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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
4
The piece recalls Henry Wallace’s demand for 60 million jobs and notes 67,208,000 employed in the latest count with May showing 30 million unemployed. It warns of persistent unemployment above five percent and laments political inaction amid Republicans, Democrats, aspirants, and unions.
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports a Kansas State University survey showing grades strongly influence hiring and starting pay, with better grades correlating to better jobs. The article notes other factors like extracurriculars and background have little impact on starting salaries, urging freshmen and sophomores to focus on grades.
A devotional verse quotes Ezekiel 24 16 where the son of man is told that he will remove the desire of his eyes with a stroke yet must not mourn or weep nor let tears flow. The passage emphasizes restraint in response to divine judgment.
A satirical column riffs on religion in politics and summer school furloughs, Nixon’s youth job exit for misspelling, long haired days and regret over haircuts, a Topeka Home for the Aged resident buying a red car, families summer travel, TV writers on strike, and Huck Boyd’s Republican gubernatorial bid.
A modern art thief allegedly drew a suspect for police, guiding officers to seize a TV antenna, three can openers, and a week-old egg sandwich.
The 10 ton I beam, largest used locally, was moved into place Saturday at the Wheeler-Graham building on Main Street, shipped from Bethlehem Pa. Don B Porter relocates his drug store to 217 E Main in the former Chanute Hardware Co site at 311 E Main. Chanute post office will observe 5 PM summer closing, shifting to 6 PM again Sept 1. Erie milk cows killed on MKT right of way. Ivan Spong wins $10 for best Ford speedometer estimate of 397.6 miles per 14 gallons. actual 396.7 miles. Ruth Shipman starts as office assistant at municipal power plant, replacing Irene Allison. Alta Aldridge rehired to teach Newland school for coming term after six years.
The article argues delays in scheduling the Eisenhower Khrushchev summit spoiled potential gains. It notes how the January to May lag allowed criticism from Western ministers and Khrushchev, tied to the U2 incident, wrecking plans for a Russia trip and souring prospects with Japan amid anti-treaty riots and recent defense treaty tensions.
New York columnist Drew Pearson reports Tuvia Friedmann refused to disclose final capture details citing delicate Argentina Israel relations. Friedmann hints at Argentine officials' cooperation in removing Eichmann, notes Nazi ties, and recounts grim methods used to execute millions, including training to kill and quiet disposal to avoid world outcry.
In Neosho County Kansas the probate court will hear Goldie B Henderson widow and heir at law petition to determine d escent of Lots 1 2 3 Block 11 Benedicts First Addition Chanute and other property of Orr Henderson deceased. Defenses due June 28 1960 ten o clock a m in Erie Kansas with attorney John C McCall.
The Chenute Tribune presents a dense schedule across KOAM KOTV KODE WDAF with prime time lineups. Highlights include Twilight Zone 9 9:30 p.m. with Adventures in Paradise 10:00 p.m. and late news at 11 p.m. plus morning and afternoon children's programming on Saturday.
Dr. George W. Crane argues homosexuality is a product of environment and training, not birth. He cites Navy discharge cases and claims individuals can be retrained from homosexual to heterosexual through willpower and social conditioning. He urges readers to request his bulletin on sex problems of young people.
In International Falls Minnesota game officers use tape recorded mouse squeaks to lure foxes into gunshot range. The tactic aims to exploit the fox’s interest in mice as a food source and is part of northern Minnesota wildlife management efforts.
Edith Piaf regains full consciousness after three days in a coma at the American Hospital. Her manager Lou Barrier says doctors report improvement and the star has passed a crisis during treatment for a recurrent liver ailment. Anticipation and relief spread to fans.
The American submarine Arch erfish arrived in Hammerfest Norway after completing scientific observations in the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean.
Composer Stephen Foster known for Swanee River and My Old Kentucky Home died in New York City at age 38. Walt Whitman cited four Rs in school lore, including restin.
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