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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
4
A senior high school boy barely avoids being hit by a passing car while flashing a dodge maneuver. The piece argues cars are treated as playthings by pranksters, likening the danger to Russian roulette and noting cars kill more people than wars.
A KU survey finds 95 of 165 lawmakers will be new in 1957 as a wave of freshmen replaces veterans. Pay and time demands push many out, with only 22 of 95 leaving due to defeat. Annual sessions and full time duties strain turnover and public trust in democratic governance.
This column carries scattered, humorous observations and social quips. It mentions Britain's Egypt policy, a fined Emporia woman over washing her car, a Chicago gangster outing, Texas University raiders and bedbug jokes, Elvis Presley anonymity, Mabee Science Hall dedication at Emporia College, a flu bout, and manners concerns for children.
Twenty five years ago legionnaires and ex service men plan a Sunday rabbit hunt to supply meat for Christmas baskets to needy families. Two hunting teams led by Frank N. Vaughn and Dr. T W Haynes will compete with the winning team to be announced.
The Junior High School glee club directed by Margaret Berthot presented the cantata Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Royster auditorium with special numbers by Nan Haynes Maxine Siler Doris Cox Joan Black and Lucille Smith. Milo H Johnson visits Topeka for weekend. John Nation from Pittsburg joins family for Christmas.
An emergency Santa Clauses Anonymous meeting discussed handling children letters about leaving food for Santa. The chairman urged parents to check mantles and chairs before Christmas morning to preserve the myth, noting parents may need to wake early or stay up late. The group adjourned with a nod to the night before Christmas.
A humorous exchange has a suitor asking for a daughter’s hand. The father agrees but insists the chosen wife must be the one always in his pocket. The bit plays on a stutter and a comic twist about a pocket companion.
Republic marks twenty seventh year of service as county selected for the Hospital and Surgical program. The piece notes voluntary protection as defense against socialized medicine with many urging families to choose their own coverage rather than government controlled care. Weather observations follow.
Washington reports counter intelligence probes into whether Soviet subs off the Florida coast jam guided missiles at Patrick Air Force Base. While many malfunctions are blamed on mechanical faults, some cases suggest electronic counter measures. The note cites Russia’s known jamming gear and possible testing of such tech off Florida.
Dr George Crane argues that the uproar over bad comics is chiefly a distraction from deeper social issues. He cites parental influence and adult hypocrisy, noting youths can discern content and that censorship risks freedom of speech.
TV listings show 8:00 8:38 7:08 p.m. Soldiers of Fortune West Point Story 7:30 p.m. Zane Grey Theatre Walter Winchell Stars of Hollywood Crusader Playhouse of Stars Big story 9:00 p.m. Cavalcade of Boxing 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Broad schedule listing KOAM TV Channel 7 and KOTV Channel 6 for Saturday December 22 with a long roster of programs across morning to late night. It includes news, sports, cartoons, Westerns, dramas and variety shows featuring Captain Kangaroo Howdy Doody Gunsmoke Lassie Roy Rogers and Alfred Hitchcock.
The American Republic Insurance Company of Des Moines authors a county hospital and surgical program marketed to residents. The plan protects against hospital and doctor bill expenses and has benefited many communities.
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