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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
4
A tribute to Kenny Doyle founder of the Wamego Reporter and longtime town leader. He nurtured civic projects built volunteer fire service and fought a dam threat while shaping electric and water developments. The writer recalls Doyle’s guiding influence on a schoolboy’s career choice.
A layview argues cigarette makers push filters to placate fears about lung cancer while funding research to identify and remove the cancer-causing elements. The writer contrasts smokers with bread makers, noting bread’s perceived harmlessness and suggesting a fat-removing filter for bread, urging action to curb perceived diet dangers.
Nino, born in Trieste, has spent 30 years at sea and three behind a bar aboard the Andrea Doria. He has lived through World War I upheavals, Austro-Hungarian collapse, Mussolini, World War II, and Trieste's divided occupation, witnessing ongoing instability in his homeland.
In Santa Cruz California city officials ban rock and roll dancing for being highly stimulating yet the music remains permitted. They warn dancers to avoid provocative motions while public debate notes past bans on rag and bunny hug and contrasts modern dances with earlier forms.
The text follows Nino a shipboard bartender who works from 10 a.m. until the last passenger leaves, seven days a week while at sea. He earns about $75 a month plus gratuities and two days free in Genoa before a six week vacation after 18 months at sea. He takes pride in a high drink output and his duty posture, hoping for retirement someday.
Federal census places 2 155 farms in Neosho County valued at 14 089 656 dollars. A contour map of the municipal airport was finished by city engineer F W Austin. Several area youths attend Boy Scout sessions at Camp Cauble. Kenneth L Goss visits from Galena for the weekend. The Ridge BLA met with 12 members and one visitor Mrs Anna Orr.
Mr and Mrs S C Brown and their sons Gale and John expect to come home tomorrow from Opdyke Illinois after a two week visit. Brown attended McKendree College commencement, as a graduate. Frank McCandless bought two lots south of the Bodley bank from John Kuehner for 2500 dollars.
Observers note youths venting energy near the dance floor causing minor disturbances. Outside activity remains loud but otherwise harmless, with dancers tolerating the movement as long as it stays within bounds.
A humorous vignette unfolds with Willie sobbing about starting school and a teacher remarking on staying until 65. A beggar asks for 20 cents for coffee, joking about a date. A Tennessee backwoodsman testifying in a lawsuit is questioned about his remarks.
A tourist meets an Indian signaling with fire extinguisher gear and mispelled words. The exchange humorously explores literacy and reading signs versus writing. The collection ends with a money joke about color matching and a punchline about discovering a blonde in a billfold.
Mamie Eisenhower reflects on the lonely years of army life including accounts of Walter Reed hospital, army camps, moves, and the strain of public life. She recalls Gettysburg visits, shifts between war and peace, and Ike’s rising career alongside Truman era changes.
Dr. Crane explains Hilda K. a 29 year old wife and mother of two was seized by a night scream when she woke to a horned monster at her bed. He argues a mix of modern medicine and psychological work is needed to uncover and defeat the hidden sexual conflict driving her neurosis.
Kansas City theater begins its sixth season at Starlight in Swope Park with Jeanne Bal in Peter Pan the outdoor staging marks two firsts a Broadway star opening a new season at Starlight and the first outdoor presentation of Peter Pan in its 52 year history Kathy Nolan of St. Louis joins as Wendy and Eric Brotherson performs as Mr Darling and Captain Hook.
Peter Pan will be staged at Starlight with two 60 foot towers flanking the stage. Peter Foy of the Kirby Family of London oversees the flying apparatus rights. Steel wires will enable principals to fly to Never Never Land, promising the highest and longest flights yet for the production.
A circuit court jury awarded Mrs. Golden J. Foster of Kansas City $115,000 after her husband Emery Robert Foster died in a collision between his truck and a Kansas City Southern Lines freight train 32 miles south of Crestline. The verdict occurred yesterday.
They spent the balance of an evening arguing over the matter. Momentarily is pronounced mo men tair lee. The misspelled word among conscientious, ¢, or e- is ¢ as a symbol not a word.
The Chanute Tribune issue lists staff and publishing details including Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher and James Fehrenbach as advertising manager. It notes circulation areas in Neosho Alice Wilson and Woodson counties and provides subscription rate tables for inside and outside four counties.
The list asks for definitions and word knowledge. It includes a question about the meaning of caliber and requests a word starting with fa that means weariness from labor. It uses terms like monious simultaneous pretentious and tests synonym understanding.
A schedule listing various shows across channels and times includes The Millionaire Make Room for Daddy I've Got A Secret This Is Your Life Highway Patrol Waterfront Rosemary Clooney Show Today News and morning programs.
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