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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
4
The article notes Iola offers free drinking water to Chanute residents who dislike Chanute water while Humboldt provides raw river water to Ash Grove ensuring ongoing production and payroll. The piece highlights regional cooperation and the importance of water supply to local industry.
An editorial argues that American tourists fuel Western Europe’s economy and urges the U S government to boost travel by subsidizing overseas transport and offering tax writeoffs. It suggests promoting tours for farmers teachers and businesspeople to widen exchanges and tighten dollar flows.
The piece reports a brush fire near Los Angeles that destroyed fifty houses and led authorities to declare the entire county a disaster area. It notes rising living costs, heightened national emergencies, and boasts by Allied forces in Europe alongside varied political remarks from public figures.
A comedy strip about medical advice failing due to pills rolling off when the patient turned in bed. A juror refuses jury duty citing disbelief in capital punishment, prompting a judge's explanation in a domestic dispute scenario.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson details internal Democratic rifts as Lyndon Johnson and Texas Governor Allan Shivers clash over party leadership. The piece notes Johnson’s waning support among Texas loyalists, his maneuvering against Shivers, and the broader impact on national party unity amid a Dallas Fort Worth convention dispute.
A man lost $1000 intended to pay down a fur coat in a poker game. A woman’s statement hints at a serving angle and a remark about capital punishment, suggesting a legal or social dispute surrounding the money and its use.
Twenty five years ago fire loss in 1930 totaled 140 660 with the Mercantile Building burn causing about 135 000. 1931 set a new low with only 3200 fire loss. Ash Grove Lime plant reported its first full year without a lost time accident. County treasurer staff announced license tag No 1 and other low numbers. Four week evangelistic series opens at Memorial Building with Martha Baird orchestra. Fifty years ago Parks Helmick left for Topeka to begin the legislature and Methodist Sunday school officers were elected for the year.
E. Lawson May writes that all annual chores are complete and Christmas cards are stored for next year. The writer plans to copy names and send cards to those listed next Christmas.
Dr George W Crane argues in The Worry Clinic that most college students maintain stable personalities despite ads and peer pressure. He cites Dr L W Hess of Fort Wayne and Hillsdale College to illustrate applied psychology in action and invites readers to request his booklets.
The Santa Fe Railway system forecasts continued high business in 1957 with gross revenues expected to equal or slightly exceed 1956. President Fred G. Gurley stated in a year end review that 1956 gross revenues rose about three percent from 1955 while net income lagged by about ten percent.
The Santa Fe announces an aggressive modernization program for 1957 including 273 track miles of new rail 22 new diesel units 71 new baggage and mail cars 5500 new freight cars and a Chicago terminal upgrade. Net income for November 1956 fell to 4 076573 from 7 981938 in November 1955 due to lower carloadings wage increases and higher material costs.
A Des Moines bakery has opened Ye Olde Bread Shoppe to sell day-old bread. The new shop aims to cater to budget conscious customers seeking quality baked goods at reduced prices.
In Santiago, the Chilean Congress approved a bill allowing a 32 percent wage increase frozen by a government edict last year. The rise follows inflation and higher living costs, and will take effect after signing by President Carlos Ibáñez and publication in the official gazette.
A West Berlin newspaper reports students clashed with East German police in Berlin tensions rising over protests. The confrontations occurred near a border area with reports of arrests and police response escalating security measures.
The Independent Morgen post reports two policemen seriously injured and four students arrested during a New Year’s Eve party in Jena.
The questions ask correction and definitions. 1 correct sentence: Is it your intention to withdraw your promise. 2 gratis pronunciation: grah-tiss with stress on first syllable. 3 misspelled word: prima donna. 4 indemnity means immunity from penalty for past offenses. 5 word starting with all meaning pretence: affectation.
9 Ken neth Rearwin, a member of the Board of Education, was late for an appointment at a new public school in the Clairemont district and had trouble finding the school.
A dense schedule lists day and night TV programming across stations KOAM KOTV WDAF KODE for Friday January 4. It shows morning to late night shows including Today Captain Kangaroo The Price Is Right Guiding Light Laramie and late news and movie blocks with multiple channels and times.
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