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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
10
The piece explains common political terms in plain language for a Democratic convention setting. It defines delegation, delegate, caucus, informal caucus, starting time, prime time, platform, favorite son candidates, and distinguished with emphasis on simple meanings and humorous spin.
AP reports Harry S. Truman, at 80, will skip the Democratic National Convention citing limited time and aging. Joan Kennedy expresses mixed feelings about Massachusetts delegates, while Ted Kennedy remains hospitalized from a June plane crash. Sam Houston Johnson of Texas is treated for pneumonia and kidney infection in Myrtle Beach, and Kathryn O Hay Granahan undergoes elbow surgery after a fall.
AP dispatches report a 24-hour curfew curbing a 200 square mile Johore coastal region in Malaysia to trap Indonesian invaders who slipped ashore Aug 17 near Pontian. Other items note Buddhist monks opposing a press council bill in Ceylon, a fatal flying instructor crash near Minsk, and a bank robbery in Hamilton, Ontario involving a Jesse James style check and gun during the heist.
In Danielsville Georgia three men identified by the FBI as Ku Klux Klansmen were indicted for the shotgun killing of Lemuel Penn a 49 year old Army Reserve lieutenant colonel from Washington D C. James S Lackey 28 Joseph Howard Sims 41 and Cecil William Myers 25 all of Athens were named by the Madison County grand jury and charged with slaying Penn on a country road near Colbert July 11. Penn had been returning from summer training at Fort Benning when killed.
In Washington Pennsylvania a thief shattered a station wagon side window and stole $64,000 worth of suits and top coats from a salesman while three witnesses watched. None reported the theft and one observer refused to get involved, police said.
West America offers impartial help to select investments matching individual goals and finances. The firm provides mutual funds and other options with pros, cons, costs, risks, and features. Potential clients can request an appointment by phone or note.
Humboldt school opens the 1964-65 term with classes starting tomorrow after a noon dismissal today. Enrollment is expected at 354, down slightly from last year, with grade counts listed. Humboldt Lions Club hosted Family Night at Community Park as plans for a Bible float parade were announced, featuring David Llew Goliath. The event included a pot-luck, social hour, and 65 attendees. Other notes mention local staff changes and visits from residents and families, including Gloria Armel’s move to Dayton Wy.
Mirrors of all types cut to any size or shape with free delivery from Jayhawk Glass Company at 112 West Elm. Ladies and men's alterations including coat shortening. Mrs Comstock contact HE 1-3278. Alcoholics Anonymous help via P Box Chanute. DAY and Evening knitting classes ongoing, enroll by calling HE 1-1472. Lost red plastic owl key ring. please leave at Tribune. Full time dental assistant needed 18-25 start Sept 1. write Box K 4 care Chanute Tribune.
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