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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1962
Page
5
The piece argues the department needs a new slogan and criticizes past graft involving cotton brokers and grain storage scandals. It notes Estes and other businessmen were harmed by flawed oversight and contemplates eliminating programs, but rejects that option and urges reform instead.
The text argues that massive funds in government dealings invite corruption and that agencies must be vigilant, disciplined, and relentlessly policed. It criticizes both current and recent Agriculture Department administrations for lacking these traits and warns of political punishment if they fail to change.
The report notes the 11 minute commencement speech felt too long and mocks the era’s trend toward concise orations. The writer jokes about memory and newsroom photo subjects while wryly describing the era’s visual fodder for papers.
A columnist riffs on worldly temptations and political figures, noting Billie Sol Estes and a Texas reference amid reflections on Christmas, television, and a belief that tax cuts will not occur next year. The piece critiques perceptions of promises and public figures with a wry, topical tone.
A force of 250 men works on silos at the Ash Grove Lime and Portland Cement plant north of town. Superintendent Guy Gardner reported the project will extend through next week.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports sugar subsidies total about half a billion dollars yearly, mostly aid to large companies like U S Sugar Corp and Hawaiian firms, not individual farmers. The piece notes price distortions, reliance by Coca Cola and others, and political delays by Rep. Harold Cooley.
Dr Molner warns boric acid eyewash is not harmless and should be avoided for most eye care. He urges modern alternatives for eye infections and allergies, noting tears handle routine washing and that skin absorption can cause toxicity. He also answers questions on pyelonephritis and hemorrhoids and stresses diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Urbana residents report plans to sell a home in Eldora and move to Atchison for Don Bryan’s new August start. Local families visit, hosts host a charivari, and a Grange ice cream social is held. The death of Hallie Smitherman in Missouri is noted along with funeral services in Parsons and Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Maple Park hosts a Sun day picnic with the Duleavy and Taylor families plus friends at Lake Parsons. Dozens including Heilman and Mears relatives travel from Chanute Wichita and Kansas City for family gatherings and a funeral. Visitors from Erie Urbana Coffeyville and Parsons attend meals birthdays and church events across the weekend.
A broad weather list reports conditions and temperatures for multiple cities including Cleveland Denver Detroit Albany and Los Angeles among others. Temperatures range from highs near 107 degrees in Phoenix to cooler mid 60s in Detroit and Portland. Missing data noted with M M or trace.
TV guide listing channel by channel programs for KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM. Top shows include Perry Mason Tales of Wells FargoDefenders Donna Reed Dr Kildare Have Gun Will Travel Lawrence Welk Gunsmoke and late night news and movies with wrestling and travel features.
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