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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1969
Page
2
Editorial notes that Joe Namath and the Jets defeated the Colts breaking traditions. It contrasts Namath with Bart Starr as a model of athletic grace, then critiques Namath's look and lifestyle, citing a razor sponsor as the turning point for his hair.
Joe Namath, a free wheeling quarterback, defies parental and public expectations with a bold image post Super Bowl. Stage parents fear influence on children while Namath answers to no one, redefining the code of conduct for sports fame and accountability.
The column argues flu, while ill, can strip away irritability and stress, leaving the sufferer more grateful for health and more content after recovery. It notes President Johnson and many others experience mild illness, with no lasting danger, and concludes the writer would endure flu again if needed.
Tribune files recall a World War II era report noting new American bombers on runways to replace five lost planes from a dramatic Tuesday raid on central Germany. Veterans described the air battle as a swift three hours with a mood of marching on against Nazi forces. Blood donors from Chanute numbered 104, with a Victory Bus and cars transporting to Ottawa for a Red Cross unit. A 40-man committee planned to drive Neosho County Chanute over the top in the fourth war loan drive after missing quota. An informal discussion on women’s conscription occurred at a Business and Professional Women’s club meeting. Fifty years ago J L Sewell received a German gas mask and helmet for display. a new baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Erick Axcell.
Terry Murphy argues Southeast Kansas should present an honest regional image. He praises Mid-America Inc for openness about strengths and weaknesses, urges addressing road needs, and warns glossing over faults risks losing industrial prospects and future progress.
AP Television writer reviews ABCs four specials aired Monday night. Cousteau program underwhelming though engaging. a baby adoption segment skimps on detail. Jean Claude Killy feature overlong and self promoting. Cosmopolis presents urban renewal ideas with government private sector partnership for better housing.
A cautious look at Governor Walter J. Hickel of Alaska as Nixon’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior raises questions. Hickel’s oil ties and Alaska record draw scrutiny from Senate panels, with critics citing past land deals and oil-company support.
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 2 11 urging readers to serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling, pairing reverent worship with joyful awe.
Kansas and Missouri highway officials will meet January 28 in Kansas City to begin planning a 19.6 mile interstate connection to Kansas City International Airport. Gov. Robert Docking confirms. John Montgomery and Jack Stapleton will attend. The $52 million project spans Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties. Approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation was announced previously.
NBC airs Jerry Lewis with Lassie and the Osmonds. Lancer on CBS. Doris Day film on CBS. Ch 6 presents The Doolins of Oklahoma and The Boy Cried Murder. ABC covers 1969 NBA All Star Game live from Baltimore with Schenkel and Twyman. Doris worries about egg route deliveries.
TV listings show Jerry Lewis, Mod Squad, Lancer and Julia at 6:30 and 7:30 pm on channels 2 4 7, with NBA All Star and Red Skelton late evening. Doris Day film, N Y P D, CBS News, Who What. To Love a Child and News fill the night.
The Tribune releases a Monday to Friday daytime schedule detailing program titles, network slots, and start times across the week. Readers can plan viewing with listed daytime dramas game shows news blocks and talk shows highlighted for each weekday.
The listing shows evening TV slots with programs like Daktari The Virginian Here Come The Brides Peyton Place Good Guys Sportsman's Friend Movie Rev Hillbillies Music Hall Green Acres The Outsider Hawaii Five O News Joey Bishop Tonight Show Col Fitzsimmons Joey Bishop Anthology News and Weather with various time stamps and channels.
Ronald G. Porter becomes a second lieutenant after graduating from Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and will join Williams AFB Arizona for pilot training. His wife Norma is daughter of Otto F. Meek of 712 North Forest Street.
Intelligence clerk Pfc. John W. Cooper aged 18, son of William V. Cooper of Buffalo, was assigned December 11 to the 13th Artillery in Vietnam. His mother Mrs. Hazel M. Myers and wife Charlene live at Clute, Texas.
Robert Middendorf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Middendorf, is at Navy officer candidate school in Newport R I. He left his hometown January 3. A University of Kansas graduate, he taught and assisted basketball coach in Nortonville at Jefferson County Junior and Senior High Schools during the first semester.
Mohammed Emil Ishokoohi described as an Iranian prince and TV salesman was ordered by Superior Court Commissioner Manly D. Calof to pay his estranged wife Sharon Lee $100 monthly in temporary alimony. Lee, 36, says Ishokoohi claimed she could keep her faith but now demands she convert to Islam before their annulment trial.
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