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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1960
Page
4
A Chanute editorial warns that Dutch Elm disease has reached the city with another elm stricken. It explains the disease, its fast action, and the need for spraying, removal of dead wood, and city-led disposal to save remaining elms. It urges homeowner cooperation and notes city spraying plans for the new year.
The article analyzes Lyndon Johnson’s potential impact as vice president under John F Kennedy. Johnson’s roles would be head of the Government Contract Compliance Committee and leader of the Space Council, shaping civil rights enforcement and space policy. the arrangement could boost Johnson’s influence and liberal aims.
A columnist lampoons a bestselling author publisher complicity claiming the book should be fiction. The piece blends satire on publishers politicians and tax policy with diverse quick takes on Christmas gifts revolts and self help trends.
A Parsons Sun quip notes a college freshman saying My girl is the target of a bargain yet only one party gains. The snippet hints at social humor surrounding dating and negotiations, reflecting light local commentary.
Exterior work on the Normandy style home at Seventh and Highland is nearly finished with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Gist aiming to move by January 15. Gist heads the Santa Fe southern Kansas division offices in Chanute.
Kennedy signals a Social Security based health program for the aged with Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn by his side. Backers expect Southern lawmakers to back the proposal in a new administration, testing Johnson’s stake in the White House and Ways and Means dynamics.
President elect Kennedy weighs Benton of Connecticut and Barry Bingham of Louisville for ambassador to the Court of St James. The piece notes Benton as publisher of Encyclopaedia Britannica and outlines other cabinet and state department reforms discussed with Kennedy.
Chanute Tribune information page lists publishers and department managers, including Dwight McCreight and Fay Clopine. It outlines publication schedule, post office class, AP membership, and subscription rates for Kansas and nearby counties with annual and monthly pricing and sales tax notes.
College High School on the Pittsburg State campus fields a 70 piece orchestra from a student body of about 250. Leo Ashcraft has built the group from six strings to 42 strings with brass and percussion, rehearsing after school for 50 minutes with the full group on Mon Wed Fri. The 12 to 18 year olds include eight seniors and prospects from Horace Mann elementary. The orchestra aims to reach 75 or 80 pieces next year.
A detailed schedule from KOAM KODE and KOTV lists daytime through late evening programming on December 28 1960 with titles such as The Price Is Right My Sister Eileen Captain Kangaroo The U.S. Steel Hour Naked City Love Lucy Make Room for Daddy The Secret Storm Edge of Night and Bat Masterson among others, plus news weather and special broadcasts.
A 16 year old asks how to shed 190 pounds and win dates. Dr Molner urges medical check, metabolism tests, diet changes with fewer snacks, smaller meals, more vegetables, and regular exercise.
HAL Boyle notes a nationwide lassitude between Christmas and New Year. People seek rest and downtime as the season’s hustle fades, with home bodies lingering, naps lengthening, and carols fading from memory.
Ashcraft, a Wichita University graduate and former Columbus Kansas teacher, leads a Pittsburg orchestra planning a tour of area high schools in weeks ahead along with additional concerts and a spring festival appearance. His work has spurred musical enthusiasm with about one third of the orchestra taking private lessons in addition to rehearsals.
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