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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1962
Page
6
Rock Port Missouri is shaken as philanthropist George Opp who once ran the 38 room Opp hotel and funded local causes now shuts the town’s only hotel due to jealously from residents and merchants. He donated thousands. town hunts blame while offering free rooms for longtime guests.
Federal Radiation Council reports no great danger from fallout in the United States at this time. The panel would not recommend the recent preventive countermeasures as a nationwide step though Milk iodine 131 levels in Salt Lake City triggered voluntary dairy controls. The council says individual fallout situations require evaluation before specific action.
The Hutchinson News and the Scott City News Chronicle were named sweepstakes winners in daily and weekly circulation in the Kansas Better Newspaper contest. Winners receive plaques and a $100 scholarship to a student of the publisher’s choice.
Actress Janet Leigh becomes Mrs. Bob Brandt after a Las Vegas wedding to stock broker and sportsman, following a prior divorce from Tony Curtis last August and two plane trips. Brandt is her fourth husband.
Former President Harry S. Truman participates with governors and representatives of the 13 original states in observing the 175th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. The ceremony marks a historic milestone in Philadelphia with civic leaders in attendance.
Washington officials studied the 19 day Chicago and North Western Railway strike to seek next steps. C N W chairman Ben Heineman walked out, refusing to return until the Order of Railroad Telegraphers accepts presidential emergency board recommendations. The walkout idled about 15 500 workers across nine states and prompted union leader George Leighty to push for negotiations.
Ted Kennedy faces Edward Kennedy and Edward McCormack in a pivotal Massachusetts primary contest for a short term U S Senate nomination. Independents outnumber Democrats and Republicans, with voters debating whether another Kennedy should hold high office and which candidate can win in November.
Mrs. Charlotte Marie Martin, 26, awaiting trial for first degree murder, escaped from the Jackson County jail after doors were left unlocked during visiting hours. Sheriff Owsley said she hid on the 12th floor then walked out with about 150 visitors amid four unlocked doors and seven employees passing by.
Quantities of bourbon and selected California wines are being exported to foreign markets, signaling a push to broaden international sales. The move reflects growing demand overseas and may affect domestic supply and prices.
AP dispatch reports North Viet Nam rejects claims of troop withdrawals from Laos to bolster guerrillas in South Viet Nam under Geneva accord terms. In Sweden election results, social Democrats win a slim lead. London faces gasoline shortages after driver and loader strikes amid rising fuel demand. In Italy, 12 of 19 crew members from a Soviet bound freighter desert and refuse to sail for Cuba. In Algeria, Mohammed Boudiaf declines National Assembly bid calling elections prefabricated. In Sweden, Tage Erlander greets Social Democrats victory, signaling stronger government.
In Bad Hersfeld Germany American soldiers will assume control of a frontier road construction site amid fears that West German workers could be arrested by East German border police.
In Palencia General Francisco Franco inaugurated a $200 million agricultural program aimed at relieving drought and flood damage in four provinces of north eastern Spain.
Short items from Chanute Tribune page six dated September 17 1962 include local notices and community updates. Names places and events reflect mid autumn community life in Chanute Kansas and surrounding areas.
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