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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
4
A Wisconsin style law mandating front seat belts faces opposition from auto manufacturers who prefer to wait for public demand. Editors note safety advocates praise belts while ads emphasize other features. Critics point to manufacturers avoiding belt promotion and warn each fatal crash costs future customers.
A visiting party observes East Berlin from a 10 am bus crossing Check Point Charlie. Amid tanks and police, residents appear better fed and festive than western propaganda suggests, with ongoing reconstruction and banners praising socialism alongside Christmas decorations.
Twenty five years ago Verda Geer presented piano pupils Jane Elliott Maurice Tefft Mary Betty Tefft Mary Erline Trussell Edsel Noland Fred Johnson Jimmy Eeord Billy McCluskey Donald Winder Jane Carlson Lois George Louise Kelley Anita Crismond Barbara Moore Peggy Mae Kiplinger in a Saturday recital at 425 West Second. Art Scott and James Hutson were Gorillas basketball players for Pittsburg Teachers College while Dr Paul Petit of Roper Clinic Charleston S C was named resident obstetrics gynecology at the local hospital for one year starting July 1.
A devotional note cites Romans 8 28 affirming that all circumstances work for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. The message emphasizes trust and divine plan.
Editor notes recount a varied tale of Adolf Eichmann's capture in Buenos Aires. The Eichmanns hid under Veronika Eichmann’s maiden name, attempted to flee via Genoa, then sailed to Argentina aboard the Salta on July 28, 1952. Israeli commandos and American agents trapped him outside his home, smuggling him onto an El Al flight.
A collage of quick quips and jokes from multiple papers. Snippet humor touches on street lights dating boy and girl gossip and coffee jokes. The tone is light and period newspaper style with brief witticisms.
Dr Molner advises the 14 year old girl on pale skin and possible anemia. He suggests a finger blood test, doctor visit, proper meals with protein, and regular exercise to improve vitality and outlook. He cautions against assuming poor circulation at her age and encourages activity like sports.
A Martian operative ZY125X recounts first contact in New York in which shoppers and a department store Santa impersonation lead to romance and misadventure. He reports Earth’s culture as merry yet mercurial, later finding people cold and unkind. Martians decide Earth needs more time.
The Chanute Tribune outlines its publishing schedule and staff roles with Dwight McCreight as publisher and department managers including James E Sherman advertising Dwight Wallingford news Mrs Leland Lowe city circulation and T Ward mechanical Dorsey Osborn press The newspaper notes evening publication except Sunday and second class post office status in Chanute Kansas and lists subscription rates for local and Kansas outside counties.
In Centralia Missouri the A B Chance Co struck electrical workers clash as bricks break windows and an employee is assaulted. State troopers Columbia police Boone County deputies plus a police dog patrol the site after the plant reopened following a November shutdown. Reward offered for arrests. Local 821 says it has no comment. More than 300 workers participated in the strike.
A dense listing of local TV channels KTOV KOAD and others show the Thursday schedule with Frontier Circus Real McCoys Bob Cumming Invest Jim in Boone Hazel and a movie African Manhunt. Friday features morning shows Today Popeye Captain Kangaroo and Love Lucy with afternoon soap operas and game shows followed by news and sports.
The Eastern Star Christian Women's Fellowship in Altoona elected officers for the coming year. Worthy matron is Mrs. Lora Coddington, worthy patron Mr. Willa Guide, associate matron Bella Borror, associate patron Vernon Borror, secretary Stella Kelly, treasurer Maretta Russell, conductress Margaret Reed, associate conductress Alta Aldridge. Installation set for 7:30 p.m. Dec 27. Several members and guests attended other church and community events including WSCS meeting hostesses and visitors to area hospitals. A new baby named Teresa Ann was reported for Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna Jr.
The WSCS held its regular meeting at the Roper church where Christmas gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Chester Cauble became suddenly ill Sunday and was admitted to Chanute Hospital. H. S. Weaver of Fredonia is in Chanute Hospital for observation and treatment. He formerly lived at Roper. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cox spent Sunday evening at the O. E. Hines home. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Scott were in Fredonia Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Noltensmeyer went to Chanute Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Clinesmith were recent Fredonia visitors.
Mrs. Clifton C. Daniel and her two young sons arrived in Independence Missouri to spend the holidays with former President Harry S. Truman and his wife. Daniel is expected to arrive from New York by plane on Friday.
Sealed proposals for grading and bridge work in Neosho County Kansas will be received at the County Clerk office in Kansas City Kansas until 10 00 a m January 4 1962 and publicly opened. Work includes 0 389 mile grading and bridge near Chanute and 2 988 miles grading toward the Neosho Wilson county line. Plans and specs available in Neosho County Clerk or State Highway Commission offices. Addison H Meschke Director State Highway Commission.
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