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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
4
Editorial notes Governor Docking clashes with a man he appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission. The piece highlights his habit of stirring controversy with both Democrats and Republicans, state boards, and legislators, while asserting he still shows them who is boss.
A newspaper column imagines a silent prayer for readers who may be among the fatalities expected from holiday travel. The writer laments that warnings fail to prevent disasters and offers a somber meditation for Monday’s papers.
A daily devotional note quotes Ephesians 4 32 urging readers to be kind and tenderhearted toward one another and to forgive as God in Christ forgave.
The article traces Yugoslavia from harsh foreign rule to a Stalinist postwar system under Tito. It notes Moscow’s pressure to replace Tito, Tito’s move toward independence, and his relaxation of strict communist controls to allow private property and enterprise, shaping modern Yugoslavia.
Fire records show Neosho county had 18 fires causing 14867 in losses. Allen, Wilson, Woodson and Labette counties reported higher totals, with Labette at 5631. A 1929 Ford coach stolen near South Plummer road was recovered two miles away. Maria Isabel and 40 Mexican artists head to Chanute for a one night performance at Peoples Theater. Chanute insurers held a monthly meeting at the Legionnaire. Fines totaling 18160 were levied in police court for intoxication and other offenses last month. Chanute Post of the Grand Army of the Republic plans a soldiers monument in Elmwood cemetery and a Lincoln statue drive for Topeka. Forty three Mexicans arrived to work for the Santa Fe railroad. eight brought wives and 16 children.
A collection of wry regional quips from several papers noting Leavenworth's 100 year incorporation, birds with no parachutes, life described as raisins, and advice on bicycle riding to curb weight.
James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev and Kozlov's Berlin stance as consistent with Soviet hardline policy. The piece contrasts Western talks in Geneva and Moscow warnings with the enduring threat to withdraw from West Berlin.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports Governor Abe Ribicoff urged Kennedy to skip California for delegates. Roger Kent warned Kennedy’s team that the Brown faction will dominate the state and oppose him. Kennedy argues entry is needed to avoid being sidelined at the convention. Also notes 100000 wild horses hunted in Nevada for meat and Congressman Walter Baring’s bill to halt hunting on government land.
New York columnist Hal Boyle recalls a tug of war over a cookie with his daughter Tracy illustrating the hunger of dieting. He explains years of dieting with cycles of three months on and off, describing the struggle and appetite without shame.
OCR text from Chanute Tribune 1915 issue lists staff names, departments, postal details, and subscription rates. It shows editors Ernest W Johnson and publisher duties, with office and circulation staff, and notes post office classification and AP affiliation.
A dense listing of TV and radio programming spans the day from morning to night. Notable items include Perry Mason and Cimarron City airings, multiple game shows, soaps, dramas, and late night movies, with cartoons and news interspersed.
A humorous diary notes three months on a strict diet with weight loss and renewed hearing as the narrator endures food cravings. Family and social scenes drift through reflections on aging, marriage anniversaries, and local community notices following a lighthearted exploration of self restraint.
Washington AP reports the 49 star flag becomes official at one minute past midnight, replacing the 48 star banner. Alaska is the 49th state, with ceremonies at Fort McHenry and Independence Hall. many buildings will display old flags until worn out. Hawaii may soon be 50th, with 50 star flag not official until July 4, 1960.
Buffalo residents recount visits by families from Los Angeles Nevada and Baldwin as Methodist members from the School of Missions in Kansas City, and the Pierce group return to their Buffalo charge after the Manhattan conference. Local events include a covered dish dinner with Rev G M Pierce Loreen and George as guests of honor and a tea by the Women’s Council with 230 fans on display.
The text notes that the design of the forthcoming 50th star flag is not yet definite and its appearance remains undecided by officials.
Answers note common errors and vocab: omit intensifier and quantity, place stress on the second syllable of bequest, petrify is misspelled, patent means plain evident open, and sporadic is the word meaning occurring at irregular intervals.
Dean Skinner urges motorists to use strict safety habits in summer. He warns that fatigue and fatigue impaired reactions increase accident risk and stresses keeping eyes on the road, maintaining distance, avoiding fatigue, and ensuring vehicle condition. Slippery pavements and slick tires can cause crashes even at low speeds.
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