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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
4
Editorial notes Rockefeller remains available for the Republican nomination while not campaigning for a formal bid. He strengthens his staff and plans speeches on national issues as Nixon campaigns, though Harris polls suggest Democrats Kennedy Humphrey and others would beat Nixon in votes.
In Manteca California 87 year old Frank Matheny is arrested for riding a souped up motorcycle without a license and other traffic violations. The author argues many seniors drive despite infirmities, calls for annual safety exams and notes police manpower limits impede enforcement.
Gen Eisenhower announced second U S Army Corps captured 4 680 prisoners and destroyed 683 Axis vehicles in recent Tunisian fighting while 5 372 Allied casualties were listed. The report also notes 69 tanks destroyed or damaged and 150 guns captured with Allied losses.
In an interview from Seoul, South Korea's Park Chung Hee argues North Korea may breach the 38th parallel, or flood the south with infiltrators, if Washington appears soft amid Vietnam. He urges firm retaliation to deter future incidents and criticizes U S focus on Vietnam for delaying action.
A reader asks about color blindness in a nine year old, its inheritance, gender differences, progression, and remedies. Dr Molner explains color vision deficiencies, tests to distinguish red or green, training for non color dependent careers, clothing choices, and traffic light cues.
Reader asks for help fearing death and illness. Ann urges psychiatric assistance and points to mental health resources, citing free or low cost clinics. A domestic abuse note ends with advice to separate hardware and consider professional help. A theft issue prompts clear steps to report the incident.
NBC presents The Enormous Egg at 6 30 p m based on Oliver Butterworth with a giant dinosaur egg. The Flying Nun debuts on ABC at 6 30 p m with Sister Bertrille swept to sea. That Girl on ABC at 8 p m features Ann Marie and Sid Caesar. CBS offers Escape From East Berlin at 8 p m starring Don Murray and Christine Kaufmann. The Dean Martin Show on NBC at 9 p m features Donald O Connor Jonathan Winters Nancy Ames and Flip Wilson.
A local notice advises residents to contact the Tribune via phone or, if unavailable, call HE 1.3400 after 4 p.m. to reach the carrier. The instruction emphasizes reaching a contact person when the main line is unreachable.
Color TV Tonight lists 6:30 to 10:00 slots across channels 2 4 7 9 12 with programs including The Enormous Egg Flying Nun Lost in Space Ironside Bewitched Movie That Girl Dragnet F Troop Peyton Place D Martin March of Time Suspense and News coverage Across networks 5 6 13 and 9 12 present.
Friday listings show a dense lineup across morning and afternoon blocks with programs like Sunrise Semester, Today Show, Captain Kangaroo, Jack LaLanne, Merv Griffin, Jeopardy, Love of Life, Search for Treasure Isle, Match Game, and The Doctors. Notable genres include game shows, soap operas, westerns, and variety hours with multiple channels providing cross network programming.
Neosho County Soil Conservation District will distribute the booklet A Time for Initiative to area churches to remind residents of stewardship duties for soil and water. The district plans a May 21 group meeting of conservation boards and staff from Labette, Wilson and Neosho counties. A $25 scholarship is offered to a Neosho teacher for conservation work. Progress notes include 13,601 feet of terraces and 11 acres of grassed waterways. seven new conservation farm planning applications. Attendees: Walter Poor chairman Charles Chanutte Fred Beachner vice chairman St Paul Ley Reinhardt treasurer Erie James Beech Glenn Dunlop Henry Lockett C. P. McKinnie SCS.
Washington AP reports the Fed index of industrial production rose to 162.1 percent of the 1957 59 average in March, a new record just above December, with gains led by autos and industrial materials. Three major indicators show a booming economy as retail sales also hit a record and unemployment fell to 3.6 percent.
Maple Park residents share Easter visits with relatives in McPherson and Clarice and Julia at home with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Dorris. Mildred Glassburn brings her ill mother Bertha Clum home. Jack Bowman visits Kansas City parents as Glenn Jones joins family from Kansas City for the holiday. A basket dinner at the Brethren church is planned for April 28 and Eva Gough along with Winona Willis remain hospitalized in Parsons. Esther Hodgdon visits Labette county medical center patients.
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