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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1968
Page
2
A reader scolds the forum for praising youths who dodged military service and for calling Dr. Spock a man of conscience. The letter objects to media condoning civil disobedience.
Harold Williams from 909 S Lincoln argues freedom of the press carries responsibility to obey laws. He condemns anarchy and violence against police, noting officers protect citizens though wages are low.
The column condemns Sen Ervin and Thurmond for assaulting Justice Fortas and predicts a sad day if he is confirmed. It cites Fortas alleged communist front ties, Lattimore defense, and participation in several majority Supreme Court decisions. The piece urges Senate courage to oppose Fortas.
Column notes the ongoing Vietnam war strain and rising living costs while highlighting a 6 percent drop in musical instrument sales to 56 million and a long term rise in music making devices. Author urges instrument registration and criticizes amateur guitar playing. Raps youth folk and rock use and predicts tighter limits on guitar use.
Tribune Files notes that PFC Lowry F. Anderson, stationed at the Pyete Army base in Texas, has been transferred overseas. Lt. Charles Ballou Jr. gave Stark residents a close view of a Flying Fortress as he circled low over his parents home, while Ballou is a Taft California based former Chanute Junior College student. Jack Craven, son of Mr and Mrs Verne Craven, graduated from officers training in Miami Beach and became a second lieutenant. Jean Blanton, daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Debolt, will earn a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State July 30. Fifty years ago Kenneth Goss returned to Camp Funston after visiting his parents and others, with Mrs Minnie Cox and family also returning from an outing to Colorado.
A verse from Proverbs 19 23 notes that those who fear the Lord gain life and remain satisfied with no evil befalling them. The line emphasizes divine protection and contentment for the faithful.
Terry Murphy argues editors should guide public opinion but urges city leaders to act on neglected parks. He cites overgrown parkings, a diseased tree near Central Park, a mosquito prone water pool, and untrimmed grounds, contrasting with prided North Evergreen homes. He demands timely maintenance.
In Washington the two top Negro mayors Carl Stokes of Cleveland and Walter Washington discuss urban issues with white colleagues Keven White of Boston and Joseph Alioto of San Francisco. They address education welfare and police affairs while noting gains in housing jobs and race relations amid tense local conflicts.
A compact listing of ABC and CBS programs for the evening. Includes Time slots for Who are They on ABC at 8 30 exploring racism in America and a Dallas Cowboys focused special Doomsday: A Second Appointment With Destiny on CBS at 7. Good Morning World and Felony Squad air later with plot-driven descriptions and a World War II reunion in Rat Patrol.
Read the advertisements for your own needs in the classified column and display ads sections. Listings cover real estate jobs services and merchant offers with contact details and prices where provided.
Campaign manager Ebur S. Schultz announced a steering committee for the Robinson for U.S. Senate campaign. Members include S. D. Propst Glen Taylor Mrs Helen Cloke Gordon Bender Chanute Charles Norris St Paul Bernard Smith Stark Kenneth George Thayer and Ira White Erie with candidate William S. Robinson of Wichita on the Democratic ticket.
In Useless Inlet near Victoria B C scientists report mink otter and raccoon have eaten most of 148 PEI imported lobsters released in 1966. Only 237 introduced lobsters remain missing as predators consume them.
A compact TV guide shows Gunsmoke Lucy Show Felony Squad Andy Griffith I Spy and other programs with time slots from 6:30 to 10:00 PM and various channels noted by listed numbers and letters. The schedule includes Premiere Playhouse and Playhouse segments and multiple repeats across the evening.
Televised lineup lists channels including KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW KVOO on a Tuesday schedule with shows from Today Show to Jeopardy and The Tonight Show across 6 AM to 12:30 AM periods. Notable programs include Captain Kangaroo Candid Camera Mc.
The Laude family hosted a Wednesday gathering with relatives from Kansas and Texas enjoying ice cream and cake. Kellene Webber joined Cindy Bennett for an overnight visit, while the Ruby Wright Circle and Virginia Circle of the First Baptist Church met for Bible study, prayer, and refreshments with several members in attendance. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Dora Mueller with lunch, canasta, and scores noted for games.
An exile group announces gold souvenir coins to mark Cuba's independence war centennial. The coins cost 25 dollars each and bear Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, who began the 1868 war for independence.
The history column notes Hawaii became a U S state in 1959 and elected the first Oriental representatives to Congress. It recalls King Olaf of Norway dying in 1030, Vincent van Gogh's death in 1890 by self-inflicted shooting, Benito Mussolini’s birth in 1883, and the Cape Cod Canal opening to traffic in 1914.
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