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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
4
The column attacks both Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates as liars and cheats while asserting that all four are reliable, capable gentlemen. The author says no one has convinced him otherwise and remains unfazed about primary or general election outcomes.
The New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads carry about a quarter of the nation's passenger business and plan to abandon long haul by seeking a 50 percent fare increase. Airlines offer nonstop New York to Los Angeles in eight to 10 hours with jets reducing to six hours in three years, while rail comfort and speed decline.
The Peoples Forum urges Southeast Kansas for more industry and factories to boost revenues. It notes water, fuels, power, space, and manpower as key requirements and calls residents to assess local prospects and plan actions to attract industry. See Lon Gest Jr. at 206 N Highland.
A collage of satirical observations on modern ethics touches diverse figures and topics. Mentioned are a hotel manager switching toilet paper, concerns about Ambassa dress Clare Boothe Luce, Democratic presidential aspirants and desegregation, Eisenhower health, a World Series proposal, a street plea for aid, and Miss Israel not posing with Miss Germany.
The editorial questions the politics behind the Miss Universe contest and recalls past standards for bathing beauty entrants being labeled as beautiful and dumb. It muses on memorializing John Foster Dulles in marble and jokes about him posing on a horse or exiting an airplane.
Virgil Tomlinson, 23, 205 N Malcolm, rushed into traffic to save his fox terrier and was struck by a car, fracturing a leg and suffering cuts. The driver, unnamed, took him to the hospital. Nearby, Neosho County youths departed for a 30 day C.M.T.C. camp at Fort Leavenworth.
This column lists notable dates tied to U S history and cultural lore for August. Entries reference events from 1692 witch trials to 1942 Guadalcanal landings and Edison patents, mixed with playful comments and reminiscences about figures like Thomas Edison and General Kearney.
Dr George Crane outlines fertility basics and the rhythm theory for Elaine B. a 24 year old wife, noting conception often occurs about 15 days before the next period. He urges keeping cycle records, explains ovulation timing, and recommends an alkaline douche with baking soda to couple behavior.
President Eisenhower gave Harold Stassen permission to publicize his anti Nixon campaign and stressed the right of the candidate to act independently. He praised Herter but opposed leading the effort to dump Nixon, wary of Taft Republicans. Press Secretary Hagerty and Johnson Morse tribute scenes follow in the Washington scene.
A collection of short humorous vignettes and punchlines. The jest ranges from a chauffeur fearing job loss to a stubborn tourist asking directions. A child misreads a flypaper gag and a driving lesson ends in a mirror mishap.
Publication and ownership information for the Chanute Tribune includes Chanute Publishing Company, Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher, James Fehrenbach as advertising manager, and a note on circulation and Associated Press affiliation. Rates listed for subscription by mail within nearby counties and outside four counties are provided.
Four members of the Welfare Department secretariat plan to resign within two months. They include undersecretary Harold C. Hunt and two assistant secretaries Bradshaw Mintener and Rosswell B. Perkins, plus Lowell T. Coggeshall, special assistant to the secretary for health and medical affairs. Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele also leaves to join private business. Commissioner Samuel M. Brownell resigns to become Detroit schools superintendent, effective Sept. 1.
Topeka Alfred M. Landon former Republican presidential candidate says he will skip the GOP convention and go on a fishing trip in Colorado. He believes he will find more interest at the Democratic National Convention and has no plans to listen or watch the GOP gathering.
Landon said Republicans likely win in November but warned there is always a question for voters. He doubted any candidate but Nixon as the GOP vice presidential nominee. He cited possible shifts from a weakening economy or a serious foreign affairs reversal.
Lawrence KU announces the appointment of Dr. A C Edwards as acting chairman of the English department. Dr James L Wortham will take a sabbatical year to collect data for a historical study of encyclopedias.
A Chanute Tribune brief notes a research initiative with plans to conduct study activities in Europe, detailing the project scope and participating researchers.
Trigg County scouts receive 10,000 ladybugs shipped from Dobbins California to battle plant lice on tobacco. County agent Keith Venable notes the release aims to protect crops without heavy chemicals.
Global cattle herds exceed 917 million head, highlighting vast livestock scale and potential implications for agriculture, markets, and resource use. Key producers and regions respond to rising numbers with policy and farming adjustments.
A dense listing of broadcast times and programs across channels includes offerings such as Summer Originals Spotlight Playhouse The Johnny Carson show Liberace and This Is Show Business. It shows a full day of scheduled programs with multiple time slots and entertainment and news blocks.
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