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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
4
Editorial notes two similar incidents where power rotary mowers caused damage. In Atlanta Mrs. S S Wright slept as a mower blade shattered two windows after a ground level water meter was struck. In Salina a kitchen window and screen were damaged when a pipe flew through them from a nearby mower.
A humorous essay contrasts jet age travel with the new casual trend of bragging about getaways. It muses that travel has become a game of one upmanship from Miami Beach to Cyprus, while warning about mower safety and urging readers to consider insurance.
The piece highlights Nicosia and Ledra Palace as starting points, Troodos and Platres as hill retreat options, and Famagusta Kyrenia as standout shore resorts. It notes Famagusta’s sights, the old city walls, a Turkish village church, a Gothic abbey turned mosque, a Roman gymnasium ruin, and Kyrenia as a Portofino like fishing village with a Crusader fortress ruins and a quiet port.
Tribune Files recounts the L. C. Club picnic along the Marmaton river east of Elsmnore with a noon basket dinner and afternoon refreshments. Attendees include multiple families such as Swanson Leadstrom Jordan Laughlin Barnett Jones Peterson and others. V F W Fourth of July celebration next Saturday will feature motorcycle races air stunts and a wall crash by Doc Burgess with P W Whittenbeck of Joplin performing aerial feats in Chanute.
A brief verse reading urges humility and restraint against boastful boasting. It cites Psalm 75:5 warning against lifting up the horn in pride and commanding restraint in speech.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told TV audiences that calm is needed over Berlin while the Soviet Union pushes for a "free city" status and troop withdrawal. He stressed ongoing discussions with allies and Russia to avoid crisis, noting no firm actions yet and leaving strategy vague as Kennedy and Rusk weigh responses.
President Kennedy weighs Ike's Berlin implications after a Carlisle speech hints US troops in West Germany might be withdrawn. The idea alarms Kennedy and unsettles NATO plans as Norstad urges buildup and allies press firm stance.
Dr Molner explains how some people resent bifocals and develop head bobbing. He advocates eye movement over head movement and suggests trifocals for mid-range vision. The column also covers hangnails and the option of two glasses, plus care tips and a premenstrual blues pamphlet offer.
Kennedy said he would consider a whole variety of measures which might be taken, signaling readiness to explore multiple options without committing to a single plan.
TV listings from KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM outline Friday afternoon and evening programs across channels 4 6 7 12 with cartoons westerns dramas comedies news sports and a late movie. Sunday continues with a mix of cartoons news religious programs variety shows sports movies and classic series across the same stations.
Publication notes list department managers and staff for the Chanute Kansas paper. It records advertising by Dwight Wallingford and news by Mrs. Leland Lowe along with circulation, mechanical, and press contacts. The item notes evening publication, second class mail status, and AP affiliation with subscription rates for various counties.
Financial observers quarrel over the sum of assets totaling about one and a half trillion dollars including private and government reserves. In New York circles the debt is seen as sustainable as the nation expands assets and income. Odella Nation dormitory and major additions to the college student center and science building are under construction or planned, with total planned costs around 2.375 million dollars.
Dr Rees H Hughes former Pittsburg State College president emeritus will have a new $475000 education and psychology building named Rees Hughes Hall at the college. The structure, set for completion in November, honors his leadership from 1941 to 1957 and ties to Fort Scott area.
New York AP reports the nation tops a trillion dollars in total debt across levels while individuals show net worth around 1.566 trillion including 959 billion in financial assets. Personal debt rises to 296 billion with 290 billion federal and 69 billion state local debts. Corporate assets exceed debts as stockholders hold 358 billion in corporate debt.
Sidewalks clear of trees, the ad notes a complete lineup of fine evergreens grown in Kansas and inspected by the state for summer planting.
A short ad note proclaims the ads in the issue are written for readers and can be trusted for guidance. The message underscores credibility and direct consumer focus. It presents a confident, promotional tone typical of classified sections.
In Neosho County Kansas probate court F E Davis administrator seeks final settlement, heir determination and distribution of May Davis estate. Defenses must be filed by July 10 1961 at 10:00 A M in Erie Kansas. Attorneys Balch and Bailey represent the administrator.
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