per 10 000 registered vehicles. Chicago and Detroit follow.
Jack Lasley named dean of men at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville succeeding Lon Willson who died earlier this month. Lasley, 30, a 1961 graduate born in Hopkins Missouri and raised in Red Oak Iowa, previously served as a California highway patrolman before returning to complete his degree in Maryville. He is married with two children.
Kansas City district department store sales rose 2 percent for the week ended June 24 matching the national weekly gain. Lincoln Nebraska led the region with a 15 percent rise. Omaha up 13 percent, Denver 8, Wichita 2, Kansas City 0. Oklahoma City fell 22, Topeka down 3, Joplin down 13, downtown Kansas City down 3, St. Joseph down 3. Year gains show Omaha 24, Lincoln 20, Denver 7, Topeka 3, St. Joseph 3, Joplin and Kansas City 2. Oklahoma City down 9, downtown Kansas City down 2, Wichita down 1.
The notice presents clear guidance to shoppers on obtaining the most legible and reliable goods. It emphasizes trustworthy suppliers, readable labels, and quality selections to assist consumers in making informed purchases.
Admissions include Irving In graham R 1 medical Mrs J D Lawman 101 N Larson and others. Dismissals list Mrs Ma bel Coe Neosho Manor Mrs Jack Hunt 915 W 4th and Mrs Fred Stenser. Poplar Heights names George Cox 327 W Main Ronnie Vaughn 1512 8 Central and many more including Mrs Ray James Barton Mrs John Montgomery 210 N Franklin Jess Carder Humboldt William Gregory Humboldt.
Admissions today list names such as Mrs. Ima Vaughn and James Ferguson with medical and surgical notes. Dismissals include Mrs. I D Lawman and Mrs. Ida Shepard. The Santa Fe rail and local fire reports precede stock and permit updates, noting an upcoming Social Security tax change and a 825 million cost program.
Phillipsburg Kansas saw an eighth day of milk price cutting as the AP reports milk sold for 34 cents a half gallon down from 47 cents before the war. The price drop followed a 13 cent cut established Thursday as competition among sellers intensified.
President Kennedy signs a benefits bill expanding Social Security for about 4.42 million Americans starting Jan 1. Men may retire at 62 for reduced 80 percent benefits, with women already eligible at 62, while Congress members attend sparsely due to the holiday.
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