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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
4
An editorial reflects on John F. Kennedy becoming president and moving into the White House with his wife and children. It acknowledges his youth and the upcoming shift in Washington, praising the outgoing president for public service and urging citizens of all parties to support a strong nation as a new era begins.
The piece argues that if federal funds of about two to three billion annually are provided for public education they should be tied to quality goals. It criticizes current trends toward entertainment over instruction and calls for stronger training in both manual and mental skills to justify widespread diplomas.
A brief column notes a Bible verse from Romans 5 3 4 about suffering endurance and character and quotes The Teaster. It also reports a Wichita Eagle item suggesting highly intelligent beings from other planets may reach earth soon and not a minute before they are needed.
A humorous column discusses the novelty of remote controls that mute ads, questions the staying power of compact cars, notes a two dollar office visit for bellyache relief, and comments on politics and aging officials with skeptical wit. It riffs on monks as consultants and critiques government license number changes.
The clipping notes concern that many Harvard graduates are moving into public service and that this trend could dampen morale at the college. It mentions accompanying quips from El Dorado Times and Augusta Gazette about daily life and honesty in a humorous, fragmented way.
Tribune notes Chanute teams led by Emmet Park Seth B Gray John Helmick and Dale Buchanan reached the Fort Scott invitational semi finals along with Miami Okla and W W Bass teams. Max Heubner coached five Chanute squads for the contest and pride in recent Topeka success is cited.
President-elect Kennedy receives rapid recommendations from task forces covering defense reform welfare social security and aging policy. Reports probe regulatory agencies expansion of social programs and a possible peace corps plan to aid newly independent nations. Fast agenda paves way for quick submission to Congress.
columnist Drew Pearson proposes a Free University of Cuba in Florida to host Havana professors who fled Castro. The project would educate Latin American and North American students on democracy and freedom, utilizing refugee scholars to fill a geopolitical vacuum after severed Cuba relations.
Chanute Tribune details publication by Chanute Publishing Company Dwight McCreight as publisher. Department roles listed include James E. Sheridan, Dwight Wallingford, Fay Clopine, T O Ward, and Dorsey Osborn. Evening edition schedule and city office mailing permit noted. Subscription rates for local and out of state readers provided with tax adjustments. Associated Press affiliation mentioned.
The page lists KOAM and partner station programs with shows across the day including Wagon Train, The Price is Right, The Tonight Show style entries, soap operas like Love of Life, dramas such as Naked City and The Secret Storm, and movies like Always Bridesmaid and Gun Law. It notes multiple channels and time slots from morning to late night.
Dear Dr Molner answers reader questions on conception timing and fertility signs, skin care limits from diet, epilepsy causes, and local community notes. The fertility guidance explains ovum migration, temperature rise as a fertility marker, and a two to three month chart to map individual cycles.
Kansas taxpayers are reminded that the last installment of estimated income tax for 1960 is due January 16. Those with changes to their original estimates may file amended estimates and pay the balance. Farmers may choose to file a final return by January 31 or declare estimated tax due January 16 with option to file February 15.
Mr and Mrs Clif ford Cranor and Ben Cranor visited in Enid Oklahoma with Mr and Mrs Richard DeBolt. John Woodruff entered Wilson County Hospital in Neodesha for treatment Wednesday. Mrs Gerald Wiltse and Mrs Doris Wall work at the Golden Keys home in Neodesha. The Royal ...
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