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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1963
Page
1
Hurricane Flora continued lashing Cuba for a fourth day, devastating crops including sugar, rice, coffee, cotton, and cocoa. The economy of Fidel Castro’s regime faced a crushing blow as half the island’s staple crops were reported wiped out. Flora resumed movement across the stricken nation at 8 a.m. EST.
The House Appropriations Committee voted deep cuts totaling 1.5 billion dollars affecting executive programs in civil defense and space. The action signals significant reduction in federal funding for defense and space initiatives as part of ongoing budget measures.
The House appropriations committee reduced the Kennedy budget for the current year by about 1.6 billion dollars, slashing the nationwide fallout shelter plan and trimming space program funding while preserving most veterans and defense-related outlays. The panel approved 13.1 billion for 26 agencies, far below the 14.66 billion requested, though still up from last year. Exercising caution, lawmakers targeted civil defense and space research with major cuts as they sent the bill to the House floor for debate.
Personnel of the county treasurer office will change at noon tomorrow as Marion Showalter, elected treasurer last November, takes over from Democratic incumbent Mrs. Freda Locke. Showalter becomes deputy treasurer. Joe Arthur vehicle clerk and William Shaver tax clerk succeed others.
A public hearing will be held by the city zoning board of appeals at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Memorial Building to consider a zoning exception at 1501 W. 7th for a medical office building by Drs. Henry K. Baker and Reuben J. Burkman. The building permit was denied by the zoning administrator for nonconformity with residential zoning regulations.
Mrs. Dennis DeMeritt of R.1 wins last week's Tribune news tip prize for reporting sleeping sickness cases in local and area horses. The tip helped shape coverage of a statewide outbreak, the first in six years, with Tribune offering weekly rewards for notable tips.
Humboldt hosts its sixth annual Biblesta parade with 30 floats led by The Translation of Elijah entered by Poplar Grove Baptist Church as top winner. The grand prize went to The Crucifixion by the Knights of Columbus.
Donations added over the weekend bring the Chanute United Fund to 1,023.50 dollars, part of the third annual campaign entering the second week of the advanced gifts drive. The overall goal stands at 21,896.09 dollars.
Erie and Neosho counties report 1962 personal tax warrants totaling 6223.75 returned uncollected October 1. The sheriff’s office forwards the warrants to the district court for judgment. Delinquencies must be paid before 1963 taxes can be accepted. A list of 125 items ranged from 98 cents to 484.60 and was published in The Tribune.
Police cited Jack R. Damron, 19, of Yates Center Route 4 on a reckless driving charge following a two vehicle crash at 1012 South Santa Fe around 9 p.m. Saturday. Damron swerved around a parked car and struck a northbound 1963 Chevrolet driven by John G. Fry, 25, causing $300 damage to the Chevrolet and $50 to Damron's 1950 Buick. Damron posted a $25 bond and said he would forfeit it.
The October term of Neosho county district court opens here tomorrow and Wednesday at Erie. Jury trials will be set in docket readings the opening days.
The Kansas traffic death log shows counts for October 8, 1963, with 2 fatalities in the 48 hour window to 9 a.m. Monday. The period compares 1963 with 1962 figures, listing 428 and 448 deaths respectively.
The city art museum dedicated and formally opened two new wings to the museum building Sunday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their four game world series sweep over the New York Yankees with a champagne party at Chavez Ravine stadium club. Willie Davis and Tommy Davis led a jubilant night while Sandy Koufax appeared in an alpaca sweater. Jack Benny joked about life and suicide. Outside, fans and city venues buzzed with celebration across Los Angeles.
In Columbus Kansas a family's pet kitten clung to a car frame during a grease stop, surviving a 20 mile ride before being discovered when the car was lifted on the rack. Pat Cote of near Weir reported the incident at a Columbus service station.
Gov. John Anderson said a special session to resolve two reapportionment questions is a strong possibility. The issue centers on House and Senate districts amid court challenges and a Leawood inclusion error, with a budget-session window overlapping potential actions.
The area forecast calls for fair skies through Tuesday with a gradual cooling trend. Highs today ranged from the mid 80s in the north to the mid 90s in the southeast, with lows from about 45 to 61 degrees. Tuesday highs are expected in the mid to upper 80s across the state, with a continued above normal pattern and fair conditions.
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