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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1959
Page
3
An editorial argues for language study to improve diplomacy and suggests Spanish be taught for years. It contrasts with calls for stronger anti racketeering laws and President Nixon’s stance against graft in unions, urging action against gangsters to protect the public.
A devotional note quotes Joshua 1 9 urging strength courage and trust in God. It emphasizes that the Lord accompanies believers wherever they go and offers reassurance amid life challenges.
It notes the Geneva conference of foreign ministers failed to progress, lasting seven weeks to reach that conclusion. The piece also comments on various political quips including Nixon in Russia and a freighter ram incident in New York harbor.
Snippets from several papers tease light gossip and wry observations. A wife’s bird imitations amuse a husband as a neighbor notes shifting social aims and a fall romance rumor among springless brides.
Chanute voters rejected a $17 600 water plant bond proposal by a large margin. A state primary drew record turnout with Chanute reporting 2 489 votes, surpassing the 1992 record. Election notes include a tight treasurer race, county committee shifts, and several local civic updates.
Nikita Khrushchev appears as a dove bringing international easing rumors that lift European markets while U S shares, bonds, and steel industry outlooks shift. Steel strike nears third week with 500000 workers idle. U S retail strength and record electrical output contrast with lower freight car traffic and inflation in defense orders.
In Washington, Bethlehem Steel and National Steel push a mill on Indiana sand dunes, opposing Senate Interior Committee push to protect 5000 acres as a national park. Senators Moss Gruening and Neuberger back the park while Republicans Dworshak Allott Martin align with steel interests amid big profits and political donations.
Public notice style masthead of The Chanute Tribune with listing of department managers and printing details. Includes post office citation, A.P. association membership, and subscription rate lines for local counties and outside areas.
Hurricane Dot stayed well north of Hawaii and weakened to a tropical storm. Its 75 mph winds battered Kauai with roof destruction, wrecked buildings, sugar cane losses, and downed lines. About 1000 people sought high ground. no casualties reported. Damages estimated up to six million dollars.
The listing shows a dense daily TV schedule with Perry Mason Brenner Cimarron City and Lawrence Welk Show among programs. It notes morning cartoons news and daytime game shows and a late night lineup including Treasure Hunt Top Dollar and Guiding Light.
President Eisenhower will visit Europe to meet Allied leaders around August 28. He will first meet British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in London, then Paris talks with Charles de Gaulle on September 2, with possible talks with Konrad Adenauer and a return trip to Moscow later in the fall. The itinerary is announced by White House Press Secretary James Hagerty with Secretary Herter accompanying.
Humboldt officials elected Humboldt Thomas Wood president of the Board of Education at the organizational meeting. Mrs. Robert A. Finney retired from the board. Edwin J. Nord became vice president and William H. Cannon treasurer. The budget totals 289 093.84 dollars. Service station and tire contracts were awarded to Phelan's Service Station and Western Auto Store. Gerald McCall announced chamber committees and officers for the coming year.
A string of social visits connects Humboldt residents with relatives in Chanute Tulsa Wichita and Topeka. Visitors include the Burtchs in from Carlsbad and Waco and the Brooks in from Scottsdale with R L Works hosting. Others journey from Spencer Iowa Bakersfield and Minneapolis for family gatherings and church assemblies.
New York AP report notes Japan seeks 42 Samurai swords among about 350000 brought home by American GIs after World War II. Junzo Sato of the Artistic Sword Preservation Assn says suitable gifts may be offered for returning a valued blade. Dates of the blades reach 11th and 12th centuries. sword value varies.
Mrs. Cain Holmes discovers her husband hid savings in a glass jar inside a tire stolen from their Houston garage. The 75 year old man confessed he kept five $100 bills there, saying he never trusted banks and had kept the secret for 50 years.
Sweden plans a large civil defense expansion with nearly 200000 fully trained personnel. The move aims to boost national security and preparedness amid regional tensions and evolving threats.
The piece compares aging to a dying fire, noting glow and warmth yield insight into character. It argues that a life spent serving others and God leaves a lasting, cherished glow, while a brief flare ends in black coals and ashes.
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