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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues Kansas taxes on cigarettes are far higher than on liquor, noting about 1314 percent state tax on a 22 cent pack versus 4 percent on a five dollar bottle. It supports raising liquor tax by 50 cents per gallon to boost revenue by about $900,000 yearly while keeping Kansas under the national average.
A collage of quips about near zero mornings, US population projections, a mythical thermostat in offices, a Mississippi farmer’s corn yield, UN quotes on Israel, TV color issues, John Foster Dulles, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. It blends humor with political and cultural references from mid century.
The Augusta Gazette quips that it’s easier to pick up a girl than drop one. A Lawrence widower smiles at life again after vowing to avoid mistakes. An Alabama executive spots his secretary’s long distance awkwardness as she pinches her nose to understand a New England customer.
Dense smoke covered parts of the Chanute oil field as producers used fire to dispose of crude lacking market, while pumping kept salt water from wells and storage tanks reached capacity. John Gardner bought Economy Grocery at 5 S. Santa Fe from Mrs. Wilbur Williamson. Chanute will send a large delegation to Kansas Day in Topeka including Parks Helmick and others. Tea guests included Mrs. Ernest W. Johnson and several local residents. Fifty years ago Rathbone Sisters planned an entertaining program at AOUW Hall with a lineup of duets solos recitations and a violin and piano piece. C O Nelson plans to move his family from 401 N. Grant to 320 W. Third.
A columnist reflects on Scrabble and other word games once popular and argues TV is blamed for their decline. He notes varied rules and dictionary use, jokes about family game night, and ends by turning attention to television as the modern distraction.
Two Republican senators Bridges and Knowland pressured Secretary Dulles at a Capitol Hill lunch over Robert R. Bowie a Harvard professor up for assistant secretary of state. Bowie’s residency move from Maryland to Massachusetts sparked their opposition with Dulles insisting he made the call and would stand by it.
Dr George W Crane guides Molly G through common pregnancy anxieties. He debunks myths about cravings marking the baby, warns husbands against viewing wives as medical specimens, and outlines normal labor durations and the need for professional care. He offers a booklet for more guidance.
Global brief notes observers fear Kabul will tighten restrictions on U S information services amid rising ties with Moscow. Report cites Afghanistan’s long suspicion of foreigners and limits on the sector as a backdrop to possible controls.
It asks what is wrong with a sentence about lying down on a sofa and inviting someone to the kitchen, the correct pronunciation of cayuse the Indian pony, and which word is misspelled among Marvelous martyr-.
Chanute Tribune published by Chanute Publishing Company with editors Ernest W. Johnson James Fehrenbach and advertising manager. It notes publication schedule evenings except Sunday and postal matter date and AP affiliation. Rates listed for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and outside four counties for varying monthly quarterly and yearly subscriptions.
The items present a list of word questions and answers about creditable phrasing and vocabulary. Included are prompts about meaning of creditable and a synonym for worn out, along with pronunciation guidance and examples.
The article reports estimates that a proposed federal highway construction bill could raise 10 to 18 billion dollars in new taxes over 13 years. A one cent increase in the federal gasoline tax is proposed, with leaders from both parties backing higher taxes on gasoline, tires, and tubes to fund highway improvements. Representative Rayburn and Republican Leader Martin discuss administration support and possible tax changes.
The proposal outlines a diesel tax rise of one to two cents per gallon with some sources suggesting four cents, higher ad valorem tax on trucks buses and trailers from eight to ten percent, and new levies on tires tubes and commercial camelback used in retreading large tires. Speaker Rayburn and Rep Boggs discuss introduction next week with hearings to draft a bill and a revenue target near 10 billion dollars.
Mrs Emma Kelley is seriously ill at Fredonia hospital. Mrs W A Noltensmeyer spent a night with sister Imogene Colan in Chanute. Mrs O E Hines attended a Fredonia meeting. William Payne entered Wichita osteopathic hospital for major surgery. Dale Vaughn and wife of Wichita visited here recently. The Lee Harris sale was well attended. They will stay on the farm until school closes. Mr and Mrs W A Noltensmeyer and Mrs R D Scott went to Fredonia on business.
State of Kansas Neosho County probate court notices D M Wells estate hearing set for February 13 1956 at 10:00 A M in Erie Kansas. LL Wells an heir at law petitions for administrator appointment and all persons concerned must file defenses by date noted. Local public notice published January 21 1956 through February 4 1956 Chanute Tribune.
Sealed bids for Sewer Project No 1956 1 in Chanute Kansas will be accepted until 5 p m February 9 1956 at the City Clerk office plans and specs are available from the City Clerk the city may reject any or all bids Howard Parsons City Clerk.
ADA McQueen seeks determination of descent for undivided one half interest in Lot 1 Block 4 Chicago Junction now Chanute Kansas and other estate interests of F A McQueen. Defenses due by February 20, 1956 at 10:00 AM in Erie Neosho County Kansas. IBALCH Bailey represent petitioner.
A fragmented schedule shows multiple time slots from 1 30 p m to 12 midnight with entries like 3 00 p m and 6 15 p m. It includes evening times 10 95 p m and 10 15 p m and references news at 4 o clock and 11 15 p m.
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