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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1959
Page
4
Editorial discusses success as a core American value and notes that parents want their children to succeed in school and career. It examines the Superintendent of Schools as a key figure in guiding districts toward student achievement and future opportunities.
A columnist urges parents and youth to set clear goals suited to abilities. He notes differences in physical and mental aptitude, warns against mismatched aims like medicine for weak targets, and stresses inspiring pursuit to ensure achievable success and appreciation of progress.
The verse from Luke 10 27 urges wholehearted love of God with all heart soul strength and mind and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. It emphasizes total devotion and compassion as guiding principles for daily living.
A collection of light quips from multiple papers: jokes about home life time as a healer and beautician. convention trips with game warden. pool of resources by bathing beauties. teens liking work. last year’s dress still fashionable. tiny apartment humor. nudist arrest joke. golf at the 19th hole. a man who repeats falsehoods.
Local Scouts listed for the SeKan area swimming meet at Chanute municipal pool Wednesday night. Entrants include Bob Roberts H A Zerby Arthur Gardner George Fiston Billy Slane Billy Everitt and Dean William. A light news item from Yates Center News reports other region happenings and small town notices.
President Eisenhower portrays his relationship with John Foster Dulles as close and collaborative. He asserts Dulles never acted without his signoff and that their policy, inherited from Truman and Atcheson, remained consistent. The Khrushchev invitation is framed as a tactical shift, not a new strategy.
Washington column notes three paradoxes in the labor bill debate. It argues Republicans and Democrats concealed probes of Teamsters in 1954 and highlights Hoffa’s GOP ties, the McClellan probe’s timing, and how revelations influenced push for tougher anti racketeering legislation.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff including Nellie Hollenshead Fay Clopine and Dwight Wallingford with offices in Chanute Kansas. It notes publication evenings except Sunday and a second class mailing at Obanute. Subscription rates are given for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties.
Missourian Jess Collien Everhart a 17 year old fry cook from Kansas City led five officers on a fast chase through Ontario California at speeds up to 120 mph. Police fired six warning shots as he dodged streets and a bus. A CHP officer was injured in a swerve to avoid a car. Everhart was booked at Juvenile Hall on suspicion of evading arrest and reckless driving. Brasilia will be ready for occupancy about April 1960.
A detailed TV log lists channel lineups and show times for Friday August 14 1959 and Saturday August 15 with a dense schedule across channels 7 12 6 4 and 2 12. Programs span cartoons dramas sports and variety hour blocks including Mighty Mouse Perry Presents Gunsmoke Wagon Train Lassie and Ed Sullivan among others.
Dr George W Crane argues that college benefits depend on work produced not campus prestige. A year of college or business college near home can boost earnings and career readiness, while distant campuses offer little advantage for many fields. He urges practical choice and cites vocational guidance resources.
A stamped return envelope with 20 cents is included. The kit contains tests said to ease college entry. Correspondence should be directed to Dr. Crane in care of the Hopkins Syndicate Inc in Mellott Indiana.
A long listing of churches across multiple towns outlines pastors, Sunday school times, worship hours, and midweek services. Entries include Methodist, Christian, Nazarene, and Evangelical Covenant congregations with pastors such as G M Pierce, WL Prichard, Edgar F Kessinger, Paul E Holter, and R David Craig.
The notice lists multiple churches with pastors superintendents and weekly schedules. Colfax Baptist Fellowship hour at 1 pm and midweek services. Zion Methodist with Sunday worship 9 30 am. South Valley Chapel minister Jim Whitworth and superintendent Lioyé Hines. Mount Pleasant Methodist led by Ray Fincher. Pleasant Valley Baptist led by C V Overman. Big Creek Methodist with 8:45 am worship on the first and third Sundays. Maple Grove EBEU B pastor Mari Enveart. Bethel Lutheran with Vilas Arnold. Center Ridge EUB with Karl Enyeart.
The article notes fewer than 5 percent of World War I troops had high school diplomas while World War II saw over 23 percent graduates. It also mentions The Tribune newspaper delivery by carrier at 35 cents weekly.
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