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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
2
Market summary shows cattle and hog sales with price ranges for calves feeders steers heifers and cows. Hogs near 24.75 to 25.25 for 190-250 lb barrows and gilts and 23.00 to 24.25 for 270-300 lb. sows 17.50 to 21.00. lambs 23.00 to 25.00. eggs and dairy items listed with assorted prices.
Kansas City AP reports wholesale egg prices for large eggs at 30 1/2 to 32 1/2 cents per dozen with 80 percent eggs at 25 to 27 cents. Butter prices are unchanged.
Chicago AP reports butter prices unchanged while egg prices rise slightly. Grade A whites cost 32 percent, mixed 31 percent, mediums 26 percent, standards 30 percent, with overall market mixed.
Kansas City report lists wheat prices for 396 cars with various grades from 1.87 to 2.20 per unit and corn at 1.23 to 1.40 for No 3 and No 2 white. oats offered at 73 to 76. rye 1.15 to 1.24. barley 1.05 to 1.10. soybeans around 3.67 to 3.81. sacked bran 40.50 to 41.25 and sacked shorts 46.50 to 47.25 with mixed lots in between. shows market quotes for multiple grain products.
Chicago news reports for grains with Wheat No 2 hard 1.87 and No 2 red 1.83. Corn No 2 yellow 1.38 sn and No 5 yellow 1.31'4n. Oats No 2 heavy white 79 sn and No 2 extra heavy white 80'4n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.80'4n and soybean oil 11.66n. Wheat closed scent a bush ee] lower to "s higher with July at 1.82'4'2, corn at 1.53'2-34, oats 75'4-'2, rye 1.4-3% lower at 1.25%, soybeans at 3% higher to 3.70'2-69'2 for July.
Wall Street edged up late this afternoon after a sharp earlier loss as investors digest a rate rise. Major banks increased the prime rate to 5 percent from 5.5 percent, hitting the heaviest borrowers. Volume traded was about 7.1 million shares, versus 6.03 million Wednesday.
News briefs note Midshipman James E. Cornish son of Mr and Mrs Eugene S Cornish of 103 N Washington is in the 1966 Honor Company at the NROTC unit of the University of Kansas Lawrence The selection hinges on a year long competition including athletic field days swimming cross country drills physical tests naval aptitude and academics Also mentions local residents and events including visits and retirements and a Brotherhood Chorus anniversary church program scheduled for Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church
Fort Scott Saddle Club hosts Mid Eastern Kansas Horsemen's Association event with 17 classes and 10 events for all ages. Awards will be given on a point system.
A head-on collision on U S 24 west of Goodland killed five people and seriously injured a sixth. The victims include Rev Walter E Jarboe 49 of Madisonville Kentucky his wife Georgia 47 and their daughter-in-law Gay Jarboe 18. Also killed were Mrs Frank P Garcia 23 Englewood Colorado and her daughter Tiffany 1. The Garcia car reportedly drifted into the wrong lane. Witnesses Oscar and Mrs Oscar Deutsch of Evansville followed the Jarboes and narrowly avoided the wreck.
A small Leavenworth County community of 100 people and surrounding farms suffered major tornado damage on June 8 the same night as a broader outbreak. Damage is estimated up to a half million dollars with a general store and several homes destroyed and many farms affected. At least 100 farmers in Jefferson and Leavenworth counties reported some loss or damage.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff and department roles including Dwight McCreight as publisher and John Hovorka as advertising manager. It also details subscription rates for in and outside trade territory and Chanute post office boxholders, with carrier rates in Chanute.
Washington AP Evan Evans retires as executive director of the National Aerospace Education Council after a long career in Kansas education. Norman S. Paul awards the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation at a Pentagon ceremony. Evans is honored with a reception hosted by aerospace groups alongside his wife and daughter.
Neosho Daily Transcript reports hospital admissions and dismissals Wednesday and today including Carl Mitchner Thom as Staggs Jr Robert Huerter and several others with addresses. Births include a girl to Mr and Mrs Earl Moore. Police issued driving permits and cited Howard L Alger Samuel D Johnson and Terrence H Galt with bond actions noted.
Bryan said many farmers lost cattle that wandered from fields when fences were blown down. Loss in livestock alone would be several thousand dollars.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Bob Scott reported a six foot cross burned on his Burlington lawn at 9 30 p m Wednesday. He and family witnessed a car speeding away and he called the act nuisance intimidation. The incident occurred while Scott and his wife and three of their five children were at home in Newfields ten miles east of Burlington.
Kansas will keep the state income tax withholding at 15 percent of federal withholding through August 15. The Department of Revenue and Board of Tax Appeals approved the move with June 30 as the limit. Board chair Sam Brookover urged reductions, while Dr. Leonard Axe cited expert studies backing no change.
Two lieutenant governors meet at the Red River as 93 Texas Longhorns traverse into Oklahoma. The cattle move by truck to Altus for an overnight stop, part of a Texas Longhorn Breeder Association effort to revive post Civil War trade routes and markets.
The July 30 1906 entry notes President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drugs Act and the Meat Inspection Act to regulate misbranding adulteration and government oversight of meat processing for interstate shipment. It also recalls major air disasters and a 1965 cease-fire pact between India and Pakistan.
Prague AP reports Czechoslovakia had the highest beer use worldwide last year. Average per person was 130.4 liters, with West Bohemia around 191.4 liters, driven by the Pilsen region.
War era steers are herded northward to market. The convoy began Sunday in San Antonio and is scheduled to end Friday in Dodge City. Longhorns entered Oklahoma at Dean's Crossing, with camps formed near the river after a 146 mile trek from Abilene.
New York shoppers face abundant cold cuts ham barbecued meats and watermelons for the holiday. Turkey prices are at a multiweek low while beef and egg prices ease. Pork remains pricier and wholesale lamb may ease. fruit and vegetables, including melons peaches and grapes, appear in greater supply with prices fluctuating versus last year.
Report notes dam elevation readings from John Redmond and Fall River areas with normal conservation pool values in feet above sea level. Data shows observed levels near expected ranges with some garbled station labels.
If you cannot reach your Tribune contact try calling your carrier. When unavailable, dial HE 1340 after 6 p.m.
An advertisement promises fat reduction with Galaxon a nonprescription pill sold by Casey Drug Store at 12 Main. It guarantees a full money back refund if not satisfied no questions asked. Mail orders available for purchase and delivery.
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