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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1969
Page
2
The piece warns that railroads have shaped a public view that favors shedding passenger service. It contrasts freight reliability with deteriorating passenger comfort and notes the president observing traffic jams from a helicopter in Washington.
An observer argues mass transit is essential as roads choke on jams and pollution. He notes the ICC allows cutbacks to passenger trains despite obstructions like reduced schedules and aging equipment. The piece says the ICC must acknowledge passenger trains as a needed part of public service.
A Kansas and national pattern of vanishing passenger trains continues as the ICC has denied most railroad discontinuation requests since 1958. Santa Fe may end the Tulsan service while Kansas City Southern seeks to remove the Southern Belle, risking limited travel from Ottawa to Independence and affecting jobs, mail, and commerce in Kansas.
Tribune Files notes Neosho County expected yield around 224000 bushels with 18000 already sent to elevators and 30000 stored in bins. Per acre yields range 12 to 30 bushels, with county officials and Lester Shepard and Ed Schoenhofer cited. Also mentions wartime Fourth of July plans for Chanute and hiring controls era context.
Reader asks about leg ulcers and raised bed angles for circulation. Thosteson explains elevation helps leg veins but not brain circulation. explains ulcer healing requires vein removal and local care. He also answers armpit sweat gland removal at age 15 and gonorrhea pregnancy risk, stressing confidentiality and reassurance.
Washington report details an emerging softness toward Cuba with Fidel Castro's cooperation on hijacking issues and U S support for Jamaica joining the OAS. It cites Castro's statements on resuming ties, Moscow comments, and shifts in regional attitudes while outlining domestic tax reform fights in Congress and public pressure on tax rates.
Terry Murphy notes Kansas Republicans once boasted reformers like Stubbs Bristow White and Carlson. He recalls the early 1900s era of boss railroads insurance and utilities, and praises Carlson for health reforms. He laments loss of attorney general Sonderholm and laments Democrat Docking lacking leadership while hoping Sonderholm returns.
Boston AP reports Massachusetts tests on 500000 motorists show about 2500 denied licenses, largely the elderly. About 20 percent need or require glasses, but most could meet vision standards with corrective glasses, achieving 20 40 vision.
The FAA unveils area navigation to replace fixed beacon routes and allow direct flights between airports. The plan aims to cut flying times and reduce congestion by enabling airplanes to create their own routes, with Flower stating the program could improve service and relieve busy airways. In early aviation, pilots used beacon lines then four directional beams, later expanded with VOR and distance measuring equipment for better accuracy.
Monday schedule lists color channels 5 6 9 with Investiture of the Prince of Wales at 9 and films Tight Spot and The Invisible Boy. Evening lineup includes Star Trek Mod Squad Red Skelton Doris Day NYPD and Dick Cavett with KC school election and civil liberties panels.
Television schedule listing channels and programs for July 2 in Chanute and Kansas City areas. Includes show titles such as Tarzan, The Virginian, The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, and News with Joey Bishop, plus late night programs and Movie slots.
NBC plans seven original Saturday morning specials with large budgets while CBS outlines three specials and a possible extra. The shift comes as networks respond to criticism of weak children’s programming and aim to balance schedules for an audience of about 15 million kids under 13.
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