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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1965
Page
5
A portrait of how people are reduced to codes and numbers from birth to daily life. The piece traces numbers on birth certificates and Social Security, drivers licenses, bank accounts, insurance policies, and service identifiers, highlighting a culture quantified by machines. It notes names fade as digits dominate interaction.
Parents of three boys report a jar containing 12590 dollars found last week. FBI checks serials to determine if funds were stolen. If unclaimed after one year, the money stays with finders.
In Prairie Village authorities killed three nuisance squirrels after residents complained of walnut damage and car dents. Kenneth Agnew, a Leawood patrolman, reported shelling incidents as neighbors protested the shootings. Police chief announced a policy change to stop shooting squirrels on request.
A weekly Erie column covers Jill Garay returning home from a six week world tour with Stephens College group and a 21 day Goodwill Tours trip ending in New York. Scouts held a Saturday campout with hiking and cooking, a troop court of honor scheduled Aug 6, and a paper drive Aug 27. The Lindquist family reunion gathered at Santa Fe Park Chanute with many relatives present and planning next years gathering at the same site.
An omnibus authorization bill for flood control, river and harbor projects totaling about $2 billion passed the Senate. It allocates 73.5 million for Kansas flood controls and 278.6 million for Grand River reservoir and channel improvements in Missouri and Iowa, with multiple proposed sites listed. The measure moves to the House, with actual funding to follow in separate appropriations.
Athens Tenn AP story recalls a roving reporter asking boys about girl friends. A precocious 3-year-old responds that cowboys should not have girl friends, reflecting frontier era attitudes on romance and loyalty to horses.
In Neosho County Kansas the probate court will hear the petition of Joe F Balch executor named in the will of C A Clifton dated May 1 1965 for admission to probate and appointment of Balch as executor without bond. Defenses must be filed by August 19 1965 at 10:00 A M in Erie Kansas. The hearing will determine the will approval and estate actions.
In Selma Alabama the city replaces weekly manual winding of the 1200 pound gong weights and 175 pound clock drive with electric gear. George Bewig the 62 year old clock winder will stay on to maintain and oil the mechanism with less frequent climbs. The change costs about 1000 dollars funded by a tax increase and ensures accurate time if power fails. Bewig will still oversee time setting and maintenance.
In Paducah Kentucky local tax consultant B Ware displayed a sign on his storefront window reading Tax Returns Filed B Ware. The playful display aimed to attract customers and showcase his name as part of his advertisement.
Chanute Tribune reports local happenings on Wednesday July 28 1965. Community events, brief notices, and updates from Chanute and surrounding areas shape the midweek edition.
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