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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues that a second term would make President Eisenhower a lame duck, reducing influence in party and Congress. It notes the 22nd Amendment limits terms, shifting power dynamics for future presidents and changing how leaders approach succession planning.
Burlington Hawk-eye Gazette quotes Adlai Stevenson claiming Republicans engage in hate mongering while he urges Democrats to nominate him. The columnist counters by recalling FDR and Truman era rhetoric and accuses Stevenson of selective memory and guttersnipe politics.
The column jokes about bruxism as teeth grinding and dentist-like fixes, notes Milwaukee as a baseball town with two million attendance last season, and comments on local fund drives, Geneva’s atmosphere, and a New Jersey bill on plasma banks for violators. It closes with a punch about rich people and finding parking meters.
A humorous exchange in a hospital ward features an Irish patient joking about anesthesia and a follow up quip from another man, highlighting lighthearted relief after an operation. The dialogue captures the era’s brisk, witty bedside style.
A patient recounts a surgery mishap where a sponge was left inside him requiring another opening. Another patient describes a similar incident with a missing instrument. The surgeon interrupts to ask for his hat, causing Pat to faint.
Twenty five years ago the new traffic signals at three Main Street intersections will be activated after the holidays as announced by city commissioners. Amateur contests in singing dancing and instrumental music will highlight Fox jubilee events at Peoples Theater. Civil War veteran John W. Lavar died in Long Beach California, a former Erie resident.
A serialized Christmas story follows Little Sammy Jones whose family faces a crisis as Donder and Blitzen the Smiths dogs howl loudly while Sammy dreams of gifts. The boy’s father contemplates drastic acts but the tale shifts to a family picnic and a skiing mishap ending with Sammy injured but recovering.
Dr. Crane explains that excessive jealousy between Gwen and Karen signals parental psychology. He urges acknowledging the older child, assigning roles, and boosting the child’s sense of importance to foster brotherhood.
Washington report notes President Eisenhower appeared well to GOP leaders who met him this week despite Gen. Howard Snyder urging rest. Some suspected the medical report was timed to help conservative candidates. Ike said he feels fine while acknowledging gadgets urge rest and slow pace.
The Chanute Kansas newspaper lists James Wehrenbach as editor and publisher with Finest W Jonnaen as editor and advertising manager. It notes evening publication excluding Sundays, second class post at Chanute, and AP affiliation. Subscription rates apply to Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with mail options and four surrounding counties.
Memorial services for Mabel K. Stafford were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Loren Schaffer in charge. Several local residents attended church events and visited relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Reed Streets and son Kenneth, who saw their son Richard Streets at Kansas State College. Mrs. Eliza Meriwether died at Wilson County Hospital and was buried in Altoona Cemetery.
Arthur V. Sorenson of Topeka becomes assistant general purchasing agent with Chicago HQ. Carl A. Watson of San Bernardino succeeds Sorenson in Topeka. Cap C. Glover moves to San Bernardino as general traveling storekeeper and W. F. Heust transfers to Argentine as division storekeeper.
1 We should say in accordance with your directions. 2 The final syllable is pronounced as in, not as ie. 3 Flimsy. 4 Irrelevant means not bearing on the matter in question. 5 Medieval means pertaining to the Middle Ages.
Local page notes community news items from Chanute Kansas. Details include civic updates and society notices dated Friday December 16 1955.
The listing captures a dense schedule across channels with numerous shows and time slots. It names programs such as Perry Como, Your Hit Parade, Western Theatre, The Lucy Show, and The Millionaire, along with newscasts, sports, movies, and religious segments.
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