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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
4
Editorial notes unusually high barometric pressure amid cold, stating weather is not bad, just cold. Praises service workers for reliable power and absence of fires, warns farmers face real risks from freezing temps and frozen water supplies, compares to harsher minus 40 to minus 50 degree readings north of Kansas.
A local man slimmed down by 57 pounds over recent months and is described as sound as a dollar. London ads spoof Christmas cards by stating a Humane Society contribution in place of cards. A turbine engine car test hints at future smog concerns. The columnist recalls a dec 28 paper printed dec 22 with a postmaster interview from 180 miles away.
A rough roundup links Christmas mail timeliness to a vow, the UN borrowing 200 million due to unpaid member assessments, and debates on expulsions for nonpayment. It notes Ruth Smith’s recovery after a truck accident and a tongue in cheek touch on Syria Yemen Egypt and the United Arab Republic, plus 336 registered lobbyists when Congress reconvened.
Erie in 25 years ago saw ground broken for a two story brick faced Erie school building as part of a PWA project with signs placed on the premises. County tax collection reached 66.7 percent of the roll when the first half was due December 22 per treasurer Clive Taylor. Governor Landon rumored to join Roosevelt's New Deal per Walter Winchell. New county officials sworn in at Erie including Pearl Mahaffey sheriff H S Nelson probate judge L C Swan clerk of district court Mrs Margaret Whitworth register of deeds Mrs Mabel Hill county attorney John C McCall. Chanute musician tour set for Santa Fe reading rooms with 40 day season. Blizzard prompted school dismissal for the day.
A timeless message proclaims the Lord as a refuge for the oppressed in times of trouble. The verse emphasizes protection, comfort, and divine shelter during hardship.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson questions John A McCone’s ethics linking him to Henry Kaiser interests. Pearson cites joint ventures and large profits from Kaiser related war contracts while McCone held top posts, including Atomic Energy Commission and later CIA leadership, with conflicts alleged through ironclad financial ties.
A collage of clipped quotes contrasts national standards with personal finance and business rights. The Atchison Globe mocks nations living beyond means while the Konawa Leader defends business parking rights. The Emporia Gazette notes difficulty leaving warmth for cold mornings. The Wall Street Journal offers lines about bargains, court mercy, and temporary taxes.
A nurse mother asks about her high school daughter who gets sick on buses and can’t eat breakfast. Dr Molner advises gradual food introduction and patience, noting nerves and anxiety as likely factors. He suggests crackers milk eggs toast juice fruit and calm guidance to restore a substantial morning meal.
About 100 Fairfield adults attended a PTA session discussing dental surveys and county health aims with Drs Good and Cook scheduled for Thursday. At Murray Hill, 90 members heard ministers discuss education topics and church life with nominations announced for the next slate and plans for a Life Membership dinner on February 12.
The page lists day and night TV schedules across multiple stations including KOAM, KODE, WDAF, and KOTV with program names such as The Millionaire The Untouchables The Edge of Night and Weather News. It also shows cartoons dramas game shows and movies across stations along with time slots and featured hosts.
An advertisement promotes the booklet You can STOP Sinus Trouble explaining sinus trouble and urges readers to obtain a copy by writing to Dr Motner through this newspaper enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope and 20 cents to cover handling.
Cutter Laboratories of Berkeley reached settlements totaling more than 3 million dollars for most of the polio inoculation damage suits filed nationwide. A prior jury verdict of 675 thousand was reduced to 515 thousand in a 15-suit package. Courts must approve the settlements which exceed insurance coverage.
A detailed history of Cutter Laboratories vaccine trials and related jury awards from 1957 to 1961 is reviewed. Key figures include Anne Elizabeth Gotts banker, James Randall, and Bryan John May. Attorney Melvin Belli led pivotal litigation resulting in multi hundred thousand settlements.
Lincoln troop 35 for 6th and 7th grade girls met Tuesday evening at Mrs. G. B. Wall's home. Mrs. C. O. Bowers led a grooming discussion focusing on hair skin and fingernails as girls work on their grooming badges. Nine girls and assistant leader Mrs. Ira Hutchinson attended.
Iona in Scotland emerged as a Christian center in the 7th century with over 60 Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Duncan, buried on the sacred isle.
The world’s longest bridge tunnel progresses toward completion linking Virginia’s eastern shore peninsula with the mainland near Norfolk. The 17.6 mile crossing will connect the peninsula to the rest of the state.
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