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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
Editorial laments farm cuts and storage limits as wheat yields spike across the plains. Producers face clogged elevators and massive piles of grain despite allotments and supports trimmed, prompting a paradoxical mix of pride and anxiety. The piece frames the bounty as a grand joke of abundance.
G C Dunn of 705 North Kansas commends the Tribune for an editorial urging school safety. He details a threeweek effort with Mayor Rush over speed limits near three crossings used by 20 to 25 children. City and state officials removed 40 mph signs, but a west entrance 40 mph sign remained briefly before being dropped, after which signs showed 30 mph yet traffic reportedly sped faster. Dunn blames city commissioners and managers rather than police.
A collection of humorous clippings from Kansas newspapers with wry lines on missiles costs, native flowers, thrift, music habits, family life, parental days, aging wisdom, and fishing. The bits showcase local wit and social observations from Marion County Record, Miami Republician, Hays News, Topeka Journal, Wichita Eagle, Stafford Courier, Atchison Globe, Wichita Democrat.
A religious note highlights Hebrews 10 35 urging readers not to cast away confidence for it carries great recompense of reward.
A column riffs on cheap imported dishes with ironic labels and jokes about wages and old-time tariffs. It humorously compares past and present, notes a vacationing neighbor at a fancy resort, a hospital discharge ahead of a Fourth of July trip, and local strikes halting Kansas City construction for three months.
Governor Alf Landon telephoned Hugo T Wedell to offer appointment as the junior member of the Kansas supreme court filling the vacancy after Chief Justice Johnston's resignation. Wedell accepted immediately. Neosho county cattle figures show horses 5565 mules 929 milk cows 7160 other cows 7158 bulls 765 steers 10785 sheep 264? hogs 63 goats.
James Marlow reviews the first six months of 1960, noting mixed foreign upheavals from the U2 incident over Russia and Korea and Turkey, to France joining the atomic club. He highlights economic strain at home, Nixon's path to the GOP nomination, and Kennedy emerging as Democratic front-runner with the convention near.
Washington dispute pits Judge Marvin Jones and Eugene Worley against preservationists over replacing Lafayette Square historic Dolly Madison mansion and Belasco theatre with a modern Court of Claims building. Texas allies and Republican Jack Martin leverage White House support to push demolition after initial pushback.
Chanute Tribune details its publication, staff roles, and mailing rates. The note lists department managers, press details, and circulation information. It notes newspaper status as second class via Chanute postal service and AP content rights.
Indian police with 18 deputies dispersed a four day sit in by 30 unarmed Uintah-Ouray band members at the tribal offices. Seventeen were arrested and later arraigned on charges of malicious mischief and unauthorized use of tribal and federal property. No injuries were reported. The group called the True Utes complained about spending of tribal funds and leadership voting dynamics.
A dense channel guide lists daytime and prime time selections across stations KOAM KOTV KODE and more. It shows news weather markets and a parade of dramas comedies westerns and sports with movies anchored by titles like Flying Cadets Rogue's Regiment and Brother Orchid.
The columnist profiles Hal R a 38 year old cynic who after six months in a program falls in love with a girl and marries her. He reflects on two stages of idealism and the need for self restraint, urging parents to support churches and youth groups to nurture virtue and morality.
Prairie View social column notes Mrs. Mary Baker of Iola visiting sister Mrs. Francis Butts. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lassman visited with their son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Lassman, Lynda, Diane and Kenneth Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hosack and...
A short item notes Mrs Hazel White hosts a Wednesday afternoon July 6 gathering of the Center Grove Ladies Aid. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Harold McNeal and siblings Scherl and Lesa Kay members.
A ten year Army survey at Fort Sill Oklahoma shows GIs favor hot rolls milk and strawberry short cake while disliking candied parsnips cauliflower with cheese sauce iced coffee and asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
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