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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
2
Letter from Mrs. Elmer E. Hemphill Sr. asserts ongoing miracles after a Chanute revival. She recounts personal healings from broken ribs and a cold, claiming public church testimony and faith as proof.
The piece argues readers are frustrated that newspapers rail against criminals and police missteps while ignoring war coverage and Vietnam policy. Editors are blamed for bias, yet they defend explaining crime to foster understanding. Readers may grow as editors seek to improve citizens through criticism.
Sgt Percy Green, former grocer here, serves in Egypt as a mess sergeant after time as air corps mechanic. Elsmore siblings Roderick and Velma Holmes join the sea services. Velma joins WAVEs in Omaha. E A Holmes of Elsinore are parents. United China Relief reports 3.65 million dollars sent in six months via Bank of China radio transfers. Chanute promotes junior college in first state built junior high. Mrs John W Lapham to Chicago for weeks. Mrs W L Morehart visits Tulsa.
About two dozen holidays are celebrated yearly in the Virgin Islands. From Three Kings Day ending the Christmas season to Supplication Day on July 25 residents pray for relief from tropical storms.
Instructions urge readers to call their Tribune phone number via carrier and provide after hours contact: dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for reachability concerns.
John C Harris reports on Jack Skloff of Washington D C who spent 504 to run a full-page Waterville Morning Sentinel marriage proposal to Marilyn West of Winslow Maine. The column critiques the method as flashy and impractical, favoring private, traditional proposals and press engagement after the wedding plans are set.
The column laments the paradox of a self styled rugged individualist who benefited from multiple federal programs from public housing to FHA loans and SBA support. It notes the Chanute Small Businessman of the Year Bud Ross crediting SBA aid and local supporters for a $5 million annual sales company, underscoring mixed outcomes of government aid and free enterprise.
Miami Beach profile notes Reagan's shift from left to right over years, citing past affiliations with subversive groups, praise from segregationists, TV host roles, and skeptical stands on savings bonds and welfare. It highlights California era actions, utility commission clashes, and credibility questions involving staff.
A 1968 Wednesday log lists daily airings across Chanute WDAF KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW KVOO stations with programs such as Today Show Captain Kangaroo Love of Life Jeopardy The Doctors The Tonight Show and various movies and game shows scheduled through late night, including regional news briefs.
Tonight ABC airs Fighting Seabees at 6 30 p m featuring John Wayne Susan Hayward and Dennis O Keefe detailing the Sea bees in the Pacific. NBC and CBS join Republican Convention coverage from Miami Beach at 6 30 p m with ABC following at 8 30 p m.
Joy Stilley recalls Toby who collects friends by striking up quick bonds in public places. She meets strangers in the subway, restaurants, and grocery aisles, sharing life stories and plans to lunch together soon. The narrator, jealous at times, misses out on introductions.
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