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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
4
In a Peoples Forum letter Mr and Mrs J W Nelson call for a Chanute by pass to shield the center from heavy noisy trucks. They warn of accident risk and cite a past Ottawa gas line spill as an example. The note urges citizen organization to push highway improvements amid business opposition along US-169.
A European observer notes English language Africa papers. Aborted Ugandan peace talks touch Biafra Nigeria conflict with 100,000 dead and four million displaced. Kenya hosts Kaunda while Kenyatta greets him.
Tribune Files notes a Royster stadium camporee drawing about fifty scouts ten leaders and ten tents on the football field with plans for another August outing. The piece also mentions Red Cross blood donors from Chanute and a local birth and promotion notes amid a Psalm 36 verse.
Amid national mourning for Senator Kennedy’s assassination, ABC NBC and CBS edited violent plots from It Takes a Thief Guns of Will Sonnett Bonanza and Mannix. The piece notes two dozen next season shows will again feature gunplay and terror and lists sponsors of key violent programs. The National Association for Better Broadcasting criticizes violence's impact on children and urges sponsor pressure to curb content.
Readers ask about restless leg syndrome causes and treatments, including possible circulation factors, medications like diazepam and muscle relaxants, and the value of walking for relief. Dr Molner notes the condition is not fully explained, cites mood links, and suggests obtaining his booklet on arthritis.
In a reader's note, a mother says five year old Francine wakes parents with claimed bad dreams to share their bed, upsetting marriage. Ann Landers advises the father to educate himself, suggests family counseling, and notes Francine enjoys the role.
TV listings include Tarzan captured by Zwaka on NBC at 6 30 pm and Star Trek on NBC at 7 30 pm. Also Topkapi on CBS 8 pm and Man in Suitcase on ABC 7 30 pm. The page contains Dear Abby style letters about family, romance, and a teen relationship, with responses advising boundaries and sensible limits.
Chanute Tribune reports local news and sports coverage from Chanute Kansas on Friday June 21 1968 including community events school updates and game results with emphasis on area organizations and residents.
Prime time grid lists Tarzan Off to See Wizard Wild West U S Open Man in Suitcase Gomer Pyle Star Trek Movie Will Sennett Wagon Train Hollywood Squares Judd New Catholicism News with channel and time markerss
Saturday entries list daytime shows across KVOO KUHI KCMO WDAF KOAM KMBC and others. Highlights include cartoons, family series, westerns, and live programs, with afternoon and late night offerings across stations.
Mrs Laura Thomas was a dinner and overnight guest of her daughter the Don Hoffmeiers in Humboldt. Others included Glenn Hoffmeier and Gary Hoffmeier of Iola. Roy Singer traveled to Wichita and back with visits to sister in law Mrs Harold Lynesky and Nancy from Richardson Texas. Leon Johnsons visited Bill Johnson in Fort Scott hospital and ate nearby. Harold Johnsons were dinner guests of Earl Munson and Laura Thomas visited Gladys and Verle Nelson in Chanute.
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