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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
4
Editorial argues rain has brought wealth to Kansas wheat country, fueling bravado among farmers. It warns that price supports offer illusory prosperity and urges recognition of a systemic production path for lasting recovery and safety.
Kansas wheat farmers rejected federal marketing quotas in 1962, defying government support schemes. The text signals likely further rejections in spring 1963 with doubts about continued government controls and high support prices into 1964.
An accountant warns a client that adding ten pounds would disable a long used tax loophole. The Navy’s Transit 5 A satellite failed spectacularly in a test described as a flop. The ninth social security tax increase since 1937 took effect this week, raising maximum withholding from 20 to 174 dollars.
A writer notes broad weather variation nationwide with a touch of humor while commenting on political controversy and college bowl games. He jokes about Adlai Stevenson and Kennedy, hints at journalism strikes, and muses about red ink in New York newspapers amid unions.
Tribune files report that three floors of the Municipal building will be redecorated as supplies arrive with repairs planned for the front entrance. Mortar wash between steps and stone walls and a loosened tile floor section at the entry are among weather related issues to be fixed.
Washington reports Kennedy diverted from a prepared address by Dr. Arturo Morales-Carrion that would frame Castroism as rooted in Cuba’s refugee grievances. The draft urged a focus on root issues, challenging views on Batista and Castro reforms while exploring Latin American implications.
A quip drenched montage cites Augusta Gazette and Fredonia Herald with a human coldness about two car families and income, and a Wichita Eagle remark about male seals guarding 40 to 60 females as a jab at fur coats.
A seven member governors committee led by Georgia’s Ernest Vandiver meets Secretary of the Army Cyrus Vance to discuss a major National Guard reorganization. Governors seek authority to maintain a 400000 man cap, allow brigade level changes, and flex strengths for small states while preserving key disaster and engineering units.
Readers seek advice on a newborn hemangioma on the arm and its potential surgical removal. Dr Molner notes some hemangiomas may disappear but can be removed surgically if they grow, with referrals to a specialist if needed.
A health notice invites readers to request Dr Moiner booklet How to Take Care of Your Heart by writing to the newspaper and enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope plus 20 cents to cover printing and handling.
Forest Park High School’s class of 1954 plans a reunion called the hight and One Half Year Re union. Committee secretary Mrs Henry Mann notes the event will keep the exact fractional designation after prior failed attempts. She adds we always were a kooky class.
Walnut residents Mr and Mrs Richard OBryan and the OBryans children of Kansas City spent holidays with Mrs Lloyd Sands and Mr and Mrs Norbert Schmidt and their children also from Kansas City. Bill Bowles left Saturday for North Hollywood California after Christmas with his mother Nell Bowles. Mr and Mrs Jack Call and children of Liberal were with Mr and Mrs Harry Little and Mr and Mrs Emory Call. Mr and Mrs Junior Kirby and children of Car Junction Missouri dined with Mandy Wadsack. Mrs Lynn Hixon and family from Ava Missouri joined Thursday night as overnight guests of Mrs Wadsack.
Social notes from Urbana detail visits for 84th birthday celebrations for Mr. Nordstedt and Christmas and New Year gatherings. Numerous relatives from Wichita, Chanute, Miami, and Bartsdall Oklahoma attend dinners, belated meals, and overnight visits with the Nordstedt, Gillett, Hummer, and Bailey families, highlighting extended family connections across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Department managers and advertising staff listed alongside city circulation and mechanical roles. Mrs Leland Lowe and Dorsey Osborn appear in press notes while John Hovorka and Dwight Wallingford are named in news coverage. Published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter with postpaid status at Chanute Kansas. Associated Press rights noted for republication of local news and AP dispatches. Rates by mail referenced for Kansas four counties.
A dense TV guide lists lineup across KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM for Saturday with primetime entries including popular shows like Defenders Flintstones Gunsmoke Have Gun Will Travel Restless Gun News Movie Once Upon a Time Wrestling and more. The schedule notes daytime programs such as Password Merv Griffin House Party To Tell the Truth Loretta Young Millionaire and soap operas alongside cartoons and sports, with a follow-up Sunday and Monday listings segment.
A 900 specimen New Jersey mineral collection by the late Hubert G. Seaman is on display at the Smithsonian in Washington after his will directed the transfer. Officials call the exhibit an outstanding addition to the museum. The report also notes Abraham Lincoln signed the Land Grant College Act on July 2, 1862.
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