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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
2
The Parsons Sun editorial notes Parsons plans a record 11 million dollars in 1969 improvement programs. It highlights an eight point six million urban renewal effort for the central business district, plus two housing initiatives totaling about 2.7 million, including a public housing twin tower complex for the elderly and a 100 unit rent supplement project.
The article touts pride in a modern Parsons downtown, projecting 200 low income housing units, over 11 million in initial expenditures, and major private investments. It argues municipal rebirth unseen since 1871 and warns Chanute to compare progress as Parsons plans a brighter future.
John P. Karris notes a life insurance study finds longevity varies by profession with scientists and clergy living longer on average while writers and editors have shorter lifespans. The author, a writer, argues the work and meaning of scriveners outweighs longevity concerns and values the craft over sheer years.
Award of the air medal for heroism and outstanding achievement in China goes to Lt John N Sherman Jr son of Dr and Mrs J N Sherman 205 Lincoln. He is attached to the United States fourteenth air force in China since February a Chanute high school 1937 grad Kemper military academy Washburn University and University of Kansas City alumni.
Interior Secretary Udall directs the Bureau of Mines to shut down mines failing to meet federal safety standards and to push stiffer legislation. He cites the Mannington West Virginia explosions that killed 78 and calls for uniform safety rules for gas mines. He criticizes prior enforcement gaps and notes broad industry resistance.
Chanute residents hear a reply from Ash Grove Cement in Kansas City refuting a local physician’s charge that cement dust poses health risks. The letter cites a 1929 study later updated and notes no specific diseases tied to cement work, while acknowledging some sensitivity to dust and promising further emission analysis.
AP reviewer notes ABC's "A Guide to the Swinging Bachelor" veers into racy territory with a gay lounge scene and scantily clad performers while CBS's "60 Minutes" earns praise for its varied segments. Networks plan to preempt Monday programs for Nixon Cabinet announcements and NBC shifts to Star Trek aligned programming.
British transport Empress of Britain docks in New York with 405 wounded including 10 officers. City records report 23 deaths from pneumonia and influenza last month for Chanute, with City Clerk C G Wood coordinating vital statistics.
A Bible verse emphasizes the birth of a child who will bear the names Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. The passage highlights divine government resting on his shoulders and his revered title.
TV listings for ABC NBC and CBS schedule evening programs. Highlights include Let Us Entertain You with Brubeck and Armstrong on NBC plus Rose Marie on Channel 9 and Bon jour Tristesse on CBS late at 10:30. Also features Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres and The Virginian among others.
TV tonight schedules show The Virginian Peyton Place and Green Acres among primetime picks. Also listed are Daktari Lets Entertain You Peyton Place Good Guys and Rev Hillbillies along with music and film options. News closes the lineup.
Daytime TV listings show 9 to 12 times with programs like Hawaii Five-O Bewitched Ironside That Girl Dragnet Journey to Unknown Rat Patrol Dean Martin Tonight Show Joey Bishop Burke's Law Sunrise Semester The Favorite Martian and local college shows. Names include Hawaii Five-O Bewitched Ironside Dragnet Joey Bishop Burke's Law and Sunrise Semester.
A collection of double talk examples with literal translations, illustrating the misalignment between stated remarks and actual thoughts. Includes quips about gifts, charity, hairdressers, worries, visibility, customer rights, playing to win, and social etiquette.
The U S Public Health Service awards a $100000 grant to Prof Hillel Shuval and Prof Natan Goldblum of the Hebrew University for a two year study on how viruses spread through water. The team has isolated and identified virus strains in sewage and water.
Members of the Boston City Council, earning salaries of 7300 annually, voted themselves raises to 12500. The move caps a process to increase compensation for council members.
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