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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1964
Page
4
A letter from Chanute residents argues for a municipal golf course to boost local recreation and keep spending in town. The writers urge starting with half sand and half grass greens and expanding yearly, praising Santa Fe Lake park and urging support for the Jay- Dee project.
A columnist muses on record breaking weather and public anxiety about climate shifts. Various theories are offered from nuclear testing to communist weather manipulation, geological menopause, and political blame while noting the national urge to set new records and possible improvised measuring changes.
Tribune Files notes the $55,000 underpass at South Santa Fe and Girard branch crossing, a federal state highway project with more than a half mile of concrete paving, opened to traffic and accepted by the highway department. Detour signs were removed and cars use the new slab, routing beneath the Santa Fe branch. Thornburg, who robbed First National Bank on March 27 of $4,800 and threatened violence, is jailed in Nevada, Missouri, as Chanute officials consider disposition. A warrant had been issued. Thornburg said he’d been in Florida and that the money was gone.
Senator Barry Goldwater met with President Lyndon Johnson in the White House for a brief 16 minute session. Johnson outlined anti violence steps from business labor and civic groups while Goldwater urged restraint and avoided inciting trouble. They produced a 38 word joint communique confirming their positions.
Dear Dr Mother explains that either oral or injected polio vaccine provides protection when given in recommended doses. The public should not battle over method. aim for universal vaccination. The column also answers readers about nickel allergy from earrings, false TB danger, and heart care booklet.
New York AP notes that show business is as costly as it is glamorous. Claire and Merna Barry, a supper club duo, expect to spend over 25 000 dollars to prepare a new act for an August opening. They employ specialists from vocal and orchestral arrangers to wardrobe designers, with gowns reaching 750 to 1500 dollars. Their journey from near poverty to television and international work highlights the high price of stardom. Each sister is married to a successful businessman.
The Chanute Tribune announces subscription rates by mail for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties including 1 year $9.00 6 months $5.00 3 months $3.00 and a monthly rate of $1.00. Published in Chanute Kansas by Chanute Publishing Company with staff roles listed.
TV listings note station checks with KOAM Channel 7 and Channel 12 and programs including Ernie Ford Say When General Hospital Truth or Consequences scheduled around 11 08 a m with Tennessee listings and channel numbers mentioned.
Humboldt received over an inch of rain in an early Tuesday shower with wind and minor damage to trees and power lines. A lightning fire near the city prompted Volunteers to respond to a pumping station blaze with only minor damage reported.
The Mary Martha circle of the Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Lawrence Larson’s home with Mrs. Jesse Wilson as chair. Mrs. Wayne Gillham led opening formalities and Mrs. Don Sanders gave devotions. They will host Family Night on August 19 with a watermelon feed replacing the usual supper and will supply flowers for the church during August. A study of missions is noted.
Oklahoma City visitors Mr and Mrs Clyde Barber visited the DeWitts and Barnards from Thursday to Saturday. The Humboldt Lions Club held a near full attendance meeting at Community Park Monday evening and all became volunteer painters after supper. Clyde Snender, president, reported work on cabin walls and ceiling with lime yellow walls and white ceiling, windows and woodwork slated for future sessions under Civic Improvement committee guidance.
A collection of humorous quips from the Toronto Republic and Emporia Gazette notes. Jokes reflect on paychecks deductions, cash stubs, and social manners with light satire.
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