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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
2
Editorial condemns Cha rute American Legion Post 170 for denying two qualified veterans membership due to Mexican-American heritage. More than 60 members voted against, contrasting with those active in community service who support inclusion in line with the post’s baseball sponsorship and public works.
An Act of Bigotry condemnation targets Legion members who rejected two veterans for service and honors. The speaker argues Congress chartered the organization to promote public service and that Mexican American or Negro veterans deserve equal treatment. Post 170’s charter should be revoked for its offensive action.
Twenty five years ago the Tribune notes Cha rlotte civic clubs sponsor a lecture series with De Lois Walker former Liberty magazine editor as speaker at Memorial Auditorium. Walker warned America may underestimate Japan as a foe.
YATES CENTER The Newtex Manufacturing Co. will hold an open house Sunday in the new South Fry building from 1:30 to 5 p.m. with a 2 p.m. program. Newtex, a subsidiary of Artex Manufacturing Co. of Overland Park, makes jackets and sweatshirts for national college and high school markets. The plant employs 100 plus people, features a fully air conditioned sewing operation, and houses about $100,000 in machinery.
A devotional line from Psalm 73 26 proclaims that while flesh and heart fail, God remains the strength of the heart and the eternal portion for believers. The verse echoes enduring faith and reliance on divine support.
Vacation Bible School closed with about 100 children enrolled. A program and open house were held at the Christian church last night in Yates Center.
John P. Karris Long critiques the upcoming campaign describing a non event GOP convention and a dull Democratic race. He laments repetitive rhetoric from Hubert Humphrey and rivals, notes lengthy campaigns, and contrasts American and British approaches to shortening the political season.
Terry Murphy argues civil unrest stems from inequity in housing jobs and education. He promotes justice over mere policing, cites Dick Gregory on constitutional promises, warns against expanding police power, and urges building a foundation of life to ensure law and justice.
Drew Pearson argues Eastern Europe will see a threefold repercussion after the Prague invasion. He predicts a widening split in the Communist world, a Johnson era setback for U.S.\'s bridge policies, and eventual intellectual revolt inside the Soviet Union. Suslov and Ulbricht symbolize hard-line clashes with liberal elements across East Europe.
Regular classified ads accepted until 10 am or 9 am Saturday. Display classified ads have a noon deadline the day before publication.
Prime time schedule shows The Prisoner The Saint Newlywed Game Lawrence Welk Paris Collection Get Smart Hogan's Heroes NFL Football and Grand Ole Opry across channels with Demo Convention Slim Wilson airings also noted
Monday August 26 schedule lists Denver regional channels Chanute Ch 3 WDAF Ch 4 KCMO Ch 5 KUHI Ch 6 KOAM Ch 7 KMBC Ch 9 KODE Ch 12 WIBW Ch 13 KVOO Ch 2 with morning to late night lineups. Programs include Today Show Education Eye Guess Dark Shadows News Judge shows and soap operas plus game shows and cartoons.
Listing of TV events across networks for the evening and Sunday, including The Prisoner on CBS at 6 30 p m and NFL pre season games on CBS and ABC. Notable guests on Ed Sullivan Show include Eddie Albert Lennon Sisters Vincent Price Morey Amsterdam Totie Fields and others.
Chanute City Librarian Jean Gray notes the library has purchased Hymns and Tunes An Index and seeks donor hymnals to expand a growing collection. The piece highlights new University Press of Kansas titles, suggested religious and general interest works, and new fiction including A Certain Slant of Light and The Jackal’s Head.
Coco the four month old black and tan puppy was reunited with his owners in Durango Colorado after a cross country trip. Lost on a Rocky Mountain pack trek with Henry and Irene Shreiver of Phoenix Arizona Coco was found by a Virginia couple Lt and Mrs Henry Stevens and flown back to Durango.
The Turkey Creek United Methodist Church held its vacation Bible School last week with 21 enrolled and 15 achieving perfect attendance. A program was presented Sunday with Darlene Walker assisting in the kindergarten class and Trenna Watts leading the craft class.
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