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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
4
The aging Topeka statehouse shows leaks, wiring and plaster issues with a projected high cost for air conditioning. Representative George Meeker proposes a study to decide whether to rehabilitate or replace the building, noting a new capitol could include a second state office building and grant space for a central city park if the old structure is torn down.
This excerpt touts the 1968 World Almanac centennial edition as valuable for 1.75 dollars and 912 pages packed with facts from city populations to state symbols. It cites items like Alfred College beating Ho Bart, Kamehameha Day, a horseshoe champion, historical events, and diverse statistics as examples of the almanac’s breadth.
Twenty five years ago the B of R T and auxiliary hosted the annual president s birthday ball to aid infantile paralysis funds at Club Forest on January 29. Harold Snyder chaired the event.
Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson question Bobby Kennedy involvement in the Baker probe and its role in LBJ Kennedy tensions. They note eavesdropping at the Carlton Hotel drew in Johnson allies, while Judge William Jones orders the FBI to reveal raw files, highlighting FBI power and possible political use.
Readers submit toe nail care queries and health questions. Dr Molner explains ingrown toenails can be caused by overly short trimming and offers home treatment with cotton under the nail edge, plus option of professional care. also provides kidney disease booklet details and menopause weight questions with general guidance and a paid booklet offer.
Chanute Tribune notes from January 23, 1968 cover local briefs. Items include community events, societal updates, and brief notices reflecting Chanute area happenings for that Tuesday edition.
Reader questions range from an elderly husband’s flirtatious restaurant behavior to a girl’s hair obsession and unannounced dinner guests. Ann Landers counsels for balance, grades, courtesy, and preserving household harmony in 1967 guidance.
Attorney General Ram sey Clark asked J Edgar Hoover for a list of cases with illegal wiretap evidence to decide on indictments or releases. Hoover refused politely yet firmly proposing the attorney general specify cases of interest for review.
Gov. Docking said it is questionable whether Kansas can avoid a tax rise in the coming two years. He noted it is too early to rule out increases, while suggesting reforms could produce economies that negate the need for higher taxes.
J Edgar Hoover officials lobby the Senate against a Crime in the Streets bill that would require the FBI to train all police forces nationwide Attorney General Clark opposes arguing the FBI is overburdened and warning the plan could push toward a national police state.
TV Tonight lists color broadcasts at 6 30 across channels 2 4 7. Dream of Jean nie Garrison's Gorillas Daktari and Sportsman's Friend lead early hour. Jerry Lewis Password NBA All Stars Red Skelton follow with films Good Morning World News Hour later.
Channel listings for Chanute and nearby stations show a 1968 January 6 schedule with programs including Today Show, Captain Kangaroo, The Fugitive, Bonanza, The Beverly Hillbillies, Jeopardy and many classic daytime and primetime titles.
The governor says he would not oppose a fair hearing for a tax program and notes he would support new taxes if the people vote for them. He declines to promise signing a bill granting a metropolitan county authority to impose an earnings tax.
The Supreme Court let stand a ban on a grace-type verse recited in DeKalb public school kindergarten. The Chicago Circuit Court ruled the compulsory recitation violates the First Amendment. the court declined review with Justice Stewart dissenting.
It is believed vanilla first reached England from Mexico around 1510, marking an early phase in its global trade. The claim ties vanilla’s European introduction to early 16th century exploration and commerce.
TV schedule lists Garrison's Gorillas on ABC at 6 30 with Noel Harrison Thelma Ritter and Jerry Lewis sketches. NBC All-Star Game at 7 features NBA stars. Ri ckleton Hour guest Phyllis Diller and Ls Rawls with Kadiddlehopper. Good Morning World at 8 30 stars Jerry Van Dyke. State of The Union at 9 features Dirksen Ford and other Republicans.
Eli Smith and Cornelius Van Dyck completed an Arabic Bible translation in 1865. The work reflects 19th century biblical scholarship undertaken by Western missionaries in the Middle East. The project aimed to provide accessible scripture in Arabic for local readers and churches.
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