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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1966

Page

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Inez Tears at Cuba On Erratic Course

Hurricane Inez stalled over southern Cuba, weakening to near hurricane strength and drifting northward toward Florida. Forecasters warned of a possible return across western Cuba with more than 100 deaths already reported and Cuba’s coast battered by 158 mph winds and heavy rains as Inez zigzagged along the island’s south edge.

Inez Cuba Miami Fla Florida Caribbean Trinidad Cape Cruz Bahamas Weather Bureau Fidel Castro Oriente Atlantic Havana

Busy Elevator Only Change

Amanda Harter Lott, 89, shares Hotel Columbia with 450 male USC dormitory students after the university bought the hotel. She notes quieter floors and elevators running faster, while guests were asked to move. Lott invested in a five-room suite on the 12th floor and was deemed a special case by university officials.

Columbia S.C Amanda Harter Lott University of South Carolina

Only Half of Eligible Will Vote in Kansas

Topeka AP reports Kansas Secretary of State Elwin M Shanahan estimates 1.5 million voting age residents with 1.2 million qualified to vote. She projects 650000 ballots cast in November, down from 68000 two years ago and 649000 in 1962 off year.

Topeka Elwin M. Shanahan Kansas Shanahan

Tribune Contact Cue For Phone Reachability

If you cannot reach your Tribune phone, contact your carrier. If he cannot be reached, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m.

Tribune

Biblesta Parade Day Noted in Humboldt Message

Intercepted letter from Nute to Cha proclaims a grand day for the Biblesta Parade at Humboldt, signaling celebratory civic mood and local event highlight.

Humboldt

Mafia Overlords Name Grand Jury In Queens Probe

Seven alleged underworld chieftains appeared before a Queens grand jury listing their names and addresses. Five of the seven returned to La Stella restaurant after a recess, part of the 13 Mafia figures seized Sept. 22 and held on $100,000 bail each as material witnesses in a syndicated crime probe. Names include Santo Trafficante and Carlos Marcello with several associates, who cited constitutional rights during questioning and were ordered to return Monday with the rest.

New York Queens la Stella Forest Hills Santo Trafficante Senate Cosa Nostra Florida Carlos Marcello New Orleans South Joseph Marcello Anthony Carolla Frank Gagliano Anthony Tony the Sheik Carillo Queens County

Four Prisoners Escape From Kansas Penitentiary

Four inmates at the Kan sas Penitentiary broke out late Friday night. Oliver Cromwell Hardee 27 Wagoner Okla William E Hunt 37 Altus Okla Randy L Miksell 27 Carthage Mo John Oscar Engberg 33 Bucklin Mo escaped through a ceiling hole into an attic and down a rope to the silo area before dropping to ground level.

Lansing, Kan Kansas Penitentiary Oliver Cromwell Hardee Wagoner Okla William E. Hunt Altus Randy L. Miksell Carthage John Oscar Engberg Bucklin

Two to Be Inducted Into Armed Forces

Neosho county residents depart Monday for induction per the Selective Service office. Inductees include James Norton Parsons and David Osborn Thayer. Nineteen others will report for pre induction physical exams, including Donald Naff Eric James Ferguson, Robert Bussman Ronald Anderson and several others from Chanute Wichita Thayer Parsons Chanute Independence and nearby towns.

Armed Forces Selective Service Office James Norton Parsons David Osborn Thayer Donald Naff Eric James Ferguson Truth Or Consequences N.M Robert Bussman Ronald Anderson Donald Kennedy Richard DeLa Torre Joe K. Anderson Lynn Gorrell Joe Stevenson Patrick Allen Ronald Goltry Alvin Cramer Gene Simmons Chanute Ken Malson Paul Chanuncey Wichita James Burke Galesburg Larry Anderson Edward Ammamann Steven Bennett Independence

Burlington Ownership Changes at garment plant

Burlington Mfg Co, operator of the 111 W. 3rd garment plant, has been sold to a Kansas City investment group led by William B. Cappock Keith Wilson and Walter Skypeck. Cappock becomes president Wilson vice president and attorney Skypeck secretary treasurer. Mike Gordon former president leaves. Plant will resume full production after temporary curtailment.

Burlington Mfg. Co W. 3Rd William B. Cappock Keith Wilson Walter Skypeck Kansas City Cappock Wilson Skypeck Mike Gordon Max Normand Oscar Pollack Burlington

Seven-State Meeting of Kaiser Frazer Owners Club

Members of the Kaiser Frazer Owners Club from seven states gather in town to view vintage Kaiser and Frazer models on display at the La Rosa motel. A dinner is planned at the Orchid Buffet this evening. Local member O. K. James resides at 320 North Franklin.

Kaiser Frazier Owners Club Kaiser and Frazier la Rosa O. K. James N. Franklin

Theft Reported From Earl Close Home

Police reported today that articles valued at about 75 dollars were taken last Saturday from Earl Close’s home at 1307 South Grant. Missing items include a transistor radio, men’s clothing, a tie clasp, costume jewelry, a pocket watch, a billfold and a flashlight.

Earl Close S. Grant

Bombers Hit Viet Cong Strongholds in South and North Viet Nam

U S B52 bombers conducted two raids in South Viet Nam near the demilitarized zone and near Qui Nhon in support of ground forces, while North Viet Nam was hit by 143 bombing missions targeting oil depots, missile sites, and transportation facilities. One F4C Phantom was shot down. one crewman was rescued and the other reported missing. Ground actions in the south were small and scattered, with major efforts around the B52 strikes.

Saigon South Viet Nam Demilitarized Zone Dong Ha North Viet Nam U.S Hanoi- Haiphong Panhandle Air Force

Frost on Buildings and Ice on Windshields Reported

The area saw light frost and ice on windshields with no major moisture on the ground. Farmers, including Fredie Markham near Chanute, reported frost on barns and a truck windshield. Kansas towns recorded lows in the 30s, with highs expected in 60s to 70s and warmer conditions into Sunday.

Fredie Markham Chanute the Tribune Markham Kansas Weather Bureau Associated Press Cat Hill City Garden City Pittsburg

Two Former Patients Here Help Christmas Seal Drive

Two teenagers who were patients at the Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital in here help lead the state Christmas Seal campaign. Carl Wollard and Polly Pittman spoke of their illness and hospital care, urging prompt detection and treatment. Wollard is a junior at Arkansas City and Pittman a sophomore at El Dorado High School. This marks the 59th year of Christmas Seal sales to fund TB programs and chest X rays and skin tests. Dr James Brown and Mrs Bruce Burris attended the Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Assn meeting.

Southeast Kansas Wollard Arkansas City Pittman el Dorado High School James Brown Southeast Kansas

Ike Criticizes Wild Spending in Victory Priority

Former President Dwight Eisenhower denounced taxpayer waste and urged winning the Vietnam War quickly as the top priority. He advocated immediate use of sufficient force to achieve victory and said he would take any action to win, avoiding a focus on poverty or the moon.

Chicago Dwight D. Eisenhower Viet Nam Eisenhower

Africans See Win at United Nations on South West Africa

African diplomats predicted the General Assembly would approve a resolution to place South West Africa under UN trusteeship, with only Portugal and South Africa voting against. The plan gathers broad support from Asia and Africa, as the Soviet Union and Mongolia officially back the measure. The debate has spanned weeks, with voting expected as early as next week.

Havana Miami United Nations, N.Y United Nations South-West Africa South Africa General Assembly Portugal Africa Asia Mongolia Soviet Union League of Nations International Court of Justice the Hague

Two 15-year-olds Admit Passing Bogus Check

Police said two 15-year old boys admitted to Ray Zumalt county juvenile officer their involvement in passing a forged check at the Orchid Bluff a few days ago. Officers said two other boys are involved and the investigation continues.

Ray Zumalt

Traffic Fatalities In Topeka Reported In 24 Hours

AP summary notes Kansas traffic deaths in Topeka within a 24 hour period ending 9 am Saturday. Data contrasts two years with 1966 figures at 74 and 1965 at 490, reflecting year over year changes in fatalities in the Topeka area and broader Kansas routes.

Topeka Kansas

Man Orders a Mole Hill But Mountains Delivered

Cincinnati couple sues University of Cincinnati and contractor Frank Bartello for 13500 dollars claiming a small dirt order led to 250 truckloads of dirt rock and shale dumped on their yard after a project. They say the pile endangers neighbors and will cost 13500 to remove and repair.

Cincinnati, Ohio John Diciero Frances Dicieros University of Cincinnati Frank Bartello Bartello

Grand Jury At Galena

In Galena Kansas the first Cherokee County grand jury in 15 years will be impaneled Tuesday to probe city actions. District Court Judge William Meek ordered Mayor A. M. Moeller and City Treasurer Beverly Shamblin to sign overdue city employee pay checks prepared by City Clerk Mavis Williams, who remains in her office despite being fired by six councilmen. County Attorney Paul Armstrong filed a petition to determine rightful holders of all council seats mayor city clerk and city attorney.

Galena Kan A. M. Moeller Beverly Shamblin William Meek Mavis Williams Williams Cherokee County Paul Armstrong

Electrical Short Shuts Roof Heater At Grocery

A roof mounted heater at Self Service Grocery developed an electrical short about 10 35 a m today causing the unit to overheat and emit smoke into the store. Firemen disconnected wiring to stop the unit and said damage was confined to the heater with no further harm.

Self Service

Selective Service Test Dates Announced for College Students

Lt. Gen. Hershey says college students seeking the next Selective Service qualification test on November 18 and 19 must mail applications by October 21. Applications go to Educational Testing Service in Princeton NJ in a preaddressed envelope from any draft board. The tests aid local draft boards in deciding eligibility for student deferrals. About 768000 young men took the test last May and June.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Hershey Selective Service Educational Testing Service Princeton N.J

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Cha Mafia Trafficante Frank Rangano Tampa, Fla Lansing Miksell Engberg Hardee Hunt Sherman Crouse Crouse KFOC Barbara Bender Bud Roberts Gordon Bender S. Plummer Chanute High School CHS Cometeers Nist Qui Nhon U.S. 1St Cavalry Stewart Ee Ecsosee Olathe Hutchinson Carl Wollard Burden Polly Pittman el Dorado Miss Pittman Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Assn Ike Earl Cook County Edgar Seattle Wash Milton Johns Hopkins University McCormick Place Lakefront Cassius Clay Republican Women of Illinois Dicleros
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