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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
4
Dr L D Wooster of Hays argued rainfall cycles ending the drought using his own data from central Kansas records. He predicted a spring 1957 end and his analysis aligns with weather bureau conclusions, suggesting cycles govern weather and past patterns forecast future trends.
The piece argues private insurers will not cover floods due to high risk and high rates. It notes a prior Congress concession to back flood insurance with government guarantees, but no appropriation was made. With no funding, federally underwritten flood insurance fails, inviting mixed public judgment on Congress for both inaction and restraint.
A neighbor recounts paying for last year’s suit by planning next year’s income. June brides include Flossie DeCow from a nearby town. A home tip suggests slipping a foot into an electric refrigerator to shrink shoe size. The Mayflower II beats the Transatlantic record by days, fueling sail news. An automotive revolution is forecast, predicting six feet cut from car length within five years, increasing parking pressure. The Emporia Gazette bets on daring edits under editor Anno Cen tenario. Inflation dips with blueberry prices soaring past a billion in stock Market losses. The FBI warns July and August burglaries will rise to 1,500 daily, unless lights are turned off.
A young woman clarifies her western reservation work in progress as two pupils named Mr. and Mrs. Bear Don't Walk respond to her lessons. The brief notes highlight cultural learning efforts and tentative success in language instruction.
A man seeks a name change to Mr and Mrs Bear Doesn’t Walk at an Indian agent. Later a dejected diner orders two eggs fried hard two burnt toast slices and weak coffee. He asks the waitress to sit and nag him, claiming homesickness.
Twenty five years ago state officers from Topeka cited delinquent drivers for failing to buy 1932 license plates. Named buyers include Mrs E E Coates and others with Chevrolet sixes. Also notes a Colorado visit by Cleo Swiler and travel plans of Mr and Mrs Howard A Jester and daughter Maurine. Fifty years ago Theater Elite features Miss Arla Strope and vaudette program with Golda Baird songs.
A neighbor recalls a recent slumber party with kids sleeping on a screened porch. They joked about floor sleeping and pillows, noting discomfort but quick morning energy. The piece contrasts youth slumber parties with adult gatherings and laments lack of such events in the author’s day.
Dr. George W Crane outlines guidance from Case V-319 about premarital relations and the consequences of illicit behavior. He cautions teens and parents, urges consulting clergy or teachers, and stresses laws reflect long experience while promoting responsible conduct.
Washington observes a Senate revealing of Treasury Secretary George Humphrey’s stock ownership. The Hanna Co profits from 1956 show a $3 per share dividend on Humphrey’s 67,555 Hanna shares totaling $39,274,176, raising questions about influence during his tenure.
The response corrects usage by omitting up and back in the sentence, gives the pronunciation reek oh noh nit er with stress on the third syllable, identifies beautious as the misspelled option while noting beaut eous spelling, defines deportation with synonyms and a contextual quote, and gives usury as the term meaning lending at interest.
Consolidated with The Daily Timesett Chanute Kansas edition details the Chanute Tribune publication schedule and staff as well as subscription rates for in county and out of county mail plans. The notice lists Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher and James E. Sheridan as advertising manager.
The Rev. Robert Todd gave the table invocation before a social period following dinner. Lt. Arnold N. Clum of Fort Mommoth New Jersey visits his parents and brothers in Humboldt. Lyle Clum, a Kansas State College student, joins the family here and returns to Manhattan. Phyllis Brown and John Bardwell attend the MYF Institute in Baldwin with counselor Agnes Nickey. enrollment reached 500 as the Kansas Conference plans two one week sessions due to overflow. Charles Wakefield of Charleston repairs Methodist church windows, with Betty Crawford and others visiting Humboldt and Coffeyville relatives. The Rev. Allen H. Brown and two daughters from Jacksboro, Texas, are noted.
Mr Brown, a former Humboldt Presbyterian pastor, attended a Beloit homecoming program June 24, 1957. He and Ruth Wal visited his Washington sister before Humboldt and then traveled to Jacksboro. Mr and Mrs Howard Coulter left Friday for Kermit Texas after visiting Mrs Long and other relatives.
The Disabled American Veterans announce a new county chairman for the local unemployment committee. Carter serves as county chair within the DAV structure. Paul Redburn of Parsons states the appointment, while the state employment group aims to secure jobs for unemployed disabled veterans and others.
John H. Carter of 608 N. Evergreen has been appointed head of a state committee overseeing new policy changes. The announcement notes his experience and plans to guide the group through upcoming hearings and recommendations.
A vacant Richmond lot displayed a sign reading Parking $50 per day, raising questions about whether the charge was a deterrent or a legitimate parking fee. Local officials were notified to investigate the sign's intent and legality.
Robert Todd Humboldt a Christian church pastor will be ordained at 8 p m Sunday in the church. He completed theology studies at Kansas State College Manhattan. Rev Drexell Forell Humboldt Neb will preach the ordination sermon. Rev Joe Tempfer Burlington will deliver the ordination charge. Special music includes Arnold Summervill singing Take My Life and Let It Be and a duet by Mrs Ernest Gardner and Lute DeWitt.
A dense list of daily prime time and daytime programs with time blocks for many shows. Names include Today Captain Kangaroo Arthur Godfrey Truth or Consequences Secret Storm and Guiding Light, among others, plus a long afternoon and evening lineup.
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