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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1955
Page
4
Ozark Airlines has informally announced it will discontinue the Chanute station due to weak local demand. The carrier cited entrenched travel habits toward Kansas City and Chicago and poor connections at Wichita to westbound flights, plus a satisfactory train option, as reasons.
The University of Missouri imposes a rule barring freshmen under 21 and undergraduates on scholastic probation from operating automobiles on or near campus unless a demonstrated need exists. The aim is to curb academic failure linked to car use and redirect energy toward studies.
A Warren-like column by J P H titled This and That reflects on an editor publisher in Leavenworth with a plant near a fire station and self insured policy choices. It comments on post summit travel, a Chicago fatal crash by deponent, weather focus in airports, an air conditioning mishap in church, a hotel with single blankets, Iowa and Russian farm ties, and general small town observation.
Farmer jokes about corn prices and barber charges during a talk with a barber. A colonel warns that disobeying orders brings disaster, illustrated by a tour of inspection where a K P is asked to taste soup from a kettle.
A doorway of humor unfolds as a colonel scolds a ladle, calling plain soup dishwater while a cook and K P. share a quip about a tack in a doughnut. A visitor and native exchange a pun about the village choral society revealing local pride.
Twenty five years ago Chanute anticipated a total election registration of 4500 or more for the August 5 primary. Local garden curios include a mustard-jar tomato grown by Karl Lust and a two pound potato from Ellis L. Johnson.
A reader notes overuse of phrases like green with envy and hot as a firecracker in newspapers. The piece argues writers should avoid clichés, paraphrase or cut them, and replace dull terms with clear language to save words and sharpen reporting.
DREW PEARSON DETOURS ON IKE AT GENEVA DESCRIBES A DINNER WITH Gruenther and Radford revealing a split in Eisenhower between military commander and diplomatic peacemaker. The piece argues Ike risks being seen as a candidate of peace while military leaders fear concessions that weaken U S arms strength. It notes NATO, arms appropriations, and past Harding era doubts about Republican leadership.
Dr. Crane argues youths with full time jobs must pay board and room and live by life’s rules. He urges parents to charge weekly upkeep, even if funds go to cars, except when college or military service justifies an exception. He emphasizes independence and fairness in adult life.
New York based painter Russell Patterson, famed for judging beauty contests, has evaluated about half a million contestants and rejects money as a judge. He uses an artist eye rather than a tape measure, finding Miss Exquisite Form sponsored by United Artists. He recalls a scar from a runner-up and notes rising quality of entrants nationwide.
The excerpt presents a speaker categorizing women by hair color, claiming redheads feel superior, brunettes are solid, and blondes lack stability. It suggests a generalizing attitude toward women, ending with a note that the mystery remains about the one you want to know.
Buffalo Buffalo Mr and Mrs Gus Pundt of Shelbyville Illinois visited the Millicans and were hosted by W T Swinney with an ice cream and cake party. Attendees included the Sanders family from Round Table New York and several local residents. Philathea class met at Mrs Oley Apt with devotions and a lesson. Sprague family returns from Harrisonville Missouri after three months away.
Andrew W. Lerios a San Francisco travel agency executive departs International Airport for Manila as the first leg of a round the world race. A young woman Susan Bryan Miss San Francisco plans to leave at 12 35 a m aboard an American Airlines flight with a Dallas stop. Lerios flies Pan American.
Thayer Mrs Jesse Johns ton and Luraine Whisman made a business trip to Chanute. Mr and Mrs Kalb Hague of rural Moreheads have purchased Wrights Cafe. They will move here about August. Mae Mathews of Cherryvale recently visited Mrs A L Palmer. Mrs Mable Engel has enrolled at Friends University in Wichita for several weeks of summer school. She teaches at Morehead. Edward Sparks of Sacramento has been visiting his father Evert Sparks. Mr and Mrs J F Chisham have returned from a two month vacation. They were with a son at Los Angeles and in the Pacific Northwest sightseeing. Glenn Worley made a business trip to Chanute. Mr and Mrs Bill Degenhart and Mrs Chris Degenhart of Garden City visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Glenn Worley went to Kansas City to visit their son Leland and family. They planned to continue to Rushmore Minnesota to visit her parents and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Gerald Garrison and daughter of Chanute were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Studebaker and Ralph. Mrs George Papusch Martha and Nancy visited her aunt Mrs M F Minnich at Cherryvale. The son born to Mr and Mrs Harry McFarland has been named Steven Wayne.
Carole Miller, a 19 year old freshman to be at Kan, wins the title of Cowboy Capital Queen in Dodge City. The event names Manhattan as the home base for the pageant.
The Chanute Tribune page from July 25 1955 lists the Chanute Kansas newspaper details editors and staff and publication notes including ownership and circulation figures. It notes the paper is published evenings except Sunday and is a second class matter with AP news dispatches.
Nancy Jo Rensick age 19 of Wichita and Elaine Lunt age 18 of Pratt named attendants to the Manhattan girl in the Cowboy Capital Sweetheart contest sponsored by the Cowboy Capital of the World Museum and the Kansas Association of Radio and TV Broadcasters.
A dense listing of TV programs across channels with times and show names. Notable items include Robert Montgomery Eddie Cantor Show Howdy Doody and Vaughn Monroe Show with multiple matinees and news segments listed throughout the day.
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