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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1964

Page

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Strike Warning From Rail Unions Sparks National Tension

Washington AP Chief railroad negotiator J E Wolfe said the country is on the verge of a national railroad strike as five unions bypass national talks and seek separate negotiations with two railroads. He warned unions intend to strike Wednesday and released a letter to Labor Secretary Wirtz urging prompt action to avert private disputes becoming a public disaster.

Washington J.E. Wolfe Wolfe W. Williard Wirtz Labor Department Southern Pacific Louisville & Nashville Congress Supreme Court Afl-Cio Locomotive Engineers Order of

Johnsons march against poverty aims at youth job corps

President Johnson briefs Congress on a $962.5 million war on poverty focused on young Americans aged 16 to 21. The plan centers on a Job Corps reminiscent of the CCC, enrolling up to 100,000 youths for conservation work and training, with an Office of Economic Opportunities led by Sargent Shriver to coordinate efforts and a Volunteers for America corps.

Washington Johnson Congress Civilian Conservation Corps Office of Economic Opportunities Sargent Shriver Shriver The Volunteers For America Job Corps Youth Conservation Corps Nation’’ Service Corps

Neosho GOP Uninstructed Delegation Plans and Seats

The Neosho County Republican Central Committee will send an uninstructed delegation to the 5th district and state conventions to select delegates for the Republican National Convention. A slate of 12 delegates and 12 alternates was named for both district and state, with a unit-rule stance and endorsement of Sam Mellinger for National Committeeman.

Neosho County Republican Central Committee Robert H. Allen GOP Neosho Gop Home Savings Fredonia Topeka Sam Mellinger Emporia Nine Long Erie Dica Magner Galesburg Edna Peterson Eva Parr Edna Hargrave Russell Page Kimball Jon Dartington Ava Jeffrey Erie James Blessing Ernest Harmis Rodger Kensinger Eric Wendell Bowyer Ray George St. Paul Rabern Powers Thayer

Hayworth Tip Winner at Chanute Farm Story

Last week's $3 news tip award goes to Frank Hayworth of Humboldt R. 2 for a report about hitting a spring while digging a pond on his farm northeast of Chanute. The spring fills his pond during a drought, and the Tribune notes the ongoing tip program and contact numbers for readers to send in tips.

Frank Hayworth Humboldt R. 2 Chanute Kansas Hayworth Tribune The

Railroad officials in Kansas report no strike information

Wichita AP dispatch says Kansas railroad officials including Rock Island Lines Frisco and Missouri Pacific Railway reported no knowledge of a possible nationwide strike. A Santa Fe spokesman in Topeka echoed the sentiment, saying they had heard nothing.

Wichita Kansas Rock Island Lines Frisco Railway Missouri Pacific Railway Santa Fe Railroad Topeka

Hall Plans Senate Bid In California Comeback Run

Fresno AP Fred Hall, former Kansas governor 1955-57, seeks the Republican U S Senate nomination in California on a middle-of-the-road ticket. He names rivals George Murphy and Lee Kaiser and notes he was ousted as Long Beach World's Fair executive president amid a 1967 plan. The 47-year-old lawyer led the California Republican Assembly in 1963 and opposes Barry Goldwater.

Fresno Calif Fred Hall Kansas West Coast California U.S. Senate Hall George Murphy Lee Kaiser San Francisco Long Beach

Coin Currency Show Draws 1500 at OKAN Convention

About 1,500 people attended the OKAN area coin show at the Masonic Temple over a weekend. Twenty eight dealers filled tables and an active 200 lot auction was held. Awards went to multiple collectors including Fred Scarlett Wichita for best display of U S coins and Dan Granite Pittsburg for U S gold coins.

Okan Masonic Temple Kansas City Topeka Wichita Joplin Springfield Hutchinson Fred Scarlett U.S W. R. Naff Independence Biswell Federal Rserve Bank of Kansas

Weather Area Forecast Turns Colder With Cloudy Skies

Consider able cloudiness and turning colder this evening. Tuesday partly cloudy and colder. Low tonight near 30. High Tuesday 40 to 45.

Kansans Brace for Cold Canadian Air Surge

An AP report from Topeka notes a Canadian air surge crossing Kansas today and tonight bringing a sharp temperature drop but not extreme cold. Lows will be in the upper 20s, with today’s highs ranging from about 40 in the northwest to the 60s in the southeast, and Tuesday highs in the 30s to 40s. Dry air means little to no precipitation.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau

Allen County GOP backs Finney for district delegate

The Allen County Republican Central Committee in Iola Kansas endorsed State Rep. Robert A. Finney of Humboldt as district delegate to the national convention and backed Sam Mellinger of Emporia for national committeeman. A secret poll showed Goldwater leading county preference while members preferred Nixon and Lodge for the presidential nomination. McDill Huck Boyd led in the GOP gubernatorial race in poll votes and among committee men.

Iola Kan Allen County Republican Central Committee Robert A. Finney Humboldt Royal Cox Sam Mellinger Emporia Barry Goldwater Richard Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge Goldwater Lodge Nixon William Scranton Nelson Rockefeller McDill (Huck) Boyd Boyd William Avery William Ferguson Paul Wunsch Avery Ferguson

Grass fires keep town firemen busy Saturday

An outbreak of grass fires burned a shed and damaged a house roof as multiple blazes spread from South Steuben to Neal McCoy's property and a salvage yard near 21st Street. Fire crews swapped trucks, faced water shortages, and doused flames before responding to a roof fire at Charles Bowman’s house and a bathroom curtain fire at Bob Gahman’s residence.

South Steuben Neal McCoy Fred Smith 21St Street Santa Fe Charles Bowman Bowman Merchant Night Bob Gahman S. Ashby Reznor

Hoffa Appeals Court Bid After Denied New Trial

James R. Hoffa took his case to the U.S. Sixth Circuit after a judge denied his request for a new trial on a jury fixing conviction. Hoffa faces eight years in prison and a $10,000 fine from the 1962 Nashville conspiracy trial.

Chattanooga, Tenn James R. Hoffa U.S. 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Dist Frank Wilson Hoffa International Brotherhood of Teamsters Supreme Court Nashville

FTC Extends Cigarette Health Label Proposal Comment Period

The Federal Trade Commission chair Paul Dixon extended the deadline for submitting opinions on a health warning label proposal to April 15, citing a flood of responses. He noted the decision follows the surgeon general advisory report linking smoking to health risks and discussed possible industrywide rule actions, with Tobacco Institute signaling a potential court challenge.

Washington Paul Dixon Federal Trade Commission Today Dixon Commission Surgeon General The Public Health Service Tobacco Institute Tobacco

Election by CofC Targets Officer Ballot and Drive

The Chamber of Commerce schedules officer elections for the coming year and a half day membership drive. A board meeting at 8 tonight in the Memorial building will set the agenda with committee reports and project talks. Ambassadors lead a Wednesday breakfast at 7 and a noon report at the Tioga Hotel luncheon. The women’s committee lunch is scheduled tomorrow at noon at the Tioga.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Chamber Memorial Building Silver Grill Tioga Women’s Committee the Tioga

Traffic Fatalities Report From Topeka Log

Kansas traffic death log covers 48 hours to 9 am Monday 7 March 1964. Figures compare with similar 1963 period, showing trends and totals for the state.

Topeka Kansas

Car Stolen To Joyride Recovered

A 1962 Pontiac owned by Bob Donaldson of Donaldson's supermarket was stolen from the store lot at 1501 S. Santa Fe Saturday and found abandoned at Memorial Park cemetery grounds the next day. The car had been driven about 50 miles with no damage. This was the third joyride incident in as many days, following thefts from Cozy Diner and Sportsman's Bowl.

Bob Donaldson Donaldson S. Santa Fe Memorial Park Cemetery Velma White Earlton Albert Kihm Tennessee

Plan Ruby Appeal Plan Ruby Appeal

Dallas awaiting the appeal after Ruby was sentenced to death for murder. Sheriff Decker says Ruby remains in maximum security. attorney Melvin Belli fears a possible attack and seeks extra protection. Authorities declined to comment on Belli’s statements as debate over the verdict continues.

Dallas Jack Ruby Bill Decker Melvin Belli Disigy Belli Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy

State Traffic Fatal to Five

Five persons died in Kansas traffic crashes over the weekend. A two car crash 13 miles west of Junction City killed three Ft. Riley soldiers and a civilian, Donald L. Moorehouse of Manchester. Soldiers Spec. 5 Harry L. Steele 21 of Leetonia Ohio Spec. 5 Wallace J. McDunn 24 Barnesville Minnesota and Spec. 4 Leo F. Hammond 20 Cresson Pennsylvania died. A fourth soldier suffered lacerations. Paul C. Jones 26 of Kansas City Kansas died Sunday when his car struck a utility pole in Kansas City.

Associated Press Kansas Ft. Riley Junction City Donald L. Moorehouse Manchester Harry L. Steele Leetonia Ohio Wallace J. McDunn Barnesville Minn Leo F. Hammond Cresson Paul C. Jones Kansas City Kan

Earthquake Shakes Portugal Injuries Reported

An earthquake hit Portugal with houses toppled and power lines down in Lisbon area. In Sao Bras de Alportel fifty people were mauled while fleeing a movie theater but no injuries were reported.

Lisbon Portugal Sao Bras de Alportel

Tribune Phone Contact Prompt

If you cannot reach your Tribune, contact your carrier for assistance. Request carrier support after hours by dialing HE 1 3400 post 6 p.m.

Tribune

Intercepted Letter on Health Tips and Advertising

A brief note discusses proposed health tips on tag packages and suggests they may not attract as much advertising attention as filter tips. The piece hints at consumer guidance and marketing priorities without naming people or organizations.

Brown Paper Sack Chips Case Solved in Florissant

In Florissant a party at Mrs. Doris Day's home led to a missing sack from Bowman liquor store. A second sack with $1,406 cash and $4,500 in checks was recovered after a citywide search aided by police road blocks. Dean Pruitt and Mrs Day were unaware they had taken the sacks amid the poker night.

Doris Jeanne Day Florissant Dean Pruitt Bowman

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Small Business Administration Wirtz Charles Henshall Marion Showalter James Carter Harry Rash Marlin Blackston Emery Wilson Fred Harris Joe Volmer South Mound Carol Richey Charles Forsyth Joe Bach Richard Ashley Clark Fleming Virgil Moody William Sailors Stark Marion V. George Carol Burkman Robert Pennington Dwight Wallingford C. J. Anderson Robert Ailen Hayworth Tip Senate Victor Siebert McCune Coin World Magazine Manhattan Elden Leasure Allen Gop Finney Cofc Decker Cha ST. Louis
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