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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
1
U S and allied troops conclude a 30 day operation in the A Shau Valley 370 miles northeast of Saigon killing 726 enemy soldiers and seizing weapons vehicles and rice stockpiles. The disablement of air support and approaching monsoon weather prompted the end of the Delaware operation with more than 15000 troops involved.
In Houston fifty female students at Jesse H. Jones High School were suspended for skirts deemed too short. Principal Coy Mills said suspensions were a last resort to enforce a four inch above the knee rule, with most girls allowed back if compliant by Monday.
Two juvenile runaways from Independence were brought to the police station at 1 15 p m yesterday by Trooper Keith Dillon of the highway patrol. Montgomery County authorities later returned them to Independence. A car they had been driving was left at Humboldt for parents to pick up.
Jesse Ward, 83, a bachelor farmer who died April 4, left an estate valued at more than $200,000 to Elm Acres Children’s Home and the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children. His will filed in Crawford County Probate Court also assigns 160 acres of Bourbon County pastureland to the two charities.
A clipped note highlights a vacation concept in Kool Kolorful Kansas inviting readers to spend time there. The message uses playful phrasing and echoes light travel promotion themes.
In Paris, U S envoys express hope that Saturday sessions at the Vietnam peace talks will bring the process closer to a just and lasting peace. North Vietnam demands a stop to bombing with no de escalation by the Communists while U S spokesmen warn of a high military price for ending bombing.
Cannisters for contributions to muscular dystrophy will be placed in local businesses tomorrow. City firemen will distribute the cannisters, with 30 received today. Fire departments nationwide cooperate with the fund drive. Money supports assistance, education and research. Erickson notes over 200 victims in Kansas.
Area forecast calls for fair and cool tonight with Saturday becoming fair and warmer. Low tonight mid 40s, high Saturday mid 70s. Snow mixed with rain reported Thursday in northwest Kansas with lighter amounts elsewhere and varying highs from 57 to 72. Highs today ranged 59 to 72 across the state.
Army reservist Ste. Arthur S. Holdeman of Cottonwood Falls is awarded a Bronze Star for actions in the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. He will depart this weekend from Emporia for active duty at Fort Benning with the 1011th Supply and Service Company.
After storms swept Arkansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and Missouri 73 people died with 1000 plus injured and millions in damage. Gov Rockefeller sought federal disaster help as Jonesboro and other towns worked to clear debris and aid survivors. Red Cross and National Guard assisted while Maynard and Charles City faced severe destruction.
Hundreds of campaigners converge on Washington D C as SCLC organized caravans fill a plywood shanty town near the Lincoln Memorial. Officials count housing for about 700 now with more arriving from Boston Chicago and other cities for a hectic weekend ahead.
Pfc. Timmy H. Parks, 20, an Army Reservist, leaped from the roof of a two story armory in Kansas City during Gov. Robert Docking's visit. Three soldiers broke his fall. he was taken to Ft. Leavenworth hospital in good condition. The 842nd Quartermaster unit was in formation when the incident occurred. Parks had recently been called to active duty and reportedly was unhappy about the order.
Mrs Virginia Embry of 215 North Garfield announced her candidacy for the district court clerk post in Neosho County, subject to the Republican primary in August.
Sister Regis Schwenzer, the oldest member of the Concordia Sisters of St. Joseph community, died Thursday at age 100. Born in New York, she arrived in Concordia in 1839 and taught in Beloit Kansas and Monett Missouri, later served at an Abi lene orphanage, became a nurse in a Sabetha hospital, and retired at 83. Funeral is Monday.
Kansas Governor Docking announced a three state sales and use tax collection pact among Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma to take effect July 1. The agreement aims to reduce liability confusion and help taxing agencies and merchants determine which state's tax applies for goods delivered across state lines.
A three hour automotive class for 21 Neosho County women covered carburetors coils cooling systems and tire changes. Instructors from Kansas State University explained ignition fuel power train and lubrication and emphasized safety and defensive driving. Attendees came from Erie St Paul Stark Chanute Thayer and Earlton with coordination by the Neosho County Agricultural Extension Service.
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