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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes the sudden death of Charles Broadwell, a state highway landscape architect and partner with Mother Nature in regional beautification. Broadwell, who worked on two major projects for a hospital and a church, contributed time and talent since Neosho Memorial Hospital opened in 1951.
Broadwell directed and contributed to the landscaping of Grace Episcopal Church grounds for many years. He donated time to help friends with home landscaping and his cooperative work with nature created a beauty that will endure in the area for years to come.
The piece rails at the Republican Party ahead of a Miami Beach gathering. It weighs Nixon as likely 1968 nominee, critiques party elites, and considers Goldwater and Wallace as alternative leaders amid internal strife and a looming political swan song.
W. E. Young of Buffalo argues that Kansas editors urge voting choices and claim readers lack knowledge. He challenges readers to compare editorials across Kansas papers excluding one, noting editors often endorse candidates and explain reasons, implying editors influence outcomes.
Tribune Files recalls a 25 year old item noting rumors of Chanute Junior College were unfounded as enrollment stayed near 150 last semester. War news reports Allied gains in Sicily and German attempts to slow retreat. U.S. war finance debates favor income taxes or a federal sales tax. Local donors contributed about 150 dollars toward a permanent service honor roll.
John P. Harris argues for replacing the political post office with a merit based nonprofit government corporation modeled after TVA. He cites Europe’s efficiency and estimates a $1.2 billion annual deficit could be wiped out with modern management and mechanization, though with higher fees initially.
TV schedule fragment lists programs and times including The Saint Newlywed Game Get Smart Lawrence Welk Hogan's Heroes Mannix and Petticoat Junction with sports Chiefs vs Bengals and Rep Convention noted. Sunday listings referenced from Friday paper.
Terry Murphy reflects on his career moves with the Harris chain and his hope to settle in Chanute. He notes two years per stop, his Kansan roots, and his wife Joan’s home projects as signs of settling. A trenching machine outside a neighbor’s home becomes local humor amid housing and paving plans.
In Miami Beach Richard Nixon and aides project a win with back room deals and coded tickets. Rockefeller allies push a Willkie style surprise while Nixon uses tight security, secret files on delegates, and planned mobilization to secure pledged support.
The passage proclaims the Lord as a mighty warrior whose right hand defeats foes. Exodus 15 3 6 emphasizes power and triumph over enemies in a liturgical quotation.
TV guide style listing notes The Prisoner CBS 6 30 PM The Saint CBS 6 30 PM NBC 8 PM McGuire Go Home Dirk Bogarde Susan Strasberg Shady Rest Petticoat Junction CBS 7 30 PM Ed Sullivan Show CBS 7 PM Ray Charles Bill Dana Gordon MacRae Carol Lawrence ABC 8 PM Slightly Scarlet Rhonda Fleming John Payne Arlene Dahl Summer Brothers CBS 8 PM Judy Collins Greece Willard Ralph Story Hamilton Camp
Chanute public library advances toward the close of the summer reading program in the Children's Library. Children aim to read twelve books for a silver seal and twenty five for a gold seal while certificates from the University of Kansas await the top readers. Nonfiction and fiction titles were added, including works on civil disorders and science fiction, plus a gift of LP records from RCA Victor featuring country pop and musical theatre selections.
A compact history notes key events from 1780 West Point command to Benedict Arnold, 1881 Suez occupation, 1914 Germany France war, 1923 Coolidge oath at Plymouth Vermont, 1943 anti Nazi demonstrations in northern Italy, and 1951 West Point cheating scandal with 90 cadets dismissed.
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