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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
4
An editorial notes a recent modern-type Preference Test given to local high school students. The test asked for career hopes based on opinions and aspirations rather than aptitudes. It suggests many respondents may aim for high political office such as senator governor or president.
Early teens express vague career wishes. most prefer ordinary jobs or none at all. Teachers and parents influence hopes for a vocation while students avoid aiming for top positions despite the phrase room at the top.
The text notes Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. being appointed under secretary of Commerce by the President, highlighting his youth and ambition. It compares him to John F. Kennedy and hints at potential impact on the political landscape toward 1968 while urging Republicans to consider a longstanding Roosevelt lineage.
The excerpt recalls old sayings about taxation and asserts President Kennedy spent 215 days away from the White House in his first two years, outpacing Eisenhower by 20 days. It humorously contrasts presidents as not homebodies and notes an unusually severe winter, then notes a TV network has completed elaborate cov erage plans.
The column jokes about nuclear war fears and Khrushchev is urged to beware China. It notes Kennedy's belief that aggressive tax cuts could boost revenue. It also mentions John Charles Daly leaving Whats My Line after 14 years and ends with a quip about his line.
The column urges renewed smallpox vaccination boosters every five years to maintain immunity amid travel and outbreaks. It notes many adults rely on childhood vaccines and advises boosters or a three to five year schedule. It also answers reader questions on sebaceous cyst infection, nosebleeds in children and shingles, offering practical home tips and medical guidance.
An essay contrasts Charles De Gaulle's virtues with past humiliations. It recalls Truman’s wartime dispute over Italian frontier actions and De Gaulle’s later rejection by Eisenhower over atomic energy cooperation, framing him as a proud leader who endured sharp rebukes yet remains influential in European unity.
Twenty five years ago oil men in the producing area tracked developments in the Darby Lynde and H J Walter water pressure project east of Chanute as drillers prepared to begin first pumping operations. Teachers of Webster school hosted a surprise party for Imogene Colaw on her birthday. A party was held at a local theater with refreshments at Delores Jones 420 North Grant. Attendees included Miss Colan Miss Jones Virginia Holloran and Mrs Paul Smith. Ruth Williamson and Clyde Hartsock Jr visited Mrs Willard Stroup in Erie. M R Farslund leaves tonight for a business trip to Las Animas Colorado. Junior high girls focus on posture corrections through ninth grade gym classes as forward heads round shoulders and swaybacks are addressed. Fifty years ago gas prices remained high but belt line pressure rose to three quarters of a pound with a low of two. Mrs William Gough visited Ottawa this afternoon while Mrs G W Bettes and Ruth Bettes visited Mrs G M Terrill from Independence. Pearl McDonald went to Erie to visit her sister Mrs G E Pendarvis. Bible verse Matthew 21 22 is noted.
National Boy Scout Week highlights a movement with 36 million alumni and 5.25 million current members. Scouting spans 141 countries and Korea to the U.S. mission fields, with 40,000 blind scouts and Troop 869 from Hondo, California behind a tale of perseverance as polio confines its 26 members to iron lungs.
A retirement community game in Sun City Arizona ended after the first inning with the score 11 to 6. An umpire said fatigue ended play after 40 minutes as both teams agreed they were too tired to continue for a second inning.
Chanute Tribune issues and staffing listing for the Chanute Kansas paper. Includes department managers and postal details, publishing schedule, and subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson Kaw counties.
Television log lists daytime to late night programs across stations KOTV KOAM WDAF etc. Highlights include Hall of Fame Wagon Train My Three Sons Perry Mason Twilight Zone Perry Mason and Tonight Show among others with morning shows Price Is Right News Weather and sports updates.
TV guide listing for California features Hallmark Hall of Fame drama Pygmalion with Julie Harris at 6:30, Perry Como variety at 8, Eleventh Hour 9, Weather 10, Wagon Train 6:30, My Three Sons 7:30, Beverly Hillbillies 8, U S Steel Hour at 9 with The Troubled Heart. details note cast and episodes.
An advertisement from a home appliance dealer promotes General Electric Ultra Vision televisions and a range of GE products. The copy emphasizes exclusivity and specialization in GE electronics including televisions stereo hi fi and built-in units along with major appliances.
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