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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
4
The Peace Corps falters as government imagination fails to rally the nation and youth shows waning elder support. The piece argues a new kind of war needs a new kind of volunteer and urges backers in business and unions to promise reemployment to sustain Cold War effort.
The article traces Byblos history from Gebal in ancient scripture to its present name Jubay. It notes a 40 acre rocky headland 22 miles north of Beirut with temple ruins to Balaat, neolithic artifacts, and a long sequence from Phoenician trade hub to under Crusader strategic use.
From Saladin s siege to modern times Byblos reveals seven ancient walls built by as many civilizations. The Crusaders keep overlooks a village of a few hundred farmers with a narrow main street where Armenian merchants serve modest needs.
Glen Strange of Shamrock 4 H Club Shaw led Neosho County delegates at Manhattan with five high scores in the state 4 H health contest for boys. The Neosho party included Carry Pruitt Jr Joe Lock Raymond Friedrick Florence Morehead Doris Cunningham Dorothy Stafford Corenne Magner Susanne Beeson and Lester Shepard as chaperone. The piece also notes film listings and local events including a push for a Chanute city park and a long standing call for civic gathering spaces.
Today’s Bible verse presents Colossians 2 23 noting that appearances of wisdom in self denial and worship practices do not bring true honor and fail to satisfy the flesh.
Drew Pearson relays President Kennedy urging civic action through patient, gradual effort. He cites statistics on dropouts and future job seekers, and stresses helping youths, supporting programs like Big Brothers, and demonstrating freedom through steady, unspectacular service.
James Marlow notes Kennedy's back strain reflects his must-do, must-see presidency. He reads four papers daily, holds meetings, conferences, and travels, raising questions whether he spreads himself too thin. Eisenhower relied more on staff and less personal reading. The piece contrasts their approaches and notes Kennedy’s bold foreign and domestic programs amid scrutiny.
In Junction City a women’s group spring party delivers light humor as the toastmistress compliments committees. A joke about a “vote for thanks to our call girls” raises smiles amid the lighthearted chaos.
In this readers’ column Dr Molner explains there is no known cure for shingles though tincture of benzoin may ease symptoms. He notes remedies vary per patient and many substances have helped some while failing for others, urging caution against assuming a universal cure.
ME en NEW YORK AP notes shifts in aging demographics. The 65 plus share rises from 8.1 to 15.4 percent over 40 years, with the elderly population expected to double in four decades and more than a million over 85. Women live longer despite higher bed rest needs. Bowling becomes a popular pastime, once a century earlier a religious ceremony. An odd Colorado law banned residents from allowing dandelions.
A detailed schedule lists programs on KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM for Monday night including To Tell the Truth Cheyenne Pete and Gladys Tales of Wells Fargo Rebel Danny Thomas Whispering Smith The Brothers Brannagan Andy Griffith Barbara Stanwyck Hennesey Bat Masterson Peter Gunn Weather News Sports and a late movie A Sword for Mr Marius plus daytime lineup for June 13 with Today Sun Up Popeye News Captain Kangaroo and more across multiple channels.
Local Chanute Tribune masthead lists staff and departments. Subscription rates shown for Neosho and nearby counties, with monthly and yearly prices, for in state and outside counties. The notice outlines mailing and association affiliations.
A collage of historical maxims and curiosities cites Napoleon on doctors and youth, blue whales at 100 feet, heart energy to lift 80 tons, and signs from Del Pazzo. It notes Missouri’s 437 caves in 55 of 114 counties, Delaware’s lack of caves, and early steam elevators versus button moderns.
Science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne enabling shrinkage of hemorrhoids without surgery. Preparation H is now available as a suppository or ointment, with cases noting relief from itching and pain and many patients declaring piles no longer a problem.
The Probate Court of Neosho County Kansas appointed Robert Pennington on June 2 1961 as executor of the will of George W Mason deceased and letters testamentary were issued. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication or be barred. Attorney Pro Se.
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