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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1964
Page
4
The piece notes Congress approved 31 million dollars for a John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, mostly for construction and parking. It argues this is an empty gesture without ongoing support and urges a five million annual allocation to a national Performing Arts Commission to broaden national access and development beyond Washington.
A humorous clipping mocks Lincoln and modern scarcity of jobs, suggesting God would not favor work in today’s era. A Hollywood starlet earns a fourth divorce, raising questions about wholesale approvals. Joh Neighbor counts remaining fruit cake slices before Christmas, and air travel shifts toward relaxing smoking bans amid odor concerns.
President Johnson’s early dealings with Congress are more satisfactory than Kennedy’s, and the administration faces a test to maintain harmony. The article notes Illinois license plates stand out as ugliest, with a purple shade clashing with most hues. A local woman supposedly earned a Florida trip by sending her husband’s chair for a six week reupholstering job. Barry Goldwater’s political stance is described as too vague to pin down.
Tribune Files notes moisture from snow boosts Chanute area prospects for improved farming across soil, crops, and related sectors. Vilas voters in Wilson County district 1 will decide on 14000 dollars in bonds for new classrooms, home economics, manual training, vocational ag, and a community auditorium with state board approval. Three Chanute youths win Pittsburg boxing region. Messages mention local families and area church events.
Drew Pearson reviews President Johnson’s frugal style and White House team changes as he readies an economic message to Congress. Figures from Dr. Walter Heller show GNP up 52 percent since Kennedy, with personal income and corporate profits rising, while unemployment lingers near 5.2 million. Johnson aims for fair growth and equal opportunity amid industry surveys praising his business friendliness.
The Emporia Gazette notes the word economy has odd usage in different markets, describing large soap sizes and small automobile tins as examples of the quirky term.
Wilson County Citizen notes opportunity often hides as hard labor, not flashy promise, urging readers to recognize value in routine effort. The remark frames opportunity as practical, steady work rather than instant luck.
The El Dorado Times notes a PTA gathering where a well-dressed mother is playfully called a fourth grade mother. The remark highlights social labels and community reactions within a local school setting.
A reader credits Griseofulvin with curing a years long nail fungus after doctors and hospitals failed. The doctor explains the drug’s use, prescription requirement, and that it targets fungi, not bacteria, warning it does not work for all fungi but can cure stubborn cases in weeks to months.
Editor notes changes in filing 1963 income tax rules. Key points cover deadlines, reportable income, dividends and interest reporting rules, social security number on returns, W-2 withholding forms, choice of forms 1040 and 1040A, and refunds options including U S Savings Bonds. Also outlines who must file, self employment tax, deduction options, and sample taxable versus non taxable income. Includes reader questions and medical advert sections.
Chicago based automotive designer unveils a brake and accelerator combo on a single pedal. Product Engineering notes the device links the gas pedal top to the engine throttle for speed control while the lower pedal section allows braking with the heel. This could reduce time to switch from accelerator to brake, potentially preventing fatal accidents.
A TV log entry lists Channel 12 KOAM and Channel 7 listings at 11:00 a.m. with Tennessee Ernie Ford and A First Impression, color program note. The entry notes channel affiliations and segment titles for the morning schedule.
Since 1954 about 1.5 billion dollars of agricultural products from the United States have been bartered for strategic defense materials.
A statement notes that American wheat provides an extra 5 billion loaves annually for India's people, highlighting a significant food assistance impact.
In Neosho County Kansas Probate Court Elmer E. Conklin as executor petitions for final settlement of Eugene V. Conklin deceased including attorney fees and heirs. Defenses must be filed by February 1964 at 10 a.m. in Erie Kansas. hearing set in Erie City Court with judge Joan F. Young.
Department managers and staff names appear in a fragmented news snippet from a Chanute Kansas publication. It lists circulation areas, personnel, and subscription rates by mail within and outside four counties, with monthly and annual pricing.
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