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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
4
The Kansas wheat commission plans an international push featuring hard red winter wheat at Cologne's World Trade Fair and Kansas baked goods. They hope European interest will curb the wheat surplus by introducing American staples like hamburgers and Danish pastries using Kansas flour.
The piece notes cement from Chanute and Humboldt in Southeast Kansas kept running during strikes that halted mills nationwide. It details how shutdowns stalled over a billion dollars in military road housing and factory projects, leaving construction workers jobless before plants resumed production and relief spread.
A collage of humorous reflections on daily life and aging. Commentary on consumption, car licenses, air at filling stations, celebrity behavior, and the growing number of centenarians. Subtle critiques of modern habits and social norms.
Conversation shows Jones chiding about haggling over a suit price while Jules defends fairness to the tailor. A college senior is dated a young lady from a troubled background, signaling a social tension.
A Altoona girl rewrites an encounter with a suitor after weeks of silence. She sends a telegram asking if death or delay fits the situation and receives a terse reply about hunting or trapping. Her mother advises restraint and to “outtalk him” as a lady.
Eileen Waggoner, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Waggoner northeast of Erie, is in serious condition at Johnson Hospital with a fractured skull and facial injuries after a car driven by her brother Frank lost control and struck an iron bridge. Niece Helen Nessick of Kansas City was slightly hurt. other girls in the car were uninjured.
E Lawson May recalls the old days of home ice cream making with hand turned freezers. Families endured hard labor turning handles, pounding ice, and mixing ingredients for a rich result. Store bought ice cream is easier but lacks the old fashioned fun and effort.
The column alleges backstage influence in Hoffa's acquittal citing Paul Dorfman head of a Chicago union faction and Truman Gibson aide to Truman, plus Afro-American media pressure and Joe Louis presence as staged support. Louis confirms discussions about attending and aiding Hoffa. Jury members deny racial influence on verdict.
Dr. George Crane offers guidance to clergy like Joel J a 29 year old pastor whose sermons lack vivid illustrations. He urges imitating successful preachers using parables and real life cases, starting with a strong idea and ending with a quotable finish, to keep farmers and small town parishioners awake in church.
The set lists five questions about English usage with corrected answers. It covers subject verb agreement in a coach statement, correct pronunciation of robust, misspelled option, definition of indiscreet, and a word meaning high sounding starting with bo.
Kansas City Kansas. Andy McDaniel twelve died at the University of Kansas Medical Center from a gun shot wound suffered while playing Russian Roulette. He placed the gun against his head and pulled the trigger. The bullet entered near his right ear and exited atop his head.
Kansas City bread truck driver John F. Nemecek, 48, saved coins for months and turned them into 161 dollars for a vacation. He left the money in his truck yesterday and found two boys about 10 years old running away with it when he returned five minutes later. He could not catch them.
AFL C IO leaders plan to compel reform within the Teamsters to avoid ouster. A third postponement by the Ethical Practices Committee delays hearings on corruption charges stemming from Senate disclosures. A final reply date of August 23 is set, then formal orders on required reforms will be issued before the September 30 Teamsters convention.
An investigation alleges union officials enriched themselves with union funds and abused union powers. Authorities warn of possible legal actions as details emerge and internal controls come under scrutiny.
Washington The Agriculture Department warns farmers to control noxious weeds on land retired under soil bank payment programs. Growers must bear weed control costs and follow soil bank agreements. County ASCS offices offer guidance on managing noxious plants.
Kansas City aviation director Ronald M. White says lack of funds halts construction of Mid-Continent International Airport. He estimates 12 million dollars more are needed to reach minimum terminal specifications, with current 1.38 million in government funds lacking a city match. Jet service launch in 1960 now doubtful.
Chanute Tribune dated August 1 1957 lists staff Ernest W Johnson editor James B Sheridan advertising manager and notes publication details. It also includes subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties and outside four counties with monthly three month six month and yearly options.
A U.S. Agriculture Department analysis by Prof. Sargent Russell of Massachusetts cautions farmers in the Midwest not to expect quick gains from the St. Lawrence Seaway. The report calls the study preliminary and based on limited data, noting no immediate trade shifts but potential longer term changes. The department will pursue a more detailed outlook.
The notice promotes cautious shopping with tips to verify sellers, compare prices, and check product warranties. It emphasizes reading terms, avoiding scams, and using trusted payment methods to protect purchases. It targets readers seeking practical consumer guidance.
The listing shows a weekday block of programs with times from 10:00 a.m. through 10:50 p.m. including Studio Kitchen Brighter Day Queen for a Day Secret Storm Edge of Night Modern Romance Our Miss Brooks Comedy Time Jimmy Dean Show Dr Ventor and late-night listings with Waterfront and Wildfire.
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