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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1957
Page
4
In 1907 a half mile of macadam road north of Chanute cost 2500 dollars amid early taxpayers burden. By 1957 Kansas highway program aims at 65 million dollars this year with 75 to 80 million next year and over 100 million in three years. Improved roads spark consent for higher gasoline taxes as residents rely on better highways.
The Eureka BPW and Fredonia business girls shared a joint outing with ice cream as the centerpiece. The piece questions why Eureka is famed for its homemade ice cream, asks who judged quality, whether the recipe is public, and how Eureka compares with Chanute and local Fredonia makers.
A professor proposes taxing cars by length with ten feet free to ease city streets. He notes a one foot shorter average car would unlock 800 miles of urban roads nationwide. The piece humorously critiques filibusters and political figures while musing on personal anecdotes and social observations.
Twenty five years ago Charles D. Thompson, 65, the first Neosho county agricultural agent, died at his home on West Main. Civic groups unite to press city commissioners to add a community pool to the fall program while Dr John R Brinkley stands as an independent candidate.
The governor candidate will be in Chanute at 19 a m on the upcoming Thursday to deliver an address. A social ice cream party at a country home gathers many neighbors and relatives including the Breiners and numerous local families and friends. Other items note a judge’s resignation in a different district and various residents traveling or socializing in Topeka and Mob erly.
E. Lawson May analyzes dieting pitfalls and urges isolation to stay within calorie limits. He advises staying home for meals, declining invitations, and resisting temptations like fried chicken and social drinks, while outlining a disciplined daily routine to ensure weight loss.
In a humorous exchange two beginners play golf as a bystander praises a diving hero. The rescued person asks who pushed him, height context implied, while celebratory remarks fade into the next moment.
A golfer in green sightlines 300 yards away shouts and swings missing the mark until a lucky shot lands in the can for a hole in one. Two beginners trade bets and a playful challenge about repeating the feat with eyes open, amid a string of light jokes and courtroom quips.
Senate committee findings tie ambassador selections to major campaign fundraising by GOP figures. The State Department allegedly cleared posts with the Republican National Committee, not just formal qualifications. Named names include J. Clifford Folger, James David Zellerbach, Amory Houghton, John Hay Whitney, and Robert T. Coe, with sums and family donations cited.
Dr Crane applauds Sister Benita O S B for guiding 80 pupils at St Marys Pennsylvania who joined the Compliment Club paying three compliments daily for 30 days. He notes the spiritual reward and urges other teachers to adopt Golden Pen writing and gratitude exercises in class and church projects.
Harold Jinks of Piggott Arkansas and John P Doran of South Bend Indiana named regional representatives of the Democratic National Committee Jinks covers six states including Kansas while Dorans district spans seven states including Missouri They will aid party organization across the regions
Beverly Hills mourners said Oliver Babe Hardy was buried yesterday as Stan Laurel could not attend the service. Laurel, 67, was forbidden by his doctor after a stroke two years ago. Hardy, 65, died Wednesday after a stroke last year and never fully recovered.
Rescue teams from five nations begin ascent up the Eiger north face to help four climbers trapped near the summit. Snow and gale lash the cliff as three of the four are visible at about 1,200 feet below the top. the fourth remains unseen amid treacherous rock. Willi Balmer, Grindelwald rescue chief, fears one climber is dead after a signal from the wall.
Lord Altrincham’s critique of Queen Elizabeth II sparked resignations from two investors in his magazine group. Lady Milner, 83, former editor of the National and English Review, denounced the press as she quit. Bryant Godman Irvine, a Conservative MP, said the article upset him though he remains loyal to the royal family.
The quoted speaker notes that weekend participants hold only one share each in the publishing firm and dismisses them as not important people. The remark highlights perceived influence and questions the status of financiers in the venture.
Washington report shows Kansas and Missouri delegations divided as the House passed a bill granting an 11 percent pay raise to civil service legislative and judiciary employees. The roll call lists Kansans for Breeding Avery and against Rees Scrivner Smith, with George not voting. Missourians For Brown Carnahan Christopher Hull Karsten Sullivan Cannon and Against Jones Moulder with Bolling Curtis not voting.
The questions cover grammar pronunciation spelling and word meaning. Answers include that many years experience is guiding him now that he is in business and the correct pronunciation stresses the first syllable of consequently. misspelled word soulless. propitiation means atonement or appeasement. and a word starting with spe meaning entranced or fascinated is spellbound or spellboundlike term not provided in text.
Bill and Mary, long unhappy in cramped store living quarters, buy a burglary policy for 25 dollars a year. The policy allows them to move to a new home across town by paying two dollars a month, easing worries about theft and giving them relaxation.
Community notes from Chanute, Kansas cover civic updates and upcoming events in the August 10 1957 edition. Local happenings include school activities, city actions, and public notices affecting residents.
The notice lists Associated Press local news republication rights and rates by subscription. It details prices for Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties and surrounding four counties with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly mail options.
A compact entry notes propitiation meaning appeasing conciliating and words to describe a person who would not relent. It cites a phrase No words of propitiation could influence him to relent and adds spellbound as a related term.
An essay contrasts the lamp lighter of old streets with modern automatic lighting. It argues electricity replaced many chores yet cannot replace human warmth. It urges readers to be lamplighters through love, friendship, and kindness to brighten others' days and avoid spreading hate.
A dense listing shows 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. prime time programs and daytime lineup. Notable entries include Gunsmoke Whirly Birds and People are Funny on Saturday, with CBS and local station notes for Monday August 11 featuring The Price is Right Truth or Consequences and Guiding Light among many soap and game shows.
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