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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
4
The Kansas Highway Commission argues for extending an interstate highway from Ottawa to the Oklahoma line with reasons seen as logical. Regional rivalries influence the placement of such major projects.
A veteran observer recalls London’s transformation since a summer 29 years ago. The city gained skyline height and new fortunes, but manners fray as spivish crowds, teddy boys, and a rising plutocracy shift social power while socialized medicine and stable governance improve living standards.
In a mixed reception area residents applaud while the Kansas Highway Commission extends a freeway from Kansas City to Ottawa and contemplates further south links toward Dallas. The decision advances the interstate route but foresees no immediate contract, stressing a long term development.
Roy Ewen reports near Urbana and Grant Blair west of Chanute note crops. flax yields six to seven bushels per acre and wheat up to 20 bushels, though corn damage is reported. A local picnic group and FFA outing are described along with a Chanute cement plant receiver appointment and early hay crop prospects.
A scripture excerpt from 2 Chronicles 7 14 urging humility prayer and seeking God to forgive sin and heal the land. The passage emphasizes turning from wicked ways and divine response from heaven.
The Atchison Globe notes life’s quirks with wry lines about menus thawing, raisins instead of cherries, and a jab at costly golf for exercise. It mentions an athletic fellow who hires a boy to mow a lawn to free time for golf.
President Eisenhower outlines the danger of another Berlin blockade and the risks to the Western alliance. He notes shifts since 1948, with the Soviet Union now potentially able to threaten Berlin more effectively and the United States needing to maintain airlift and ground support to sustain West Berlin.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reveals Aveo Manufacturing Company linked to Eisenhower ally George Allen and backed by Ezra Taft Benson. Avco’s defense orders rose sharply in 1959 while under scrutiny for contract costs and ties to high ranking officers. Avco also owns several WLW radio and TV outlets, raising concerns about possible media influence.
Channeling a historic Chanute newspaper front with editor publisher and department heads named. The clipped item preserves names such as Breeat, Jonneon, James Bwher, Dwight Wallingford, Nellie Hollenshead, Fay Clopine, T Ward and Dorsey Osborn along with references to post office entry and Associated Press notice. It outlines subscription details in Neosho, Allen, and Woodson counties and various mailing options.
Mr. and Mrs William Cowan and party traveled to Wichita on business with Mrs. Cowan’s mother Mrs. Johnson of Stark. The group and relatives visited in Pittsburg Humboldt and Neodesha including Worth Waltermire Trula Waltermire and Ronald Dunham with a birthday dinner for Worth and Ronald.
A dense listing of TV and radio programming across channels KOAM KOI KBJ state listings for July 23 1959 includes afternoon and evening shows such as Flight Zane Grey Theatre Top Dollar I Love Lucy Today Popeye Dragnet Jack Paar Show and Late Movie. The page also notes local station logos KOTV Channel 6 WDAF Channel 4 and KODE Channel 12 with show times and titles.
Dr. George W. Crane explains hysterectomy basics for women worried about losing femininity after womb removal. He argues the uterus is not a key erotic source and that sexual function largely depends on nerve stimulation, not ovarian status, urging calm and providing a pamphlet offer.
If you do not receive your Tribune, contact your newspaper carrier. If unreachable, call 700 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
Mrs. Hattie Davis hosted friends. McPherson guests joined H D Clayton’s family. Lions Club picnic at City Park. Nona Girard visits Wichita relatives. Norris and son from Udall visit local friends. former teachers. Royle Stafford family vacation with Wichita in-laws. Hixon and Girard families visit. Elizabeth Dawn Hixon born. John Miller and sons move to North Main. Estil Shull visits. Georgia High visiting parents. works at KIND. Wilson family reunion lists many relatives from several cities. Bernadine Burns guests include Shull and Burns families. Tidd and sons visit Topeka. Forrest Whitson on Missouri Pacific vacation. Lillie Noel’s daughter James Rawlins visiting. LeRoy Watson attends Kansas State College workshop.
The notice announces a classified rate for home delivery at 35 cents per week. It specifies how subscribers may arrange service and payment options.
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