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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1963
Page
4
Southeast Kansas emerges from a harsh winter with milder cold and less snow than forecast. The piece questions forecasts by the Weather Bureau and Dr. Irving P. Krick, notes Europe’s severe cold, and argues Southeast Kansas benefits from the Flint Hills lee side while encouraging cautious optimism and local pride.
A storyteller recalls Bermudian verandas on Front Street and the evolution from horse drawn carriages to cars. He notes old families, local stores, and a shift after American bases arrived, altering island life and transport. The tale ends with a drink order and a resigned sigh.
City officials report maintenance of a continuous water supply as top priority with plans for repairing a main from the river pumping station and surveying the river bed for a low water dam site. Utilities Commissioner Emery W. Nobles notes a survey nearing completion.
A montage of humorous extracts notes a K State zoologist studying a pink snake for a master’s thesis with whimsical mentions of pink elephants purple cows and other quips. Local headlines poke fun at fashion fund drives and public notices.
A reader asks about recurring convulsions after a nervous breakdown and conflicting cures. Dr Molner suggests specialist evaluation for underlying causes such as low blood sugar and possible use of anti convulsant drug combinations. He notes morning seizures and cautions against non medical adjustments. Another letter questions smallpox immunity after cowpox and explains booster shots are advised for entry into the U S. Hemorrhoid booklet offer ends with note on venous disease limits.
Jerry Sloan retires after two terms as Neosho County sheriff and moves with family to Thayer where they own property. George Neely succeeds Sloan and moves into county provided living quarters on the jail ground floor. Neely’s family previously lived seven miles south of Chanute.
Senate leaders and Defense officials face a 62 million dollar contract for a new supersonic fighter. Henry Crown, major GD stockholder, backs the move with political contributions as investors and taxpayers weigh the risk of further losses. The Navy and Air Force review was brief, overriding 18 months of evaluation to aid GD finances. Crown’s influence spans parties and campaigns as GD seeks billions in future contracts.
Issac Vardanian of Iran told a Rotary Club in McAlester that foreign students struggle with English slang. He said newcomers face heavy slang and initial misunderstandings, noting that at first "we don't dig you."
In Neosho County Kansas probate court a petition for probate of the will of Margaret Viking deceased dated July 19 1954 and appointment of Joe F Balch as executor without bond is filed. Defenses must be filed by February 7 1963 at 10 00 AM in Erie Kansas where the cause will be heard. Balch and Bailey attorneys for petitioner.
A Chanute Kansas newspaper notes department roles including John Haverka advertising Dwight Wallingford news Mrs Leland Lowe city circulation Ben 8 Nicholas mechanical Dorsey Osborn press. It states publication evenings except Sunday entered as second class matter and postage paid at the post office.
A dense TV schedule across channels shows prime time lineups with cartoons talks and dramas. Notable entries include news at six and late night talk shows with classic programs like Jack Benny Garry Moore and Peter Gunn across multiple stations.
The Up and Atom 4H club met Tuesday at Alcott school with 38 members present. The theme was safety and safety pins were distributed. A program featured a film by Highway Patrolman Dick Smith, singing led by Laina Nelson, projects by Lynda Lassman, demonstrations by Cynthia McNamera, music appreciation by Bob Bower and Gregg Dunlap, health by Doug Moreley, parliamentary by Connie Wolfe, and recreation by Gregg Dunlap.
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