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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues for a civic plan to increase water storage as a future emergency measure. It suggests preparing a bond proposal for the April 2 election or a special vote soon after, comparing the need to a reverse leaking roof and urging timely action before shortages worsen.
A Minneapolis hospital fire caused seven deaths after lights shorted on a Christmas tree in the lobby. The piece laments faulty, poorly insulated or undersized wiring and urges inspection labels on light strings to warn the public and spur possible regulation.
This column offers biting observations on politics and culture from J P H. It muses on democracy versus communism with Elvis Presley as a satirical counterpoint. It also riffs on aging athletes retirement to plastering ceilings and New Year's Eve drinking.
A famed automobile maker impresses English visitors by assembling a full car in three minutes at the factory. Weeks later a caller asks if the feat is true, the plant replies yes, and jokes that the caller now has the car. A ragged blind man and a stern woman exchange recall of a prior visit.
A humorous year end column lists small personal milestones from E Lawson May. Daily snippets touch on birthdays, bills, vacations, weather, and a broken rake, painting a light year of ordinary events and reflections. The tone resembles a quaint newspaper jaunt through domestic life with gentle self mockery.
Twenty five years ago J. W. Hart opened the former Chanute Hotel and cafe on East Elm after renting it from former manager John Kuehner. St Paul Ray Grillot became assistant receiver of the St Paul State Bank to replace the late A. J. Hopkins.
Washington report notes Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin confined to Bethesda Naval Hospital with tightened security and no visitors beyond his wife. Officials cited a fatty tumor removal and slow healing, while unconfirmed rumors of drinking and distress circulated.
Dr. Crane argues funerals are a healing tonic and celebrate the soul, defending flowers, caskets, and chapels as essential public expressions of respect. He cites costs from 250 to 1000 dollars, notes embalming as technical and warns against excessive economy that harms mourners. He links sacred ritual to civilization and urges thoughtful attendance.
The Victoria Cross was established by Queen Victoria after the Crimean War in 1856 as Britain’s highest bravery award.
A 19 year old Evansville youth Leon E Bee held on suspicions linked to the killing of 21 year old Marine private Larry M Kirk near Xenia Clay County. Kirk shot in the back with $500 reportedly carried. Bee denied knowing Kirk and agreed to lie detector tests, no charges filed. Kirk had been en route from Camp Elliott to Crane when killed. Another Marine Pvt Charles Lewis of Augusta Kansas was mentioned as traveling with Bee to Christmas. Sheriff's spokesman noted Bee discharged at Camp Elliott after a court martial for being absent without leave. Police recovered five $20 bills in Kirk pockets. The investigation spans Marion Vigo area with the crane ammo depot context.
Washington reports at least two new Democratic House members seek spots on the Agriculture Committee. J Floyd Breeding of Kansas and Terry McGovern of South Dakota won their seats, filling vacancies left by Clifford Hope and Harold C. Lovie as no Democratic seats remain open on the panel.
Washington observes the 100th birthday of Woodrow Wilson with tributes from Dwight D. Eisenhower and former presidents Harry S. Truman and Herbert Hoover. The Woodrow Wilson Commission arranged ceremonies in Staunton Virginia where Mrs. Woodrow Wilson attends with plans for a centennial observance. Eisenhower’s prepared remarks praise Wilson for human rights and the enduring friendship of nations, noting Wilson’s work on the League of Nations.
The Chanute Tribune lists publication details with editors and staff, and shows subscription rates by mail for Wilson and Woodson counties and outside areas. It notes daily publication except Sundays and AP news use rights.
The letter lauds Hoover for his wartime service and Paris Peace Conference role, noting his influence on Wilson’s covenant for the League of Nations. Truman endorses placing Wilson among America’s top presidents, highlighting Wilson’s Democratic legacy.
Hollywood comedian Bob Hope says talent costs threaten his TV show and may force him to quit after the current season. He notes a $93,000 loss on his first three programs and blames high guest star prices for eroding profits. He quips he cannot afford himself at today’s prices.
Fragmentary TV schedule shows late night and prime time titles from 10:30 p.m. to midnight including Your Hit Parade Grand Ole Opry Lawrence Welk Show and Late Movie Frontier News and Wrestling with multiple time slots and show labels but some entries are incomplete or garbled.
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