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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1961

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Winfield Administration Issues Focus of Probe Not Treatment

Gov. John Anderson says Winfield State Hospital's problems are administrative, not in the treatment program. He toured the facility, spoke with Dr. Christian Kole and staff, and plans more talks before deciding. Kole praised 300 treated patients while noting broader staff concerns and a few firings for sleeping on duty.

Topeka John Anderson Winfield State Hospital Winfield Institution Christian Kole Anderson Winfield George Jackson Arkansas Board of Social Welfare Legislature Kole

U Thant to Get Congo Mutiny Report at UN

Acting Secretary General U Thant will receive a first hand briefing today from U.N. Congo aides Conor Cruise O Brien and Maj. Gen. Sean McKeown as the Security Council debates the mutiny. Gizenga's eastern Congo activity sparks concern over Congo unity and potential political dilemmas for U Thant if Katanga secedes.

United Nations N.Y U Thant Congo U.N Conor Cruise O’brien Katanga Sean McKeown New York The Security Council Antoine Gizenga Patrice Lumumba Gizenga Unity of

Injuries Fatal To Kansas City Man

Forest Sherwood aged 61 died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing a downtown street in Independence during a rain storm. The driver, Benjamin J. Miller of Rt. 4, was not charged. Sherwood worked for the Post Office Department in Independence.

Independence Kas Forest Sherwood Benjamin J. Miller Rt. Rt. 4 Sherwood Post Office Department

Traffic Accidents Investigated by Patrol in October

Kansas Highway Patrol troopers investigated 464 accidents in October and assisted 1,057 motorists. The force logged 44 flight hours using an airplane to issue warnings and made 82 driver arrests along with two escapades and two drunken driving arrests. Troopers issued 3,052 driving violation tickets.

Topeka Kansas Highway Patrol

Car Train Crash in Snowstorm Injures Two

Five freight cars and the engine derailed when a semi driver from McCook Nebraska struck the Burlington train at Cedar Bluff along U S 83. Don Kilingsworth suffered a leg injury and Don England sustained deep lacerations. no train crew injuries reported.

Oberlin Burlington Don Kllingsworth Don England McCook, Neb Kilingsworth England Cedar Bluff Nebraska Line U.S. 83

Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Kansas 1961 Log

The Topeka traffic death log records 46 fatalities in the 24 hours ending 9 am Thursday for November 27, 1961, compared with 439 deaths in the similar 1960 period.

Topeka Kansas

Two Guilford Students Die In Car Train Crash

A car and a train collided at Nodaway County Route M crossing the Chicago Great Western tracks near Guilford. John McCord and Phyllis Davidson, both about 17, were killed and Patty Farnan, about 17, was injured and rushed to a Maryville hospital. The impact threw the car 58 feet into a rain swollen ditch.

Guilford Guilford High School John McCord Phyllis Davidson Patty Farnan Maryville Nodaway Missouri Highway Patrol McCord

Pittsburg Freshman Dies of Injuries

An 18 year old Pittsburg State College freshman, William Harbort of Arma, died Wednesday at Mt Carmel Hospital from injuries from a one car accident Saturday night near the Frontenac Junction on U S 69 three miles north of Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Pittsburg State College William Harbort Arma Mt. Carmel Hospital Harbort Frontenac U. S. 69

Ransom Paid for Return of Toy Poo Peaches

In La Puente California Tony Hewitt 8, reunites with Peaches a 10 month old toy poodle after his mother pays 25 dollars to a teen ransomer. The child had cried when two teens grabbed the dog while walking to a candy store. The thief demanded 25 dollars and returned the dog after payment. Hewitt offers 50 dollars reward for arrest of the dognappers but not for the returning youth.

Tony Chuck Hewitt Hewitt Remy

Ranney Fund Nears Goal for Greece Lie Detector Trip

The Roger Ranney Defense Fund has raised 724.50 of 1 056 needed to send Chris Gugas of Los Angeles to Greece as a lie detector expert. Campaign backer Donaldson says signatures for a new trial exceed 1,000 as petitions circulate door to door in Chanute. Ranney is under death sentence for murdering two Greek seamen whose bodies are missing.

Roger Ranney Gugas Ranney Donaldson Chanute Supreme Court

United Fund Nears Top in Chanute Campaign

The Chanute United Fund nears its goal with $304.73 raised in the last 24 hours reaching 98.5 percent of the $19,876.92 target. Total donations sit at $19,576.29 from 1,987 contributors averaging $10.05, with $300.63 still needed. Campaign chairman John Nation expects completion by tomorrow as remaining workers submit reports.

Chanute United Fund John Nation

Wedding Brings Loss of 60 000 Alimony

Marjorie Steele widow of American millionaire George Huntington Hartford married British actor Dudley Sutton and loses about 60 000 a year in alimony. Steele divorced Hartford in New York last February, receiving a lump sum of 385 000 plus 60 000 annual alimony, which ends on remarriage.

London Marjorie Steele George Huntington Hartford I Dudley Sutton Marjorie Miss Steele Hartford A&p New York

New U S Satellites Launch Accelerates Space Age Pace

Three U S satellites entered orbit in a productive space day. Rear Adm Jack Monroe forecast the U S could operate a world leading satellite navigational system before year end. Additional tests included Discoverer capsule recoveries and Oscar amateur radio satellite plans.

Associated Press United States Jack Monroe Navy Astronautics Division U.S Monroe Cape Canaveral Air Force Oscar Amateur Radio Oscar

Courthouse Bid Analysis Set for Neosho County Project

Erie County commissioners reviewed bids for the Neosho County courthouse project. An architect analysis of the bids was prepared and will guide board decisions at the November 28 meeting.

Erie Neosho County

Guns Fired Car Chased Two Held in Missouri Chase

Two Missouri men Everett Duncan and A W Donahew were arrested in Neosho Missouri after a 20 mile high speed chase prompted by a deputy sheriff. Shots were fired at the deputy but no injuries occurred and no weapons were found. Charges of assault with a deadly weapon would be prepared.

Miami Okla Neosho Bob Gee Everett Duncan Goodman A. W. Donahew Anderson Frank Chariton Missouri Wyandotte Here Charlton Spencer

Western Ministers to Meet in Paris Before NATO Conference

The Big Four Western foreign ministers will convene in Paris next month to discuss Berlin and other issues ahead of NATO's semiannual conference opening December 13. The State Department announced the plan on Wednesday.

U.S Soviet Union Cape Canaveral Paris Washington Berlin North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Injuries Fatal in Wichita Auto Collision

George Woody, 65, of Wichita died Wednesday night from injuries suffered earlier after being struck by a car while crossing a southwest Wichita street.

Wichita George Woody

Sam Rayburn Dies in Bonham Texas at 79

House speaker Sam Rayburn died in Bonham after a battle with cancer. He was admitted to Risser Hospital and died at 6 20 this morning with family and doctors present. Rayburn, a longtime Texas politician and the nation’s longest serving speaker, had planned to die in his hometown and will be buried near Bonham. The White House and Rep John W McCormack were notified. President Kennedy may attend funeral services.

Bonham, Tex Sam Rayburn White House John W. McCormack Massachusetts House McCormack Rayburn Sam Congress Joe A. Risser Washington Janet Travell Wise Funeral Bonham Texas Kennedy Little Yellow Brick Hospital Risser Baylor Dallas Robert Bartley Jr W. A. Thomas S. E. Bartley Richard Rayburn

Macapagal Declared Philippine President After Tough Campaign

Diosdado Macapagal claimed the presidency with about 85 percent of the returns. He led Garcia 3,188,135 to 2,529,756, pledging to wipe out graft and strengthen ties with the United States. Emmanual Pelaez led the vice presidency race while Sergio Osmena Jr. trailed.

Manila Diosdao Macapagal Philippines Carlos P. Garcia Macapagal Garcia Emmanuel Pelaez Sergio Osmena Jr Osmena Gil J. Puyat United States

Snowfall blankets western Kansas with WaKeeney 12 inches

Western Kansas recorded its first general snowfall with WaKeeney reporting 12 inches. A four inch band stretched from southwest to north central Kansas while other areas saw rain. Major snowfalls included Russell and Natoma 7 inches each and Garden City 5 inches. Skies stay fair today and Friday with cold highs in the 20s or lower 5 degrees in the northwest.

Topeka Kansas WaKeeney Russell Natoma Scott City Garden City Webster Dam Lebanon Hill City Lovewell Dam Weather Bureau

Car Crash Claims Life Near Pittsburg

Earl Cal Houn 69 of McCune Kansas died when his car struck a bridge abutment on K126 about 12 miles west of Pittsburg. preliminary reports say he was injured fatally in the incident.

Pittsburg Earl Calhoun McCune, Kas

Tribune Phone Contact After Hours

A brief notice advises readers to reach the Tribune by calling the carrier. If the principal is unavailable, dial HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. for contact.

Tribune

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