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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
7
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller, visiting the Kansas State Fair, said he would have moved in immediately to regain control at the Attica prison during its riots. He urged swift action to prevent mob emotion, and he noted guards are told not to expect hostage deals.
David Edwards, five, was injured in a truck train crash northeast of Erie. He improved after treatment at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. His father Donald Edwards, 35, suffered neck and face lacerations and was treated in Parsons.
Adrian Tromsness, 38, Parsons, was arrested Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated and careless driving. Police stopped him on US 169 south of Chanute after Coffeyville reports of erratic driving. Tromsness refused a breathalyzer, was jailed, bond not set, hearing scheduled for Monday.
Three Chanute runaways were held in Labette County jail at Oswego to be picked up today by Labette Sheriff David Kern. The boys were found in a barn near Oswego after staying there overnight and will be questioned about a stolen pickup reported by Willis Taylor of 1507 S Evergreen. The truck was recovered near the Parsons Country Club west of Parsons.
Riverton Ramblers defeated Erie 20 to 8 in the CNC League on Friday night. Gordon Venturella scored on an 11-yard run and added two points. Bill Ruble provided a 19-yard rush for the Red Devils to tie, with John Arthur adding the extra point. Rob Hefley scored a second quarter goal line plunge to push Riverton ahead 14-8 at halftime. Steve Hopkins connected with Perry Bryant for a 57-yard third-quarter insurance touchdown for Riverton.
Garnett defeats Yates Center 26 to 7 in a Tri-Valley League football game Friday night. The Wildcats, defending co champions, drop to 0-2 on the season after the loss.
Jim Hartzell, 48, Roosevelt Junior High School head football coach, collapsed during a game and died of a heart attack. A graveside service is planned Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Topeka's Oaklawn Cemetery. He leaves his widow Marilyn Moore and two children Gary and Mary Lynn. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. in Roosevelt Junior High Auditorium.
Parson s California man Sam Speropulous age 20 was arraigned in Labette County Court on a charge of attempted theft. He allegedly posed as a bank auditor to pressure a Parsons man to withdraw 1600 from First National Bank. Det. William C. Morrow trapped him at the Main home.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours two to four and six thirty to eight p.m. Patient census 56 adults and pediatrics with six babies. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fulton a boy today at 103 E. Chestnut. City listings include residents on Steuben S Central Evergreen W 2nd and Humboldt, with multiple names appearing for visits.
Revised figures show 2,571 students, two fewer than Sept 7 tabulation. The update records a 21 student gain in 12th grade and a 25 student loss in 10th grade as corrections of prior miscounts reported by school officials.
In Topeka Kansas the Kansas National Education Association postpones a decision on filing a suit to overturn a ruling denying pay raises for many teachers. Dr Melvin Neely said the association has a good basis for the suit but needs more research and coordination with the National Education Association.
Neosho County Community Junior College reports total financial aid of 58424 for 1971-72 with four federal funds contributing over 39000. Edu cational Opportunity Grant 10250, National Defense Student Loans 10875, College Work Study 13803, Justice Law Enforcement Education Program 4584. Local sources provide 19000. 58 students receive federal funds. 140 receive academic scholarships. 38 receive athletic scholarships. Donations from numerous local groups support out of county students.
Harlan Dale House a 28 year old farmer filed Friday as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate seat held by Sen James B Pearson He says if Pearson is doing his best it isn’t good enough House a 1965 Kansas State University agriculture graduate farms about 5000 acres east of Goodland He will be 30 when taking office in January 1972 and will not campaign until after the sugar beet harvest ends He mailed his filing papers and 425 fee to Topeka early due to farm duties and has no organized support.
President Nixon will extend his Alaska visit next weekend to also stop in Montana Oregon and Washington while hosting a reception for Hirohito and Empress Nagako. He will be hosted in Alaska by Walter Hickel, former Alaska governor and ex Interior secretary.
Feona Orth of Chanute was crowned queen of the first annual Chanute Bit & Spur Rodeo held Friday night. She is the 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Orth. First runner up was Yolonda Gray with Audry Gant as second runner up, both of Chanute.
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