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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1962
Page
4
The Tribune previews a Kansas State University development study urging serious review by property owners merchants and parents. It paints a future based on current trends noting vacant shop rows near Chanute and in nearby towns and asks what such buildings are worth to their owners.
A column urges residents to stop blaming outsiders and to act locally. It warns that losing young people and farm families will raise rental costs and threaten property values. The piece emphasizes shared investment and cooperation among farms towns and businesses to preserve regional prosperity.
A humorous column laments costly habits when two checking accounts require separate minimum balances fund division in Kansas. It cites Sales Tax and General Funds, proposes merging to save millions for schools, and mocks lawmakers and local officials. It ends with a local sheriff investigation in Crawford county Mulberry.
Tribune files note Chanute’s Red Cross relief contributions to Mississippi and Ohio river valley flood victims surpassed one thousand dollars by noon. Postmaster Leif R Nelson endures light hearted flagstaff joke as the flag is corrected. Neighborhood group Zion Home Workers met at Mrs. Bert Endsley’s home to quilt for the hostess.
A concise Bible verse citation states that faith, hope, and charity endure, with charity the greatest of these three. The line echoes 1 Corinthians 13 13 and reflects timeless moral guidance.
A 1960s column profiles John McCone as CIA director with vast influence over policy, money, and covert action. It notes possible conflicts of interest, stock holdings in Standard Oil, and shipping ties, urging Senate inquiry into decisions benefiting former associates.
A reader asks about a bruised blue area and prickling after an injection and about possible broken needle. Dr Molner explains small vein leakage causes the bruise and temporary numbness, usually not harmful. Additional letters cover soft water safety and heart friendly diets, noting individual dietary needs and doctor guidance.
Reading notes mention Project Mercury officials in Arlington Virginia and CAPE CANAVERAL Florida preparing for John H. Glenn Jr. spaceflight. Weather changes delayed the launch timetable with inquiries about an educational pamphlet and a Friday through Thursday nearing target, as the Glenn family awaits the next attempt.
Leslie J. Nason argues newspapers are vital for educating critical citizens. Readers should skim headlines then re read full articles, relate current events to history, and treat the newspaper as an organized information source for classroom use. Teachers should guide interpretation and current events discussion.
A detailed account covers Glenn's space mission preparations from church to space trainer as Atlas booster and Friendship 7 await launch. Weather looms as the main risk with cloud banks over central Florida and potential recovery concerns if liftoff or sea conditions prove unsafe.
Readable listings show Kanal TV stations and times across channels 4 6 7 12 with programs including The Price is Right The Price is Right Our Five Daughters Window on Main Street Gate TV News Weather and a slate of dramas comedies and soaps such as Cheyenne Loretta Young and Edge of Night plus movies and game shows.
The Chanute Tribune lists its address at 115 Highland Chanute Kansas and details publishers managers and staff including James E Sheridan advertising Dwight Wallingford news Mrs Leland Lowe city circulation T Ward mechanical Dersey Osborn press. It notes publication evenings except Sunday and second class post matter at Chanute under March 4 1879 act and AP license. Rates show subscriptions by mail in Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties 1 year 38.00 6 months 2.50 1 month 1.09. Additional Kansas outside four counties rates 15.00 8.00.
Celia Splechter files in Neosho County Probate Court to settle who owns an undivided interest in the NE Quarter of Section 9 Township 29 Range 8 in Neosho County Kansas. Interested parties must file defenses by February 14 1962. Attorney for petitioner is T D Hampson of Fredonia.
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