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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
4
A retro police report recalls Prohibition era corn whiskey seized from a man with two jugs. The 25 Years Ago editor writes in early 1930s slang, noting corn whiskey as homemade foul smelling moonshine and predicting how today’s youths may view the tale.
The college English proficiency exam at the University of Kansas reveals many upperclassmen fail to express themselves clearly. The Lawrence Journal-World recommends testing earlier, and the piece argues that illiteracy signals may indicate faulty high school education or poor student selection, urging corrections at the K 12 level.
A travelogue through mid December Switzerland describes open waters near the Zurichsee and fields turning springlike as snow gives way to misty days near 50 F. It highlights imposing century old barns with 1912 carvings, wind slips, and thorough manure piles as farm life hums in the valley.
A comic Christmas tale follows Little Sammy Jones who now believes in Santa after a school tale. he argues Santa is smarter than his parents and notes presents already appearing. His uncle Samuel Jones arrives for the holidays, adding to the lively family scene.
The article describes Swiss agriculture as a closed manure economy where ammonia and manure from barns fuel richer hay and better livestock, creating a self sustaining cycle. It notes abundant reserve heaps and the absence of government supported surpluses.
W. C. Penfield, Chanute district manager for Southwestern Bell, retires January 1 after twenty five years. Francis X. Moore of Kansas City will succeed him as district manager.
The fragment describes a man left by his companions and facing hunger on Christmas Day with few cafes open. An uncle owns a motor car, suggesting a possible escape or aid. The text ends with To be continued indicating more events to come.
A street corner scene in an Alabama town blends foreboding weather talk with odd, humorous exchanges. A stranger warns of tornado like Texas, a teacher quips about time and cleanliness, and a small boy muses on error tabulation. An arriving pastor faces a quiet, observant day.
A gag of dated quips spans a greeting scene between a child and preacher, a housewife and grocer over small eggs, a joke about untangling hangers, and a Humboldt County exchange about marital quarrels. The tone reflects light local humor and social observations.
Washington columnist notes Senator Price Daniel of Texas and Senator Douglas of Illinois lead a narcotics probe. It highlights demand for death penalties for professional smugglers, expanded border inspections, harsher penalties, and sweeping reforms in treatment and supervision of addicts.
Dr George W Crane argues for open discussion of sex education and important life facts in schools and homes. He notes professional groups and clubs support frank guidance, cites his 20-year column, and invites readers to request his booklets.
The Chanute Tribune issue dated Tuesday December 20 1955 provides editor Ernest W Johnson and publisher James Fehrenbach along with advertising manager details. It notes publication as an afternoon paper except Sundays and lists postal and AP affiliations and subscription rate structures for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties and surrounding areas.
A U S airman and a Kansas mother with her 4 month old daughter stricken with polio, all in iron lungs, will be flown to the United States for treatment. The mother and child go to Omaha Nebraska while the airman goes to San Diego after arriving at Travis Air Force Base. The plane leaves Honolulu at 11 a m Hawaii time.
Francis Cardinal Spellman arrived in the Far East to start his fifth straight Christmas season tour with U S servicemen. He joked about age and recurring travels, noting he is nearing 67 years.
Valerian Zorin, the first Soviet ambassador to West Germany, landed in Bonn with his wife in a mink coat and hat and three staff members, as East German press reported the return of prisoners but gave no numbers. Western papers estimated about 250 prisoners released.
A partial TV schedule lists times and programs including Mollywood star at 7 pm, It’s a Great Life at 2 pm, S64.000 Question at ht, Badge 74 at 9 pm, KSWM Channel 12 blocks from 12:15 pm to 6 pm with several listed slots, and 10:50 pm movie among scattered times.
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