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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1968
Page
4
The Tet holiday saw Viet Cong raids and mortar attacks across Saigon and other major cities, including a six hour setback at the new American embassy. The assaults challenge claims of pacification and threaten public confidence in Saigon and U S forces as a buffer against further Viet Cong strikes.
The piece imagines Britain slashing defence and royal costs, selling assets, and even abolishing the monarchy. It suggests Harold Wilson could rethink expenditure while Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip face reduced roles and private life if finances force drastic steps.
Twenty five years ago construction of the new Cha nute municipal airport building was nearing completion and would likely be ready for occupancy next week, according to City Engineer Ralph Reeves.
Lyndon Johnson allies push Westmoreland to stay in Saigon despite past lapses while McNamara pressures shifts in troop use and Vietnamese capability. The piece notes Rivera and Thurmond ties to South Carolina and recalls Pearl Harbor era firings. Ramsey Clark faces Liberal Party Qs on Hoover FBI ties amid a broader defense debate.
In a reader exchange, Dr Molner explains that prolonged dark menstrual flow after childbirth is unlikely cancer but warrants gynecologic evaluation. He suggests possible dilation and curettage, Pap smear, and notes early uterine or ovarian cancer may cause minimal symptoms. Later, he advises about birth control pills and menopause signaling for Mrs IG.
The letter quotes Dr Florence A Brown advising a 17 year old to study cigarette chemistry and lung tissue effects, question smoking costs, assess risks with 40 year old ex-smokers, and learn fire-department damage consequences before deciding to smoke. The exchange frames teen decision making with factual research.
A compact listing shows prime time offerings across channels with Gunsmoke Lucy Shaw Andy Griffith The Monkees Rowan & Martin Danny Thomas Felony Squad Peyton Place I Spy and News items across 6:30 to 10:00 entries.
Channel listings from KVOO TV and others show a dense schedule Tuesday with Education 68 Sunrise Semester and Today Show. Notable entries include Hollywood premieres, Merv Griffin, Love of Life, Girl shows, and a late CBS News Hour with Kan. Highways and Tonight Show among prime slots.
Gunsmoke on CBS at 6 30 shows a fur trapper tracking gun runners who beat his adopted Indian son. Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In on NBC at 7 features Cher Tim Conway and others with a nightclub murder cover story. Danny Thomas Hour on NBC at 8 features Jack Palance and Liza Minnelli. Carol Burnett Show on CBS at 9 has guest stars plus regulars. I Spy on NBC at 9 follows Robinson and Scott as suspects in a mountain resort murder plot.
Preliminary work begins to enlarge the Laurenco Marques dock area in Mozambique to handle more ships. Officials cite plans for dredging and quay construction with costs not yet estimated but expected to run into several million dollars.
A reader asks Ann Landers to advise on handling a sensitive issue sent to The Chanute mailbox. The note requests a stamped self addressed envelope for a reply and mentions copyright details.
The Chanute Tribune presents its masthead with location Chanute Kansas 66720 contact numbers and staff roles including publisher Dwigh McCreight editor Wayne J. Smith advertising manager Mrs. R. D. Markham carrier supervisor Ben Nicholas and composing and press details.
The notice lists by mail and carrier rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and Chanute post office boxholders. Rates include one year ten dollars for in territory, fifteen dollars outside territory, six months five fifty or eight, three months range from three twenty five to four twenty five, and Chanute boxholders at fifteen dollars yearly. The paper notes Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press exclusivity for local news.
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