10 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1969
Page
1
Secretary of State Lud Kramer, aiming to clear debts from his Seattle mayoral bid, moonlights as a gas station attendant and offers other part time work. He finished third in the primary, leaving $10,000 in debts, saying supporters tried to fundraise but funds were limited.
Cape Kennedy reports Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr and Alan Bean practicing emergency abort procedures in the lunar lander trainer vehicle coordinated with Mission Control. Richard Gordon Jr briefed on lunar topography and will photograph future landing sites near Fra Mauro La Lande and Descartes while orbiting the Moon.
The London free market price for gold tumbled to its lowest in 18 months at 37.90 dollars per fine ounce, down 95 cents from Friday as dealers cite rising confidence in paper money after the West German mark revaluation. The afternoon fixing edged up to 38.125 dollars as currencies steadied.
Sen Thomas J McIntyre D New Hampshire says he will vote against Judge Clement F Haynsworth Jr for the Supreme Court while Sen Robert J Dole R Kansas backs the embattled nominee. AP survey shows 39 against, 10 leaning against, and 36 in support as Senate debate set to begin Thursday.
A Trans World Airlines DC-9 diverted from Atlanta to St. Louis due to nose gear not retracting. It landed safely at Kansas City Municipal Airport as Lambert- St. Louis reopened after bad weather. Passengers aboard were not confirmed.
President Nixon underwent a two hour physical at Bethesda Naval Hospital and said he was in fine condition. He told reporters it was a routine examination with a routine result and that he did not suffer any damage. He entered at 8 08 a m and left about 10 a m. In Cincinnati Ohio a youth in early teens was seized by airport police after attempting to hijack a Delta Airlines flight at Greater Cincinnati Airport. The youth reportedly held a knife to a girl's throat and wanted to be taken to Italy.
Vice President Spiro Agnew branded Vietnam protests a pointless carnival in the streets as critics and backers converge for a week of demonstrations. He urged focus on a silent majority while protests plan marches in Washington and other cities.
The Chanute housing authority outlines a preliminary planning loan with statistics on renter occupancy soundness by unit, year built, and remodeling permits. It notes 799 permits since 1960, 19.3 percent of units improved, and a median house value near 6900, amid broader city housing conditions.
John White county attorney considers action against four juvenile offenders accused of vandalism and theft around Fifth and Steuben Sunday night. Police picked up a 12 and three 14 year olds for disturbing Tom Spence’s property at 505 W. 5th and other incidents on 5th and Steuben. Read further reports of park vandalism and church property damage.
A leaked epistle fuels a political row over energy policy and campaign tactics. Analysts say the document underscores ongoing tensions between party lines as voters weigh gas prices and supply concerns.
Parade on Main Street at 11 a.m. will include about 10 area drum and bugle corps and bands, floats, area queens, and military equipment from the National Guard. City offices and schools close. banks and stores vary.
Israeli planes struck targets along the Gulf of Suez and central Suez Canal area, with no reported damage. Egypt said its ships bombarded an Israeli command post and troops, while U S proposals for Middle East peace drew Cairo's rejection. President Shazar asked Golda Meir to form a broad government after elections.
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