31 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
1
Across the globe fears rise as prophets predict a mega quake for California in April while scientists dismiss the claim. In Los Angeles, a best selling book warns of December catastrophe and a calypso tune rises on KHJ.
Chanute High School fifth hour constitution class surveyed 248 residents on six issues on Feb 20 in Chanute. Majorities favored abolishing electoral college, banning demonstrations, denying communist rights, and opposing local editor Mr Murphy's views. capital punishment support was strongest among seniors and retirees.
Neosho County schools 413 and 101 will close Wednesday for the burial in Abilene of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Classes resume Thursday. Neosho County Community Junior College also closes. spring vacation begins Thursday and resumes April 9. City and county offices have not finalized closures. state and federal offices closed today. Governor Docking urged state offices to close Wednesday.
Washington mourners formed long lines to pay final respects to Dwight D. Eisenhower as world leaders gathered. The 34th president lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda with mourners stretching to Capitol Plaza, recalling his wartime leadership and two presidential oaths.
Abilene Kansas expects 50 000 to 100 000 visitors for Dwight D Eisenhowers burial while city polling places adjust for Army use and a large funeral procession. Lincoln grade school and Eisenhower Park host broadcasts and ceremonies as police marshal crowds and volunteers aid visitors.
AREA FORECAST predicts a warming trend through Tuesday with partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light rain. In Topeka a fire at the Robert Hill residence caused extensive damage from a gas heater ignition, with no injuries reported as occupants escaped.
An intercepted letter to Cha is noted with a casual greeting about April food jokes, suggesting informal correspondence or a lighthearted exchange. The fragment emphasizes personal tone and seasonal humor without broader context.
Virgil Lowe announces polling places for Chanute city and district 413 voting on Tuesday. City voters choose two commissioners and district 413 selects three board members, with three trustees county wide. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at six Chanute locations and two township sites.
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