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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1958
Page
4
The kansas editor Frank Motz who served 35 years in Hays is remembered for speaking plainly and challenging readers to think for themselves. His outspoken column sometimes stirred anger yet earned deep respect as Hays prospered under his leadership.
A devotional line quotes I Peter 1 25 declaring that the word of the Lord endures forever, reflecting a biblical theme of eternal divine truth.
A collage of wry observations on technology and society. It jokes about library annex funding from not buying halfbacks, dialing any number, and future spaceships, then shifts to a heat wave in Italy, a prophetic rail service forecast, and duck hunting jokes reflecting everyday concerns.
The Builders class of the First Methodist church of Chanute discusses justice to minors and equal opportunity. They urge eliminating discrimination, citing a recent incident in the Saturday Tribune and asking local action. Signed by Charles Wesley Garrett and a women’s committee.
The article cites Dr Dana Farnsworth of Harvard health service warning that emotional disturbances among college students are a major problem linked to home and community life and social environment. It notes government welfare aims and a witness’s quip about unrewarding excess. Santa Ana marks Wrong Way Corrigan’s anniversary amid a critique of misplaced leadership.
Gladys Wright of 1602 S. Ashby urges Christians to act on justice for minority groups. She cites a Sunday school lesson on Justice for Minority Groups and criticizes petty discrimination despite community projects like foreign student visits. She calls churches to be doers of the word and end unequal treatment.
A new fire truck will be assembled at the fire station to replace a 14 year old machine. The present body will be placed on the new chassis with complete pump and booster tank equipment. The update aims to cut repair costs and improve reliability.
A Pearson column portrays Congressman Howard Smith, Virginia Democrat and Rules Committee chair, as absent for five days to tend three dairy farms. The piece notes his leverage blocking civil rights and other bills, while he questions Democratic unity and party leadership.
Dr. Crane admonishes mothers against cash allowances to sons. urges paying for chores instead. Example of a 16 year old boy who complains his $5 weekly allowance is insufficient and suggests a $10 weekly grant regardless of age or sex.
In light of July’s passing, readers note its odd moniker butter on radishes while others fix on local crop woes. Garden chatter laments squash excess and questions practicality of produce like watermelons amid ongoing harvest discussions.
A Yale professor notes many African natives have never heard of the United States. He suggests their regions could serve as ideal locations for new air bases, reflecting a controversial wartime viewpoint reported by the Sublette Monitor and Coffeyville Journal.
Senate Rackets Committee investigates the disappearance of Indianapolis lawyer-businessman Dave Probstein who vanished June 6 1955 after claiming danger. Testimony alleges Teamsters officials moved to take over his State Cab Co. in Indianapolis with figures linked to the underworld. Hoffa named in charges.
Publication notes indicate evening editions except Sundays and a second class matter at Chanute post office. Rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties: one month 75 cents, three months 2.00, six months 3.50. Outside counties: one month 1.00, three months 3.00, six months 6.00. Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations are noted as purveyors and affiliations.
A compact view lists prime time and daytime shows for Tuesday and Wednesday including Mr Adams and Eve Shirley Temple Storybook and Dotto at 8 pm. The schedule runs through 9:30 pm with The Honeymooners and Charlie Chan. Later daytime lineups feature Captain Kangaroo Dough Re Mi Treasure Hunt and Price Is Right among others.
The 500 million dollar annual greeting card industry thrives by appealing to laziness as people opt to send ready made cards rather than write notes. Bill Harris, a leading producer, creates about 200 new ecards yearly and backs the rise of humorous and novelty cards including slam and peacemaker designs.
Coffeyville commissioners adopt a levy of 31.68 per thousand with a 1.59 boost for Coffeyville Memorial Hospital amid protests by the hospital and library boards over budget cuts. Independent teens face charges in Chanute. trial set for Aug 19. A Western Union suit seeks 10,000 in Pittsburg. Cherryvale hosts a JayCee fishing derby won by Donnie Hopkins, 10. Fort Scott reports 2,500 attend the Gaited Horse Show, total Bourbon County Fair attendance hits 12,000. 4-H style champ Rosemary Albright named.
A fragmentary notice notes Marvin Lewis chosen as best groom amid a disrupted row. The incomplete text provides little context for the event or the participants beyond the mentioned names.
Former Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson warned in Petoskey Michigan that America’s Arctic submarine success might worsen an arms race if it spurs Russia. He spoke Monday night to a meeting of community groups about deploring any such race.
Pittsburgh AP dispatch reports delegates to the National Model Railroad Assn convention will skip a banquet speaker. Edward R. Campbell, local chair, says speeches were cut as they will view manufacturers displays and tour sights. Tampa AP brief notes a 46 year old man caused his own death by placing three electric dynamite caps in his mouth and triggering an explosion.
Ralph Brown dies after touching dynamite cap wires to a car battery leaving a widow and four children. A Tropicana casino in Las Vegas reports a brief closure as winnings force a cash infusion. Taina Elg file(s) for divorce from Carl G Bjorkenheim in Los Angeles while Barbara Lang seeks to annul her 1956 marriage to Alan Wells. Birds of Paradise habitats noted in New Guinea and Bird of Paradise Island in the West Indies.
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