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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
Mrs. Virgil Hanson denounces the 60 plus Legionnaires who blocked two Mexican applicants from membership as hypocrites and Christians with heartless conduct. She urges Christians to change toward God and fellow humans to restore justice, law, and order in the nation and world.
The editorial argues against echoing Russia's fascist actions to justify U.S. Vietnam policy. It cautions that adopting their barbarities or rushing into similar errors is wrong and urges learning from Russian behavior to avoid repeating mistakes.
Worldwide voices condemn Soviet invasion as a breach of freedom. Even foreign Communists protest. The aggression shocks freedom loving peoples and undermines any claim of justified action abroad.
The article tracks Howard Hughes vast investments from TWA stock to Las Vegas gambling properties. It notes failed ABC network talks and a possible airline buy aimed at boosting patron service. The piece questions why Hughes does not bid on post offices if he pursues public assets.
Twenty five years ago Guy R Buchan former Santa Fe division superintendent is promoted to assistant general manager at La Junta triggering reassignments. H C Willis moves to Buchan’s post at Emporia and Lienhard family connections swap to southern Kansas division. Gordon E Pendarvis and Mrs. Pendarvis visit his mother and aunt in town. Fifty years ago a local theater audience enjoyed an authorized version of My Four Years in Germany by Ambassador Gerard. a boy was born Sunday.
Chaute City Commission weighs moving animals from near the National Guard Armory to Santa Fe Park and redeveloping monkey enclosures at City Park. Mayor New backs a shaded, natural setting at the lake. A local columnist criticizes the Legion’s segregation stance and urges reform while noting volunteers’ mixed views on integration and veterans’ affairs funding.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Ward of 1716 S Santa Fe report that D Bloomheart, who has been in California during the summer, is expected home next week.
A brief Bible verse quotes Paul urging believers to hold fast in the liberty given by Christ and not be entangled again by the yoke of bondage.
TV listings note ABC schedule with Second Hundred Years at 6:30 p.m. The Flying Nun at 7 p.m. Bewitched at 7:30 p.m. NBC CBS cover the Democratic National Convention starting 6:30 p.m. with five segments at 8:36 p.m. Howard K. Smith anchors the convention coverage.
The Kennedy clan blocks Sargent Shriver from being Hubert Humphrey's running mate. Teddy Kennedy opposes the choice while the broader family debate traces back to post Dallas power struggles and the line of succession. Eunice Kennedy Shriver acts to bridge the rift with Rose Kennedy, aiming to win family support for Shriver.
Tonight at 7:00 9 12 Flying Nun 7:30 9 12 Bewitched 8:00 9 12 College Show 8:30 9 12 That Girl 10:00 9 12 Democratic Convention. News line urges readers to call Tribune phone or carrier after 6 PM HE 1-3400.
A dense schedule lists Chanute Ch. 3 and others with daytime and evening offerings. Notable names include Today Show, Merv Griffin, Bonanza, Dark Shadows, General Hospital, and regional stations such as KCMO TV and KOAM TV.
The report notes Mrs Rose Kennedy guiding John F Kennedys funeral procession then joining the family in pews. It also cites her lack of contact with Jackie Kennedy since the funeral and suggests Mrs Shriver may face resistance from the Kennedys toward her husband as a Vice Presidential candidate. It adds that Erice in Paris wears a Humphrey button signaling support.
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