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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1960
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the rush of calendars arriving in various formats and sizes with ads and images. It notes the appeal of calendars with space for notes, mentions holiday numbers in red, and jokes about where to place the growing collection while quoting sources and a mix of witty lines from other papers.
A reader letter from Elma E Hansen on November 8 1960 urges Americans to reject religious hatred after the election. She defends freedom of worship and condemns gossip and slander while urging truth and conscience in line with the Ten Commandments.
A clipped note from the Atchison Globe laments those who refuse or fail to follow orders. The Wellington News reports rising prices for long underwear. The downtown business scene dismisses the idea of letting chips fall where they may as impractical.
A collection of lighthearted observations. Notes on Jack Kennedy Jr, Christmas toys, radio hosts, pie wedges, and jokes about campaigns. A columnist reflects on public figures, culture, and the idea of a second Kennedy term with playful tone.
A Crawford County weekend visit follows Coffeyville trips by Mr. and Mrs. A L Heath and Mrs. A L Oliphant. Cha nute Boy Scouts attended the KanSA area Scout circus with many officers and visitors. a list of attendees includes numerous locals. Neosho county has no bonded indebtedness, while Allen, Bourbon debts are noted and several nearby counties report debt freedom.
The Kennedy era fears a dangerous Cold War year as Moscow and Peiping clash over strategy. Beijing pushes for rapid aid to revolutionary regimes while Khrushchev seeks cautious moves, with Latin America and Africa eyed for expansion and oil nations like Iraq cited as missed chances.
Old Santa is puzzled as a letter addressed to another man arrives at his home. He admits opening it and finds his wife’s frilly robe clue, with talk of a robe for 11 dollars. The item hints at marital intrigue in New York.
A Humboldt reader pleads for a plain warm washable robe in a heartfelt Christmas note to Santa. The letter laments repeated attempts to obtain such a simple gift and favors a practical, easy to wear garment over fancier robes.
Chanute Tribune published in Chanute Kansas with staff listings for publisher, managers, and department heads. Includes subscription rates by mail in Kansas and outside four counties, with monthly and yearly options and associated sales taxes.
State Highway Commission of Kansas calls for sealed bids for road and bridge projects in Neosho County. Proposals due by 9 00 A M December 22 1960 at Parsons City Clerk office and publically opened. Plans available at Neosho County Clerk or State Highway Commission offices. Maurice Martin Director.
A detailed schedule for Thursday and Friday listing channel lineups across KOAM KODE KOTV WDAF and others. Entries include programs from Family Classics Peter Pan Untouchables Groucho Show Weather News Sports and late-night talk shows with multiple time slots and network brands.
Kansas City AP Howard A. Cowden farm leader told the Consumers Cooperative Association annual meeting that farm issues lost influence in national affairs as farmer efficiency grows. He cited 1940s feeding 13 versus 26, a 24.5% drop in net farm income and a 12% smaller food dollar share. He urged policy aims for sufficient production, foreign food use, and fair farmer income with expanded farmer control and marketing role. He detailed a five year plan including expanded research and aiding new world cooperatives.
A southwest Puerto Rico bay hosts millions of bioluminescent microorganisms that glow in the dark. The natural phenomenon, bioluminescence, occurs there to a degree rare elsewhere.
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