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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
4
Braniff International orders five jet transports from Boeing at six million dollars each. The planes carry 118 passengers, cruise at 600 miles per hour, and are deemed cost efficient per seat despite high upfront cost. Analysts note jets could outperform trains by moving many more passengers yearly.
The short piece riffs on labor groups moving HQs to Washington and government debate, praises Col Horace Chesnutt as an auctioneer, jokes about a Kansas football coach, notes Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic trip, and riffs on new dictionary words plus a Christmas shopping quip about gift wrapping shaving cream. The humor plays on names, places, and current curiosities.
A collage of brief quips from small papers noting winter forecasts, fashion quips, health tips, and humorous exchanges. Highlights include a Lyons report predicting a hard season, snippets on Ground Observer Corps testing, jokes about age and youth, a coffee-like remedy, a used cow dealer sign, and a minister’s sermon publishing remark.
A fragmentary dialogue hints that works by a female writer may appear after death. A surrounding exchange expresses optimism that publication will happen soon.
Businessmen planned a free lunch for Christmas shoppers with O M Balch as chair of the waiters committee listing a roster of volunteers. In other items a pioneer smelter man F W Stueck died at his son’s home after heart trouble. A thief stole corn from Chanute Packing Company grounds. Erie telephone operators hosted a dinner for W C Penfield of Chanute.
A holiday tale features Little Sammy Jones and a Father returning to the office after stepping in gum. The family debates Christmas trees and treats while a mysterious message from the President lingers. The story ends with the father stuck to the floor, planning to return to work before Christmas.
Washington independent reporter recounts how Campbell blocked paying Dixon Yates about 5.5 million after the government canceled the deal. The clash with Admiral Strauss over compensation is tied to alleged bid suppression and a concealed Budget Bureau role for Adolph Wenzel, later admitted in 1955. President Eisenhower denied Wenzel’s involvement.
Dr. George W. Crane explains a simple self help method for heart attack pain. Deep rapid breathing increases oxygen in the heart and can ease pain before hospital care. He advises lying down to reduce heart workload and losing weight while quitting tobacco to lower risk.
The note states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches printed in this newspaper. It reiterates AP ownership of republication rights and reprints within the publication.
The Oil and Gas Journal survey shows Kansas daily crude and condensate output for the week ended Dec 3 rising by 5 300 barrels to 334 600. National weekly output fell 9 100 barrels to 6 952 125 due to a 26 400 drop in Oklahoma, offsetting Texas gains.
Omit the final four words they are superfluous. Pronounce the first syllable as cream. Stereotype is the misspelled word. Stupend ous means astonishing wonderful amazing. All are but
Springfield report says Major General Ralph E. Truman aged 76, former 35th Division commander, suffered a stroke at his home yesterday but refused hospital care. He is a cousin of the former president.
Harry S. Truman, the retired general and former Missouri committee chair, was alone when struck but managed to call police. He had suffered a stroke years earlier while serving on Gov. Donnelly’s penal institutions inquiry in recent months.
Television guide lists daytime and evening programs across channels with time stamps from 8:00 pm to midnight. Included are Hollywood Star Playhouse, Its Great Life, The $64,000 Question, soap operas like Guiding Light and Love of Life, game shows, cartoons, and comedy hour blocks with hosts Arthur Godfrey and Don.
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