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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
4
Atty. Gen. John Anderson renews concerns about legislators profiting from state business tied to the Turnpike Authority and other agencies. He notes violations and moral questions, highlighting long standing Kansas ties between Turnpike lawyers and party loyalty, now shifting since the Hall administration.
A reader argues for practical tornado shelter measures in Chanute, noting past strikes near Shaw Eric Kimball and Stark. She urges immediate action, proper basements or shelters, community planning, and parental responsibility to protect property and lives during storms.
The piece humorously contrasts bedding preferences from electric blankets favored by Americans to Eskimos regulating heat by crowding igloos, with Austrians sleeping on hard beds and Austrians facing a constant steam bath. It follows a restless trial of drafts, blankets, and improvised tweaks that end with lingering sweat and cold shivers.
The author argues for a global conference to set specifications for a universal traveler's bed to improve sleep for travelers. They note many people travel for various reasons and posit that better sleep could reduce war triggers, suggesting the idea deserves serious UN consideration.
Farmers from Chanute are listed by name and location including Claude Stipp Brice Olson E L Lock W S Toland A Barnes Earlton A Hanson G H Dewey George Montagne Charles Uden Fred Schmoker Urbana Thomas Francis Fred Beale H W Russell L H Ingraham. Roy Shannon hosts a birthday picnic for son Richard at Highland Park with a guest list. Harold C Miller returns from Ozarks fishing trip with brother Howard. Francis Citti works as beauty operator at Marinello on West Main. A rabies test concerns a spaniel owned by Ed Callihan of Erie after it bit Lewis Greenspawn of St. Louis.
A compact cultural jot listing notable dates in July from 1810 to 1919 and beyond. It highlights Dominion Day in Canada, US Independence Day, California’s former Mexican status, Bryan’s Cross of Gold, Newark’s purchase, R-34 arrival, Pike’s Peak naming, and Bering Strait naming, among others.
A dated fragment lists a 1901 1314 hour world trip with unknown shirt count, then notes Cleveland Ohio named by Moses Cleveland in 1796 and Detroit named after Antonine La Mothe Cadillac in 1701, plus Shaw's 1856 birth and a Fremont expedition return to Kansas City in 1844.
A social worker visits inmates in a local workhouse asking a range of questions. The piece lampoons self interest with a joke about a prisoner’s rest, success, and tax duties. A classroom retort about Noah’s Ark ends in a quip about fishing with two worms.
In a brief exchange, Johnny asks about tomorrow's weather for their picnic. The reply from the paper is that the forecast is unsettled, leaving plans uncertain and the mood gloomy as evening paper is hurriedly fetched.
Washington column reports a government nickel plant in Cuba faced a scandal over a Cadillac purchase with government funds and a paymaster’s $10 075 embezzlement by his family. O D Niedermeyer and Oscar Montane repaid amounts, while the issue is forwarded to the Justice Department. The piece also notes a Kings Point appointment controversy involving Jonathan Wainwright V and Stuyvesant Wainwright and a leadership shakeup ordered by Maritime Administrator Morse.
Dr George Crane counsels Lorna D a 22 year old bride about morning bad breath. He explains causes from dry mouth to nasal inflammation and offers steps: tongue brushing, dental care, avoiding odorous foods, and methods to mask breath. Clergymen and communicators are advised to note breath etiquette.
The quit claim shows five questions with provided answers about word choice pronunciation spelling and meaning. It discusses daily anticipated death understood as expected, process pronunciation, misspelling check with authorise, tempestuous meaning stormy, and seriousness as gravity.
The Soviet government published Lenin’s will calling for the expulsion of Joseph Stalin as secretary of the Communist party. The text, suppressed 33 years, portrays Stalin as rude and capricious and unfit for a high post.
Army engineers awarded a $3 483 826 contract to Allen M Campbell of Tyler Texas for six enlisted men barracks at Ft Riley. A $1 326 591 contract to build a 30 bed hospital at Grandview Air Force Base went to Sharp Brothers Construction Co of Johnson County Kansas.
A concise note explains that in English usage a convertible car is referred to as a drophead. It highlights regional terminology and the cultural nuance of naming car types in Britain.
Chanute Tribune published by Chanute Publishing Company lists Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher and James Fehrenbach as advertising manager. It notes publication schedule evenings except Sunday and post office packaging. Also lists AP affiliation and local subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and surrounding four counties.
The Associated Press reports a modest uptick in Kansas oil and gas activity with 104 new well starts and 93 completions. Of completions, 42 oil wells yield about 6 013 barrels daily, 9 gas wells deliver 63 219 000 cubic feet daily, plus 37 dry holes, 1 salt water disposal well and 4 old wells worked over. The State Conservation Division notes 30 oil wells tested for potentials totaling 9 201
A dense list of TV programs and times from 6:00 p.m. to after midnight features Patti Page, George Gobel, Your Hit Parade, Honeymooners, News, Weather, and multiple daypart blocks. Notable shows include Johnny Carson Liberace Tennessee Ernie Ford and Dick Powell era offerings across networks.
In Chanute a report notes 11 gas wells tested producing about 10 050 000 cubic feet daily. Officials report barrels a day statistic alongside the output as part of the regional energy test results.
Denver reports fifteen polio cases in Colorado this year down from fifty three in the same period last year. The State Health Department notes an average of 48.6 cases since 1950 with only four cases since June 1, far below last June’s seventeen and the long term monthly average of 16.2.
A young man reflects on the privilege of living in these United States and being able to raise his family where opportunity is abundant. He notes the value of the land we share and the heritage we often take for granted.
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