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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1958
Page
4
Editorial argues U S government bonds offer value as prices fall and yields rise. It notes a 1995 series $1,000 Treasury 3 percent bond trading near $900, highlighting inflation fears, stock inflows, and the potential for a rebound as credit remains government-backed.
Daily verse notes a blessing of prosperity for the reader. It cites II John 1:2 and urges spiritual and material wellbeing under divine favor.
A columnist comments on election timing proposing Sundays for voting to boost turnout. He notes a 10 million year skeleton found in Italy challenging human descent. YMCA in Topeka hosts a senior volley ball class. Indiana youths get one year for schoolhouse destruction while a driver’s $150 fine for a fatal crash draws justice debate. Swimming pools rise from 2,500 to 100,000 nationwide. Twain quip on weather awaited action. Women’s activity critiqued with a sharp aside.
The Winnipeg Free Press asked local wives if they would marry their husbands again. Forty nine percent said no citing selfishness budget troubles and house habits as top grievances. One woman quipped I just can't stand him.
A reader praises The Tribune for organizing a memorable three day international weekend with foreign students led by guest Mr Tsutomu Takei. The note credits the event with fostering better world understanding and friendship with Japan.
Police cooperation in enforcing the state cigarette tax is promised as part of a statewide drive to prevent evasion of the per package levy. Reports say Chanute dealers generally affix stamps and past violations declined after a price increase. Randall Diver and Ivan Spong report westward motorcycle trip. they left Niagara Falls for New York City. Grace Wiley, formerly Grace Koontz of Chanute, will become curator of reptiles at Chicago Zoological Park starting Dec. 1 after 11 years as curator at Minneapolis live animal museum. she previously worked as a field collector for the University of Kansas. Twin cantaloupes and a twin watermelon join the local display, grown by A. M. Hilton and I. R. Ladd farm produce northeast of Chanute. A 50 bushel corn talk circulates as Virgil Olson brings in eight foot four inch soy beans. The city mowing machine, bought at J. L. Terril's request, will weed streets as a faster method than scythes. A. E. Tipton has bought the Mahlin Spears Blacksmith shop at 18 S. Evergreen.
A collection of snappy quotes from small town papers. Jabs at reporters and writers mix with wry observations about ideas and daily life.
Washington The U S Chamber of Commerce funds a covert campaign to defeat the Kennedy Ives Labor Reform Bill by secretly urging letters to lawmakers. A confidential sheet shows how allied groups push opposition while masking sources, aiming to curb disclosure of labor relation expenditures and challenge racketeering probes.
Dr. Crane advises high school youths to date many partners to learn about the opposite sex. Laura G., 16, asks if going steady is wise. Crane counsels field dating to gain experience, warning steady pairs risk illicit affairs and late life regret. He promotes multiple dates before settling, noting long life ahead and chances for a later golden anniversary.
The Chanute Tribune announces editors and publishers Krnest W Johnson and James E Sheridan and lists subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and outside areas. It notes evening publication except Sunday and AP association with the paper.
Erie and vicinity notices list several families traveling for vacations to Hill City Broomfield and Pelican Rapids Minn and hosting birthday parties for Susan and Glen. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Yawman Leroy Runer Vern Jackson Donald Hazen and others with extended family at various Erie area homes.
The Chanute Tribune lists a dense one day schedule with nationwide and local programs. Notable titles include The Guiding Light Liberace The Price is Right and Beat the Clock along with many channel lineups for KOAM KOTV WDAF KODE and more across mornings afternoons and evenings.
Leslie family plans a Sedalia fair visit and Ozarks trip while Kenneth Beeney and others vacation at Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma. Numerous local residents host, visit, and attend family events including weddings and birthdays, with moves to Liberal and ongoing community ties noted. Adrian Carver of Springfield, related to Stiles and Carver families, enlists in the Marines for nine weeks’ boat training in San Diego starting August 25.
Residents from Lone Elm and nearby towns attended gatherings including visits by Mrs. Norman Lee Stiles Bradly of Neodesha and Mrs. Stiles. Becky received gifts at Becky Stiles birthday party at Lone Elm school house with about 23 guests.
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