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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
2
Kansas City livestock report shows cattle absent for price test. Hogs total 2,000 with barrows and gilts up 25 cents. price ranges include 200-235 lb at 19.25 and 225 lb at 19.50. 240-270 lb at 18.00-18.75. 270-295 lb at 17.50-18.00. Sows steady at 15.00-16.75. no calves or sheep offered.
AP reports wholesale eggs with large at 80 percent A 22-25 and mediums at 80 percent A 20-22. Butter holds at grade A W solid 77 and grade Ab 78 for quarters.
Chicago AP reports dairy market notes with butter grades and percentages for AA Asi B Cc categories. Data includes per cent or better with grades A whites medium standards checks and car-like scores.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.44n No 2 soft red 1.38n Corn No 2 yellow 1.20n Oats No 2 extra heavy white 82n Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.76n Soybean of 8.90n
Market listing shows grades for meat and dairy with prices. Grade A Large 23 Grade A Medium 22 Grade B Large 17 Current Receipts 17 Sweet Cream 48 cream premium 45 hides 10c per pound glue hides price unclear.
The FDA announced new labeling for birth control pills citing British research showing greater risk of death or disease from blood clots. The agency says the pills may be hazardous to health and requires updated safety information for users.
The stock market rose modestly in active trading as advances slightly outpaced declines. The Dow Jones 30 industrials stood at 914.07, up 2.72, while the AP 60-stock average gained 5 to 3293, with rails down, utilities higher, and analysts citing Congress tax bill progress as a market factor.
Fribley presents a package totaling about 92 million to bridge the budget gap and fund expanded Medicaid, hospital costs, and payrolls to meet the federal minimum wage level. He cautions lawmakers may adjust amounts and notes omissions like technical schools and mental health funding, and no new motor vehicle taxes are included for highways.
Job notice seeks a male applicant under 35 with a high school education preferred. Candidate must be physically fit with no physical handicap.
Elizabeth Bodine of North Dakota named 1968 Mother of the Year says freedom harms children without chores. The Polish native, now 70, has 18 children with a Navy officer, retired Air Force colonel, teachers, nurses, a lawyer, and coaches among her offspring. Their families span Minnesota to California with six of the children in North Dakota.
Congressman Bob Dole arrives at Martin Johnson Airport this afternoon to speak at an informal coffee in the Orchid Buffet at 4 30 p m He campaigns for the U S Senate seat of retiring Senator Frank Carlson Mrs Tom Blancett co chair man of the local Dole for Senate committee invites interested persons to attend the coffee
Torrential rains lashed Texas causing floods in Midland and Corpus Christi. Police estimate 500 to 700 homes affected in Midland as water rose two to six feet and a small tornado caused damage. In Corpus Christi two teenagers drowned in a drainage ditch at a city park.
Western military attaches said Soviet forces in Poland moved close to the Czechoslovak frontier as Prague marked the Nazi liberation anniversary. The reports fueled fears of an invasion or pressure against the liberal Prague regime while Czechoslovakia remained largely calm.
Lydia Owen 84 of Erie died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after a three week illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday Pierce Funeral Home Erie with burial Bethel Cemetery. C G Tarn 44 of Kipp died at Wichita Veterans Hospital after four months as patient. funeral 1 p.m. Monday Kipp Presbyterian Church with burial Gypsum Hill Cemetery and military honors. Wilma Jeane Jeffers 41 of Humboldt died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after brief illness. funeral 2 p.m. Monday Price Funeral Home Humboldt with burial Mt Hope Cemetery. Survivors listed for each.
A Sedgwick County jury reported agreement on one count against William Addington, former Wichita grain dealer, finding a false entry in books. They were split 6-6 on five counts of issuing false warehouse receipts and 7-5 on five counts of receipts with false statements. Deliberations entered a fourth day after five weeks of trial.
Major David L. Nichols of Iola received the Air Force Commendation Medal at McConnell AFB Wichita for meritorious service at Takhli RTAFB Thailand. He completed 100 combat missions and holds the Silver Star plus multiple Distinguished Flying Crosses and Air Medals. His wife Janice is daughter of Viola Lesan. He is nephew of Mrs. Leo Fickel and is stationed with the Tactical Air Command at McConnell AFB Wichita.
Scotch foursomes were to be played at the Country Club today at 5 30 p m with participants ready to start the match.
A piggy bank filled with change was turned in to the police yesterday after a child found it near the municipal swimming pool. Seaman Jim Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schmitt of 910 West Oak, San Diego, has just completed six months at sea aboard the destroyer tender U S S Samuel Gompers and will soon return home for a 30 day leave.
R. J. E. Ellis telephoned his parents from Sidney Australia while on a short leave from Da Nang Vietnam. He was to return to Da Nang today and plans to come home June 1 for a 30 day leave.
Bessie E. Brooks of 119 Denman entered Providence Hospital Kansas City Kan for eye surgery Thursday afternoon and is expected home late next week. The Happy Lion's Vacation will be read at the children's story hour from 10 30 to 11 a m Saturday. Mrs Clella Null of 814 S Lafayette will return home tomorrow after visits with her son Lee Thorn and family in Glendale Calif a grandson Lee E Thorn III and wife in Berkeley Calif and another grandson Scott Thorn and wife and great grandson Scottie in Long Beach Calif.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m with a patient census of 63 including adults pediatrics and one baby. Thursday admissions include Mrs Fred Grisier Grace Hamsher Walter Akridge Clyde Tunnell Mary Hutchison Mrs William Craig Floyd Ellis Orrie Glamser Mrs Lawrence Lovett Clarence Roberts Terri Wyatt and Mrs Clarence Williams. Dismissals Thursday include Marsha Russell Mrs Raymond Whitworth Mamie Hallman Mrs George Hall and son Mrs Myrtle Ryan. Admissions today include Marion Elrod Sandra Sue Mason and Mrs Stanley Allen. Police court action lists Richie M McAlexander speeding bond posted and police summonses for Charles R Fry David W McAnulty noting charges of speeding and driving without a license.
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A Chanute man told police his 15 year old son was beaten by two juvenile boys. The victim received eight stitches for a mouth injury and was treated at the hospital. The case was referred to county juvenile officer Ray Zumalt.
Marion Lorne, 82, famed for television comedy roles and a long stage and film career in the United States and Britain, died of a heart attack in her New York apartment Thursday. She had starred as Aunt Clara on ABCs Bewitched.
Chanute Tribune issue from Friday May 10 1968 reports local news, events, and notices from Chanute and surrounding area including community happenings and updates.
Mrs Ron Nicholson was elected president of the Jaycees Wives at a dinner meeting at 1107 Santa Fe. New officers include Mrs Kent Notestine as vice president, Mrs Dave Garrett as secretary, and Mrs David Ports as treasurer. A rummage sale is planned for May 17 and 18, with the next meeting June 13 at Mrs Brolder's home.
Selective Service Board office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Gene Wall will attend the annual Clerks meeting in Topeka on those days.
The Chanute Tribune outlines its publishing scope with Associated Press rights and local news contents. It lists staff roles and notes subscription rates for trade territory and Chanute post office boxholders.
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