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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1960
Page
4
Santa Fe urges daily vigilance at crossings with a pamphlet titled Watch For Us We Watch For You. The message stresses drivers school bus operators and pedestrians must watch for trains to prevent collisions and injuries near railroad yards and tracks.
He endorses state aid for municipal and junior colleges to cut property taxes and handle enrollment growth, but urges tying funds to a coherent system. He notes Kansas has 14 junior colleges with possible growth to 20 and argues aid should target colleges in a standard, high quality program.
A collage of quips and verses from rural papers includes Bible verse musings, a college joke about Pi R squared, a caution on gossip, practical winter driving wisdom, and a tongue in cheek line about a father calling his home Algeria. The snippets showcase light local humor and social observations.
A column of light humor and social riffs references Kennedy Christmas taxes and pop culture figures. It parodies jokes about real estate loans, drink levies, western heroes, Marilyn Monroe and a Las Vegas tax quip. It closes with political jibes on presidential access and attire.
The clipping notes a maternity shop closing and a native from hill country who, after years of struggle, managed to send one of his 14 children to college. It hints at small town pride and changing times.
James Marlow outlines how Robert Kennedy brings energy to the attorney general post, guiding the Justice Department’s wide reach. He notes divisions and offices under the department including Civil Rights, Antitrust, FBI, and immigration services, with broad influence on national policy and enforcement.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Adm. D. W. Knoll heads a covert Navy propaganda unit to thwart defense unification. The network crafts speeches and editorials aimed at Congress and press to preserve naval autonomy and oppose streamlining reforms.
Tribune Files notes in Washington that Martin Nelson Keeley Institute secretary treasurer said drinking among women has risen materially since the Eighteenth Amendment repeal. Also reported are visits by W. W. Bass and son Bill to Parsons, Bass's role as Bass Principal, Bob Daigh’s first airplane flight with instructor O E Dickerhoof, Dickerhoof’s relation to Lorraine Dickerhoof, and the Baptist Young People Union of First Baptist church listing officers led by Jessie Robbins and Roy Cowan with Myrtle Simms Leona Van Laningham Harry J. Shurtz and Mae Mc Clathchey.
Chanute Tribune publishes from Chanute Kansas with Dwight McCreight as Publisher and department managers listed. Subscription rates shown for local and outside counties, monthly and yearly options with sales tax amounts and varying rates.
A detailed KOAM KODE KOTV and WDAF lineup lists daytime and evening programs for Tuesday December 27 1960 with titles including Gunsmoke Wyatt Earp Dobie Gillis The Rifleman and Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Cited channels cover KOAM Channel 7 KODE Channel 2 KOTV Channel 6 and WDAF Channel 4 with time slots from early morning to late night and announcements for news weather and sports segments.
The article explains that after colostomy the colon absorbs less water so patients should curb water intake and start with a low bulk diet. It advises choosing low bulk foods like eggs and dairy, then gradually adding puréed fruits and vegetables, watch fats, consider vitamin supplements, and consult a doctor if loose stools persist. It also mentions other health tips and community notices.
Patricia Reed Thayer and Ralph Earl Studebaker married December 11 at the local Methodist church with Rev. Howard Caskey performing the ceremony. Family and neighbors gathered as community updates and Christmas events were shared, including hospital news and Legion Auxiliary activities.
Mrs Alva Daniels is a patient in Wilson County Hospital at Neodesha. Mr and Mrs Vernon Miller of Kansas City Mo were recent visitors to the Altoona area.
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