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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
2
An editor summarizes arguments from both sides on gun rights citing a Junction City incident where a Fort Riley soldier fired at a teen in his yard claiming protection of property. The piece emphasizes free expression and urges readers to hear the other side.
John P Harris recalls a safer look at Fourth of July celebrations with boys using red cannon crackers and yellow devils while Cap Boltwood fires a brass cannon. The narrator notes few injuries and jokes about past dangers, ending with Scamp the Airedale hiding under a bed.
Twenty five years ago the basement Chanute Youth club on Main and Santa Fe provided nearly 200 residents with odd jobs and permanent employment. Formed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce the group offered work and recreation for Chanute youth easing labor shortages. Other items note Mrs. Bruce Burris’s Fort Scott visit and armed services relocations plus a 50 year ago report on military registrations and transfers to Camp Funston and Fort Riley.
Blue Stem Kid gives a blunt talk with a college graduate about politicians and oil men. He describes doodlebuggers as oil hunters using a witching stick, calls oil men a mixed lot, and praises cowboys as straight. The exchange ends with a playful warning and a stomp goodbye.
Readers submit questions on emphysema smoking tears and allergies plus blood banks Teflon safety and kitchen use. Dr Molner explains emphysema factors beyond smoking, tear moisture care, blood donor ethics, Teflon safety, and how to obtain his booklet on controlling emphysema from The Chanute Tribune.
Washington Justice Abe Fortas admitted giving state policy advice to President Johnson and summarizing others views on Vietnam. The testimony fuels Senate opposition to his Supreme Court confirmation and raises questions about the propriety of White House contact with the Court.
A 20 year old man Nick Bagnell drowned in the Goodland swimming pool. The body was found in the deep end Thursday afternoon after he was last seen swimming at 8 p.m. Wednesday. His parents Mr and Mrs James Bagnell moved from Goodland to Sault Ste Marie Michigan about a year ago. This was the pool's first drowning in 15 years.
Kansas crude oil pipeline runs rose by 3 820 barrels daily to 261 449 in the week ending July 15, according to the State Conservation Division. June average was 275 625 barrels per day, the lowest monthly figure in recent history.
TV Tonight lists a mix of game shows dramas and variety programs across channels. Primes include The Prisoner The Dating Game and My Three Sons with Get Smart Hogan's Heroes and Petticoat Junction also on screen plus Hollywood Palace Mannix Grand Ole Opry Slim Wilson and the beauty pageant. Sunday listings echoed in Friday paper.
Monday listings across channels include morning programs such as Captain Kangaroo and the Today Show, with afternoon and evening lineups featuring Gunsmoke, I Love Lucy, The Tonight Show, and sport and game show blocks. Notable entries include Merv Griffin, Jeopardy, and The Andy Griffith Show among other classics.
ABC offers Com Next Spring a drama with Ann Sheridan Steve Cochran and Walter Brennan about a wanderer seeking respect in Arkansas. The Prisoner returns to London post Village escape. My Three Sons heads to romance as the Douglas family travels. Hogan's Heroes and Hollywood Palace host antics and guests Anissa Jones Candy Vavaretta. Grand Ole Opry presents country entertainment with Porter Wagoner.
Buffalo area residents hosted or visited relatives during past days. Buffalo guests included the Robinson families from Minot North Dakota and James Williams from Junction City. Local gatherings featured birthday dinners for Mrs. Orr and Sunday visitors from Lawrence Spring Hill Chanute Sublette and Wyoming with church activities and July acolyte and usher assignments.
Chanute Tribune details staff roles including publisher Dwight McCreight and editor Dwight Wallingford. The notice lists subscription rates for local, regional, and Chanute post office boxholders, plus carrier pricing and AP membership statement.
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