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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1975
Page
9
Hoses from Pennsylvania supplied only a trickle to thirsty Trenton residents for a fourth day as a water shortage persisted due to a malfunctioning system component.
Obituaries list Russell Max Zimmerman age 55 of 309 N Western and four others, including Mary E Gordon 79, Alice Florence Venus 89, Lela Barrackman Smith 88, and Georgia E Gluck 83 with funeral details. The report also covers a water crisis in Trenton area with widespread shortages and civil defense measures.
An advisory committee of state legislators voted to buy most of a downtown Topeka block for 1.3 million dollars funded by revenue bonds. The purchase includes the New England building and a former bank structure now used by state offices, with remaining funds for remodeling and potential future condemnation.
Monte Barnett 18 of Humboldt pleaded guilty in City Court to a misdemeanor assault against Rev. Harold Knight of 312 W Main. Prosecutor moved to dismiss felony counts of terroristic threat and aggravated assault. Sentencing set for Sept 22 with pre sentence investigation. Maximum fine 500 dollars and maximum 30 days.
Patty Smith reported a break in at 1013 N Steuben with a television stolen from her home. Otis Crawford said he took a TV to North Lafayette for repair and the owner who received it left with no forwarding address. Police suspect the TV may have been resold. Barbara Kepley reported a stolen billfold with $100 and documents from 118 W Main while at Homespun House. Investigation continues.
Raymond Lewis Matlock, 39, is jailed without bond on multiple charges related to a stolen car operation in Montgomery and Wilson Counties. Police found three stolen cars at his Elk City area residence, plus a truck and refinishing gear. A recovered stolen pickup and a Fredonia travel trailer packed with guns and items are tied to the case. FBI agents are assisting local authorities.
Police said the investigation into an alleged rape of a 15 year old Chanute girl is ongoing. Four juvenile suspects were interviewed. charges will be handled in juvenile court. The girl’s parents reported the incident after she rode with four men she met at Big Tee Burger.
Loyd Kimble an 18 year old of 1106 South Central pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Neosho County district Court to a felony possession of stolen property charge. Jury trial was set for Oct 28 and Kimble remained free on his own recognizance. He was charged June 19 with possession of a skill saw and other tools allegedly stolen from DeMeritt Construction Co. at 702 East Main.
U S aid promises prompt action yet many lawmakers demand fuller information. Final approval hinges on how Kissinger’s briefings are presented and received by Congress.
Wilson County Health Department reports 223 immunizations given in August. Clinics run in Fredonia Neodesha Altoona and Buffalo with schedules for Mondays and Wednesdays. A Fredonia clinic next Monday runs 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the courthouse. mumps vaccine not available. Tuberculin tests also offered with a Sept 11 read.
Margaret Lewis, 1603 W. 14th, replaces Udeyne Adamson as clerk of Municipal and City Courts. Adamson resigns to move to Tulsa. Lewis, formerly deputy clerk of Neosho County District Court, is succeeded there by Roma Jean Embry, 406 S. Larson. Changes took effect Tuesday.
The Neosho County Commission agreed to purchase a used ditch cleaner for 44000 dollars with revenue sharing funds. The unit was tested one week and will be paid from those funds. The group also authorized the sheriff to seek radar loan from the Kansas Highway Coordinating Office for the state highway safety program.
Voters in Junction City Kansas defeated a proposal to switch from a at large city commission to a seven member district based council by 822 to 762 in a very light turnout. The measure would have moved to four district seats plus two at large.
Air Midwest of Wichita filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board to replace Frontier Airlines in serving Tri-City Airport with passenger mail and cargo flights. A temporary ruling is requested before pursuing permanent certification.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin May and their family from Leavenworth visited recently with her grandmother Tressa Kannard at 311 N. Lafayette. They also called on Mrs. May's sister Mrs. Don Starnes and her husband in Neodesha.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 and 6 30 to 8 p m. Patient census lists 44 adults and pediatrics and five babies. Admissions include Zula Johnson Tioga Hotel Mrs Ross Vanhouten Lavenburg Rodney Montgomery 1101 N Grant Louella Moore Yates Center Mrs Gilbert Wilson 204 N Grant Thursday adds Mrs John Awald 1017 S Central Dismissals include Mrs Floyd Sweeney Humboldt Dada Lash 924 N Forest Mrs William Major and daughter 425 S Ashby Thursday Charlie Bain 2201 W Main Ernest Flottman R 4 William Asher 600 S Katy George Freeman Yates Center Mrs Bob Hamilton and daughter 120 N Malcolm Mrs Eldon Barriger and son R 4 Mrs Ross Vanhouten Savonburg
The Corps, EPA, and USDA clash over a sweeping dredge and fill regulation. After four proposed versions failed, a court orders a compromise with public comment. Critics say the rule burdens farmers and may overextend government oversight, prompting calls for legislative action and hearings nationwide.
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