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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
4
Kansas City livestock steady with cattle and calves at 6 250 head. hogs 6 500. sheep 300. Feeder steers 475 535 lb 26.50 29.60. feeder heifers 24.10 25.50. hogs 210 265 lb 19.50 20.00. 195 210 lb 19.00 19.50. Market notes mention U S car sales rising and Dow up 4.47 at noon to 911.42.
Kansas City wholesale egg quotes show large eggs at 80 percent A 445 and mediums at 80 percent A BH with butter unchanged. Grade A Th solid 79 and Grade A Ib quarters 8 are noted in the market summary.
An AP style snippet shows fluctuating butter scores and grade percentages for different categories. Details mention percentages like 66 and 92 for A grades, 65 and 89 for B and C grades, and note whites and standards with counts around 45 and 34 percent.
Chicago AP notes mixed grain prices with Wheat No 2 yellow hard 1.23 percent upper, No 2 soft red 1.20 percent lower. Corn No 2 107 percent, No 4 yellow 1.00 percent. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 6 142, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.71 percent, Soybean oil 7.55 percent.
Wall Street gained pace as the market breadth favored advances about two to one on the New York Stock Exchange. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon rose 1.5 points to 336.8 with industrials up 18, rails up 1.4, and utilities up 0.3 as blue chips led the session.
Police investigated a two car crash in a parking lot at Main and Plummer at 4 45 p m. A 1966 Oldsmobile owned by Joan Murphy and a 1964 Chevrolet driven by Ima Vaughn were damaged plus a separate minor collision at Main and Highland involving a 1966 Buick owned by Jackie Clay and a 1962 Chevrolet driven by Ken Ketcherside.
Washington Cardinal O'Boyle gave 52 area priests until Sept 14 to endorse Pope Paul's birth control encyclical or face church penalties. He branded their dissent as an attack on authority and demanded individual retractations. One priest, Rev. T. Joseph O'Donoghue, has already been suspended for reading dissent.
Arch Glenn the District Governor of 70 districts in four states Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri spoke at the Chanute Rotary Club last night. Local president A Burt Campbell urged new members and outlined ongoing club projects as 64 members and guests attended.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey's Southern California campaign office was found defaced by about 20 young demonstrators who scrawled obscenities and clogged drains. Police reported the 20 intruders left with roughly 80 others outside the building and leaflets from the Youth Commission of the Communist Party of Southern California.
Consolidated Unified School District 101 board approved a curriculum revision for a uniform elementary textbook series funded from the general district fund. An architect presented a first draft of a proposed centralized high school building as locations and costs are studied with an election to follow. The board also reviewed the 1968-69 audit, signed contracts for new employees, and passed a resolution opposing high school football playoffs.
The Kansas Corporation Commission opened a major hearing on whether Gas Service Co may pass the 10 percent federal income tax surcharge to customers. Chairman Dale Saffels warned the decision could redefine rates, potentially adding 9 to 10 million dollars to utility bills if allowed. The firm's claimed return would drop to about 6.03 percent, while the commission estimated a ~0.25 percentage point impact, leaving about 6.73 percent.
Federal court was asked to dismiss three murder counts against Duane Earl Pope and enter new judgment finding him guilty on three counts of bank robbery. Pope killed three people and wounded another during a Farm ers State Bank robbery in Big Springs Nebraska on June 4 1965 after graduating from McPherson College. The Supreme Court had overturned his death sentences for constitutional defects and the Eight District Circuit Court of Appeals vacated those sentences and sent the case back for action.
TOPEKA AP An order striking the name of Dale A. Spiegel from the roll of Kansas attorneys was issued by the State Supreme Court Wednesday. The court said Spiegel, twice Democratic nominee for state attorney general, filed a motion returning his certificate to practice. The board had received complaints and investigated before his motion. Spiegel said he no longer practices law and does not live in Kansas. Spiegel was formerly an Emporia attorney and pardon attorney in Gov. George Docking's administration.
E. J. Ramsey reports a box end wrench and two sockets stolen from his pickup parked west of the Memorial building. The theft value is listed at $3. David Heath pledges Alpha Delta fraternity at Washburn University in Topeka.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Webb and Mrs. Howard Webb along with Kathy Saar visited in Albertina toona Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Talley formerly of Chanute. Weekend guests of Leslie Talbot were his son and family including Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Talbot, Ronnie Earl and Randy Eugene of Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ott and Lonnie, R. 3, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Erikson of Savonburg. Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis, 718 N Evergreen, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Locke and Lester Lee, R. 2, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ott.
Pat McGregor of Scotchman Estates and Delbert and Marn McGregor with Mrs. M E McGregor of 419 North Highland joined a Buffalo couple to Concordia for the funeral of Mrs I M O'Brien the mother of Mrs McGregor. O'Brien had been gravely ill for two months.
Two first aid courses announced by the Neosho county Red Cross office include a 10 hour standard class starting Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and a 15 hour advanced class beginning Sept 24 both at the Memorial building chapter office. Public registration urged. no Friday night sessions. Instructors were Frank and Helen Hayworth Humboldt and certificates awarded to Leonard Humboldt Powers Thayer Prosser Aziere and Tinsley Chanute.
United Nations, New York AP reports Israel faced slim odds to condemn Egypt for an Aug 26 ambush east of the Suez Canal that killed two Israeli soldiers and kidnapped one. The Soviets commonly veto Arab-friendly measures, reducing chances of a council resolution.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to p m. census 56 adults and pediatrics and three babies. Admissions Wednesday Ralph Thurman Galesburg surgery Mrs May Crowl 25 W 4th surgery Mrs Margaret Osborn 315 S Central medical Gus Engstrom Fredonia surgery Birth Wednesday Rodney LaRue Eric and girl Dismissals Wednesday Patty Jean Aday 1511 S Evergreen Dale Hardesty 18% S Wilson Admissions today Linda Hayes Thayer surgery Howard Winans 533 N Highland surgery Dismissals today Mrs Carroll Kitch and son Neodesha George Mayfield 1911 Plum mer
City Court actions list names charged with crimes and bonds, with several continuances and hearings. Also includes police summons, held in jail on bonds, and residents moving addresses. Building permits issued for new carport, balcony, garage addition and house construction with estimated costs.
Humboldt Knights of Columbus offered free coffee to Labor Day travelers at the North Park booth on highway 169. The annual effort runs Friday 6 PM to Monday midnight with many K of C members participating to promote safe travels.
Viola Daniels 73 of Humboldt died at Pine Crest Care Home after a yearlong illness. She was born July 27, 1895 in Rabern Mo and moved to Humboldt in 1912. Survivors include six sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Humboldt with burial in Mt Hope. Marie Showmaker Wilson 52 of Fort Worth died Wednesday evening. formerly of Bourbon and Neosho counties. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Pomona California.
The memorial service for Mrs. Glen Ruby Weaver is set for 10 30 a m Friday in Johnson chapel led by Rev Dale Sneer inger. Burial follows at Mt Hope cemetery Humboldt. John William Thielen’s Requiem Mass at St Patrick s church was led by Rt Rev Msgr Vincent Hogan. Mrs Dave Petterson played organ with bearers Fred Hansen Ed Myers Charles Pillot Floyd Gates Herman Fehr and Carl Haight all Knights of Columbus. Burial was at St Patrick s cemetery.
On September 5 1774 the First Continental Congress met at Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia. William Penn was arrested in London for a Quaker meeting in 1670. The 1905 Portsmouth Treaty ended the Russo Japanese War. In 1914 Germany captured Reims. In 1941 long range German artillery shelled Leningrad. In 1945 the U S flag was raised on Wake Island after surrender of Japanese forces.
Republican candidate Nixon declines partisan comment on recent clashes in Chicago. Running mate Agnew blames Democratic policy for a farmer finance crisis. Democrat Humphrey adviser predicts a close, wire‑long race. Wallace set to resume campaigning after a Miami rest.
Wish to express appreciation to friends relatives and clients for visits cards flowers and prayers during illness at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Deeper thanks to Drs Gehrt Glen Ashley Abbuehl Ray and all nurses for their concern for my comfort and recovery Mrs Forest B Richardson.
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