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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

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Soviets Renew Stand on Berlin Air Corridors

Washington reports say Moscow delivered a note reaffirming that Berlin air corridors are for Western garrison supplies only, opposing Western civilian use. The note followed Sept 8 reminders and comes as Secretary Rusk commented on Khrushchev's Moscow speech and a possible easing of the December peace deadline.

Washington Moscow Berlin Kremlin West Berlin West Germany Dean Rusk Rusk U.S Khrushchev Communist Party Congress East Germany Soviet Union United States Paris

Morton heads county Red Cross drive in Neosho County

M L Morton is named chairman of the annual Red Cross membership and fund drive in Neosho County. The campaign integrates with the Chanute United Fund drive starting next Monday, with Morton leading a separate Red Cross drive March 5 to 10. Chanute’s share is 6281.20, and the county goal remains about 9 percent higher or similar to last year. Morton, owner of a Chanute men’s clothing store, has lived in Chanute seven years with wife Lois and children Marsha 14 and Terry ill.

M. L. Morton Red Cross Neosho County Chanute United Fund Morton United Drive Chanute Lois Marsha Terry

Seven Wichitans Are Sentenced

Seven Wichitans were sentenced in U S District Court for roles in post office and bank burglaries across Kansas and Oklahoma. Nine defendants faced charges with sentences ranging from three to fifteen years. one awaiting trial and another already imprisoned.

Wichita S AP U.S. District Court Kansas Oklahoma Jimmie Wayne Sullivan Armour, Bailey Chesley W. Randall Albert Phillips Mike Manuel Nunley

Weather pattern brings moderating temperatures across state

Temperatures dip below freezing in northwest Kansas then rise as the cold outbreak moves away. Wednesday highs ranged from 55 at Goodland to 78 at Pittsburg, with lows from 27 to 39. Forecast calls for gradual warming, highs 60-65 today, near 70 Friday, with light frost possible tonight and a trace of rain at Hill City.

Topeka Kansas Goodland Pittsburg Hill City

Finley Pleads Guilty in Driving While Suspended Case

John Finley Byers Finley of Erie pleaded guilty in district court today to driving during suspension of his license and was sentenced to four months in the county jail plus costs. He is serving a Montgomery County jail term for inducing a witness to evade subpoena and will begin a Neosho County term after Montgomery ends. The guilty plea removed the case from October jury trial calendar in Chanute.

John Byers Finley Erie Montgomery County Neosho County Chanute

State Prison Near Maximum Capacity

Warden Tracy Hand reported the Kansas Penitentiary is nearing maximum capacity with 1,848 inmates, as admissions exceed releases. The facility had a year high and trails the all time peak of 2,034 set in April 1936, while records show a low of 464 on December 31, 1918.

Lansing Tracy Hand Kansas Penitentiary

Shotgun Blast Fatal to Youth in Kansas City

A 15 year old boy, Melvin Benny Bullock, was killed by a sawed off shotgun blast during a teens gathering at Lee N. Price's home in Kansas City. Price, 13, said he did not know the gun was loaded.

Kansas City Melvin Benny Bullock Lee N. Price Price

Midas Missile Launch Delayed in California

An attempt to launch the Midas IV missile-detection satellite from Point Arguello, California, was postponed due to technical difficulties. The Air Force said the launch would be rescheduled once the rocket condition permits.

Point Arguello Calif Air Force

Shelters Faulty in Tennessee Inspections

The Tennessee Civil Defense Agency warns that 90 percent of inspected private fallout shelters are faulty. Officials say many shelters fail to meet safety standards and resemble inadequate emergency structures.

Nashville, Tenn Tennessee Civil Defense Agency

Allen Reunited After Year in Antarctic Deep Freeze

Air Controlman 1st Class Robert R. Allen returns to Chanute on 45 day leave with his family after a 12 month tour with Operation Deep Freeze supporting the U S Antarctic Research Program. He describes life at the edge of the continent, the polar day and night cycle, and the primitive living conditions.

United States Robert R. Allen S. Gretchen Chanute Allen South Pole Antarctic

Bonner Springs Crash Fatal for One Aged 35

Bonner Springs Kansas AP report says Robert Madison 35 of Baseher was killed in a Wednesday night collision near the Kansas Turnpike entrance north of town. Bonnie Hein 22 and her 4 year old daughter Deborah were hospitalized in Leavenworth. Charles Fox of Edwardsville rode with Madison and was treated for minor injuries.

Bonner Springs Kas Robert Madison Baseher Res Kansas Turnpike Here Bonnie Hein Kan Deborah St. John Hospital Leavenworth Kansas Highway Patrol Madison Hein Charles Fox Edwardsville

Hearing Set Nov 3 On Andrews Motion

Kansas City Kansas AP A hearing on a motion to vacate a lay of execution for Lowell Lee Andrews was tentatively set for November 3. Andrews was scheduled to be executed for slaying his parents and sister at their Wyandotte County home in 1958. U S District Judge Arthur J Stanley Jr issued a stay of execution March 7 to allow his attorneys to pursue a Supreme Court appeal, which the high court denied.

Kansas City Kas Lowell Lee Andrews Andrews Wyandotte County U. S Arthur J.stanley Jr U. S. Supreme Court High Court

Earthquake Scatters Southern California, No Damage Reported

An earthquake rattled a wide area from Bakersfield to San Diego Wednesday night. There were no reports of property damage or injuries, and officials urged calm as residents felt tremors across the region.

Los Angeles California Bakersfeld San Diego

Diefenbaker says Canada rejected Soviet nuclear protest

Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker announced Canada had attempted a protest with the Soviet government over its plan to explode a 0 megaton nuclear bomb, but the effort was rejected.

Ottawa John G. Diefenbaker Canada

Guy Snedaker Retires As Ottawa Publisher

Ottawa Herald publisher Guy Snedaker retires at 64 on Saturday. Robert B. Wellington, editor since April 1957, becomes editor and publisher. Snedaker joined the Herald in 1923 and led as publisher from 1955 after S. F. Harris’s death. Wellington’s background includes Hutchinson News and Chanute Tribune. He will reside in Ottawa and engage in civic affairs.

Guy Snedaker Ottawa The Ottawa Herald Robert B. Wellington Wellington Snedaker Herald S. F. Harris Hutchinson News Chanute Tribune

South Carolina to Buy New Electric Chair

Columbia officials announce a new electric chair to replace the 1912 device. The old chair is deemed too dangerous to operate and the replacement is expected to cost about $15,000.

Columbia, S.C South Carolina

Skeletons Battled By Commie Party Skeletons Battled By Commie Party

Moscow AP report details harsh denunciations of former premier Georgi Malenkov and Lazar Kaganovich at the 22nd Communist party congress. Nikolai Podgorny attacks Kaganovich for anti party activity while Stalin era figures are reassessed. Khrushchev leads renewed attacks on the anti party group. Western reporters kept out of the Kremlin theater session. The congress weighs denunciations as part of enforcing the anti cult campaign and party unity.

Moscow Georgi Malenkov Lazarus Kaganovich Communist Party Malenkov Kaganovich Presidium Nikolai Podgorny Ukraine Stalin Podgorny Soviet Communist Party Tass Kremlin i Tv Ery Khrushchev Albania

Kennedy Says United States Opposes Red China in UN

President Kennedy stated the United States firmly opposes entry of the Chinese Communist government into the United Nations and its agencies. Press secretary Salinger noted no change in policy, citing Kennedy's prepared remark affirming the Republic of China as the only legitimate government representing China in the UN.

Red China United States Washington Kennedy United Nations Pierre Salinger Salinger U.N U. S Outer Mongolia World Organization Red China

Ford plants at Walton Hills face shutdown risk in a week

Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers near a local agreement for about 3,300 workers at the Walton Hills stamping plant near Cleveland. Ford denies pay cuts, says some workers earn above negotiated rates, while a six day wildcat strike a year ago halted lines and jeopardizes restart of 1962 models.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Ford United Auto Workers Union Walton Hills Ohio Cleveland Chrysler Corp

Jury Directed to Probe Kansas City Municipal Court Shortage

A Jackson County grand jury was directed by Circuit Judge Tom J. Stubbs to investigate the Kansas City municipal court and traffic violation bureau after an accounting firm reported a $2,108 shortage in the municipal court office. Court clerk Vince Guerra resigned.

Kansas City Jackson County Tom J. Stubbs Vince Guerra Ister

Seefeldt Named Chanute Eagle Scout in Regional Contest

Larry Seefeldt of Explorer Post 3 wins SeKan Area Council regional selection to advance to the Report to the Nation. He will compete in Salina Nov 18 against six Kansas delegates and later in Washington, D C. Seefeldt holds four Eagle palms and 72 merit badges and is the son of Mr and Mrs Everett Seefeldt. His brother Alvin is also an Eagle Scout.

Chanute Larry Seefeldt Explorer Post 3 SeKan Seefeldt Everett Seefeldt Independence United States Washington, D. C Alvin SeKan Area Council Ray Heller Neodesha Howard Sell Fredonia Cliff Funston Floyd Potter Nation Kent Goering Leon Cuppet Vern Cuppet Savonburg Tribune

Augusta Firm Files 250000 Suit Against Phillips Petroleum

The Augusta based Allen LP Gas Co. filed a 250000 suit in federal court against Phillips Petroleum Co. alleging unfair competitive practices. The propane and butane retailer serves Leon, El Dorado, Augusta, La tham, Beaumont and Douglass areas and claims a former employee was colluded with to create a rival Allen business.

Wichita Augusta Allen LP Gas Co Phillips Petroleum Co Leon el Dorado Latham Beaumont and Douglass Allen Butane and Appliance Co Allen

Angus Calves Win Grand Championship at American Royal

Twenty head of Angus calves shown by Silver Top Farms Belton Mo won the grand championship in the feeder carrot division at the American Royal. The carrots averaged 404 pounds and sold for 60 dollars a hundred. The reserve went to a 20 head Shorthorn carlot owned by Julius Peterson Elbert Cole selling for 48 dollars a hundred.

Kansas City Silver Top Farms Belton Julius Peterson Elbert, Cole

Wichita Holds Pair For Arkansas City

Police in Wichita hold two men for Arkansas City officers after spotting them in a car reported stolen in Arkansas City. The suspects admitted driving the vehicle but denied the camera was stolen, though the device had been taken in a burglary at B and H Trucking Co. in Arkansas City.

Wichita Arkansas City B & H Trucking Co Joe Klepper

Official Photograph For Kennedy Jr Birthday

John F Kennedy Jr will have an official photograph taken for his first birthday on November 5. Pamela Turnure, press secretary to Mrs. John F Kennedy, described John as a good healthy baby and very active.

Washington John F. Kennedy Jr Pamela Turnure John F. Kennedy John

Traffic Fatalities in Topeka Log for Oct 20, 1961

Kansas traffic death log records 3 fatalities in a 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. Thursday for October 20, 1961, showing 418 deaths for the year to date compared with 388 in the comparable 1960 period.

Topeka Kansas

Air Patrol Leads to 104 Driver Arrests in Kansas

TOPEKA AP 104 drivers were arrested or warned for traffic offenses after the Kansas highway patrol used its airplane for 44 hours last month. Col. L. E. Hughes said troopers stopped one driver every 25 minutes in the air versus one citation or warning every five hours by patrol cars, noting a third of car time occurs at night when the plane cannot be used.

Topeka Kansas Highway Patrol Col L. E. Hughes Hughes

Travis Base Simulates Largest Disaster Test in Air Force History

At Travis Air Force Base California officials staged a massive drill with blocked roads jammed lines and a drunken colonel to test disaster operations A mock 132 seat Military Air Transport Service plane crash was staged on a windy hillside near the runway with fake casualties explosions and a tied up main road to simulate a real crisis observers called it effectively handled while local calls remained few

Travis Air Force Base Calif Air Force Military Air Transport Service Travis San Francisco Sacramento Solano County

Youth Killed in Leawood Truck Collision

Ronnie Morgan age 19 died Wednesday after his pickup crashed with a car at an intersection in Leawood a Kansas City suburb. The AP report notes the fatal collision occurred at a busy crossing with investigators examining the scene.

Kansas City Ronnie Morgan Leawood Kansas

Know Your Carrier Dial Tribune After 6 PM

Public notice instructs readers to dial HE 13400 after 6 00 PM if Tribune phone unavailable and to contact their carrier for access.

Tribune

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