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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1964
Page
4
In the Formosa typhoon Gloria aftermath, 239 died, 89 missing, and $1714 million in losses. Kenneth T. C. Cheng is indicted for dereliction of duty for failing to warn the island. The piece muses on applying liability concepts to meteorologists and politicians, suggesting perjury indictments for failing campaign promises.
A Pleasant jaunt from Bohemian Grove along the Russian River leads to Fort Ross, a restored 1812 era site. The writer notes the earthquake damage, the careful reconstruction, and explains the Ross surname derives from Russ a Russian variant, reflecting on American history.
The Kansas Corporation Commission ordered 19 268 flush and stripper wells shut down at noon for 15 days to halt crude price drops. Water flooding projects east of Chanute also halted. Operators expect mixed immediate effects on Chanute stripper fields but potential long term gains.
In a reversal of 1930s stance, Everett Dirksen now backs an amendment to curb Supreme Court powers. The Illinois Republican faces pressure from allies to act quickly as reapportionment shifts seat control, with suburbs gaining while downstate losses loom. The clash echoes FDR’s failed court packing bid.
Dear reader inquiry discusses thyroid medication and weight loss, advising that treatment may be necessary for hypothyroidism but weight is mainly controlled by eating habits. It endorses smaller portions and limiting fats and sweets while noting yogurt calories and safety of BHT. Mononucleosis questions explain causes, age pattern, and blunt association with leukemia, plus dye tests for liver function during evaluation.
A dense TV listing from a local paper shows half hour and hour blocks across channels KOAM and others for Monday and Tuesday August 18. It lists Empire To Tell The Truth Wagon Train Danny Thomas Andy Griffith Weather CBS News Real McCoys Jeopardy and more with dates and times.
Russell News notes a playful line about elephants in cowboy boots and politics. A clipped remark compares taking a wife to a convention to going on a hunt, reflecting light political humor and social observation.
Classified notice offering a pamphlet titled Secret of Reducing with instructions to write to Dr. Mother in care of the newspaper enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope and 5 cents to cover printing and handling.
Wilton, Conn. AP. A 10 year old recalls summer woes caused by chores and family rules. He notes adults enjoy more leisure while kids face constant errands and restrictions. He lists mornings, visits, bike rides, camping delays, road tar, and glare of parental scolding as his daily trials. He ends with the line It does.
Workmen hurriedly installed an emergency telephone line to guard against service interruption at Louisville City Hall. In the process a cable was cut near the city building and eighty fire alarm boxes were knocked out.
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