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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1969
Page
2
Editorial argues rising tax burdens demand reform to broaden the base and curb exemptions. It warns against churches and industries exploiting reliefs while urging industrial growth and fair contributions to fund tax-supported services.
The author argues Apollo 11's moon landing, though incredible, lacks personal impact for a journalist. He compares it to Columbus and Lindbergh, notes experts' precision and predictability, and says the real drama was the journey, not the mechanics of lift off and lunar orbit.
Washington column notes Nixon as president weighs Dulles era limits on Asia strategy. It recalls Korea and Formosa links, China lobby money, and Chiang Kai-shek ties. It cites Outer Mongolia embassy opposition and Mrs. Chennault’s alleged influence on Vietnam peace timing.
Dear reader asks about a free vitamin pill offer described in the enclosed literature. The doctor says vitamin mineral supplements vary widely in value and cost, with some useless or overpriced items. He advises consulting a physician and comparing ingredient costs at a drugstore to avoid wasteful spending.
Lawrence AP report notes Prof. Edward J. Zeller of the University of Kansas awaits lunar soil received from Apollo 11 astronauts. He will get about one tenth of a gram, part of samples given to 150 scientists. Included are other AP items from Topeka and reader questions answered by Dr Thosteson on medical topics.
Mayor Robert Morton received a letter from Gov. Robert Docking noting Yates Center won second place in the no death category for Class D cities in Kansas 1968 Traffic Safety Program. A framed certificate will be presented to the city.
Eighteen men with an average age of 62 join The Kid Gang to harvest 400 acres of alfalfa near Fredonia for the Small dehydrating plant five miles north. They expect 20 tons per day while the war uses cellulose in gunpowder to push back the Nazis and Nipponese. The group’s oldest member is 81 and the youngest 52.
NBC airs The Young Warriors with James Drury and Steve Carlson about a sergeant shaping a recruit. ABC presents The Nutty Professor with Jerry Lewis and Stella Stevens. Ch 9 features Too Much Too Soon about Diana Barrymore. Also dated listings include Hogan's Heroes Petticoat Junction and Grand Ole Opry among other shows.
Channel schedule highlights include Gunsmoke The Avengers Jeannie and I Love Lucy blocks. Late night features The Tonight Show Joey Bishop and Apollo 11 updates with News and Black Heritage programing noted.
Chanute public library focuses summer effort on reviewing thousands of magazines stored in basement. Tony Newman recruits two assistants under Joanna Welch to organize periodical holdings while attention remains on Apollo 11 and USS Hornet actions. new books arrive including Arrow in the Sun and Fifty Years on the Owl Hoot Trail.
The Labor Department reports about 1.4 million workers gained wage increases over 7 percent in key collective bargaining settlements so far this year. Average overall wage and fringe benefits rise 7.2 percent, with construction pushing higher. excluding construction, first year rise is about 7 percent and life-of-contract rise about 6 percent.
An air pollution study device was installed Thursday on the roof of No 1 fire station in Parsons by an air quality engineer from the Kansas State Board of Education. The bucket type sampler on a tripod will gather monthly air samples and similar equipment is being placed in other Kansas towns for statewide monitoring.
At a Monday noon meeting in the Catholic hall Cham ber of Commerce organizers named a three member committee John Hash Ralph Lindquist and Al Loehr to select a chamber candidate for the Miss Woodson County Hay Queen pageant. The group plans a Woodson County Fair parade float and set aside 100 for new Christmas lights. Walter Bowers reported progress on the road sign promotion. Thirty members attended.
Six contestants vie for Miss Woodson County Hay Queen 1969 crown as Jaycees organize the event at the high school gymnasium on August 5 at 8 p.m. The winner will reign over the Woodson County Fair and advance to Miss Kansas at Pratt in 1970. Elane Buttermore, the current queen from Council Grove, placed in the Miss Kansas contest in Pratt with a piano talent win and three scholarships.
A biblical verse from Luke urges mercy reflective of God the Father. It emphasizes compassionate conduct toward others as a spiritual duty and model for believers.
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