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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1968

Page

2

District Judge Race Editorial Endorses George Donaldson

The Tribune weighs the Eleventh Judicial District race in Wilson Neosho Labette Crawford Cherokee counties. It endorses incumbent George Donaldson over Charles Forsyth, citing integrity, court efficiency, and public interest as core factors guiding voters on August 6.

Wilson Neosho Eleventh Judicial District Tribune The George Donaldson Chanute Charles Forsyth Erie Labette Crawford Cherokee Donaldson Forsyth Kansas Senate Labette County the Tribune

Wheat crop outlook belies price disaster in farm belt

The piece argues 1968 wheat output rose 4 percent from 1967 and yields averaged over 28 bushels per acre, yet farmers face low prices and costly inputs. It warns of sector distress, government aid critics, and looming higher yields via hybrids, amid debates on agricultural policy. It cites small growers suffering while large operators fare better.

Humboldt Guards salute best enlisted man in battalion drills

Twenty five years ago Sgt H G Curl, a local teacher, was named best enlisted man of the Humboldt State Guard unit during battalion maneuvers in Coffeyville as Lola and Humboldt companies competed. Lola placed second and Humboldt third in company contests.

H. G. Curl Humboldt State Guard Coffeyville Lola Humboldt Luther Hill North Evergreen Pvt Australia George Benson Washington, D.C Census Bureau Chanute Iola Allen County Board of Directors

TV Tonight Listings Highlight Classic Evening Lineup

A TV grid shows programs across channels with Tarzan, Wizard of Oz, Wild Wild West, Gomer Pyle, Star Trek, Wagon Train, Hollywood Squares, and news blocks. Notable slots include Evening movie entries and afternoon to late-night talk and variety shows.

Gomer Pyle Will Sennett America

Memory of a lonely fall spurs plan for elder check ins

A Chanute column cites Mrs. Ray Russell’s near tragedy from a home fall and a Department of Speech professor Dr. George Pflaum’s idea to organize daily check in calls for elderly people living alone. Volunteers could form church backed self help networks to prevent undetected illness or death.

Terry Murphy Ray Russell S. Evergreen Russell Emporia Lyon County Kan Sas State Teachers College George R. R. Pflaum K.S.T.C

Code of Ethics Fails to Curb TV Influence in Congress

Washington panel argues that a new ethics code does little to curb lobbying by television interests. It notes TV owners in Congress, law firms representing networks, and FCC struggles, with the NAB backing lawmakers through pressure and a web of industry ties.

Code of Ethics Washington Congress Capitol Hil Federal Comp Commission Braz National Association of Broadcasters NAB

Tonight's Top TV Shows Preview

TV guide notes ABC airs The Wizard special Mike and the Mermaid about a boy and a mermaid. Gomer Pyle on CBS features a district representative. CBS 7:30 presents Gomer. CBS 8:00 Friday Night Movie stars Henry Fonda amid presidential politics. ABC 8:30 airs Heart of Show Business a 90 minute Aberfan tribute with Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Sellers.

ABC Mike The Gomer Pyle CBS Gomer Henry Fonda Aberfan Sammy Davis Jr Lulu Shirley Bassey Peter Sellers

Today in History highlights from July 26, 1968

AP notes key events on this date including Liberia adopting a constitution in 1847, British recapture of Ft. Ticonderoga in 1759, the Continental Congress creating the Post Office Department in 1775, France annexing Tahiti in 1891, Eva Peron's death in 1952, and Fidel Castro's 1953 army raid in Santiago Cuba.

Ft. Ticonderoga Continental Congress Benjamin Franklin America France South Sea Tahiti Argentina Eva Peron Fidel Castro Cuba Santiago

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Saturday TV listings for Chanute area channels

A dense Saturday and Sunday schedule of daytime and prime time programs across channels 2 to 13. Includes cartoons, dramas, game shows, news, and film blocks with titles such as Leave It to Beaver Captain Kangaroo Cowboy shows and sports specials.

Linus Lionhearted Davey & Goliath Samson Goliath Bob Cummings Studio Five Geo Cool McCool Herald of Truth Tom & Jerry Pires Skylite Cavalcade Sacred Heart A. A. Allen Capitol Hill the Christophers News Church Opinion Washington Linus Gospel of Christ Insight Highway Patrol Bugs Bunnie Mr. Ed Harry Levinson W. C. Fields America McHale's Navy Animal Kingdom Campaign Frank McGee Lassle Walt Disney Ronald Reagan Sam. Smothers Joe Kreiger Laramie Maine

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