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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1958
Page
4
The piece argues a rational approach to the Lebanon Kansas crisis, noting Lebanon as the nation's geographic center and that Alaska’s addition to statehood would shift the center south of Castle Rock in South Dakota.
A quirky collage of snippets piles satire on pop culture, politics, and science from 1950s commentary. It lampoons Air Force budget jokes, eccentric home talent bids, press identifiers, Nevada gambling gains, polio history, and a sweeping El Dorado tornado’s editorial shake.
The piece discusses census estimates placing Kansas among states losing a U S representative after 1960, while the West gains seats. It notes the potential shift of the population center and its effect on industry and jobs, and comments on temporary wartime education aid measures and a Senate subcommittee proposal to lend money to returning service members with no interest, repayable later.
Senator Joseph S. Clark argues in Philadelphia that campaigns rely on wealthy donors from both major parties. He says money is essential for nominating candidates and financing politics, noting the rich fund campaigns across parties and even taxes serves the economy. He cites Hoff and Apollonius to emphasize tax costs and envy warnings.
In a justice court trial lasting hours, 500 spectators watched a 12-member jury find two Chanute cafe operators not guilty of selling intoxicants for serving what a witness called belly wash. The case occurred in the Memorial building auditorium due to crowd size.
In the House Education and Labor Committee a proposed Ayres amendment to require employer pension and welfare funds disclosure was defeated 15 to 13 after strong opposition from Ludvig Teller and Stewart Udall. Critics argued the measure would unfairly target labor unions while excusing employers. The piece also notes Nixon and Porter discussing Latin America policy and democratic movements in Venezuela and Colombia.
Dr. Roy L. Smith labels Dr. Crane percent anecdotal sermons, arguing many preachers seek profundity over usefulness. The piece contrasts Christ’s plain language with modern clerics using polysyllables, urging pastors to speak simply to win souls and meet parishioners’ needs.
A humorous Augusta Gazette quip warns a town bachelor to beware if a woman strokes his hair. A Wichita Eagle remark notes, We claim tolerance, but Mexico remains ahead of us, suggesting cross border humor about dining choices in Mexican restaurants.
The Securities and Exchange Commission plans court action against Bernard Goldfine's East Boston Co. for failing to file its annual financial report by the deadline. East Boston, a holding company for Goldfine properties, has a track record of eight years of missed required financial statements.
A Senate subcommittee urged President Eisenhower to use his influence to persuade industry and labor leaders to hold the price-wage line. The appeal followed price boosts announced by major steel producers and was decided Friday by the Senate antitrust and monopoly subcommittee.
Published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter at the post office at Chanute Kas under the act of March 3 1879. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all AP news dispatches. Subscription rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties and outside four counties with various monthly and yearly terms.
The Chanute Tribune lists a dense August 2 1958 TV guide with KOAM Channel 7 KOTV Channel 6 WDAF Channel 4 KODE Channel 12 programs. Highlights include Top Dollar Gunsmoke Captain Kangaroo You Bet Your Life and many daytime soap and game show slots.
Policewoman Almira McElroy a 33 year old officer stopped Preston McConnell 59 after he allegedly grabbed a 9 year old girl. He swung at her as she declared arrest and she hit him with the heel of her hand stunning him then tied him with her belt. He denied the assault and was booked on child molestation peace disturbance and resisting arrest.
Multiple legal notices inform of a real estate quiet title suit in Neosho County for Lot Five Block One Rutters Addition Chanute with Sept 16, 1958 pleading deadline. a separate notice requests clemency for John Byers convicted of grand larceny. and a probate hearing for Stephen F McMillen will be held in Erie on Aug 25 1958.
Willis Hanks a midtown New York City mailman walks four miles daily and swims five miles each evening as he conditions to attempt the English Channel crossing. He dedicates his routine to build endurance for the challenge.
A reflection on how each person experiences a distinct world though we share a single physical realm. People differ in observation and interest, from home centered lives to global involvement, faith driven focus, or self serving motives, shaping actions and choices.
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