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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
4
Editorial argues water is a universal concern and urges voter education before the proposed Kansas Constitution water amendment. A Topeka meeting of 65 diverse water stakeholders shows agreement on the need despite differing aims, warning that waiting until shortages hit would be too late.
A verse from Isaiah 26 3 appears in today’s page noting God keeps in perfect peace those who keep their mind stayed on Him. Readers are invited to mail favorite verses for publication with name and address.
A collection of quips on modern life and politics. It contrasts Abe Lincoln splitting rails with politicians splitting hairs and notes near fifty million unemployed including a vacationing worker. It hints at space satellites, Sputnik, and other contemporary foibles with a wry, observational tone.
Rand- era Wit & Wisdom notes Dr. Allen B. Du Mont's patent enabling two TV programs to be viewed on one screen with polaroid glasses and ear phones delivering individual sound. The piece discusses TV's impact on youth, education expert quotes, and periphery anecdotes about grandchildren.
About 75 out of town delegates attended a district convention at the First United Brethren church in Neosho, representing churches from the southeastern quarter of the state. The event runs Mon through Fri with courses in Christian education offered.
A Kansas column of humorous snippets and light notices from local papers. Jokes touch marriage, aging, a dog story, a joke about a sorority headline, a prewar car tax quip, and fashion shifts at a supper club.
Adm. Charles R. Brown, commander of the Sixth Fleet, is praised as a capable fighter and diplomat. His ships and sailors serve as a floating embassy, promoting goodwill as they train, assist, and engage with Mediterranean communities, aiding orphans and supporting local charities.
Dr. Crane reports Sandra K a 23 year old chemistry graduate student who adopts male clothing and attitudes to avoid being seen as feminine. A professor calls her brilliant yet troubled, describing a perceived complex and fears of ugliness from childhood. The piece asserts psychology is common sense and critiques credentialism.
Publication notice and billing details outline evening publication schedule except Sundays and indicate post office handling for the Chanute Bas area under the 1879 act. Rates for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties are listed for various monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual mail subscriptions.
Elsmore and Kansas City residents share birth notices and family visits. Laura Jean Elsmore born July 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Senstedt of Long Beach California. Leonard Cox of Kansas City welcomed son Russell Edward born July 5. Several extended visits reported among Wichita Lawrence Moran Humboldt and Bronson families with picnics dinners and gatherings.
TV schedule snippet lists channels KOAM KOTV and others with multiple programs for Friday July 18 1958 and Sunday July 8 including This Is the Life Hopalong Cassidy Bachelor Father and Captain Kangaroo across various time slots. The list combines daytime and evening offerings from stations.
Mr and Mrs Earl Ericson hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Ardwin Young of Knoxville Ill Mrs Gladys Ericson and others. Delbert Helm and children from Oklahoma City stayed with Carrol Lander as Gail Helm visited. Roscoe and Sue Cox and Frank Conway from Kansas City joined the Lander household with James Lander also visiting. Harry Cox traveled to Wichita for the Fourth and stayed a few days.
Community gossip and family visits fill weekend news with multiple moves and gatherings. Families such as Van Leeuwens, McClungs, O Briens, and Martins are noted visiting relatives in Dayton Wichita Chanute and St Louis while births illnesses and relocations shape the week.
Community news notes a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Alvin Carlson hosted by Choral Aire members and relatives in Chanute and Buffalo areas. Attendees include the Guenthers Carlsons McMillens and many others from rural Chanute Altoona Buffalo and nearby towns. A later item notes many locals purchasing or renting property and ongoing school and church activities plus a fact about postwar female employment.
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