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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1960
Page
4
The piece praises workers in tuberculosis care in Kansas, highlighting the Chanute State Tuberculosis Hospital and noting a news release about possibly closing the Norton TB Hospital. It argues TB is not defeated in Kansas and urges continued public support while commending those fighting the disease.
Nebraska raises legislative pay to 2400 a year while Missouri contemplates 5000 to 6000 and Kansas holds at 780. The piece muses on voter attitudes, constitutional limits, and the cost of government, warning of complacency and urging scrutiny of public spending and safety in fireproof public facilities.
A collage of quotes and observations satire a broad range of topics from leftist labels to Eisenhower era shifts. It notes installment payments social expectations and a playful card from Guess Who while flagging Kansas University football and New Orleans race integration debates without graphic detail.
The 1960 navy inquiry faces public scrutiny over how the aircraft carrier Constellation burned at anchor. Critics question wartime design claims and blame the use of flammable materials and a 300 gallon jet fuel tank on deck, noting the broad impact of the disaster on the Navy.
In Chanute Tribes files notice Mr. and Mrs. C C Boman and Grace hosted a Sunday Christmas dinner at 428 S Lincoln with guests A L Boman Rhoda and Lowell of Topeka and H C Jones family of Tulsa. Frances Fanning 701 S Lincoln Chanute sent a Santa letter missing fox terrier Skippy five years. Jesse Clyde Hickerson, Rev C Howard Hickerson son, favors Dick Tracy in Tribunes features. Fifty years ago Bon Ton bakery to rebuild at 125 W Main between Vint tailor shop and Chanute Lumber Office by Blair Peterson and Jones Bros.
James Marlow notes Kennedy faces initial tasks shaping Congress relations and foreign policy. Domestic aims include social security linked medical care, with Democrats holding a strong majority in the House and Senate. The African and Asian decolonization era and Cold War dynamics will shape Kennedy’s foreign agenda and alliance management.
DREW PEARSON reports Leslie Combs II, in the Air Force since 1959, sought discharge to stay with his family's Kentucky thoroughbred operations. Backed by lawmakers amid concerns over his father's influence, the officer was honorably discharged and plans to remain in the reserve while aiding in horse business.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff roles and publishing details for Chanute Kansas with Dwight McCreight as publisher and departments in advertising news city circulations and press. Subscription rates are provided for in-county and out-of-county readers with tax figures and period options.
A string of satirical quips runs through regional papers. Topics include dieting by lean meat limits, politics and party jibes, crayon handwriting in homes, life insurance costs, summer photo trends, baby name remarks, girdle versus figure, and a sharp take on hometown gossip.
Dr. Molner explains scabies is caused by a mite that burrows into skin and lays eggs, causing itching. He notes face involvement is unlikely and cites wrists and between fingers as common sites, while stressing diagnosis by mite identification under a microscope and that many other causes of itching exist.
Wyoming Governor Joseph J. Hickey announced he will resign to take the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Keith Thomson. Secretary of State Jack Gage will serve the remaining two years of the governor's term. Thomson died of a heart attack in Cody on December 9 after a brief period since election to the Senate. O Mahoney retires after long service in the Senate since 1933.
The Chanute Tribune channels page outlines a full holiday schedule with KOAM and KODE listings for Friday December 23 1960 and Sunday December 25. It includes Rawhide Deputy Dawg Lock Up Route 64 Sunset Strip Detectives Twilight Zone Eyewitness to History Weather News The Lawrence Mr Jones Adventures in Paradise and more across KOAM KODE KOTV WDAF stations.
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