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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

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Beautifying Chanute During Cleanup Week Residents Share Plans

Downtown Chanute residents respond to a cleanup query with actions and plans. Yates Center’s Mrs. Leo Mills aims to declutter garages. Virgil Herrin promotes cleaning up apartments and Main Street. Stone faced tasks include painting houses, trimming trees, planting flowers, and hauling away winter debris across homes in Chanute and surrounding areas.

Chanute Leo Mills Yates Center Virgil Herrin

King Declares Day of Double D Day in Birmingham

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr warns of further large scale protests after Birmingham clashes where police dogs and high pressure hoses repulsed demonstrators. He cites yesterday as D-Day and predicts thousands more arrests as marches continue. Police report injuries to several marchers and two officers hospitalized after rocks were thrown. Over 250 Negroes arrested Friday with hundreds more detained over the two days of protests.

Birmingham Ala Martin Luther King Jr Deep South King Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Freedom Marchers Arrested Upon Alabama Entry

Ten freedom marchers part of a pilgrimage begun by a slain Baltimore postman were jailed after crossing into Alabama. The integrated group, five white and five Black, faced arrests as newsmen were barred from crossing the state line. Names and hometowns of those jailed include Bob Zellner Mobile. William Hansen Cincinnati. Sam Shirra Montgomery. Eric Weinberger New York City. Zev Aelony Minnesota. Robert Gore New York City. Richard Heley Florida A&M former teacher. Winston Lockett New Haven. Jesse Harris Jackson. Carver Mebiett Carbondale. Police and bystanders reported eggs thrown and blows along the Georgia road. Gov. Wallace urged investigation into teachers possibly leading demonstrations while JFK administration voiced concern over use of children in protests.

Baltimore Alabama Bob Zellner Mobile Ala William Hansen Cincinnati Ohio Sam Shirra Montgomery Eric Weinberger New York City Zev Aelony Minnesota Robert Gore Richard Heley Florida A&m Winston Lockett New Haven Conn Jesse Harris Jackson Miss Carver Mebiett Carbondale Ill Rising Fawn Alabama Line William Moore Attalla

Potables Found in Boy's Car After Stop

Police stopped a 15-year-old rural Chanute boy for a stop sign violation at 7th and Steuben at 12 15 a m. An inspection revealed nine bottles of beer and a pint of whiskey in the car. Three other boys were taken for questioning and released after a conference with police and juvenile authorities. Disposition is pending.

7Th and Steuben

Rockefeller Buys New Fifth Avenue Apartment Next to Existing Units

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller has purchased an apartment at 812 Fifth Ave next to an existing two-floor home he occupies atop a building under construction. The New York Daily News reports the two Central Park view apartments may be connected, forming a honeymoon style residence.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Daily News Central Park The News

Traffic Fatalities Log Released for Topeka Area

Kansas traffic death log updates show 3 fatalities in the 24 hours to 9 am Saturday, with May totals at 5 and annual figures for 1963 at 135 compared to 170 in 1962, reflecting a comparable period trend.

Topeka Kansas

Finney Named Vice President of U S Chamber

Humboldt business leader Robert A. Finney was re elected vice president of the U S Chamber of Commerce representing the Southwestern Division. At the 51st annual meeting in Washington D C from April 28 to May 1 he presided at a luncheon on unemployment and job training and joined discussions on business and government.

Robert A. Finney Humboldt Humboldt Brick and Tile Co Chamber of Commerce of United States Finney National Chamber Washington, D.C Allen County

Six Children Die in Fire at Johnson Home

In Rockville Indiana six of eleven mentally and physically handicapped children died after a clothes fire from an electric dryer spread through the 75 year old Johnson Home for the Retarded. Five died Friday night and a sixth died of burns early today. one child escaped unharmed. Victims identified as Muriel Johnson 3 Gary Pamela Taylor 10 Indianapolis Bryant Smith 8 South Bend George Spurgeon 6 Columbus Linda Landrigan 5 Greenwood Tamera Wallace 5 Indianapolis. The Wallace girl died today at Vermillion County Hospital Clinton.

Rockville Ind Johnson Home Bill Early Indiana Muriel Johnson Gary Pamela Taylor Indianapolis Bryant Smith South Bend George Spurgeon Columbus Linda Landrigan Greenwood Tamera Wallace Wallace Vermillion County Hospital Clinton

Tribune Contact Note Seeks Phone Carrier

Instructions urge obtaining Tribune phone from your carrier and provide an after hours contact HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. If the primary line is unreachable, use the listed after hours number.

Tribune

Pursuit Delayed After Zenobia Co Robbery in Manhattan

Two robbers seized $3,000 from Zenobia Co pistachio importers in lower Manhattan. Owner John Germack, 62, returned from lunch to find six office employees, including three young women, standing unclothed as the gunmen forced Germack to remove his clothes before fleeing with the payroll.

Zenobia Co Lower Manhattan John Germack Germack

Arts Crafts Fair Today Tomorrow at Murray Hill School

The three day Community Arts and Crafts Fair runs in the Murray Hill school auditorium through today and tomorrow. Hours today 2 to 9 30 p m Sunday 2 to 5 p m. Judging occurred last night and gave Dr James Kensett the grand award for his welded metal exhibit. Remaining judging results were not available.

Murray Hill School James Kensett

Two Motorists Killed Near Tonganoxie

Two Kansas City Kansas men died in an early morning crash on U S 24 40 east of Tonganoxie Kansas. Gerald Mullins about 20 and John Wagner about 17 were in a car that skidded and rolled after being struck from behind by Donald Phalp of Kansas City Kansas who suffered minor injuries.

Tonganoxie Kan U.S Here Kansas Highway Patrol Kansas City Gerald P. Mullins John A. Wagner Donald F. Phalp

Brazilian airliner crash kills 32 in Sao Paulo

Officials count 32 dead as a Cruzeiro do Sul Convair crashed after takeoff from Sao Paulo. The jet struck a construction filled apartment building, reducing it to rubble. About 20,000 surged the scene hampering rescue. Seventeen survived. among the dead were James Goss Hughes Gen Electric Brazil director, Brazilian Deputy Miguel Bahury, and TV comedian Rena K. Consorte. One missing from 44 passengers and five crew. Thirteen of the hospitalized in critical condition.

Sao Paulo Brazil Cruzeiro Do Sul James Goss Hughes General Electric Miguel Bahury Rena K. Consorte

Citywide Cleanup Sees 39 Loads Of Trash Collected

City trucks collected 39 loads of trash tree trimmings and discarded items in yesterday's cleanup drive. Marion Alexander street foreman said four street department trucks and two from the refuse department worked, finishing at five o'clock. Damp ground visitors screened items as they were dumped. The effort marks the Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up Week, sponsored by the chamber of commerce women’s committee with the city.

Marion Alexander Alexander Women’s Committee of the Chamber of Commerce

Jacques Bergerac Seeks Divorce from Dorothy Malone

Los Angeles AP Jacques Bergerac files for divorce from actress Dorothy Malone a day after she sued him He alleges Malone moved out of their Beverly Hills home with children Mimi age 2 and Diane 14 months Both seek custody and accuse each other of cruelty The couple married four years ago.

Los Angeles Jacques Bergerac Dorothy Malone Bergerac Miss Malone Beverly Hills Mimi Diane

Edible construction material foreseen for space use

Bethpage scientist Sidney Schwartz of Grumman developed an edible construction material for space vehicles. While not for the lunar module, it could suit unmanned lunar logistics and emergency rations. The mix, costing 10 to 15 cents per pound, uses milk powder, starch, banana flakes, and a brittle matrix. it is prepared by boiling or soaking and mimics a cereal flavor.

Sidney Schwartz Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp Bethpage Long Island Grumman Schwartz Navy Polar

Weather Report From Topeka Kansas With Rainfall Totals

Locally heavy thunderstorms developed in Kansas with rainfall totals up to 1.5 inches in places. Projections show showers and storms redeveloping in eastern Kansas this afternoon and tonight. Max temperatures Friday ranged from 61 at Russell to 88 at Hill City. lows 46 to 65. Tonight’s lows 50s west to near 70 east. Sunday highs slightly cooler.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau Horton Stilwell Centralia Overbrook Paola Lawrence Olathe Lecompton Russell Hill City Goodland Pittsburg

Let Flies Shift For Themselves

In Tallahassee the Senate completed a roll call on a $65,000 dogfly eradication appropriation tucked into a billion dollar spending bill. One senator quipped to let the dogs go and the flies fend for themselves, highlighting the unusual debate over state pest control.

Tallahassee Fla Harry Stratton Senate

Intercepted Letter Proposes Wheat Built Spaceships

An intercepted note suggests a playful idea that if spaceships can be eaten by spacemen, they could be made from wheat. The quirky proposal hints at a humorous take on space travel and edible engineering.

Moon as Base for Spacecraft, Sun-Powered Colony Idea

Argonne National Lab scientist Bernard Spinrad outlined a moon base concept for interplanetary flights. He said low gravity, raw materials like magnesium nickel and aluminum, and a solar mirror powered power system could sustain a permanent moon colony with underground shielded rooms and a space ship shop.

Argonne National Laboratory Bernard I. Spinrad Space Studies Moon Spinrad

Plant to Remain At Independence

The National Alfalfa Dehydrating Co will keep its dehydrating mill at Independence, Kan, despite not operating this season due to insufficient alfalfa acreage. District manager Floyd Littler expects local farmers to plant more alfalfa, about 1,500 acres needed, with only 300 currently. The plant will not be moved.

Independence, Kan National

Father of Four Killed Near Parsons

Clifford Leon Lawson a 33 year old Parsons resident was killed when his car struck a bridge nine miles west of Parsons on U S 160. He was alone in the car and is survived by his wife and four sons. Lawson was believed to be working in Albuquerque New Mexico at the time of death. This was Labette County’s first traffic death of the year.

Parsons, Kan Clifford Leon Lawson Parsons U.S. 160 Labette County Lawson Albuquerque N.M

Three Men Arrested and Held in City Jail

Police arrested Clyde Alfred Brown Lester G. Willers and Alfred Moe Ogle yesterday afternoon and last night. Brown faces check bay violation charges Willems stands charged with assault on a complaint by his wife and Ogle is held on intoxication allegations at the city jail.

Clyde Alfred Brown N. Steuben Lester G. Willers N. Forest Alfred ‘Moe’ Ogle N. Santa Fe Brown Willems Ogle

Father Is Killed In Kansas City Crash

Police say Lester Champ Sr. 47 died after his car and a vehicle driven by his son Lester Champ Jr. 22 side swiped. The elder Champ swerved into a utility pole on the southeastern edge of downtown Kansas City. He died in hospital about an hour later.

Kansas City Lester Champ Sr Lester Champ Jr Champ

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Brooks Summerville Loren Brooks Arnold Summerville Billy Hempen W. Mulberry Milligan Earl Milligan Benedict Buck Jones Mrs. Olson Everett Olson N. Grant Mrs. Mills Herrin Mrs. Jones Fort Payne, Ala Freedom Robert F. Kennedy Washington George Wallace Rocky Boys Harrison & Abramovitz Rockefeller James S. Murphy Margaretta Fitler Murphy Fifth Ave Mrs. Murphy U.S. Chamber Chanute Senior Citizens Club Larry Mathews Rio Emilton Batista Bethpage, N.Y A Sci Entist Tony Sone Cha Argonne, Ill Independence
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