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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues Jo Jo White used athlete status to seek favored reserve unit enlistment avoiding two years of duty. An NBA official helped list his Kansas residence in the draft application. The editorial questions White’s habit of seeking special privilege.
The piece argues NBA officials and draft deferment supporters prioritize supplying sports stars over military obligations. It questions patriotism shown before games and recalls Elvis Presley serving tours, implying athletes and owners benefit from exemptions while others fight.
A 50,000 soldier desertion forecast prompts critique of patriotism and duty. The speaker links high desertion to more books and shifts toward police actions, noting better publicity and draft-dodging deals for athletes dilute commitment.
Hollywood veteran Paul Brinegar rejects the lead star myth. He notes character roles on TV offer steady work and respect, with flexibility and realism as key talents. He recalls his time on Lancer and earlier hits like Bonanza and Rawhide fostering his craft.
A Bible verse from Leviticus 20 22 is printed. The notice lists ad deadlines for regular classifieds at 9 am on publication day and display classifieds at noon the day before.
Dr Thosteson explains hypoglycemia can disrupt mood and cognition beyond tiredness from low thyroid. Symptoms include hunger weakness tremors headaches and visual changes. Brain energy depends on blood sugar, and dips can trigger irritability confusion or faintness. Tomorrow’s note promises prevention tips.
A man recalls his decline in status after bragging about master of the home while painting on a step ladder. Neighbors gossip about wives taking charge with lawn work and gear shows reduce his standing, ending with his plan to return to mowing. Benedict Arnold comparison ends his brief glory.
Drew Pearson writes to grandson Dan Abell praising Chief Justice Earl Warren as a pivotal reformer who reshaped school desegregation and one man one vote. He notes Warren’s global travels, refusal to isolate, and courage in rules like seating Powell, predicting future historians will regard him as a great American leader.
Funeral directors in Thayer and St. Paul and the Erie area state they will keep operating ambulance services. Jim Pierce of Erie confirms Pierce Funeral Home will continue to serve the Erie community. Harry Robinson of Thayer Frank Dick of St. Paul and Pierce all say they did not receive notices or attend a Yates Center meeting on ambulance service issues. They have no plans to discontinue service for their communities. Dale Campbell announced seven Neosho County counties would be represented at the meeting.
Twenty five years ago Tribune reports a U S fifth fleet carrier air strike sunk four Japanese ships and damaged ten as the enemy fled under night cover after a major Saipan air battle left 353 confirmed enemy planes down. Fifth War Loan officials warn minds must not drift from war headlines. Neosho County’s drive to meet a 730360 quota weakens amid war news. local notices include residents visiting family and floral association news.
Break-ins at Catholic Church rectories in Piqua and Yates Center are under investigation by Woodson County sheriff's office and Yates Center police. At Piqua, a back door was forced and a pickaxe used to open a safe, about $100 taken. In Yates Center, a west door was pried with no loss except $4 in change and about $20 missing from Rev. John J. Curran's billfold kept in his coat.
A TV guide listing shows across channels with program topics and stars. Notable entries include As I See It documentary style night, Companions in Nightmare thriller, Bonjour Tristesse with Niven and Kerr, Heidi and Peter, The Scarlet Coat with Cornel Wilde, Atom Age Vampire, and classic series like The Avengers Gunsmoke Jeannie Mayberry RFD and Family Affair.
Monday through Friday listings show morning through late afternoon programs across stations KVOO Ch 2 KUHI Ch 6 KMBC Ch 9 and more. Notable entries include Today Show, Captain Kangaroo, Romper Room, Jeopardy, Dark Shadows, Love of Life, Another World, Guiding Light, and The Doctors with regional channel details and varying start times.
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