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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
4
Southeast Kansas leaders gathered in Parsons to form a regional industrial group aimed at promoting new industry for the area. They rejected rivalries in favor of mutual boost, citing water, transportation, skilled labor, and natural resources as assets. Pittsburg saw heavy rainfall that night.
In Siena a Hall Porter handles a guest request for a rental car. The porter guides a Fiat 1100 pickup in Rome, including ownership papers and an Italian contract. A last minute consult reveals how to start the vehicle and proceed.
A policeman questioned a housewife during an interview and pressed for her age. She refused with firm humor, declaring she would not reveal her age, and the exchange ended with her defiant stance.
A dramatic exchange has a woman insisting she is 41, resisting a policeman’s claim of 61 after he asserts the ages. She challenges Chief Hill to confirm, while the officer writes down his, deeming her age. The scene ends with her indignation at the misstatement.
Twenty five years ago J T Cooper of Fredonia announced his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for judge of the seventh district covering Neosho and Wilson Counties. George Henderson, 109 N Malcolm, is hospitalized after a hay baler accident at Ash Grove farm. Mrs C C McCune hosted a First Methodist Sunday School class party with Ruth Cunningham and others. Mrs W M Barbee's post operative condition is improving. Mr and Mrs K C Snyder returned from a Ozarks trip. Thayer Florence Sumner works at her father Harve Sumner's barber shop.
Fifty years ago about 50 attendees at Mrs. William Truitt’s 230 S. Kansas home were stricken after a surprise party last evening. More than half fell ill and some were dangerously sick. Ice cream, brought by revelers, is suspected as the source. Zetta and Marguerite Lock departed for visits to Lane Kans Oak Grove Moberly and St Louis Mo.
East reports shift from generic trimming to named cuts. Crew variants appear with feather and GI roots, Ivy League, Butch, Madison Avenue, English, Elvis and Post Elvis influence. White temple streaks and white coloring emerge. bowl cuts fade as families buy trimmers.
Washington observers note slow progress on the Natural Gas Bill as the House committee schedules hearings amid lobbying. Mayors including Cincinnati's Charles Taft and New York's Robert Wagner seek time to testify but are delayed by committee leadership and strategic scheduling.
A traveler in Hamburg describes Father’s Day midweek on Ascension Day with married men in bright hats, snips of ham, and casual drinking. He visits Hamburg’s harbor, parks, and resorts, notes zebroids at a circus, a citrus grower with three glasses, and an Australian mother praising her elder son. Mrs. Jesse Denions reads the Dodge City Globe front pages aboard a Copenhagen Stockholm train.
Dr. George W. Crane analyzes Bobby aged four as the younger sibling to Jimmy six, detailing how rivalry shapes behavior. Bobby learns to borrow, talk, and manipulate adults while Jimmy clings to toys, leading to shared influence, compliance, and a split election ticket outlook.
Local skit tone piece shows farm dispute humor as a farmer and neighbor exchange light dialogue about a cow feeding on vegetables and a promise of milk. The excerpt ends with a tense note about guiding teachers and parents through the situation.
A collage of lighthearted quips and notes from small papers. Jokes about fame before TV, fashion glimpses for a 1957 summer dress, drought checks in Texas, a hair joke, a movie star custody tease, a tornado caution with mosquitoes, Lady Liberty measurements, and a parrot purchase gag.
Chanute publishing firm sets cross publication update for Highland Chanute Kansas readers. The Chanute Tribune lists Ernest W Johnson as editor and James Sheridan as advertising manager with evening editions except Sunday.
Answers address five questions on grammar pronunciation spelling and meaning. The corrected sentence suggests dropping us and simplifying to Let us try to cooperate henceforth. The pronunciation given clarifies hosiery as ho zee r ee. The misspelled option is Tuzesium? The correct word variant means different from others of its kind. A mal- word meaning spiteful is malevolent.
The American Bar Association calls for nationwide uniform traffic laws across the 48 states to standardize enforcement and penalties. The proposed framework aims to reduce confusion for drivers and law enforcement, promoting safer roads nationwide.
TV listings show evening airings including Phil Silvers Wyatt Earp Broken Arrow The $64,000 Question State Trooper Spike Jones Arthur Murray Party Mickey Rooney Panic and more across 7:00 to 10:00 PM with matinee and daytime programs noted for channels and times.
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