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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
2
Kansas City AP cattle and hog prices show cattle 4 500 head and calves 100 down 2 percent, cows up to 25 higher. hogs 3 500 down 25. sows up to 50. lambs 50 lower. Good to choice cattle quoted 17.50 to 24.00 with highs near 21.00 for steers, feeders 19.00 to 21.00, hogs 14.50 to 15.50 for 250 280 pounds, sheep 2 000 with lambs 22.25 to 23.00 and ewes 4.00 to 5.00.
Market notes show hogs with various U S grades and weights priced from 11.00 to 15.50 per cwt, sows and boars priced separately. Cattle ranges include grain fed steers and heifers from 16.00 to 20.50, stock calves up to 26.00, yearling stockers 17.00 to 22.00, heifers 17.50 to 20.50, and cross bred calves 25.00 to 25.50, with veals at 16.00 to 28.00 and cows 10.00 to 17.50. Bulls and lamb markets listed with steady trends and varied price bands.
Kansas City AP report lists consumer egg prices at large 24 27 medium 22 25 and other 80 cents per dozen. Poultry and butter remain unchanged.
Chicago AP reports live poultry wholesale prices unchanged to lower roasters 23 to 26 special fed white rock fryers 18 to 19. Butter steady with 93 score AA 57 92 A 57 2: 90 B 56 39 C 55, cars 90 B 56 41, 89 C 56%. Eggs steady unchanged.
The United States Antarctic Research Program will place heavy emphasis during the next two years in upper atmosphere and solar studies in connection with the International Years of the Quiet Sun.
Chicago prices show wheat down four cents and corn edging up as May contracts move. Prices listed: No 1 yellow corn 1.30, No 2 1.292, No 3 1.25's. soybeans 2.527. soy oil 8.48. oats 65 4, May oats 60'4. rye around 1.21, May 1.20. Wheat near May 2.04 and soybeans near 2.47.
AP reports Kansas City price quotes for cereals and byproducts across grades. Wheat ranges from 2.22 to 2.43 per bushel with several grades listed. Corn shows 14 cars with mixed gains, soybeans around 2.43 to 2.48, rye and oats also listed, and bran and shorts futures quoted.
Wall Street in New York traded irregularly with gains in airlines and losses in motors. Moderate volume estimated at 44 million shares, far above Monday's 4.61 million. Motors were weak from the start as General Motors and Ford fell, while corporate bonds declined and most U.S. government bonds held steady.
At the United Nations, the Soviet Union sharply attacked U.S. policy in Southeast Asia at the opening of UNSC debate on Cambodia's aggression charges. Soviet Delegate Fedorenko challenged seating South Viet Nam’s delegate, while the council voted 9-2 to allow him to participate, with Czechoslovakia siding with Moscow. U.S. Ambassador Yost defended council seating rules.
House Democratic leaders met with President Johnson to press for an aggressive legislative push. They cited Johnson’s reaffirmation of foreign aid and a supplemental $125 million request for the Vietnam war effort, and expressed hope that the Rules Committee will advance a pay raise bill and a mass transit bill soon.
In Atlanta, a white female poodle named Shalley has adopted three young mocking birds after their mother abandoned them. Shalley began caring for the fledglings two weeks ago, feeding them a soft diet of eggs, egg yolk, ground meat and milk-soaked bread. The dog, never a mother, treats the birds as if they were puppies.
Funeral services were held yesterday at Johnson Mortuary with Rev LaMoine Waldron officiating. Mrs Jerry Jones sang Lead Kindly Light and I Know Not What the Future Hath with Hazel Slane on piano. Bearers were Bill Hosselt Virgil Petty George Briley Charles Wagner Harold Winns and Vaughn Thompson. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park cemetery.
TOPEKA AP Wheat grew well in Kansas last week though strong winds drained surface moisture in many areas. About 60 percent of the state crop was headed by Saturday, up from 34 percent the prior week and 84 percent a year ago. Corn 34 percent planted, sorghum 13 percent, soybeans around 20 percent. Chinch bugs and cutworms noted in eastern counties with light damage. First alfalfa cutting underway in southern counties. spring oats progressing. Western pasture growth aided by rain but overall new growth slow.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy announced plans to travel to West Berlin on June 26, marking the first anniversary of John F. Kennedy in the city. Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt confirmed Kennedy will speak at the Free University of West Berlin, delivering the Kennedy Memorial Lecture.
The Kansas Supreme Court nominating commission gets new members from the 2nd and 5th districts Ralph W. Oman Topeka won the 2nd District election over Mau rice O'Keefe Sr Atchison and Stanley E. Toland Lola won the 5th District over Elvin D. Perkins Emporia Oman is reelected for five years Toland will serve the remaining three years of his term Komodo dragons are native to Komodo Island and nearby Flores and surrounding isles in Indonesia
A 12:10 p.m. three car collision at 5th and Lincoln left no serious injuries. Drivers were Velma Greve Judy Chandler and Duane Olson. Chandler was with Steve Chandler Bill Dawson and J F Ellis. two children were with Mrs. Greve. Olson spent the night in Neosho Memorial Hospital for observation and was released today. Damage totals: Greve car $450, Chandler car $150, Olson car $450. An Olson vehicle impact skidded 22 feet. Additional incidents included a backing pickup bumping a parked car and a sun blinding moment leading to a scrape on a parked car.
Daily Transcript item lists Monday admissions for Duane Olson and others with medical cases, dismissals including Mrs. Fullerton and others, a birth notice for Arthur and spouse’s child, and today admissions and dismissals. Traffic and court notes: parking violations and city court action for open saloon case with continued wearing.
Local brief items from Chanute Kansas highlight community notices and smaller news items dated Tuesday May 19 1964. The page features brief public notices, local events, and short updates relevant to residents of Chanute and nearby areas.
Kansas City weather bulletin lists high and low temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hour period ended at 6 am, with readings from local stations across the area. No major storms reported, and conditions described as typical for the season.
Notice reads that Harry Patterson and T Klinginsmth are involved in a meeting or organizational notice with specified roles as W M day and secretary. The text provides names and positions without further action dates or locations.
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