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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
2
Editorial writers in Kansas doubt the state under Robert Docking can sustain high expectations for Rick Harman victory. Front-page checks show readers resist higher taxes, with support for Docking waning as they recall his rise after Bill Avery's tax program.
The piece notes Docking’s no new taxes stance while Harman cites a plan for higher gasoline taxes to fund roads. Editors may share the wishful thinking view, yet Kansas voters aged 21 and over will decide.
John C. Harris humorously notes chaos in Senator Gore of Tennessee's offices as mice invade desks and air ducts. He reports the Capitol architect is consulted, with jokes about guerrilla rodent warfare, staff nerves, and potential rebuilding costs to erase the problem.
Tribune files note gasoline and tire rationing violations reported to OPA district attorney in Wichita. Police Chief Lee Knapp agrees to aid enforcement. Also reports Captain John M Winkler visiting Sicily and local social events and a note that no teaching positions remain vacant after repairs. Fifty years ago Chanute chautauqua association must sell 1400 dollars in tickets this week to meet its contract. Neosho county fair opens for a week with ninth annual display and amusement program.
Mrs Shar Stockebrand flies from Kansas City on August 8 to join husband Lt David Stockebrand stationed in Mannheim Germany. She travels with her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Trichler and his parents Mr and Mrs Maynard Stockebrand.
Navy Cmdr Emerson M. Harris has reported to the U S Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Harris of Yates Center and a graduate of the Yates Center high school.
A Bible verse from Proverbs 14 21 quotes that despising neighbors is sin but mercy toward the poor brings happiness. The line reflects moral instruction and charitable virtue.
Center High School student Pfc Lester D Yokum serves as a motor carriage driver with Battery C 5th Battalion 16th Artillery 4th Division near Dak To Vietnam. His unit engages North Vietnamese forces in Vietnam's Central Highlands. He is son of Mrs. Robert M Yokum Humboldt and arrived in Vietnam in February.
Terry Murphy argues Chicago voters should reject Nixon and Rockefeller, urging Democrats to back McCarthy gaining momentum for ending the Vietnam War. He blasts Humphrey and Johnson, warns against party insiders, and calls for a U S leadership focusing on ending war and restoring national credibility.
Dr Molner advises cataract surgery should be based on vision interference rather than ripe cataracts and notes usually one eye is removed first while vision remains in the other. He explains actinic keratosis can become cancerous and should be evaluated by a skin specialist for removal.
Neil E Feld 21 son of Mr and Mrs Louis E Feld R 3 promoted to Specialist Four July 22 while with the 4th Infantry Division near Kontum Vietnam. A radio operator in Company D 1st Battalion 14th Infantry Spec Feld entered active duty August 1967 trained at Ft Leonard Wood and was stationed at Ft Polk before arriving in Vietnam last February.
In Washington a near fist fight erupted between Rep. Fred Schwengel and Rep. John Dingell over a $75,000 trucking lobby contribution. Schwengel accused the lobbying money of biasing legislation while Dingell warned of unethical conduct and challenged his colleague on record statements.
Five Yates Center High School students Connie Rife Sarah Glades Janet Solander Mary Solander and De lana Adams participated in the Kansas National Cheerleading Assn clinic at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City from July 30 to August 3.
Tom Pugh reported two men pulled the spark plug wiring and broke the radio aerial on his car at 3rd and Highland. Melvin Owen reported his car aerial broken during the night at 401 North Grant residence.
For convenience regular classified ads are accepted until 9 am Saturday on the day of publication. An exception applies for driving and shipping classifieds where the deadline is noon the day before.
Schedule shows a mixed broadcast slate with Cowboy in Africa, Monkees and Champions programs, pre game football, Lucy Shaw, Rat Patrol and Felony Squad. Other items include Andy Griffith, Oilers vs Jets, Peyton Place, Family Affair, I Spy and Big Valley along with Playhouse and News listings.
A dated television schedule for August 18 lists programs across channels from 6:30am to 12:30am. It includes morning shows like The Today Show and local items, midday game shows, soaps, talk and variety hours, cartoons, Westerns, and late night offerings with titles such as The Gene Hospital Merv Griffin and The Tonight Show.
Tonight features Cowboy In Africa on ABC at 6 30 with a reunion sketch of animals. The Champions on NBC at 7 with Agent Barrett in a remote Australia test area. Oilers vs Jets AFL preseason on ABC at 8. NBC Playhouse at 8 with Monty Hall and guests Eddie Foy Jr Osmond Brothers and Mickey Rooney. Premier on CBS at 9 with two half hour comedies.
HAL BOYLE surveys a string of quirky facts from Monday accidents to sound wave cattle control, diabetes screening, and wig trends. The column blends light humor with brief notes on health, fashion, traffic deaths, mattress comfort, piano lessons, and hidden water in underground sources.
The Kansas State Conservation Division reported for the week ended Aug 5 pipeline runs of crude oil averaged 260,470 barrels daily, down 570 barrels a day from the prior week. That figure sits below the current 270,000 bpd limit.
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