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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1963
Page
2
AP reports cattle and hog prices mixed with steers and heifers steady to higher. Hogs mostly steady to five cents lower, sows weaker. Lambs show price variance with good to prime cuts up to 19.00. Calves and vealers hold near recent levels, with cows and other cattle broadly steady.
Livestock quotations show hogs and cattle with varied prices by grade weight and class. Hogs range from U S No 1 2 at 190 240 pounds to heavier sows and bears, while cattle list steers heifers and stock calves with prices from mid teens to mid twenties, including prime and choice categories. Bulls and veal calves also appear with respective ranges.
In New York the stock market rose irregularly with heavy trading as motors steel sugars and aluminum led. Chrysler and American Telephone advanced over 3 and 2 percent respectively among quality issues while leading steels gained about a point. Bond prices softened slightly as the day closed.
Chicago AP reports no wheat sales with grain prices changing little at close. Corn No 1 yellow 1.38, No 2 yellow local 1.36, sample grade 1.26-30, oats No 2 heavy white 71.25, soybeans No 1 yellow 2.75, No 2 yellow 2.75. December futures show small gains across wheat 2 cents, corn 2.5%, rye 3.5 cents, soybeans 1.25 to 3 cents higher.
Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic death log covering 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday. The data includes an additional accident from last week, reflecting fatalities for 1963 compared with 1962 figures. The report notes two deaths in the period.
Kansas City AP market bulletin lists wheat at 57 cars with varied grades and slight drops. Corn remains unchanged with No 2 white 1.25 to 1.30, No 3 1.18 to 1.29, and mixed lots 1.22 to 1.27. Soybeans quoted 2.67 percent. bran and shorts around 45.00 to 47.75.
Atty. General William M. Ferguson indicated federal interest may grow in accusations of police brutality and gambling law violations in Kansas City Kansas. He conferred with U S District Attorney Newell A. George, saying they exchanged new information and discussed civil rights angles, the gambling charge, and other cases. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the background of ex-Chief F A Ash for possible reappointment as KC Kansas police chief.
AP reports in Kansas City that consumer eggs and other produce prices remained steady. No significant shifts observed across major markets with ongoing supply considerations noted by vendors.
Live poultry prices steady to down with roasters at 23 to 24 cents, special fed fryers 18 1/2 to 19, heavy hens 17 to 18, butter steady, eggs steady to firm with whites 40, mixed 39, mediums 36, standards 34 1/2, dirts 28, checks 27.
James M. Howard, 25, was charged with felonious assault with intent to kill after he wounded 32 year old Jim Shores at the home of Shores’ estranged wife. Shores was shot in the back and rib area. condition listed as good.
In Long Beach California the board of education voted unanimously to continue a pre snack grace recited before midmorning snack at eight nursery schools despite county counsel ruling it violates Supreme Court precedents. The prayer begins with God is good and ends with We thank you for the food on our plate.
Admissions Monday include Lloyd Saar Richard Phillips Georgia Gaudern and Arnold Moreland Dismissals cover Mrs Dar old Petty William Brown Loretta Wagoner Mrs Edward Rutherford Admissions today list Jamie Lehew Ruth Coulter Dismissals today include Mrs Howard Rutledge and others A birth marks Mr and Mrs Lester Brooks A patrol citations cite Rodney S Barnett and Billy Hartess for stop sign violations Police Court Action notes Lawrence Barrett reckless driving with a $50 fine
Funeral services for Howard H Nutt were conducted at 10 30 am at the Koch Skinner Memorial Home with Rev Walter Purcell presiding. Mrs Dave Petterson played the organ and accompanied Mrs D A Finney who sang Old Rugged Cross and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Casket bearers were Kenneth Gingrich Millard Reece T H Bennett Louie Ingle John Duncan and Delmer Keath. Burial followed at Emwood Cemetery.
Washington AP reports prospects are bright that Congress will enact a pay increase of about 1.2 billion dollars a year for the military forces, effective October 1. The Senate agreed to compromise differences with the House to break the dead lock, with actual conferences set to begin Wednesday.
Hutchinson AP report notes Wichita Commissioner Carl Bell Jr outlined a plan to raise the state gasoline tax by up to 1.5 cents a gallon to fund streets and highways. The proposal, to be considered by the 1965 Legislature, comes amid league talks on city utility franchises and ongoing franchise stalemates.
Manhattan Kansas AP reports Kansas State University sets tentative date of November 7 for the dedication of the Institute for Environmental Research building and its environmental laboratory. Dr Ralph Nevins director of the institute and head of mechanical engineering outlines open house tours through the facilities.
The Chanute Tribune from Tuesday September 24 1963 reports on local happenings, community notices, and regional news. It covers civic updates, school activities, and upcoming events affecting Chanute and nearby areas with period-appropriate community tone.
A 40 year old widow from Kansas City files a 225 584 damage suit against the Arthur Murray School of Dancing and Ward T Chapman claiming enticement into costly lessons believed to ease polio related handicap. She seeks 25 584 paid plus 200 000 punitive damages. Chapman says the petition lists the spent amount and the studio offered a refund minus expenses after she requested one.
The 10 story Fred Ellsworth residence hall at the University of Kansas will be dedicated October 6. Chancellor Wescoe and hall president Larry DeMarco will speak at the open house. Visitors will be greeted by Mr and Mrs Ellsworth and their sons Rep Robert Ellsworth and Stephen Ellsworth.
Lt Gen Wallace M Greene will become commandant of the Marine Corps on December 31 as Gen David M Shoup completes his four year term. Kennedy favored Shoup for another term but Shoup declined saying health concerns and a need for periodic change guided the decision. Greene, chief of staff since 1960, served in World War I era postings including London and Pacific campaigns and was born in Burlington Vermont on December 27 1907 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1930.
Crystal River Florida authorities announce a new state park and museum to showcase an ancient village built about 6,000 years ago. Tests on dug materials place the settlement around 4000 B.C. Findings include pottery tools and artifacts with no skeletons discovered.
Valma Nicoll of Little Rock returned home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson. Floyd Kelley and wife attended the district postmasters meeting in Eureka with regional officers from Wichita and George Wilkerson of Pittsburg as a guest. Ninety nine postmasters attended with spouses. Santa Fe System carloadings for week ending September 21 1963 totaled 31369 down from 34787 year earlier. On line loadings were 19844 vs 22941 and connections arrivals 11525 vs 11846. The prior week saw 30147 car loads.
The local National Association of Letter Carriers chapter held a dinner at the Tic Toc in Humboldt on Saturday night with members and spouses attending. The key business item was a discussion of the recently signed new contract.
Mr and Mrs George F Bareis of Adelphi Maryland announce the birth of a son George Frederick IV born September 19 Mrs Bareis is formerly Kathy Coulter of Chanute Maternal grandparents are Charles Allen Williams and Mrs Williams of R 1 Chanute paternal grandparents are George A Bareis and Mrs Bareis of Newton formerly of Chanute
Mrs Lettie Krepps of Buffalo, visiting her children in La Cygne, was called home by the death of her brother Hughett Clingan of Elk City.
James Rubow son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Rubow of 1 E 8th has enrolled as a freshman at Baker University Baldwin for the fall semester.
The Romine family reunion will be held Sunday at the north shelterhouse in Santa Fe Park. All relatives and friends are welcome.
Police arrested Chet Ackerman of 719 S Highland yesterday on a charge of intoxication. He was released today after posting an $18 bond.
A gasoline pump at the Tommy Anderson filling station on South Santa Fe was struck about 4 36 p.m. yesterday by a pickup pulled house trailer. The driver fled the scene, unaware of the damage, and remained unidentified today.
Scientists assert meteorites are the sole samples of outer space material found on Earth. The claim positions meteorites as the exclusive physical link to the cosmos, distinguishing them from man made debris and other terrestrial materials.
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