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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

6

Disclosure of Credit Costs Required Passes Congress

Congress sent President Johnson a consumer protection bill requiring disclosure of annual loan costs. It fixes wage garnishment limits, criminal penalties for loan sharks, and opens revolving credit with full annual rates, monthly rates, and term details. The act phases in between 1969 and 1970 with exemptions for small purchases and certain homes.

Washington Congress Johnson Senate House Paul H. Douglas D-Ill

Salk Divorce Granted Interlocutory Decree

Mrs. Jonas Salk received an interlocutory divorce decree in San Diego as proceedings against her husband, the Salk Institute founder, continued. The couple wed in 1939 and separated in 1967 amid high profile medical research and philanthropy.

San Diego Calif Jonas Salk Salk Salk Institute For Biological Studies la Jolla

Thayer High School Names Top Graduates at Commencement

Thayer High School held commencement for 22 graduates in the gym. Valedictorian Ronne Heilman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heilman, plans to enroll at Kansas State College Pittsburg. Salutatorian Diane York, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil York, will attend Central Vocational School in Wichita.

Thayer High School Ronne Heilman Diane York Heilman Harold Heilman Thayer Kansas State College Pittsburg Diane Virgil York Central Vocational School Wichita A. L. Ricketts Tally Club Ted Kyle E. J. Richey Kyle Irene Helen Ptasznik Walted Ptasznik Joe Tom Roberts Ralph Willson Lafe Kennedy Wilber Jacobs Roberts Henry Lockett Angela Bert Sanders North Butler N. Butler

Karr Ils Named Mayor of Girard

Robert O. Karr, an attorney who has held every seat on the Girard city commission, was named mayor of Girard Kansas following the resignation of Jack Strukel who volunteered for duty with the reactivated 69th brigade of the Kansas National Guard.

Girard Kan Robert O. Karr Jack Strukel Strukel 69Th Brigade Kansas National Guard Karr

Tribune Phone Contact Guidance

The notice instructs readers to contact their Tribune phone or their carrier. If unavailable, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for reachability assistance.

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Power Union Feasibility Discussed by Four Utilities

TOPEKA AP A discussion on the feasibility of corporate affiliation among four large Midwest utilities began. Kansas Power and Light president Balfour Jeffrey noted the goal is scale benefits and public interest, with a decision possible by mid 1969. The four firms serve about one million customers across 918 communities in a 75 000 square mile area. They reported assets over 887 million and revenues around 257 million in 1967.

Topeka Midwest Balfour Jeffrey Kansas Power and Light Co Wenesday Kansas Gas and Electric Co Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co Empire District Electric Co Jeffrey Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas

Rap Brown Convicted On Firearms Charge In New Orleans

H Rap Brown, 24, SNCC chairman, is convicted under the National Firearms Act for transporting a gun while under indictment. He faces up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine and remains free on bond pending appeal. The case centers on Brown's knowledge of the Maryland indictment when traveling with an M1 carbine in 1967.

New Orleans H. Rap Brown Brown Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee New York State U.S Lansing L. Mitchell William M. Kunstler New York Black Power Advocate Kunstler Adolf Hitler Maryland New York City Baton Rouge Dorchester County Cambridge LaCour Mitchell

Draft Evader Seized at Boston Church Tarnishes Antidraft Protest

U.S. marshals seized convicted draft evader Robert A. Talmanson 21 at the Arlington Street Church Boston triggering an hour long clash with about 200 demonstrators who surrounded a police van and led to several fist fights while clergy members were swept into the melee. Army specialist William Chase 19 absent without leave remained inside the church with sanctuary claimants The Resistance group provided shelter for the two men overnight.

Boston U.S Robert A. Talmanson Arlington Street Uni John Harmon Army William Chase Dennis Ft. Lewis Wash Chase Talmanson The Resistance

Cash and Candidates Dominate British View of U S Presidency

British press argues campaign finance shapes outcomes more than ideals. John Edwards notes money drives nominations. Henry Brandon says voters seek conciliation or innovation in a president. Economist highlights crime concerns influencing American leadership perception.

London England John Edwards London Daily Sketch Brandon Associated Press

Bible School Plans At Erie Churches

Erie area churches issued plans for Bible schools with sessions from May 27 to June 7 and June 10 to 14 for children in various age groups. The Christian church directs the May–June program under Rev. Richard Markland with God’s Word Today’s Hope. Federated and Baptist schools run parallel schedules, with co directors and different age ranges. Other local notes cover club meetings, bridge scores, graduates, and church activities through mid June.

Erie — Bible School Christian Federated Baptist Christian Church God's Word Richard Markland Bryan Grogan Rodger Buskirk Federated School Chrisitian Church The Baptist Church Virgil Sexton

Motorcycle Fatality in Wichita Involving Truck Collision

David G. Wolcott, 22, died after his motorcycle clipped the rear of a truck and was run over by a car driven by Lorene Durham, 43, in Wichita on Wednesday. Traffic investigator R. E. Beaver led the inquiry.

Wichita David G. Wolcott R. E. Beaver Wolcott Lorene Durham

Chanute Tribune May 25 1968 Page 6 Highlights

Local Chanute news brief notes community events and notices from May 25 1968 page six. Includes civic updates and social items reflecting mid century small town life.

The Chanute Tribune

Executor Named in Paul E Leslie Estate

In Neosho County Kansas the probate court named Richard L Ashley executor of the will of Paul E Leslie deceased and letters testamentary were issued May 7 1968. Creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Attorney Richard L Ashley 101 South Santa Fe Chanute Kansas and probate judge Alberta Gough Erie Kansas seal.

Chanute Tribune Neosho County Kansas Paul E. Leslie Richard L. Ashley Paul E. Lesiie South Santa Fe Chanute Alberta Gough Erie

Expensive Paint Job On Castle Rock Sparks Audit

Castle Rock officials say they spent about 300 dollars to sand blast the large white numerals painted by high school graduates on the top of Castle Rock. The town investigates the project’s cost and origin of the vandalism style painting.

Castle Rocf Colo Castle Rock

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