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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
4
A reader notes the term taxpayers now spans property owners, wage earners, low income families, and even young shoppers. The piece argues broad tax burdens touch almost everyone and that adjusting views reflects changing times and rising government needs.
The piece surveys Bangkok temples built to house Buddha images in diverse sizes and poses. It highlights the Reclining Buddha temple complex, its colorful tiled roofs, mosaics, gargoyle statuary, and sacred rites. The description notes statues from 30 feet tall to 160 feet long, all adorned with gold leaf and vivid symbolism.
The board of city commissioners announced the purchase of a water purification system and a vacuum pool cleaner at a total price of 6,127 dollars for the new municipal pool Twenty Five Years Ago. More than 2 000 shoppers were served yesterday noon at Chanute merchants lunch counters chaired by Lloyd L Smith.
The article covers a Friday night snow with up to five inches in 17 Kansas counties and three inches locally, along with holiday shopping activities sponsored by merchants. It notes Mrs. Elmer Smith’s snowy scene comment and mentions a newborn Carol Margaret Jester at Johnson Hospital. Also reports carbon monoxide illness of Stuart Hoofnagle at White Eagle station. Fifty years ago, Lady Maccabees officers were elected and a turkey theft reported in Galesburg.
The article weighs vacation travel options by car plane train and bus. It argues car travel offers country insight and cost advantages for families but fatigue and motel dependence. plane trips are fast but costly and limited luggage. trains involve delays and limited local transport. buses provide scenery but tiring overnight travel.
A clerk asks a boy if he seeks a birthday or get well card and the boy replies asking for blank report cards, then describes a return home from school. The snippet ends with Little Sandy arriving home from school.
A collection of short remarks and wry observations from various towns. Jokes touch on running home for a nickel, counting money, rain in the West, a blind date, and quirks of love memory. Sidelights include a botched last rites quip and a wary optometrist punchline from Emporia and Cherryvale papers.
Washington reports a backstage power struggle between Vice President Nixon and White House aide Sherman Adams over the future of the missile program and presidency. Nixon maneuvers to stay close to decision making while Adams blocks him, with Dulles and Rogers backing Nixon and Eisenhower remaining central.
Carolyn D aged 29 mother of a girl fears losing mind and dying. Dr. Crane links her panic to a secret abortion and guilt from trying to avoid pregnancy. He urges confession repentance and rebuilding life, offering a booklet with guidance.
In Neosho County Kansas the Probate Court appointed Joe F Balch as administrator of the Amalia Anderson estate on November 21 1957. He qualified and Letters of Administration issued November 26 1957. Creditors must file their claims within nine months of first publication or be barred. BALCH & BAILEY attorneys for administrator.
The American Farm Bureau Federation backed extending the Agricultural Trade Development Act of 1954 to fund shipments of farm surpluses abroad. The act lets the government sell surpluses for foreign currencies to non dollar countries and use proceeds for foreign aid and development programs.
A vintage lot of trucks and tractors listed with years from 1941 to 1957 includes various International 2-Ton and 1-Ton models, Ford 2-Ton and F800 units, Chevrolet and GMC tractors, grain sides, stock racks, 16 ft and 12 ft beds, a Hobbs grain trailer, and an oil field bed. Some items note full equipment.
The convention prepared to consider resolutions for gradual withdrawal of farm programs that keep prices above markets, aiming to curb production. Secretary Benson will speak on policy changes favoring lower price supports and greater farming freedom to boost market expansion and reduce government storage of surplus commodities.
Purdue University residents at Shealy Hall issued a new social order limiting good night kisses on dates to one and keeping exchanges brief with little emotion. Miss Valerie Heavey, head resident, announced the policy as part of a broader social directive for coeds.
Local Chanute publishing entities announce consolidation of The Chanute Tribune with The Daily Timesett. Ernest W. Johnson remains editor and publisher while James B B Sheridan handles advertising. Evening edition schedule continues with Sunday off.
A note on conduct states that violations will bring summons before the Board of Standards for Coeds. The tone implies formal enforcement of social rules within campus groups.
At Fort Leavenworth Kansas an official order directs removal of pigeons. Major C W Burtyk stated yesterday that three transports had netted roughly 250 birds, reflecting a persistent effort to curb the birds on base.
A fragmented listing outlines daytime and early evening TV programming for Wednesday and Thursday, detailing show titles such as Code 3 Harbor Command Millionaire Dr. Christian Captain Kangaroo The Price Is Right Truth or Consequences Edge of Night Modern Romances Kitty Carson Liberace Visit With Santa Woody Woodpecker and late night movies and theater blocks with numerous times and channels.
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