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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
4
The Kansas prison system is overcrowded and poorly designed, seen as an ongoing crime breed. Budget officials rejected $214 million for new construction, halting rehabilitation plans for now. Overriding the veto requires stronger public support, as the bureau’s role is to restrain spending within state income.
The piece argues against allowing cocktails in lounges and restaurants, urging drinking at home to set a good example for children. It notes U Thant’s confirmed tenure as UN secretary general and salary increase to 65000. It claims the UN leader should be paid like a top major league pitcher. It suggests public schools fail unless teachers serve as babysitters.
A Life magazine feature parodies digestion with unique paintings following a ham and cheese sandwich. A local executive rejects reliance on an electronic brain praising his secretary as better than a computer. The piece notes a forgotten prohibition era art of instant bathtub gin.
Tribune notes the Harry E Boerstler post 170 launches a road safety campaign with 30 illustrated seals on dangers and avoidance as part of a national American Legion effort. Also reports social events and family notices including a birthday party, a birth, and Christmas greetings.
Washington reports on Adlai Stevenson clashing with calls for an air strike against Cuba during the missile crisis week. Stevenson argues against invasion and favors UN and OAS paths, as Robert Kennedy helps tilt policy toward a quarantine.
Chanute Tribune published in Chanute Kansas by Chanute Publishing Company with Dwight McCreight as publisher The paper lists department managers and staff and notes circulation via Ben Nichols and others It includes subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson Counties and Kansas outside four counties with yearly and monthly options.
Dear Dr. Mother advises parents to discuss the facts of life with teens, noting many 13 year olds lack full information while some learn from others. The column suggests waiting for curious questions rather than forcing a talk, and includes brief exchanges on Caesarean limits and Tietze's syndrome with practical guidance.
Excerpts from letters people would like to receive but rarely do. The pieces humorously reflect clerical errors, landlord favors, invitations from Khrushchev, publishing royalties, a taxi wallet discovery, a bus driver restitution, and a patriotic gift gone awry with old AT&T shares.
Erie high school girls glee club directed by Mrs Helengould Scoville caroled visiting 150 homes in four groups. Funds from 25 cent Christmas candles go to charity. Local clubs hosted bridge, gifts and visits. Kiwanis, Du-Ettes and Federated church activities noted.
The page lists TV station lineups for KOTV KODE TV WDAF and KOAM with daytime and prime time shows. Notable items include World News Password Merv Griffin Perry Mason Dr Kildare The Tonight Show and regional scheduling notes.
Humboldt Music Club to present Christmas Vespers at the Presbyterian church at 4 p.m. Sunday led by the Music Club Ensemble with Eva O Connor as narrator. The same issue notes AM chapter PEO Christmas party plans, a gift to a Greece student, and club activities at Tik Tok restaurant and Center Grove Ladies Aid Christmas dinner. Also reports a Humboldt bowling club event and the birth of Michael Edwin Sinclair in Petaluma with grandparents listed.
Mrs Bonnie Hurst led a service with help from Mrs Virgil Sexton and Mrs Don Rogalsky. Monty Sprose Jack Cooper and Dick Carter of Tulsa were Glenn McKinney's weekend guests for a quail hunt. The host keeps several hunting dogs and the men had good success.
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