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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1960
Page
4
Editorial notes Capper’s 1912 push for free schoolbooks and Brinkley’s 1930 stance on free texts, observing states broadly provide gratis materials while Kansas lags. It notes limited rental programs by some school boards and that the Legislature is considering steps to change the policy.
The region moves to set up a statewide fund for rental textbooks arguing it is late but preferable to nothing. Critics say rentals are a poor compromise that mainly covers bookkeeping and collection costs while students still need books and teachers. The taxpaying public must provide both.
A short Bible verse from Isaiah 45 22 is highlighted on today’s page inviting readers to look unto God for salvation. The line emphasizes that there is none other besides the Lord.
The column riffs on politics and world affairs with satire about Ike reelection and 1960 prospects. It criticizes Geneva diplomacy and prefers Istanbul as a summit site while lampooning treaties and media portrayal of Orientals. It notes a growing federal debt burden and humor about misused lascivious carriage.
A collection of brief jokes and lines from various papers. One item riffs on sympathy for a giraffe with a sore throat while another quip notes a drunken man helped by his wife. The punchlines touch on gossip, dumbbells, and engagements with a mix of light satire.
The Flower Derby shows 48 of 50 states favor the rose as national flower with Hawaii and Colorado backing the carnation. Congress weighs national flower legislation amid politics as Sen. Paul Douglas backs corn tassel and Sen. Thruston Morton promotes blue grass. Kansas delegates and sun flower bids are questioned.
The Rev Arnold Tiegreen has been employed as pastor of Humboldt Baptist church and will relocate with his family soon. Community notes mention Maple Grove helpers for Arthur Gough, local birthdays, PTA secretary election, medical treatment for P W Krueger, and post office move at Savonburg. Local public works progress includes sewer and curb work by S Schulte and C O Boyce, with Iola Construction completing macadam curb and North Forest water line expansion.
AP reports a strong start to 1960 as retail, auto, steel, and construction lift business. The Dow fell for the fourth week, while bond volume rose. January auto output set a new record and steel eased toward a record year. construction and earnings reports suggested optimism despite market declines.
Dr George W Crane argues that research focused professionals like Lon J and seminary teachers often lose their human touch and fail to engage students. He cites introverted accountants and overreliant librarians as examples and urges teachers to act as dynamic salespeople to hold attention. He praises Dr H H Goddard for practical teaching and suggests internships or public speaking training to improve classroom impact.
Ambassador Philip W. Bonsal will not return to Havana until Fidel Castro's government compensates U S citizens for seized properties. Eisenhower seeks only nominal relations while Castro’s provocations continue, including attacks on U S authorities and ties to Spanish officials.
Chanute Tribune from Chanute Kansas lists publication schedule and staff roles. It details subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and nearby areas, with yearly, half year, and short terms, plus mailing costs and misc copier marks.
Scout News reports Pack 6 Dens 1 and 2 met at Mrs. Verlin Smith’s home Wednesday with Mike Wilson leading the flag ceremony. Eleven Cub Scouts with their mothers attended, plans for Boy Scout week were made, place cards for the banquet prepared, refreshments served, and the Living Circle closed the meeting. Brownie Troop 34 met Tuesday with 16 Brownies. flag ceremony and Promise opened, plastic coin purses made, friendship circle closed the meeting, led by Mrs. Ray James with co-leaders Mrs. E. B. Carter and Mrs. Fay Edwards.
Cheryl Myers presided the Wide Awake 4-H Club meeting on January 23 at Union Valley School with seven members present. They planned a party for February 23, heard guest Gale Mullen county extension agent, and enjoyed group singing led by Sharon Whegener with a health talk by Sharon Brant and music appreciation.
The docket lists a full day of broadcasts for KOTV and WDAF stations on Monday February 1 including morning shows Today Popeye Captain Kangaroo and Dough Re Mi, afternoon serials Guiding Light The Guiding Light and News segments, and prime time lineup featuring The Texan Father Knows Best Peter Gunn Danny Thomas Hennesey and a late night Untouchables Movie.
In Detroit a short fat man fled a supermarket with only a package of meat from a long list that included soap powder corn and potatoes. The list ended with the word free underlined and the man escaped after manager James Jenna spotted the meat under his coat.
Julius Croft a 57 year old man with a diamond studded front tooth is jailed on a charge of stealing a 2350 dollar diamond ring. A jeweler Albert Watt testified Croft swapped a 60 dollar ring for the expensive stone and left with the ring while his credit was being checked.
After meals with onions, rinse with a glass of milk or sip lemon juice and follow with cold water. Chewing parsley sprigs dipped in vinegar or salt can help freshen breath as well.
An essay discusses self centered views and how provincialism and sectionalism appear in everyday attitudes. It argues travel and exposure to others foster understanding, reduce distrust, and may help prevent war, urging credit to others' virtues and learning from different places and people.
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