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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues against capital punishment for habitual narcotics offenders, saying the death sentence would not deter pushers. It cites an undermanned narcotics bureau and tight budgets as larger obstacles, urging funding over harsher penalties to curb the drug trade.
Howard Jenkins reflects on two neglected graves in a woodland pasture near Chanute. Former captain and lieutenant of Company KK, 29th Illinois Infantry, are unnamed on shared headstones. He asks whether the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars should honor them or leave them forgotten as time passes.
In the Air Force view the Navy’s carriers offer only a small strategic punch while budget figures gloss the Air Force as not a large economy. Senator George’s retirement reshapes the Foreign Relations chair to Senator Green of Rhode Island on likely seniority. The Russians tout a new super bomber named the Bison to buffalo America. Estes Kefauver stands alongside Tennessee peers as a notable figure. A blind man in Tennessee was arrested for drunken driving. An employer weighs fringe benefits versus on site opportunity and retirement plans. Khrushchev and
Bulganin and associates traveled together wary of trust while a rare sight passed by a man wearing a vest without a Phi Beta Kappa key. Secretary Benson returned to Washington after tours of Nebraska and Iowa to inspect farm conditions. He traveled in broad daylight and without an armed escort, a remarkable part of the trip.
Memorial Day reflections note shifting observances from large town hall gatherings and lengthy speeches to quieter grave decorating. Daughters and granddaughters of Civil War veterans continue services through the Women's Relief Corps while many households combine cemetery visits with picnics. Generations beyond war dead maintain tribute, but turnout fades as customs evolve.
Twenty five years ago aircraft types never seen here will be demonstrated mid next month as the national Ed sel Ford trophy reliability tour stops for four hours. Forty to 50 airplanes two autogiros and a dozen pilots will appear across the tour bringing comedy tragedy and local literature to the Kansas room at Chanute public library. Mrs W E Kelley visits from Kansas City while Sunflower Electric Supply closes due to Carter’s health. Stark-Fred Teas reports new potatoes and peas from May 25 harvest.
At the office dinner Green grew bored as colleagues paid little attention before he was asked to speak. He rose, looked around the room, and paused to gather his thoughts.
A speaker compliments the women staff as he extols paintings and jokes about art and dining. The crowd includes a seasick husband who jokes about ships and buses. A pun contrasts a pessimist female driver with an optimistic man, reflecting light humor.
A farmer tells his long time employee to label eggs with date and breed, prompting the man to quit claiming he won’t be secretary to hens. In New York Bill returns from Texas with mink coats cars and money, explaining he trick or treated in Houston on Halloween for the haul.
President Eisenhower faces a wary lineup for the June 25 Panama summit with Bolivia Colombia and Peru declining talks while Argentina Brazil Mexico Venezuela and Cuba show cautious yeses. Ambassadors say invitation timing and drafting of a principles declaration fuel Latin American skepticism.
Dr. Crane argues that in modern commerce, price and quality are similar, so sales success hinges on personality and psychological skill. He cites Freud’s dominance after opponents die out, encourages teens to pursue sales by building client trust, and offers a booklet on advertising psychology via the Hopkins Syndicate Inc. in Indiana.
Erie and Vicinity H C Hunt announces the Centerville school district association's third annual reunion this Sunday at Erie Country Club with a basket dinner at 12 30 and an afternoon program of talks about bygone school days. Mrs Anna Wiggans of Chanute is secretary treasurer. All former teachers pupils and district friends are invited. The Carnation Club picnic was to be held this afternoon at Mrs Mary Stevens home.
Seoul reports Education Minister Lee Sun Keun resigned hours before a National Assembly vote on a no confidence motion. He is the fifth Cabinet member to step down since the May 15 elections that gave President Syngman Rhee a third term. Chang Myun of the cabinet remains.
New York columnist HAL Boyle notes trivial puzzles of everyday life. He asks why people chase money, why brides avoid rings for grooms, why pigeons die unseen, and why doctors serve women more than undertakers men.
Arch bishop Giovanni Battista Montini in Milan states Pope Pius XII supports broader Roman Catholic participation in world bodies such as the United Nations. He spoke at the Institute of International Political Study in Milan.
Chanute Tribune reports local news and community updates for Tuesday June 5 1956. Highlights include civic notices, school briefings, weather notes, and social events from Chanute Kansas and surrounding area.
Chanute Publishing Company lists Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher James Fehrenbach as advertising manager The paper published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter at Chanute Kansas post office The Associated Press is credited for local news and AP dispatches Subscription rates are listed for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties by mail varying from one month to one year
Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly drop of 18 150 barrels in crude oil and lease condensate. Daily output for the week ending June 2 averages 7 043 840 barrels. Year to date U S production reaches 1 105 886 930 barrels versus 1 041 112 540 last year. Kansas dips to 342 200 barrels. Arkansas gains 2 300 to 75 250. Colorado up 5 000 to 169 200. Nebraska rising 2 200 to 40 700. Oklahoma falls 32 100 to 565 100.
A partial listing shows tonight’s prime time lineup with aired times and program numbers including Guy Lombardo Is A Great Life The $64,000 Question Milton Berle Show and other entries Some times are repeated or garbled leaving gaps in the schedule for 2:15 pm 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm
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