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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
4
The new social security bill raises retiree benefits by 11 to 18.50 monthly starting March while taxes on workers climb up to 52.50. A welfare rider limits aid to children with absent fathers by state population ratios, sparking criticism of harsh penalties on innocent children.
A nostalgic survey recalls past community life with diverse gatherings from taffy pulls and quilting bees to formal masquerades and charity events. It notes church sociables, lodge shows, community skating, bank nights, barn dances, and revival itinerants as signs of richer self created entertainment.
City commissioners announce lease of municipal airport to O E Dickerhoof of the Flying school at 100 dollars monthly plus 3500 dollars for 1942. He will manage the airport for a nominal salary while plans extend the admin building to 30 by 30 feet to accommodate growing pilot training.
Washington reports critique of the defense budget focusing on the RDT&E subsidy to private industry. It notes that 97.9 percent of the 1966 research funds went to 500 large contractors, with Lockheed, General Dynamics, GE, Western Electric, AT&T, GM and others receiving major shares. The piece cites concerns over efficiency, patents reverting to private firms, and heavy lobbying influence.
Dear Dr Mother responds to Mrs W on strictures from lye ingestion and the need for ongoing gastroenterology follow up after a doctor’s death. He explains that mild hiatal hernias are common and not necessarily serious, but esophageal strictures require periodic evaluation and continued treatment with a bougie.
Dear Ann Landers column outlines Lou's 55 pound gain in seven years and suggests medical evaluation first for organic causes, then psychiatric care if needed, plus advice to the wife about coping if he won’t seek help. The page also shares reader letters about travel agent workloads and handling damaged records.
Clins. Quins Not all wives are suspicious. Some of them know. Atchison Globe.
A nightly guide lists 6:30 Great Exploration, Batman, Cimarron Strip. At 7:00 Flying Nun and Bewitched run before Ironside. 8:00 Movie and That Girl follow. Later Dragnet Peyton Place F Troop air at 9 and 10, with D Martin Suspense and Untouchables. News at 10.
A detailed Friday January 13 TV log lists programming across channels KVOO Chan 2 to KUHI Chan 6. Morning blocks feature Sunrise Semester Farm Facts Captain Kangaroo and Patty Duke, with afternoon lineups including The Doctor, Another World, Edge of Night and Love of Life. Evening fare includes Hollywood Squares, Dick Van Dyke Show, Match Game, News, and popular game shows alongside serials and movies.
Batman on ABC at 6 30 p m involves a plot to control the Lilac perfume market. NBC presents Great Explorations tracing John Glenn and a 32 man safari replaying Stanley Livingstone quest through Africa. CBS airs Topkapi starring Mercouri Ustinov and Schell at 8 p m. Dean Martin hosts a surprise guest NBC late night.
US traffic fatalities through December 1, 1967 numbered 47,810, just 150 below the 1966 level. Vehicle miles rose from 850 to 887 billion, while deaths per 100 million miles stayed at 5.4. November 1967 fatalities reached 4.7 per 100 million miles, up slightly from 4.65 in November 1966.
President Johnson will deliver the State of the Union message to Congress next Wednesday at 9. The address aims to outline policy priorities and national goals for the year ahead.
The McCormack office announced the address will be televised by major networks. The annual message outlines the administration’s assessment of the nation’s condition and proposals for action in Congress.
Chanute Tribune lists staff names Jene McCreight publisher Dwight Wallingford editor Wayne Smith and Fay Clopine advertiser. It shows subscription rates for various regions and delivery options including Chanute post office boxholders and carrier rates.
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