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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1956
Page
4
Views suggest Warren Shaw adopts the program he once blasted as spendthrift. He backs state financing for schools, mental health, and essential services funded from indirect taxes, while posing questions about how to raise the money, including a suggested three-cent sales tax.
In a Peoples Forum letter Mrs Bill Gilliland argues for stronger family roots over city amenities. She insists children need real mothers and fathers, not show money or recreational facilities, and urges residents to foster loving homes rooted in Biblical values.
In Lugano Switzerland a casino and bursall operate for visitors on the water front near the city park. A second floor gambling room attracts roulette and baccarat players while a night club hosts an international act with Peggy Morris and more though the crowd remains sparse.
A television commentator returning from Russia notes dowdy clothing and few cosmetics among Russian women and few wear foundation garments. He contrasts with American fashion and wages, but argues many factors shape dress and stresses broader international relations topics.
Dr. Crane argues that a desire to appear rich leads people to buy showy goods such as new cars and fur coats beyond their means. He cites marketing tactics that exploit status cravings and warns parents not to inflate their children’s values. The piece notes the U.S. consumes a large share of global goods.
A lively Lugano scene features varied performances as dancers move from American music to different rhythms. The floor shakes with energy before the nine o clock show, Peggy Morris notes Marlene Dietrich’s ageless appeal, and the can-can by Les Bikini Girls charms. Helga Helgara tassels sympathy with contortions while acrobats delight as comedy.
Twenty five years ago a blaze killed eighty two chinchilla rabbits and damaged a private garage on North Lafayette. The fire began in A L Slocum’s poultry house at 208 North Lafayette and spread to his rabbit hutch and then to a garage on property owned by Mrs Lena Burkhart. The incident left a traceable path through local properties and prompted inquiries into the cause.
Washington column notes Russia's compulsory ten year education, heavy focus on science and engineering, and large school enrollment surpassing U S levels in higher training. It contrasts U S teacher shortages and expenditures with Moscow’s rapid expansion and nuclear-age needs.
The Chanute Tribune issue lists publication details for Highland Chanute Kas with Chanute Publishing Company and staff, and provides subscription rate outlines for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and adjacent areas, detailing monthly, quarterly, half year and annual prices. It notes AP news dispatch rights and newspaper affiliations.
A federal plan to build an 18 million dollar animal disease research lab in Arkansas City sparks political debate. Local officials and residents weigh potential economic benefits against concerns over security and animal welfare.
The Chanute city governing body approves a plan to improve Franklin Avenue in Chanute Kansas with concrete paving and curb and gutter from Oak Street to Walnut Street. Protest rules require at least half of property owners to oppose within twenty days after last publication. if not, work proceeds per law. Mayor J D Lightfoot signed June 28 1956 with City Clerk Howard Parsons witnessing.
In Neosho County probate court Emma P. Elliott seeks descent determination for real property Lot 17 Block 5 Carpenter's Addition Chanute plus all estate assets. Defenses must be filed by July 19, 1956 at 10:00 A.M. in Erie, Kansas. failure invites judgment. Balch & Bailey, petitioners’ attorneys.
Democratic Chairman Frank Theis said Kansas State College was bypassed because Kansas is considered too safely Republican. He criticized the by pass as political and cited the college as a top animal husbandry institution. The remarks were reported in the Chanute Tribune.
State income tax division notes Swihart paid 125.88 plus costs for 1951 53 and Stumbaugh paid 140.17 plus costs for 1950 54. The article adds that the first Irish immigrants arrived in 1621 in what is now the United States per the National Geographic Society.
State income tax evasion charges against Ira T. Swihart an aircraft worker and Merle Stumbaugh a city fireman have been dropped. John Stone supervisor of the
A fragmented readout shows times and titles for a radio or cinema program. Items include Lone Ranger and Wild Bill Elliott features alongside multiple listings and placeholders like TBA.
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