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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1968
Page
2
The writer questions Chanute’s ambulance policy after an August 9 Leanna Road crash where responders arrived late. The poster notes the ambulance took over thirty minutes to reach the scene, with a county car from Erie and a highway patrolman arriving earlier.
Reader Peter M Martin criticizes Chanute ambulance management calling for immediate change after a late night accident. Editor notes say the call was relayed through police and responders were in bed when it came in, delaying aid.
John P Harris argues for a voluntary Old Folks Emergency Aid Society to check on isolated seniors. He envisions neighbors taking two daily phone calls to confirm wellbeing, with missed calls triggering an alarm, as a low cost protection for vulnerable elders.
Tribune reports two members of Chanute’s rationing panel Emery W. Nobles and Charles DeBolt hope to resign before the 25 percent gasoline reductions take effect at midnight Sunday. They will serve until successors are appointed as former member David L. McCune did weeks earlier. Local stations expect rush sales before limits drop from four to three gallons per vehicle. Aerial raids strike Rome Berlin Milan Turin in heavy northern Italy bombardment.
A Bible verse invites reflection on enduring name and blessing through generations. The text highlights that his name shall endure forever and all nations shall bless him, enduring through time as a universal source of blessing.
Irregular communications to the local draft board are tossed aside by Clerk W Marcus Barbee amid wartime subscription rules from the War Industries Board requiring prepaid renewal after Oct 1. The page also runs Dr Molner’s reader questions on calluses, sinusitis, plantar warts, and miscarriage notes with medical guidance and a paid booklet offer.
The page lists a 6:30 starting block with Garrison's Gorillas and Sportsman's Friend, then 7:00 offerings including NFL Action and Showcase, followed by 7:30 and 9:00 blocks featuring It Takes a Thief and a movie, finishing with Good Morning World, N Y P D and The Invaders in late slots.
A dialogue with the Blue Stem Kid about Nixon and Agnew, Vietnam policy, and 1960s political strategy. The exchange touches on party loyalties, Wallace voters, and Humphrey as a possible alternative.
Nixon enlists Strom Thurmond to corral Southern delegates at the Miami Beach convention. Thurmond’s behind the scenes bargaining helped secure Spiro Agnew as vice president while signaling a bloc against George Wallace’s third party bid.
Readout lists the August 14 schedule across channels Ch 3 to Ch 13 with programs like Captain Kangaroo The Hillbillies Merv Griffin Love of Life and Jeopardy plus daytime soaps and talk shows. Notable entries include The Andy of Mayberry Dennis the Menace and News segments across late afternoon and prime time slots.
Garrison's Gorillas on ABC at 6 30 features a plot about a black market ring selling American Army supplies to Germany. Regional performers make first national TV appearance from Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Jackie Vernon guest stars on Showcase 68 NBC at 7. Ingrid Bergman and Gary Cooper star in Sara toga Trunk on NBC at 7 30. Juliet Prowse hosts Showtime on CBS at 7 30. CBS News Hour Of Black America at 9 examines slavery and lingering attitudes.
Charles Quitman Stephens, 57, WWI veteran, held on $10,000 bond as a material witness in King’s slaying, seeks release from the Shelby County penal farm. He fired his public defender, hired two private lawyers, and wants amenities of free citizens, while remaining in protective custody to ensure testimony. He says he saw a man fleeing the King crime scene.
A newspaper column notes chromosome studies aid understanding miscarriages and arthritis sufferers can be helped. Dr Molner offers a booklet How You Can Control Arthritis. requests 35 cents and stamped envelope to The Chanute Tribune for a copy.
The party has moved into a permanent Topeka base at Eighth and Jackson, 120 West Eighth. A new telephone line is CE 43416.
Classified and display advertisements outline offerings for real estate jobs services and products. The column lists categories with short copy and pricing guidance and includes watchful notes on deadlines terms and contact details. It reflects local commerce opportunities and consumer options across categories.
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