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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
3
Editorial argues that in ten years real poverty could disappear as wealth concentrates at the top and most workers become white collar or highly skilled blue collar. It warns of spiritual and intellectual poverty alongside financial want and calls for wiser use of wealth and leisure.
A religious note quotes Ephesians chapter six verse eleven urging readers to clothe themselves in the full armour of God to withstand the devil’s wiles.
About 200 men will be hired for temporary concrete work on new silos at the Chanute plant starting Monday. The operation will use four eight hour shifts over roughly ten days, per superintendent Guy O Gardner. Political campaigning in Neosho County remains sparse with few announced candidates for local offices including sheriff, clerk, treasurer, probate judge, county attorney, register of deeds, county superintendent, and county commissioners.
A Wichita Democrat quip and a Parsons Sun zinger mock beauty parlors where women receive mud facials and earful dirt. The jokes contrast compliments with critical remarks and highlight social gripes about appearances.
The Parsons Sun notes Nevada Missouri faces a hiring dilemma as the Nelly Don dress plant with 176 workers, 92 residents, and 21 nearby communities seeks expansion. Officials suggest adding 100 to 200 male jobs to create more family employment, since women’s jobs rise with men’s employment. The piece argues men’s job availability drives female labor participation and that outside workers would follow if men are employed.
In a Herald column, remarks range from Soviet talks and shirt requirements for diplomacy to a proposed hundred million dollar atomic test device and its two mile length. The piece notes a wheat surplus and housing shortage urging curb on taxes amid changing magazine sales and odd consumer fixes.
In Louisiana politics the Long brothers Earl and Huey used raw force and persuasion to win. Huey was assassinated in 1935 while Earl, observed by medical staff after a violent legislative outburst, may end his career. The AP analyst recalls clashes with media, long campaigns, and the brothers’ hardball tactics.
RyDREW PEARSON reports on King Baudouin of Belgium during his coast-to-coast tour. The 29 year old monarch faced new world demands while reflecting a royal line shaped by war loss abdication and public scrutiny. His Washington embassy visit showcased contrasts between American democracy and European aristocracy.
Relman Morin notes Sunday aid wanted sections show the economy’s health with dense cryptic copy and varied jobs. Ads promise opportunity to new graduates, including desks, office work, and even “nice all male office” openings, reflecting optimism amid 1939 context.
A dense hourly guide lists Continental Classroom to Late Movie with show titles such as Today, Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Edge of Night, Wagon Train, The Rifleman, and Hollywood Showtime. Programs span morning to midnight with multiple soap operas, games, westerns, and news blocks.
Department managers and staff names listed, including James E Sher idan and Dwight Wallingford. Published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter at Chanute Kansas post office. Subscription rates shown for Neosho Alles Wilson and Woodson counties with various monthly and yearly options.
The piece recalls how early help wanted ads featured clerical roles with low pay and strict hours. It notes a shift as graduates now see broader listings across fields like international relations and advertising, reflecting changes in the American job system.
A two day Memorial Day weekend traffic toll hits 310 deaths with 101 drownings and 47 other accidents for an overall 458 deaths, surpassing the 1953 record of 385. Mrs. Truman to be released to return home this week after breast tumor surgery. Joan Crawford denies poverty with $60,000 yearly soft drink earnings and more from board work, amid selling her home after husband Alfred Steele's death.
Thayer The Win A Couple Study class of the Christian church met Thursday with Mrs David Thornton Mrs Dean Stipp class president conducted the business meeting Mrs Thornton gave the devotions and Mrs H M Minnich gave the lesson The class will meet June 18 with Mrs Don Renken The hostess served refreshments to 12 adults and 15 children
A patient in Brentwood will relocate to New York for business. In Greeley a patient left in an exam room after closing, needed police help to exit the locked doctor’s office with the nurse unlocking the door. In Charlotte Gus Roberts, 17, became the first Negro to graduate from Central High School as token integration spread.
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