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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
2
The report shows hogs active with moderate demand and steady barrows and gilts, cattle steady with mixed grade ranges, and regional quotes for PARSONS hogs and various cattle categories. Also includes Chicago butter, eggs, and live poultry price movements with specific grade quotes.
AP reports in Kansas City that the price of produce remained steady with no changes announced by market analysts and merchants noting stable supplies and steady demand across commodities.
Neosho County Committee on Mental Health met in the welfare office with Mrs. George Eaton in charge. Plans include a ministers seminar around May 10 with Woodson and Allen counties. June for hospital returnees. and an April seminar for families with children. Books and journals were purchased for the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center in Humboldt.
The New York stock market closed irregularly lower after an initial surge. Trading volume was about 10.5 million shares vs 11.04 million Tuesday. Electronics aerospace color television and airline stocks partly recovered early gains but could not sustain them.
Candace Messler and her nephew Melvin Powers face a Florida murder trial over the 1964 bludgeoning and stabbing of Jacques Messier. Prosecution paints an illicit romance as motive. defense says no motive exists. Jury expected by Thursday.
City Manager Robert Tristman weighs Mayor George Shirk's proposal for a municipally operated shooting range. Shirk argues the range could curb vandalism of road signs by giving shooters a legal target and reduce street racing by replacing targets on public dragstrips.
Thirty one students from Roosevelt Junior High School Emporia visited the Safari Museum in Chanute on Tuesday. Mrs Anna Lou Mattix led half the group through the museum while Martin Rotunno directed the others to the Launching Pad for recreation. The sponsor said the school has toured many towns and Chanute was especially hospitable.
U S senator James B Pearson said in Washington that the railroad freight car shortage has reached a critical, nation wide stage not merely seasonal. He noted a daily shortfall of 11 400 cars, higher than a month ago.
State Highway Commission Director Addison H. Meschke announced contracts worth more than 3.5 million dollars for road work. Prairie States Construction Co. of Wichita lands 10.3 miles of I 70 from Russell to Dorrance at 1.93 million, with Edward Heffel gaining seeding duties. Additional projects include eight miles of U S 283 near Clayton for 304,708, nine miles of K181 from Corinth to Tipton for 338,898, and first roadside park project in Sheridan County along U S 83 west of Seldon for 16,381.50. Bituminous sealing on 332 miles across 17 counties awarded to Van Pak Construction Co., with four jobs to William Asphalt Co., total 402,134.
Wild rice requires a longer simmer than ordinary white rice, affecting kitchen timing and meal planning. The difference in cooking duration impacts recipes and service efficiency for cooks and diners.
Subscription rates list by mail in trade territory Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties one year nine dollars six months five dollars three months three dollars By Mail outside trade territory one year fifteen dollars six months three dollars three months four twenty five one month one By Mail to Chanute Post Office Box holders one year thirteen dollars six months seven dollars three months four dollars By Carrier in Chanute one seventy monthly payable in advance Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press note confirms AP news dispatches republication rights.
Astronaut David R. Scott will use a weightless battery powered tool during a March Gemini 8 space walk to test a low reaction force device for future missions. Scott and Neil A. Armstrong ride Gemini 8 for a three day flight starting March 15 with a planned 22 hour extravehicular activity and a link up with an Agena satellite.
Funeral services for John Frederick Joy were conducted at Johnson Chapel Tuesday afternoon by Elder George M. Carlson. Violin solos by Mrs. Howard Earnest accompanied by organist Mrs. Hazel Slane. Pallbearers included Howard Earnest Bert Farmer Earl Bain H P Steeves Dale Casebolt and Marvin Olson. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mack Spikes of Painesville Ohio signed up for medicare on Tuesday claiming birth on December 15 1861 near Sanderville Georgia. He noted the unpredictability of illness in a lighthearted remark while discussing eligibility.
Judging Tom Ehmke a junior at Sen ior High School achieved a perfect 467 to lead Chanute’s FFA team to first in the district poultry judging contest at Erie. Teammate Terry Beck placed second with 464 as Chanute totaled 1 828 to top nine district schools. Can ey was runner up and Neodesha third. Kenneth Powers took seventh in the B team with 436. other Chanute scorers included Larry Rensing 449 and Leonard Hopper 448. Judges were Prof. Amos Kahrs and Harold Ray.
He performs repeated actions with a regular wrench, first with a fixed knee and then released to observe slight spin. A camera will be mounted on the spacecraft side to record the sequence for later analysis.
Daily Transcript lists admissions on Tuesday including Mrs Mabel McKinley and Mrs Donna Peterson from Humboldt and Billy Key of 15 W Mulberry for medical care. Dismissals include Bradley Watts of Hamilton and Mary Wiltse from Altoona. Fire run reported Tuesday at 2:25 p.m. one mile north of Chanute for a grass fire.
Local notes from Chanute Kansas report community events including school and church activities. Brief items highlight residents’ visits, civic happenings, and upcoming meetings in the Chanute area.
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