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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
6
An editorial reflects on 1960 ending favorably for the area noting a thaw after a deep February freeze and strong gains in business and farming. It mentions political wins for Republicans locally and Democrats nationally, a busy building sector, and expectations of continued progress in 1961 with new administrations. It urges readers to write and try New Year’s resolutions.
A light plane carrying three Minnesota couples bound for the Rose Bowl skidded on a township road and hit a telephone pole after engine failures at 8 000 and 6 000 feet. They landed safely on a secondary road near Marienthal. One of six aboard was slightly hurt.
A brief item notes a Bible verse from I Corinthians 9 25 about temperance and adds a stark travel remark about Kansas west of 81 where the landscape is described as an emergency airport.
The piece notes December 31 marks a transition with the oldest president about to be succeeded by the youngest elected. It references Munich streetcar collision, a private Caribbean yacht cruise, criticism of public servants and a Kansas University football coaching change tied to an ineligible player, plus remarks on political posters and propriety.
A collection of humorous and pointed quotes from the Parsons Sun on human imperfection and executive decisiveness. The snippets offer wry commentary on judgement, leadership, and accountability.
Washington panelist Drew Pearson reports that at a Christmas luncheon President-elect Kennedy, Vice President-elect Johnson, and Sen. Bob Kerr discussed catching up with Russia in space while oil interests China on Dillon's appointment as secretary of the treasury. Kerr seeks tax favors for Kerr-McGee and may oppose Dillon’s confirmation unless oil breaks are protected. Kennedy offered no commitment to oil interests.
The piece reflects on speed and steady pace for the decade. It uses the old expression traveling like sixty to urge consistent effort through 1961. It frames pace as crucial to progress, comparing rapid starts to the hare and long steady work to the turtle.
Den 2 of Pack 100 studied South American countries at a meeting hosted by Mrs. John Erickson on North Grant. Sixteen Cub Scouts attended and refreshments were served as part of their special country study project.
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