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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
10
Mrs. Virgil Hanson urges readers to seek unbiased news magazines and form their own opinions about Vietnam and political guidance rather than being steered by hometown editors or political figures. She emphasizes reading facts and thinking independently.
The piece argues Kansas juvenile offenders overwhelm courts and probate systems, with scarce psychiatric facilities and long waiting lists. It condemns shutting away youths through punitive limits and warns that denying treatment leads to harsher outcomes, harming both youths and society.
The essay praises Charles Schulz for quietly introducing a colored boy into the Peanuts gang. It notes the social risk of representation, the need to avoid stereotyping, and the challenge of naming the new character without provoking backlash or echoes of past insults.
Kansas University expands Allen Fieldhouse era aims high while Kansas State unveils a new 35,000 seat stadium near Manhattan built by Vince Gibson. The piece notes Pepper Rodgers at KSU and Phog Allen era basketball legends as spring football draws near and fans crave winners.
Twenty five years ago about 150 local autos, many downtown, were served with internal revenue summons as officials continued a state wide tax enforcement. Deputy collectors said the drive would continue until every motorist pays the stamp tax. Nearby, a Chanute bicycle parade awarded five prizes to H C Palmer Jr Dick Curl Ronald Fowler JoAlice Johnson and Phyllis Beach.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson describes tension between Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon during the 1968 era. Reagan wavered on campaigning for Nixon amid distrust over recall signatures and VP speculation, while Nixon worried about Reagan's growing influence. The piece recounts Miami Beach talks, Rhodes's tentative support, and a security flap over a birthday cake for Spiro Agnew.
A brief Bible verse note cites Proverbs 16 7. It states that when a person's ways please the Lord even his enemies are made to be at peace with him.
Postmaster Gordon Higel relays a carrier report about a large Great Dane in Sarasota. The dog reportedly bites people, has a loose screen porch, and evades enclosure, with the last bite on the owner's daughter. the carrier asks where to submit his trouser bill.
TOPEKA AP reports Robert Harder state technical assistance director resigns effective Sept 1 to join the League of Kansas Municipalities.
Weekend TV guide fragment lists Prime time shows such as The Prisoner The Dating Game The Saint Newlywed Game Grand Ole Opry Hogan's Heroes Mannix and Hollywood Palace along with various time slots and channel markers. The note references Sunday listings appearing in the Friday edition.
Television schedule list from KVOO through KMBC for Monday events detailing programs across multiple channels. Includes daytime soaps and game shows, with highlights such as News, Jeopardy, Match Games, and primetime lineups across stations and time slots.
Tonight features Roger Moore in The Saint set in Istanbul and The Prisoner in a village chess game. My Three Sons and Uncle Charley follow on ABC. Don Knotts hosts Hollywood Palace with Fairbanks Jr. and Mary Costa. Sunday presents Chiefs Cardinals, Westchester Classic golf, and Ed Sullivan Show guests Rex Harrison Diana Ross and The Supremes.
Chanute city notes Great Books Discussion Group welcomes new members to read the ADVENTURES OF THE MIND texts by Tillich Huxley and Schlesinger. New services from Southeast Kansas Library System add Standard and Poor's records and more. Library offers new fiction and non fiction titles and a Tribune delivery tip.
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