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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1966
Page
4
Editorial views the Free Society Association formed by Goldwater allies as policing networks over election result reporting. It cites errors in early calls and warns of public-interest policing, raising questions about its aims and influence on media independence.
The piece compares TV polling and election night data analysis to past forecasting errors and argues that muzzling or regulating political analysis would harm a free society. It notes no proven impact of early results on outcomes, questions FSA pressure on networks, and critiques government intervention as illiberal.
An American observer warns India may see tens of thousands die from famine before a harvest, despite aid. He notes 1965 drought, current heavy losses, and price hoarding. He credits a crash farm program, better inputs, irrigation, and mechanization, but warns a decade of dependence on American grain and urgent population control.
Tribune Files recalls a 25 year old scene on Main street where about 3000 people watched rural school floats in a Junior Chamber spectacle. Thornburg School’s float Christmas at Thornburg School won first prize amid ideal weather and festive crowds. Neosho county plans another Red Cross drive, aiming to meet a county quota of 5 100 to aid a national goal of 500 000 000 for warriors. Jester Shepard, long time Neosho county farm agent, was named recipient of the 1941 distinguished service award by the National Association of County Agents.
Washington readers are told that after over five decades of close ties with Britain the United States will soon lose its ally due to a deteriorating British economy. The piece cites reduced production, outdated equipment, weak labor efficiency, and a damaging maritime strike, with the pound propped by the dollar. It notes Australia Canada New Zealand leaning toward the U S economically and India growing dependent on American food.
The piece recalls Britain's appeal to France to join the Common Market and General De Gaulle's reply that Britain must sacrifice and stay distant from the USA. It argues Britain’s wartime sacrifices helped France resist Nazi conquest and frames De Gaulle’s stance as imperious.
Dr Molner explains a damaged liver is highly sensitive to alcohol and that good diet cannot negate all alcohol dangers. He notes liver disease and brain damage are major penalties of heavy drinking and warns against assuming a healthy liver tolerates unlimited alcohol.
Local notices and short items from Chanute Kansas dated Friday December 9 1966 include community updates, brief notices, and notices of upcoming events. Readers receive concise items reflecting civic and social happenings in Chanute and nearby areas.
A surgeon recalls two pediatric deaths from riding tricycles in streets and urges parents to supervise children near traffic. He frames the danger as a moral question about growing into responsible adults and thanks the reader for the warning.
The piece argues that England is losing global eminence and urges Americans to support Rhodesia against UN pressure. It cites Liberty Lobby efforts for Rhodesia, notes Orange County meetings, and recalls Wendell Corey’s 1968 congressional bid criticizing Alphonzo Bell over Rhodesia.
Tonight CBS airs a special Nutcracker production with Eddie Albert as host narrator and Franz Allers conducting the Philharmonic Orchestra of Budapest. NBC features The Man from U N C L E at 7 30 p m. ABC presents Twelve O Clock High at 9 p m. NBC carries Laredo at 9 p m.
Prime time listings show color broadcasts from 6:30 pm featuring Nutcracker Suite and Tarzan. Later slots include Hogan's Heroes, T.H.E. Cat, Laredo, and 12 OClock High with news at 10. News wraps the late night lineup across networks.
Astronomers note that a comet's tail could extend for millions of miles, driven by solar wind and outgassing. The phenomenon depends on the comet's speed, proximity to the sun, and solar activity, creating spectacular displays in the night sky.
A detailed Saturday and Sunday television grid lists programs across KVOO WDAF KCMO KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW Chanute, with morning and afternoon blocks featuring cartoons, westerns, talk shows, sports, and religious programs. Notable titles include Captain Kangaroo, Space Ghost, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, The Andy Williams Show, and The Tonight Show among many others.
A reader criticizes a couple for naming their poodle Pearl after the mother who died. Ann Landers advises that naming a pet after a living person is fine, but doing so for a recently deceased mother is disrespectful. The note invites readers to send in problems for her column.
A cryptic note from the Emporia Gazette hints at a pattern where encounters with sore necks occur when you are with someone you shouldn’t be with. The phrasing suggests reflection on social luck or misfortune.
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