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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
4
Ben Hudson analyzes the GOP race in the Fredonia Herald. Editor Scott recalls a Shaw speech and notes Hall and Shaw share similar platforms apart from right to work. He argues differences lie in backing: Hall with workers and unions, Shaw with the Old Guard.
Mrs. Drucilla Goltry of Chanute asks for modernization of department and dime stores to adopt self service. She cites long waits as clerks chat, phones ring, and shelves are rearranged, urging quicker service so shoppers can attend to other business.
Velden at Woerther See bustles with hotels and boats as Vienna weekenders stroll and postcard home. A three piece band leader in Mossbacher Hotel grillroom charms guests with a versatile repertoire from beerhall polkas to opera while the crowd savors ice creams and pastries.
The passage describes a bustling grillroom at the Hotel Mossbacher where guests linger until late, and as the evening wears on, time slips by quickly. A sense of routine and fatigue culminates in an early bedtime as the clock nears eleven.
William H. Mallory returns from Pittsburg to spend time with his parents while attending summer school at K S T C Pittsburg. Doreen Olson visits from Kansas City to see Mr E E Lofgren and family. Mrs L R Drake travels to Iola on business. A farmer pockets 37 cent wheat earnings and notes he is not unemployed as he counts income versus costs. The Haight couple plan a Tulsa weekend and a trip to Rockaway Beach before returning home.
A reflective piece debates boxing as a trade amid waning Golden Gloves activity and heavy costs for amateurs. It notes brutal fighting, modest long term rewards, and warns youths about the harsh realities, contrasting spectator fascination with the dangers of prize fighting.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson exposes hidden costs of last year's overseas travels by over 230 Senators and Congressmen. He cites $51,000 for a special Air Force plane and $10,300 in travel expenses plus $300 for a private Indonesian side trip, with foreign currency spending from account No. 19 FT 561.
Dr. George Crane notes obesity, alcohol, and tobacco as top life threats. Case 47 year old Otis L. survived a coronary thrombus after rapid self aid and calling for help. He cites studies showing low fat diets extend life, while excess weight raises blood pressure and risk of heart attacks, diabetes, and cancer.
A lighthearted mix of gags about inviting Air Force cadets to dinner and a joke about rain in the West. Vignettes include a San Jose mispronunciation, a minister’s quip about a flirtatious member, and a note on a humorous payroll request. Radio listings run through prime time programs and sports shows.
Rainy rounds at Milford Michigan roundup sees a Texas delegation kitchen tent fire destroying a cupboard before firefighters stopped it. Cause undetermined. Meanwhile 6000 scouts mostly stay in tents as Kansas and Missouri groups attempt to set a record by weaving ten five foot poles, surpassing the nine pole mark.
The effort centered on keeping joined poles aloft as new lengths of slender staffs were lashed on from the bottom. Kansas City participants Pat Knight Judy Boreson Vicki Sheldon joined Jo Lynn Swanson Paul Pachlhofer of Mission and Susan Renshaw of Overland Park.
The material suggests errors in subject verb agreement with plural in laws and requires a singular verb form.
Editor Ernest W. Johnson and Publisher James Feirenbach publish evenings except Sunday and file as second class matter at Chanute Kansas post office. Subscription rates listed for four counties by mail with monthly and multi month options.
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