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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1955
Page
4
Views of the News notes Parsons Kansas introduces elementary traffic safety programs this fall with miniature car streets on school grounds. Students will learn driver habits and traffic rules to inspire safer future driving and influence parental behavior. The piece questions educational priorities amid limited school hours.
A Tribune readers column laments low quality desk pens in post offices and reports an experiment with a $2 Inkograph ball point pen. The author notes the pen disappeared within 47 minutes, illustrating temptation to keep public pens and questioning future use in lobbies.
A string of light humor and social jests comments on unions executive perks public parks parking meters and petty crime details. It playfully mocks fiscal excess and civic quirks while offering wry observations on American life and local mores.
A brief note humorously cites a Yankee habit of replying with a question. The quip reflects playful linguistic wit and a tradition of clever repartee in regional humor.
A Newark crowd recalls a raid era as two elders and a niece discuss dancing and old mischief. A New Englander and Yankee banter frames the scene with regional quips. The exchange hints at cultural tension and nostalgia as younger people move about.
The Monarch male quartet of Humboldt will perform at the weekly Legion Municipal Band concert. Members are Frank Hoover George Busley Far Starks and Paul Fegley. Albert Sanders 17 of near Shaw suffered a fractured arm and face bruises when a 1926 Ford driven by him overturned in a ditch. Zelda Spencer nurse at Johnson Hospital visited Iola yesterday. Wanda Winters returned to Lavenburg after visiting here with Thelma Ritchie. Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Snyder returned from Mackinac Island vacation with Detroit relatives. Ella Yeager of Thayer visited Bronson with Sadie Lawry.
columnist F Lawson predicts the Davy Crockett craze will die down after the new year though Crockett merchandise may sell at Christmas. He notes a shift to do-it-yourself toys and household gadgets for both boys and girls. He also comments on Truman pocket handkerchief style and Ike purchasing foreign dolls as a grandfathers’ gesture.
A Washington column accuses Harold Talbott of political manipulation in Air Force contracts. It details cancellations of American Hydrotherm bids and favoring Plant Management Corp., linked to Calvin Boggs, amid GOP influence and campaign contributors. The piece frames defense procurement as politicized and warns of systemic risks.
In Dr Crane's Worry Clinic, Clara L fears bowel tumor surgery. He reassures low mortality, explains bowel repair methods, notes cancer spread risks, and urges faith in God and surgeon. He argues fear worsens illness and advises diet and lifestyle as diabetes or hypertension companions.
The item lists five questions about word usage pronunciation spelling and meanings. Answers provided include corrected sentence form for George, pronunciation jee-nuss, misspelled word Occurrence, definition of homage as reverential regard with a usage example, and pro which yields prodigal as a word meaning spendthrift.
The piece reflects on how young people leaving for military service college or jobs miss home and how parents feel child sick while children miss their guidance. It praises home ties as sources of courage and notes the Koch Skinner Memorial Home will present more Friendly Thoughts next Saturday.
Fredonia sheriffs investigation says 80 year old farmer Varner suffered accidental injuries near his car north of Altoona. Varner was found unconscious Friday, taken to Wilson County Hospital Neodesha in serious but improving condition. Officials think Varner became ill and fell striking his head on the car. He had been seen a short time earlier and walked to the vehicle.
A Trinity College biologist in Hartford received a $6,500 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how tadpoles regenerate hind legs after amputation. The research aims to uncover mechanisms of tissue regrowth and limb development.
A dense listing of television programs with time slots across the day. Shows include Two Per the Money Musical Chairs Lawrence Welk Damon Runyon Theatre The Millionaire Today in the 4 States Today Ding Dong School Home Arthur Godfrey Talent Parade Tennessee Ernie Ford Valiant Lady Love of Life Feather Your Nest Search for Tomorrow The Guiding Light Jack Paar Show Robert Q Lewis News and more with local weather farm reports and kid programs throughout the day.
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