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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1956
Page
4
The Comet TIT made the Atlantic crossing in just over six hours setting a first for a commercial jet transport. Britain’s early lead exposed thin skins and failed testing, while American makers push progress toward faster, safer models. American industry gains orders and dominance in the jet age.
Mrs Jean Vaughn writes that standard grading fails diverse first graders like Billy and Jimmy. She argues for recognizing varied development, urges avoiding unfair failure, and says today's pupils need different approaches as societal schooling expands.
A lighthearted column by J P H recalls party guests with eggnog complaints and sly notes on gifts and Mother’s Day countdowns. The writer riffs on campaign hopefuls sharing smooth faces and the absence of beards in the White House since Harrison and Taft.
A satirical column imagines a mustached 1956 presidential race. It riffs on beard politics and playful speculation about Lincoln like secrecy in conferences and naps. The piece notes a future 2000 reference and mocks conventions in California with smog filled hotel rooms and vacant downtown parking spots.
Twenty five years ago Chanute and nearby areas reported improving business and a return to normal in early 1931. Neosho County set a road surfacing record with 116 miles of farm to market highways surfaced. Chanute began operating without tax levy revenue and planned to use surplus from electric and gas departments to cover city expenses. O M Johnson distributed license tags to about 6 850 automobile owners and 620 truck operators from Erie treasurer's office. Marriage records suggested fewer vows with a 1 to 3 1 3 ratio of separation potential. 170 marriage licenses and 52 divorces were issued in the year. Fifty years ago a burglary on 401 N Steuben. a long kept Bardwell gold watch was taken. A gas well in Third Ward reached 640 feet with drilling to continue.
A reflective column ponders the rapid pace of days from New Year to major holidays and back to January 2, noting 48 hour days would still leave work unfinished. The piece contrasts youth and oldsters views on time, recounting Christmas rush and the endless cycle of events and obligations.
The passage notes a shift from year end to new year and treats it as another challenge. It reflects on continuity between Dec 31 and Jan 1 and the ongoing effort ahead. No specific persons or organizations are named.
A string of quick quips spans eggs, wills, prayers, and travel gaffes. Jokes poke at freshness of eggs, wills with odd conditions, church prayers, a girl’s innocence, and a cheeky sea crossing exchange about weather gear and a willing MacPherson.
The Chanute Tribune and Daily Timesett merge under Chanute Publishing Company with Ernest W. Jonson as editor and James Fehrenbach in advertising. Evening publication schedule, post office classification, and Associated Press affiliation are noted. Subscription rates listed: 30 cents single copy, $2.00 one month, $3.50 three months, $7.00 six months.
The Brazilian president-elect Juscelino Kubitschek arrives in Washington to promote a five year program costing about 500 million dollars. He aims to expand electric power improve communications raise food production and enhance transportation to move farm goods to markets. Kubitschek blends conservative and progressive traits and seeks national unity against threats of a coup while drawing on private and foreign investments and US loans.
Dr George Crane explains Nora M 87 resents her mother in law sitting front seat and envies her husband s attention. He links jealousy to inferiority and sexual dynamics, urging proper marital education and open dialogue to avoid divorce and improve adjustment.
Abilene resident C R Baker 71 a former president of the American Plymouth Rock Club and a prominent hatchery man died at his home yesterday after a heart attack.
A dense schedule of television programming across channels KOAM and KOTV detailing shows like Martha Raye, Love Story, Queen for a Day, Pinky Lee, Howdy Doody, Duffy's Tavern, Masquerade Party, Weather and News. Includes times from morning through midnight with multiple repeats and channel listings.
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