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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
2
The piece urges ambulances in the four county area to travel within speed limits for patient safety. It contends speeding induces shock and fear, hinders careful care, and time saved by speeding is minor compared to the benefits of calm, even with police escort.
Henry H. Meier questions causes of school dropouts and criticizes officials for misapprehending law. He cites city ordinances and state laws, asking who enacts rules and how long permits for moving a house should take, noting wage costs and feasibility. He signs with address 719 N. Grant.
Twenty five years ago county clerk fees may leave only one race in the Republican primary with no Democratic filings. Production at Kansas Ordnance Plant in Parsons will add about 650 workers by July 1 to resume heavier ammo output including 1000 pound bombs and 8 inch shells. Fifty years ago a son was born to Mr and Mrs John H Jordan at 217 West Third. Opal Kennedy returns from Northwestern University to perform piano as Genevieve Dunakin's recital at the Christian Church.
A medical column answers reader questions about male fertility after past X rays, explains that recovery or residual viable sperm could allow pregnancy, and urges reading the doctor’s statements carefully. It notes that “will” vs “may” terms reflect medical uncertainty and that testing is key.
Two former Black Panther members testified in a Senate subcommittee hearing that the party has strayed from self defense and now exploits Black people for money. They described leadership focused on fundraising through rallies and propaganda, with monthly incomes estimated at 50 000 to 100 000.
A brief verse note quotes Matthew 4 20 about Jesus calling fishermen. The passage shows Simon Peter and Andrew leaving their nets to follow him, reflecting a call to discipleship.
Kansas House Speaker Calvin Strowig urges committee to study replacing district based highway commissioners with a five member at large panel. He cites the 1964 Jorgenson highway study and calls district statements by commissioners, including a western funding projection for 2120, misleading the public.
AP reports Kansas motor vehicle fuel taxes brought in 4.85 million dollars in May an increase of 170000 over May 1968. Revenue director James T. McDonald cited 12 month totals through May 31 at 57.72 million dollars up 1.59 million from the previous year.
Washington column reports a 1964 real estate purchase involving Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and lobbyist Rowland Kirks, raising questions about scrutiny of his confirmation. It notes a $47 000 purchase price, later sale for $38 000, and potential tax and mortgage implications, urging Senate inquiry into conflicts.
Terry Murphy argues welfare waste can be reduced by investing in education and vocational training. He urges strengthening existing schools and early learning detections to prevent failure and lower welfare costs, warning against new bureaucracies.
TV guide listing for the evening shows across CBS ABC and NBC. Highlights include Animal World on CBS at 6:50, The Prisoner on CBS at 7:00, Flying Nun on ABC, Ironside on NBC, Bewitched on ABC, and movie airings on CBS and NBC later in the night with guests like Dick Cavett Gina Lollobrigida and Tyrone Power.
The Tribune publishes a daytime TV program grid for Monday to Friday detailing each show slot and host lineup for the upcoming weekday schedule.
The log lists channel assignments for Chanute WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW and others with programs including The Tonight Show Joey Bishop Laredo The Saint The Dick Cavett Show Untouchables News and Movie slots across the late evening hours. Regularly listed titles and time blocks reflect a typical 1960s regional TV schedule.
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