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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
4
A Chanute message outlines 1965 plans including a fair school finance reform, creation of a state community college and vocational school, and a highway project to create a regional showcase. It emphasizes downtown modernization, practical planning, cooperation, and hard work to achieve these goals.
A Kansas law bans under 18s from taverns, but a debate arises over storefronts selling 3.2 beer and whether teens who work as checkout clerks in grocery stores could lose jobs. Critics argue the law should be updated to allow teens to keep their positions despite beer sales nearby.
A critical look at Elizabeth Taylor and Barbara Huttons numerous marriages as outlined in their biographies. The piece catalogs spouses from Nicky Hilton to Burton and Wilding for Taylor and a string of high profile partners for Hutton, ending with nondescript commentary on their domestic lives and quest for stable companionship.
Twenty five years ago Chanute delivered forty thousand dollars in one per cent municipal bonds to two banks to finance a new water softener due for completion next month. With New Year revelers staying dry, officials report an extreme shortage of higher proof liquor, predicting a boisterous but quiet year end. Local residents Doris Wahl visits, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Roy Peak Eric, and visits by M J Benson Humboldt frame a small snapshot of Chanute life. Fifty years ago New Year’s Day remains largely a normal day with stores open and offices operating while families travel for Christmas visits and church reflections frame the mood.
Drew Pearson reports a significant battle in Washington between moderates and the left wing over civil rights policy with factions jockeying for influence and direction.
In a closed leadership conference session for civil rights the movement faces internal strains. The gathering includes labor representatives NAACP SCLC SNCC and various religious groups amid tensions about left wing influence and seating decisions for Mississippi congressmen Drew Pearson expected when Congress opens next week.
Dr Molner answers reader questions on underage smoking and health risks. He notes cigars and pipes are less risky than cigarettes but warns habit formation and long term harm can occur, urging parental avoidance of tobacco to prevent youths from starting. Also covers measles contagion timing and hysterectomy note, with a teaser for a stop smoking booklet.
At a leadership meeting NAACP figures debated seating Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party reps in Congress over elected Mississippi Democrats. Mitchell refused to revisit the stance backed by Dr. Henry and Charles Evers, while SNCC urged discussion. The group planned an informal follow up to consider legality and legitimacy of the side-election Freedom Party delegates.
A detailed segment of the Sunday TV log lists programs across KODE Channel 12 and KOAM Channel 7. Notable entries include Perry Mason Dr Kildare The Nuthouse Hazel Bat Masterson Gunsmoke The Entertainers McHales Navy and Late Night news and weather wrapups.
A pasted notice advertises a pamphlet titled The Lost Secret of Reducing. It instructs readers to mail a self addressed stamped envelope plus 5 cents to Dr Mob ner in care of this newspaper to receive a copy by return mail.
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