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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1969
Page
2
The piece blasts a hidden amendment and congressional neglect as Pentagon and State Department misrule. warns of war-powers drift and wasteful defense spending while lawmakers focus on clubhouse rules and pay raises. questions constitutional changes and calls for citizen involvement.
In a Peoples Forum letter a writer defends calling crosswalk signs "dumb" and urges re reading of the letter. The writer insists the signs are mute and unclear, defending the term and criticizing misquotation by Mrs Hardin.
Mrs. Margaret Lopeman of 119 N. Washington argues that school crossing signs are ignored and worthless and advocates for stop lights citing phone calls and conversations in support of her view.
Tribune notes that twenty five years ago a cigarette carton shortage is expected to continue into the postwar period. Industry circles cite ongoing factors sustaining the supply gap despite bumper crops, with emokers of popular brands facing limited carton availability.
Fourteen Navy destroyers will host midshipmen from the Naval Academy and other colleges for a five day training voyage in Pearl Harbor. More than 400 midshipmen participate in Destroyer Flotilla Seven, sailing from across the nation while the group trains in Hawaii.
Iola support for the Allen County Junior College will require a mill levy increase of 1.53 mills this Fall. This adds one mill for vocational education while the rest funds social security on salaries. The total junior college levy will be 9.06 mills with 4.21 for the general fund and 2.15 for bond and interest. A small decrease occurred in the coastal outlay levy. College President Bill Spencer cited a county valuation drop from 1968 to 1969 as a factor.
A column features Dr. Thosteson evaluating the Kre biozen cancer cure claim, stating no proof exists and calling it a cruel hoax. It also answers reader questions on migraine-like vision spells, wheat germ oil for knees, and adoption guidance for a teen pregnancy, noting he cannot answer all letters personally.
A brief Bible verse fragment notes the heavens opening and Ezekiel receiving visions from God, reflecting prophetic imagery. The line presents a sacred oracle moment without further context or expansion.
A lighthearted column describes Herman the dog living under a joking tenant landlord contract with humans providing meals a home and care. Neighbors visit with a cat named Mr Fuzz provoking guerrilla tactics that frighten Herman prompting fears about security and indoor comfort.
Washington column contrasts the costly moon launch with the Potomac’s drying river and polluted water. It recalls Roosevelt era plans for dams and reservoirs, blocked by real estate and conservation interests, arguing a big water project could fix shortages without moon-scale spending. It also notes Missouri River diversion ideas as a solution model.
Chester Stovall of Kansas City will be the speaker at Humboldt's 11th annual Biblesta on October 4. Stovall, Humboldt native and HR director, is highlighted as the event’s keynote. Dr. Max McReynolds, Biblesta chairman, says judges will come from the Kansas City Star WIBW KOAM and the Wichita Eagle. Early entrants for floats can win a $12.50 prize.
Primetime spots feature The Bedford Incident on Channel 9 at 7:30 with Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier. Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in Jumping Jacks at 8:00 on NBC. Dr. Strangelove with Sellers and Scott on ABC. A 10:50 documentary Anything Goes examines cultural freedoms across major cities.
Channel listings for Chanute WDAF KMBC KUHI KODE WIBW and others show July 14 prime time with Laugh In Here’s Lucy Movies The Outcasts Mayberry RFD Family Affair Dick Cavett and Jimmy Rodgers News Tonight Show Joey Bishop Laredo Untouchables Black Heritage Faith For Our Times and TV Playhouse entries across multiple stations.
Dog Days study season brings diverse readings on race, religion, and democracy. Notable titles include Beyond Racism, Black Rage, Soul on Ice, Love My Children Browne, Mao, Obsolete Communism, The Gathering Storm in the Churches, The Morality Gap, When the Saints Go Marching Out, The Throwaway Children, The Road to Ruin, The Canfless Atom, The Power of the Unknown Citizen, Politics and Power, The Intimate Enemy, How to Work with Concrete and Masonry, and various collectors guides and poetry volumes.
Max Haden elected president of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce at the Thursday board meeting. Other officers include Bob Adams as vice president and Miss Maggie Herman as secretary treasurer. Committee chairmen will be appointed soon.
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