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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
4
Views of the News argue that Congress erred in making Tuttle Creek a dry dam despite five years of drought. It condemns the policy and urges Congress to close the gates to conserve water for Kansas’ future, noting the dam could store hundreds of thousands of acre feet and serve a quarter of the state’s population.
Arden Todd from Independence writes fondly of Chanute and asks The Tribune to resume regular local coverage. He recalls visits, family readers, and the warm town spirit that binds residents, urging continued updates on Chanute news and neighbors.
A quirky column weaving light gossip about Edsel plans social quirks and pop culture. It jokes about a family misfortunes and teen life while noting industry chatter and Elvis Presley rumors with wry observations.
Chanute humor notes Junior reports school asked his name and phone number, mother asks how he liked it, he answers he was okay but they asked personal details.
Dialogue snippet featuring a narrator refusing to reveal birth details and a trades of insults between a woman and a tramp. The exchange touches on social presumption and personal identity in a blunt, candid scene.
Fire Chief S R Stacey says twenty five years ago today marked the 60th day without a fire loss and November closed with no calls except one false alarm. A window theft at Paul’s Shoe Store was observed by Rodney Jenkins who saw an arm grab shoes from a back table before the thief escaped. Harold C Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs C C Jackson, received a KU scholarship after graduating Chanute High School in 1927. Flora Bell Clark returned from Emporia visit with grandmother Mrs G W Clark. Dr J N Sherman went to Kansas City for the Tiger Daula Marshall fight. Daula is described as very strong, with K C Snyder and Charles B Gard ner also attending.
A column argues the potato skin is the best part of baked potatoes and outlines a hot, salted method. It also notes calendars without undressed images fade as religious and hunting themes rise, while back room art becomes dated amid publishing trends.
Dr George Crane recounts dogs reacting to death nearing. Trixie, a 13 year old fox terrier, signaled distress and sought care before dying. Wolfe, a longtime family collie, foreshadowed departure by resting at the door and wandering anxiously until death.
Washington reports a sweeping shift under Nixon toward aligning with Afro Asian nations as former allies Britain and France face strain over Suez. Dulles illness slows, Lodge and Nixon drive policy with NSC backing while Eisenhower weighs break with traditional allies.
Humboldt reports show South Logan HD unit Hostess Mrs. Henry Baeten led a November meeting at her home with lesson by Mrs. Otto Gurwell and a Christmas feature by Mrs. Robert Townsend. Plans for a December 20 Christmas party at Mrs. Bill Frederick’s home include a gift exchange and officer installation. Past Presidents Parley gathered at Mrs. Lawrence Rinehart’s home to collect gifts for Wadsworth hospital women veterans.
The log lists daytime and evening broadcast slots including Stanley Talent Scouts Dr Christian Your Time House Party Matinee Theatre Studio Kitchen Lookin at Cookin Bob Crosby Show Man to Man Queen for a Day Brighter Day Secret Storm Edge of Night Modern Romance Comedy Time Movie Matinee Kids Theatre Dr XN Ventor Children's Hour Visit With Santa Bunny Show Melody Matinee Little Rascals Serial What’s Behind Your hanes and late night entries.
Publication details and circulation rates for the Chanute Tribune, listing editors, offices, press affiliations, and subscription pricing for local and surrounding counties. The text documents publishing schedule, postal status, AP affiliation, and rate cards.
A sequence of relatives visited in Kansas and nearby towns. Mrs. Hargiss Creighton and her daughters Nancy and Jo Ann from Kansas City joined their relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Byer ley, with Otto Schoenwald of Ponca City arriving to spend the weekend. Dale Wimberley returned to Pontiac, Michigan after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wimberley.
Fowler return after a week visiting in Humboldt with relatives Mrs. R. B. Wilson and Mrs. Clark Works. Albert Horn of Monette Missouri and Karl Lockhart of Pittsburg visited Humboldt, Mrs. Clara Lockhart, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lindsey Jr. A Presbyterian Men’s club dinner is planned with Rev. Kenneth Miller as speaker. Ball’s second place finish in Hialeah history is mentioned with a 484 to 1 odds as of February 4, 1932.
Chanute Tribune reports brief items from December 3, 1956, including community notices, upcoming meetings, and local personages. Highlights reference schools, churches, and civic groups in a compact Monday page summary.
New York special reports a science breakthrough with a healing substance named Bio-Dyne that reduces piles and eases pain without surgery. Case after case shows shrinkage and relief, with customers declaring piles no longer a problem. Preparation Hointments suppositories and ointment are sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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