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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1963
Page
1
In Savenburg this week residents discuss a proposed allocation of a quarter million dollars to erect an Agricultural Hall of Fame near Bourbon Springs. Leon Johnson notes government spending will proceed regardless. Others question value and burden on taxpayers.
President Kennedy’s speech at the United Nations drew cautious optimism for easing Cold War tensions and sparked debate over a joint U S Soviet moon expedition. Gromyko welcomed the conciliatory tone while noting cautious study of specific proposals. Moon project speculation grew amid waning U S enthusiasm and rising costs.
The Senate ends general debate on the limited test ban and faces a final vote on ratification with reservations debated. Goldwater may push a delay tied to Cuba weapons, while leaders expect a large ratification majority despite undecided senators and possible reservations.
The Tribune relaunched a four week Inland Daily Press Assn sponsored carrier contest for 42 local carriers. Top five win pins, certificates, and a sweater emblem based on service, sales, scholastic standing, new subscriptions, and six months of continuous service. Readers can submit coupons or letters. Inland limits awards per member.
Heavy rains moved across western Kansas with totals up to 4.99 inches in Healy and several other towns reporting multiple inches. Highs today expected in the 70s, cooling tonight in the 50s to 60s, then rising Sunday into the 80s. City officials will attend a Kansas municipal conference in Hutchinson Sunday, shifting a meeting time to 7:30 PM.
Kansas traffic death log records 24 hours ending 9 am Saturday listing 0 fatalities. September 27 shows 1963 total 404 deaths versus 416 in the comparable 1962 period.
A free public safety course for adults will be held October 1 at 7 p.m. in the Home Savings building with instructors James J. Cowan and Wilbur Law from the Kansas Highway Commission. The Kansas Highway Commission and Chamber of Commerce sponsor. No written tests or actual driving. Attendance is open to all and is by notifying the chamber office. An afternoon session is planned at the Ash Grove cement plant for employees.
The Kansas League of Women Voters schedules a mock legislative session to show how a real law making body operates. The leagueislature will convene October 29 in the Capitol with a hearing on a bill to finance the United Nations.
Intercepted letter contains political taunt about i tax cut odds and a Russian roulette reference. The note frames Republicans as liberal with political risk and ends with a closing Yours. The fragment suggests a personal warning or threat but lacks clear context or attribution.
Thirteen splits of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church unveiled a plan to form an 11 million member United Methodist Church. The proposal, announced in Chicago after eight years of talks, targets 1968 for final merger with a Nashville meeting in December to refine details for Pittsburgh next spring.
In Liberal Kansas Sheriff Howard E. Smith reports a restless night after Daisy Cummoso aged 23, pregnant with her third child, caused a stir by issuing more than 90 dollars in worthless checks in Liberal and 55 dollars in Garden City. Relatives from McCook Nebraska arrived to post restitution and return her. She was placed on probation after a 30 day sentence and the jail bell failed to operate in the cell prompting improvised labor signals with a tin pan and cup.
Paschal Grimes denied a 1501 W 7th medical office building permit citing mandatory R-1 residential zoning. The ruling requires rezoning or an exception and will be appealed to the zoning board of appeals. hearing date not set.
Denver AP report notes Jack Olsen believes his swaybacked St Bernard is easy to locate. The dog has a long muzzle, spotted coat, one red eye and front feet that turn out.
In Lawrence Kansas police report about 6000 dollars worth of men's clothing stolen overnight from Dieboldts Clothing Store in downtown Lawrence. The incident details were released by local authorities and investigations continue.
Republican leaders assail Kennedy tax cut as risky without spending brakes. Rep. Byrnes proposes a conditional bill that would cancel the tax cut if spending exceeds 97 billion last July and 98 billion next year. He warns $100 billion could be added to the national debt if budgets run high. Democratic Rep. Boggs counters that deficits rise with the tax plan.
A 12 year old Chanute boy observed by teachers giving away money confessed to taking 26 dollars from Washburn's filling station at Cherry and Santa Fe yesterday morning while the attendant serviced a car. He spent part of the money to rent a bicycle and was released pending juvenile proceedings.
Kearny County Sheriff Tom Cole resigns citing county salaries as inadequate compared with private sector. He will join a Deerfield firm as salesman, earning a much higher salary. As sheriff he earned $317 monthly base pay plus seven cents per mile, with salaries set by the Legislature.
Nowata County Atty James Sontag said no criminal liability exists in the deaths of two Leavenworth youths hit on a highway near Nowata. A truck driver told authorities he swerved to avoid an object, stopped, and later learned he had struck the youths. The victims, Bradley McMahon and Bill Pogue, were 16 and 15.
London reports say Prime Minister Harold Macmillan faces pressure within the Conservative government to call a snap election this fall as the Keeler-Profumo sex and security scandal dominates politics. Health Minister Enoch Powell hinted elections could come any day, while others oppose early polls. In Argentina, President Guido lifts the state of siege as Illia prepares to take office October 12. A UN General Assembly protest interrupts debate over South Africa policies with a suspending vote.
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