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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1956
Page
4
Views of the News discuss World War II era cave shelters beneath the White House expanding through the Cold War. It notes Truman’s shelter and plans for an even deeper bombproof area to withstand hydrogen blasts, illustrating mankind’s retreat into deeper protection as science advances.
The article notes Marilyn Monroe ends her Hollywood funk with a new contract for four films over seven years. Trade sources estimate about 8 million dollars total, roughly 150 thousand per week worked, reflecting her star power and high return for the studio.
A humorous column notes the Duke of Edinburgh can play five instruments and calls him a one man band consort. It mulls over the calendar quirks of 29 February and the unlucky Friday the 13th with April and July in view.
The piece notes the birth of Woodrow Wilson and reports a 17 year old killer in Chicago has been sentenced to 199 years in prison, with an ironic remark about his release in 1976.
Twenty five years ago a back-to-back rash of burglaries damaged small locales in northern Neosho and southern Allen counties. Losses were minor at the Savonburg post office and a Kimball elevator plus a Stark hardware store.
Columnist E LAWSON MAY mocks the annual best dressed list arguing wealth skews winners and praising unknowns who never appear in New York society. He compares fashion elite to a TV ratings race where a head ache pill ad becomes the star and questions public taste.
A cascade of brief jokes and skits spans courtroom irony to office tricks and shop floor humor. Highlights include a jailed woman with hats and no mirrors, a timid passenger fearing knee strain, a backdoor broomstick gag, a repossession note that backfires, a single balloon limit at a store, and a war veteran’s sly exchange with a minister.
The Lacassine Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana, long protected from drilling, was leased to Frankfort Oil Company after intense pressure from conservation groups and political clout linked to Seagrams. Key figures include Ellis Slater and Frank Schwengel, longtime Seagrams associates, who move in Eisenhower circles and traveled with him recently.
Dr. Crane outlines a proposed scientific dating bureau to match singles. A dentist seeks wives abroad, while the doctor muses on a centralized system with questionnaires, references, and clerical intermediaries to certify eligibles within 300 miles.
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Humboldt residents hosted a large Ronsick family reunion with guests from Kansas City Topeka Higginsville Osawatomie and Lincolnville. Members and spouses attended dinners and a Sunday gathering at the hosts William and E J Ronsick. Sister and brother attendees included six sisters and three brothers among 11 original children.
Emmerson F E Lynn Jr presided as visiting Rotarians and guests attended the January MBS club meeting at Mrs. William Rensick home. Mrs. Lloyd Crouse became president with reports from secretary treasurer W L Palmer. February plans were set for a meeting at Mrs. Ennis Starkey's in Iola. five guests joined thirteen members.
The text shows editorial staff names and publishing details for a Chanute Kansas newspaper, including editor Ernest W. Johnson, publisher James Fehrenbach, advertising manager, edition timing, and postal classifications. It also notes AP membership and subscription rates with partial figures for different terms.
A dense listing of daytime and evening programs across channels with times for theatre, game shows, soaps, children’s hours and news. Notable entries include Make Room for Daddy, Highway Patrol, The Millionaire, Today show, Captain Kangaroo, Love of Life and Queen for a Day among many others.
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