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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1969
Page
2
Editorial notes census figures suggesting a shift away from farm towns to cities. It cites diminished urban glamour due to crime and living costs, plus better local job prospects near home as factors. The piece argues a balance has been reached in the long running question of keeping people on the farm.
Community leaders push homegrown industry to revitalize regional agriculture. Efforts focus on restoring profit from watermelon production plus other horticulture products to keep families prosperous at home and reduce reliance on outside opportunities.
A reader letter from Rev. R. A. Perley of Earlton defends evangelists against being called Glamour Boys. He argues the ministry is a serious calling, cites personal sacrifice, and urges the newspaper to reconsider its portrayal.
Twenty five years ago Tribune Files highlights Neosho County volunteers in France backing the fifth war loan. The Cha nute Thursday campaign promises 8 am and 8 pm events with Maj. Bob Carnie and uncensored war films as main draws. Maj. K D Casper departs for Dayton air staff school. Roy Dale Atkins trains at sea. Jean Jones visits KU. plus spring updates from local families.
A reader reports eight months of flat stools and fears cancer. Dr Thosteson urges examination by proctologist or internist, notes hemorrhoids polyps or tumors as possibilities, explains stool changes and signs of cancer, and recommends anoscope or proctoscope examination without delay.
Washington exposes how defense contracts fuel cronyism with retired generals and admirals on Lockheed payrolls. The piece details escalator clauses in C 5A contracts, inflated costs, and political influence from Rep L Mendel Rivers. It also notes Houston Endowment push to tax foundations and Chronicle backing.
The author critiques public opinion’s slow acceptance of unpopular truths after Robert Kennedy’s leadership debates Viet Cong cooperation and Vietnam policy. He argues for bold positions despite power, warns against racism, and urges readers to choose if they will light a candle or curse the darkness.
Mrs Netta Shaw of Galesburg has long thought her parents who married 50 years ago in Glasgow will celebrate the anniversary with a visit. Friends of Mrs Shaw have started a fund to send her to Scotland this summer with Opal Ging of Erie leading the drive. Contributions are being banked at Home State Bank of Erie and First State Bank of Thayer.
NBC airs Adam 12 Get Smart and Ghost and Mrs Muir with a mix of suspense and humor. CBS features Hogan's Heroes and Death Valley Days while ABC presents The FBI and a Dancing/Variety segment. A Sunday slate includes Mission Impossible Johnny Cash Show Mannix and more with guest stars listed.
A fragment from a Friday Tribune TV page lists programs by channel and time including Jackie Gleason, Dating Game, Adam 12, Newlywed Game, Get Smart, Lawerence Welk, My 3 Sons, Ghost & Mrs Muir, Hogan's Heroes, Johnny Cash, Petticoat Junction, Mannix, Gregory's Opry, Grand Ole Opry, and Petticoat Junction again. It notes daytime listings published in Monday's Tribune.
Channels list Chanute WDAF KMBC KOAM KUHI KODE WIBW WIBW TV schedules for June 16 feature evenings with The Avengers Jeannie Gunsmoke Laugh In Million TV Movie blocks Then Tonight Show Joey Bishop News and standard public affairs programs including The Untouchables and Black Heritage in late hours.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray reports an appeal to Vernon Lohmann Neosho County agriculture agent for up-to-date information in his field as part of the Extension Bulletins program aiding yard birds and housewives.
Fifth District Congressman Joe Skubitz introduces a House bill to require 60 days notice to the ICC before discontinuing service and to grant six months for investigation with possible two month extension. If public convenience justifies, continuation of service is ordered. last train stoppage must pass public necessity and financial tests.
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