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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
1
Woodson County faces a depleted bounty on coyotes sparking raids on poultry. Rose area reports coyotes near farms and a farmer decapitated a coyote after missing an earlier shot. A Sharpe resident suffers two broken wrists in a ram attack, while a Yates Center youth claims a reward hoax as he learns about advertising.
Virginia McCracklin of Miami pleaded for guidance on obtaining her brother Anthony Zarba's body after his execution by Fidel Castro's firing squad. Family members recalled Zarba as a cheerful man who enjoyed excitement, with reports noting his Miami residence with wife Mary Ann and daughter Susan.
LeRoy Sherman Smith, 41, of Salina, died early today in a single vehicle collision on U.S. 40 west of Salina. The crash occurred in the early hours, authorities said.
The Chamber of Commerce calls for parade entries on Nov 3 to welcome Virginia Carolina Chemical Co as a Chanute industry. Floats will precede an open house at the V C plant on West 21st with a farmers luncheon. Prizes total 50 for top floats and 25 15 10 for the first three, while commercial floats have no guarantee or prize.
The Kansas Synod of the United Presbyterian Church adopted a report urging members to study presidential candidates carefully and weigh all issues. The three day Salina meeting heard the report, led by Rev. Samuel Lee of Wichita, and stated it did not endorse Nixon or Kennedy.
Robert Geiger presented the purposes and objectives of the Neosho County Mental Health Association at Grace Episcopal church Sawyer hall Tuesday evening. The group aims to promote education on mental disturbances and sexonomic issues to better serve the community.
Charles H. Johnson 53 of Arkansas City, a Santa Fe Railway employee, was killed when his rail scooter collided with a car at a grade crossing on Kansas 18 about eight miles south of Downs. Eugene Junk of Downs drove the car. Johnson was hurled 70 feet.
The Kansas City Election Board reports about 210000 names on the voter rolls with strikeoffs likely dropping eligible voters to around 203000 for the November 8 election. In 1952 the eligible count was 231000 and in 1956 it was 207000.
The Production Machine Co announces relocation of its Wichita plant to Pittsburg to expand capacity. President Gene Luce says the facility will employ 40 to 50 workers and occupies about 8,000 square feet of space in Pittsburg.
The state Board of Tax Appeals authorized issuance of 50000 in no fund warrants by Chanute for purchase of a new fire truck and equipment.
Kansas traffic reports show 24 hours ending 9 a.m. recorded 369 fatalities for 1960 compared with 454 in the 1959 period, highlighting a rising death toll and ongoing road safety concerns.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP three mice Sally Amy and Moe rode in a 12 week old cabin and traveled 700 miles into space aboard an Atlas cone RVX 2A. They were recovered from the South Atlantic 5000 miles away and conditions await air force review. The mission tested a man in space capsule concept and radiation effects for future crewed flights.
Jim Gough and the Senior High School student council outlined a four day Halloween program with city, merchants, churches, and organizations like the American Legion. Activities include a Friday cleanup and bonfire, films, a street dance, Saturday free movies, and an armory dance Monday to fund a class gift. An honor pledge and window decorating contest are planned with Kiwanis cooperation.
Ivan Thoman of Humboldt pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in his wife’s strangulation death. Judge Spencer Gard sentenced him to 3 to 5 years in state prison. Mrs. Thoman, 35, was found dead in the Humboldt apartment July 30.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 10 9 in Game seven to clinch the World Series four games to three. Mazeroski's ninth inning home run sealed the comeback after New York led 6 0 earlier, with key hits from Nelson Smith Mazeroski and Blass. The Pirates secured their first title in 35 years at Forbes Field.
Beneficial rains moved across central and eastern Kansas Wednesday night reaching over three inches in spots. Wichita reported 2.25 to 3.10 inches, with other measured rainfall across the region ranging from about half an inch to just over an inch. Forecaster Garrett noted possible additional storms this afternoon and tonight in central and eastern Kansas.
The Neosho County Republican Central Committee announced a busy campaign schedule through month end. Walter McVey visits Erie and Chanute with a booster band and motor caravan. other events feature John Anderson in Santa Fe Park, a 3rd district women's meeting at Tioga, a county caravan ending in Efie with William Ferguson as speaker, and a Schoeppel luncheon at Tioga. Democratic plans include a Propst rally in Chanute and a Frank Theis luncheon in Tioga with a 3rd district dinner rally in Parsons.
Police say two young men admitted stealing a carburetor from a 1955 Pontiac owned by Ewing C. Wolfe at 601 W. 14th. The car was moved to the North Lee street lot after a recent wreck. The carburetor with four barrel equipment valued at $87. Charges pending.
The notice instructs readers to contact their Tribune phone through their carrier and, if unavailable, to call 700 after 6 p.m. It provides a fallback contact method for reaching the individual referenced and specifies a time window for the alternate number.
In Topeka Paula Jo Miller three sheltered her younger brother Kirk by entering a blaze in their basement Wednesday. Both children and their mother Mrs Joseph L Miller were treated for first and second degree burns after a jug of gasoline near the furnace ignited.
Mrs Norma Summers manager at Neosho Manor has asked no visitors for several days following advice from Dr J D Gough county health officer as a mild influenza outbreak affects a few residents.
Glen Halbe, chairman of Chanute tour ist and conventions committee, announced at a Chamber luncheon that two brochure layouts are prepared for Chanute tourism. The guide will list what to enjoy including emphasis on the Osa and Martin Johnson museum for distribution to hotels motels convention meetings and the museum.
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