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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1958
Page
4
Editorial notes Independence and Chanute as friendly towns and that readers know Independence is friendly. The piece discusses a headline praising friendliness and a contest to answer it. It also mentions Alaskans voting 5-1 for statehood despite tax concerns.
The piece argues Alaska’s no sales tax and light taxes make it attractive, notes 1949 legislature, and highlights mink fur exports, fisheries, and minerals as key wealth. It praises Alaskans’ progressive spirit in forming a young state without heavy debt.
In Finland the International Committee for Bird Preservation discussed the vanishing stork across Europe. Some blame insecticide use in Africa where storks winter, prompting calls for autopsies on dead birds and possible UN action to protect unborn children in Europe. Fallout could last a decade, warned a doctor, while other quips cited global concerns and local witticisms.
A trail of wheat from a farm near Erie to a Girard elevator led to the arrest of two men arraigned in Erie justice court on burglary charges. About 15 bushels were taken from the E. B. Green farm where T. E. Archer was tenant as Sheriff Roy Wiggans noted.
Brief snippets recall summer TV book picks and a marital quip about money. A joke from Parsons Sun contrasts brains and cash. A joke from Augusta Gazette pairs a husband and wife exchange. Altoona Tribune notes modern girls with red nails canning at home.
Senator Morse signals readiness to talk bills to death on the Senate floor wearing a red rose as he vows to block adjournment. The move aims to derail the Mallory passport bill and uphold Supreme Court rulings, with Dulles staff noting Morse’s stance could stall action through Wednesday.
Dr George W Crane argues narcotic and cigarette cravings are often psychological. A patient faked morphine with a salt tablet to prove the mind can create dependence, while wartime trials suggested substitutes can fool smokers. He notes people justify habits as needs to cope with monotony.
Publication notice lists mailing and subscription rates for Neosho Wilson and Woodson Counties. Rates include one month ten cents? and annual seven dollars, with outside-county mail options and varying terms. The item notes second class matter status at Chanute Kansas and AP republication rights.
CHICAGO AP The last holiday weekend of summer draws millions of motorists to highways with Labor Day signaling a three day weekend. The National Safety Council estimates 45 million cars will be on the move and as many as 420 traffic deaths may occur. It urges slower speeds, early trips, safe arrivals, and no drinking.
An inquest will be held in the death of Frank Grapperhaus a 65 year old farmer from Slater Missouri. He was found unconscious Aug 16 at the foot of a 60 foot Missouri River bluff near Glasgow Missouri and died at the University of Missouri medical center without regaining consciousness. Autopsy shows a direct blow to the head. Several men have been questioned but no arrests have been made.
A chained prisoner, Paul Freeman age 29 from Galena Kane, seized a guard's gun during a struggle in Kansas City but deputies halted the escape. Federal guard Alex J. assisted in stopping the attempt.
A dense schedule lists daily TV lineups with times and channel numbers across Friday Saturday and Sunday. Programs include news weather sports Westerns comedies dramas cartoons and variety shows from KOAM Channel 7 KOTV Channel 6 WDAF Channel 4 KODE Channel 12.
In a courthouse parking lot deputies drew their guns as Murphy and Freeman exited a vehicle. Freeman allegedly leaped and seized a gun from Murphy’s holster causing Murphy to restrain him. Freeman faced today’s court on interstate transportation of forged securities charges.
Miss Mary M Browne of Norton Kansas loses refund for 1951 income tax overpayment after President Eisenhower vetoes a bill to waive the statute of limitations. The veto cites late filing beyond the 3 year period and risk of setting a bad precedent.
Dr Elmer F Engel 92 longtime German instructor at Kansas University died Wednesday in a Kansas City nursing home He will be buried Saturday in Lawrence where he taught for 49 years and served as professor emeritus at KU
NBC and producers deny rigging the Twenty-one quiz with contestant Herbert Stempel saying he was coached and ordered to miss a question to let Charles Van Doren win. Stempel won 50000. Van Doren later earned 129000. District Attorney Hogan confirmed the probe into TV quiz shows with no grand jury action yet. Van Doren expressed sadness and said he believed his win was honest.
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