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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
4
A pessimistic column argues barometric stagnation and repeating floods threaten Kansas. It cites 1951 rains followed by drought and suggests atomic fallout from nuclear tests as a potential cause, urging public worry and action.
Avignon column notes that American style hotel breakfasts in Europe rarely satisfy. The tray spread includes milk, jam, croissant, butter, sugar, coffee, or chocolate, with four minute eggs often mis-timed and fragile shells. The author concludes continental service, while convenient, is less nourishing and more fraught than home mornings.
An Ozarks hillbilly known as Grandpappy Morgan wandered into the woods and failed to return, prompting a search by family and neighbors. Local authorities were alerted as daylight faded and weather grew uncertain.
A child Tolliver searches for a missing elder, finding him in bushes and debating supper as the pair discuss hunger and return. Separately, Joe contemplates entering his dog in a local dog show, while Moe questions potential wins and meeting other dogs.
Twenty five years ago Hilmer F Nelson a Whie Eagle Oil Company truck driver cut a leader in his right thumb when the windshield broke as he tried to open it. He was taken to the local hospital where the injured finger was placed in a cast.
A humorous note on a 14K gold toothpick set priced at $7.50 in a leather case, marketed as a gift for the man who has everything. The piece reflects a trend of extravagant novelties and includes anecdotes about toothpick use and odd stories from past eras.
Dr. George W Crane discusses sexual orientation in Case V-316 Tom T aged 31 admitting homosexuality and relapse history. He outlines developmental stages from infancy to altruism and argues abnormality is minority-driven and urges readers not to panic or self-stigmatize.
Washington brief reports the Dixie Republican coalition fading as Mississippi Republicans refuse horse trading on the Civil Rights Bill. Senate fights over jury trial wording intensify with Eastland pressing for concessions. Lyndon Johnson seeks a compromise to push the Civil Rights Bill and a jury trial amendment.
Altoona reports visits and relocations including Mrs Blair moving to Joplin Missouri and Mr and Mrs Victor Elliott returning from a western pleasure trip. Other items note a 50 year rural carrier pin for T A Streets, birthdays, visits, family travel to Phoenix and Wichita, a birth at Rindt clinic, and community greetings and church services.
The aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt limped into port after a pump exploded releasing live steam. Two crewmen, Bob E. Hyder and Sidney R. Wall, were killed and five were seriously injured. 29 others suffered heat exhaustion while rescuing trapped comrades. Captain Hopkins praised all hands for their bravery as a board investigates the blast and damage. The ship is not expected to require drydocking and will join the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean in July.
A dense cast of time stamps and program notes outlines a full daily TV schedule. Entries include Bob Cummings Orrie and Harriet Tennessee Ernie Ford Lux Theatre Our Miss Brooks Garden Gate News Brighter Day Queen for a Day Secret Storm Edge of Night Modern Romance Our Miss Brooks Comedy Time Jimmy Dean Show Dr Ventor Waterfront Matinee Theatre Welcome Neighbors Showtime Movie Matinee Rogers Autry Hour Little Rascals Adventure Time My Little Margie Laurel and Hardy Crusade Rabbit plus multiple afternoon and evening slots.
Gary Dean McManus 23 of Wichita was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty to fourth degree manslaughter in the fatal hit and run of Arthur Lee Cartwright 44 of Spring Hill on U S 169 near the Miami Johnson county line. Bill Holt 31 of Wichita fined 100 dollars for aiding and abetting. both arrested after tips to police from a station attendant. Judge Fred Coon handed the maximum penalty to McManus.
State police report a Swedish air attaché's daughter Christina Wennerstrom aged 16 and her US Senate page husband Huw Williams aged 18 were taken into custody for speeding after eloping on June 2 in Williamsport Pennsylvania.
In Washington D C the National Zoological Park houses an Alaskan brown bear and a white polar bear named papa and mama with two hybrid offspring. The item also mentions a local search for two missing Allen County residents and notes Col Stig Wenn ernstrom has returned to his homeland on official business while Christin's mother stays in Washington awaiting news.
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