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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1961
Page
4
Editorial argues Kansas should favor home grown industry over outsiders. Last year 106 new plants opened in Kansas, 86 were domestic. New ventures mostly simple products like sorghum molasses pastries trailers amusement rides boats and synthetic daylight units. Local talent drives growth and earnings.
In Emporia Gazette style, a recent local wedding is described as exceptionally formal and oddly staged, with a humorous note that even the shotgun was white, reflecting town wit and tradition. The item blends regional voice with a light anecdote about community life.
The piece satirizes postwar U S policy toward Cuba and the White House era under Kennedy. It mocks fiscal thrift, public official dignity, and the ease of political ascent through Kennedy influence. It ridicules identity checks for Eisenhower and ends with a wry twist on power and propriety.
A critic argues that US policy banning Ameri cans from Cuba reflects a broader shift from guaranteed movement as a liberty to a government granted restriction. The piece cites postwar era travel limits worldwide and laments a loss of freedom as signs such as No Entry and Passports Essential multiply across nations.
Two starlets chat about a revealing gown at a sneak preview in a Hollywood bar. The gown, later revealed to be only a belt, sparked gossip. A business boom may follow as moneyed shoppers anticipate Congress action. A local bridge club is humorously named Long Tongue with lively member chatter.
Tribune Files recalls January start of interclass games at Humboldt with sophomores beating freshmen. Lists class squads including seniors Velda Barricklowe Madona Clark Pauline Dietrich and others, plus details on juniors sophomores and freshmen players and positions. Also notes local topics: Thad Watt buys a four passenger Warren Detroit and local anglers report 100 fish from Labette creek ice hole and a hen hatching 13 chicks.
James Marlow reviews Dwight D. Eisenhower eight years in the White House, contrasting his record with Truman’s. He notes aims to prevent another world war and curb communism, Eisenhower's abroad actions in Lebanon and Korea, and his homefront restraint. History will judge whether his era steadied the nation and bridged two American periods.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson imagines Kennedy returning to the Lincoln study to ponder a global crisis landscape. He contrasts Roosevelt and Lincoln, warns of Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe tensions, and notes nuclear ambitions and economic woes shaping Kennedy’s early presidency.
Donald Weede 22 of Lawton awaits trial on leaving the scene after his truck struck a parked car in front of the Van Buren County sheriff's office. The crash caused 200 dollars in damage to Sheriff Fred Roper’s car Thursday.
A scanned TV guide page lists programs and air times for Friday Saturday and Sunday January 1961 across channels KOAM KODE KOTV WDAF. Notable items include Rawhide Twilight Zone Youre in the Picture Adventurers in Paradise Dennis the Menace Lassie Maverick and Ed Sullivan among others. The page also shows weather news sports and special events like Inaugural Ball and Celebrity Golf.
A reader asks Dr. Molner about sending her mentally retarded 3 year old to a special school and facing community harshness. The doctor stresses love, purpose, and ongoing care, noting criticism fades when considering the child’s environment and future.
In the probate court of Neosho County Kansas on January 6 1961 L F Kepley was appointed executor of the will of Elizabeth Kepley deceased and letters testamentary issued. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication or be forever barred. Balch Briley attorneys represent the executor.
Local Chanute newspaper appears with historic masthead details and pricing snippets. issue notes publication practices and Associated Press affiliation.
Multiple parties named in a Kansas notice of suit filed in Neosho County District Court Cha nute case 488 seeks to quiet title to land described as the south half of the southeast quarter section 26 township 2 south range 19 east with highway condemnation. Proceedings require pleadings by February 24 1941. Also notices on probate of Elizabeth Sprague Will filed by Cecil Brinkmeyer with hearing February 1 1961 and final settlement for W H Wegman estate filed by Nellie Wegman with February 15 1961 deadline.
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