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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
3
Views of the News argues Neosho county mirrors broader fiscal strain as tax rates rise while funds fall short. The piece urges legislative reform and consolidation of offices under one administrator to avert a looming breakdown of local democracy.
A 25 year old office worker in New York joined a professional barkers as the seventh auditioning canine in an orchestra contest for a new composition. The article notes women increasingly enter fields once dominated by men and suggests the first female U.S. president will come when a woman opts for the toughest job.
A compact collection of quirky clippings notes a jail escapee now out of a state penitentiary, contrasts corn and newsprint production, and mocks political forecasts. It highlights a Canadian newsprint uptick, U.S. deficits, and political jockeying between Stevenson and Eisenhower for the 1956 nomination.
Twenty five years ago new provisions in primary election laws take effect at the August 5 primary. Rules include double election boards registration of political preferences and absentee ballot access for those away from home.
A columnist laments firecracker bans and celebrates the tradition of noisy Fourth of July celebrations. They warn about dangerous highway travel and motor car trips while arguing youths deserve noise and freedom, noting legal limits on firecrackers but predicting continued shooting of fireworks.
A customer told by a large company to fill out a card stating the single dominant reason for his purchase replied that the decisive factor was his wife. He noted years of preparation and timing in his response.
Washington report details Lyndon Johnson pressuring Republicans to vote on the McCarthy liberation resolution. Hoover Jr testifies against the measure as Johnson drives a 77 to 4 vote that underscored Democrats resisting GOP communism charges and backed Eisenhower on satellite country freedom.
In a reader discussion and case column, Dr. George Crane argues for frank sex education for children. He cites parental hesitation, reports on harm from ignorance, and advises giving simple facts appropriate to a child’s age, using plain terms like you came out of your mother's tummy.
Walnut Public Library board met June 17 with president Mrs Helen Pryor presiding. Committees named include Books Fern Bohlander Bernice Foster Bertha Smith and Building and Ground Emma Hunter Bernice Welty Viola Carson. Members present were Mrs Carson Mrs Pryor Mrs Welty Mrs Smith and Mrs Bohlander.
A Chanute Tribune snippet reports on farm work with wheat harvest ongoing, Miss Pat Titmus relocating to Alexandria Louisiana to live with relatives and work at a dress shop. Local residents Mr and Mrs William R Cleaveland and son Ralph visit Chanute connections, plus a dinner honoring Mrs Caroline Briley with guests including Mrs Bess Eaton and Mrs Nelle Bowles.
Paul M. Butler of the Democratic National Committee predicts Adlai Stevenson will state whether he will seek the party’s presidential nomination before year’s end. Butler, who has no personal preference for the nomination, also says he believes President Eisenhower will not run again.
A dense listing of 1950s era TV slots shows multiple game shows dramas and variety programs with times across the day. Notable items include Truth or Consequences The $64,000 Question It's A Great Life Badge 714 Modern Romance Pinky Lee Show Lookin at Cookin Howdy Doody and Great Parade of children's programs along with news and industry features.
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