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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1968
Page
4
A former ambassador argues the United States spends heavily on foreign policy abroad but underfunds the State Department at home. The piece urges consolidating control under an executive administrator to reduce bureaucracy and boost research to shape policy on evidence rather than dogma.
Chicago publishers discuss the 1968 race with little enthusiasm for either Nixon or Johnson. Nixon is seen as a two time loser lacking charisma. Johnson is likely to be renominated but provokes doubts among editors. Press voices express general loss of confidence and expect the same messy outcome regardless of winner.
Twenty five years ago the Chanute school system planned April payments of bonuses from 57 to 25 dollars for teachers in lower salary brackets, funded by a 5000 dollar reserve from the annual budget as instructors urged higher living-cost support. A county canvass by 389 workers aimed to boost Neosho county’s Red Cross war fund quota.
A religious brief cites James 2 5 urging that God chose the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of his kingdom to those who love him. The verse is presented as today’s devotional reading for readers seeking spiritual guidance.
DREW PEARSON notes Bobby Kennedy pressures from aides to challenge Lyndon Johnson, amid fears of factional rifts within the Democratic Party and possible Republican gains if a McCarthy Johnson clash weakens the party. Skeptics cite Vietnam policy inherited from Kennedy as potential ammunition.
Prime time schedule lists Gunsmoke at 6 30 on channels 5 6 13 followed by Cowboy in Africa and The Monkees. At 7 30 Lucy Shaw Rat Patrol and Andy Griffith appear with Danny Thomas Abbe Lane and Felony Squad. 8 00 Family Affair Peyton Place 9 00 Big Valley Carol Burnett Spy and News at 10 02.
Readers ask about recurring dreams during pregnancy and their meaning. Dr. Molner explains dreams reflect nightly mind activity, not omens, and urges not to fear superstition. The column offers a mononucleosis booklet and basic guidance on transmission and constipation remedies.
A reader seeks help for domestic abuse threats and a neighbor issue. Ann Landers urges counseling for the abusive spouse and safety steps, and advises a separate, private plan to regain boundaries with a persistent visiting child and mother.
A collage of clipped quotations from Dodge City Globe and other papers poking fun at politics flirtations and aging. Includes quips about trade crackpots love at first sight and dieting plus a humorous line about temptation after sixty.
Local paper from Chanute Kansas reports on community events. Prominent items include civic updates, local meetings, and regional notices dated March 1968. No prominent national or sports stories evident in readable text.
TV schedule fragment lists programs and times across channels including Sunrise Semester The Fugitive Jeopardy Love of Life Bewitched Search for Tomorrow Treasure Island Match Game Guiding Light News This Morning The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and more. Several networks show daytime soaps and game shows with repeats into the evening hours.
Tonight features ABC movie special Remains to Be Seen with June Allyson and Van Johnson, followed by The Lucy Show with Frankie Avalon guest star. CBS offers Family Affair at 8 p.m and The Carol Burnett Show at 8:30 p.m with Tim Conway and Jack Jones. Andy Griffith also airs with Opie and Sam Jones addressing a social issue.
AP reports the average fleas on rats in Saigon port dropped from nine to two, signaling lower bubonic plague risk. AID public health division cites DDT dusting as the cause and notes fleas spread plague to humans. Paris, Montreal, and Pittsburgh briefs follow.
Police detained two high school students after one allegedly sold a packet for 10 dollars claiming it was marijuana. They were released when officers confirmed the substance was tea.
Wanted adults for U S civil service openings in the next year. Lincoln Service, a private school since 1948, offers free booklet on government jobs and salaries with test preparation guidance. Send in for full details and to learn how to prepare for these tests. ACT NOW.
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