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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1968
Page
8
CAPE KENNEDY AP reports American astronauts are favored to beat the Soviets to the moon with a possible 1969 landing as Russia plans circumlunar flights and a large space station. Expert assessments note Apollo 1 recovery and searing race dynamics amid Soviet secrecy and weather challenges.
The Post Office Department may collect up to 120 million dollars this year from commemorative stamp sales to collectors. With an expected overall loss of 440 million, officials note high profit margins as many issues go unused on mail. The agency plans up to 14 more one color stamps this year and 11.5 billion six cent Roosevelt stamps among 30 billion planned for the year, aiming at small collectors and children while managing production costs.
New York AP notes a Malekula marriage custom where a bride loses two front teeth in a ceremony exchanged for pigs and yams. The column weaves in other trivia on Columbus, skiing in Japan, Russian phone etiquette, seal heart rates, and quirky quotes, forming a collage of quirky facts and reflections.
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Guidelines for compiling the women's page with calendar items and notices. Lists rules on yearbook sourcing, submission deadlines, naming married women with husbands, completeness of items, and news value windows for timely coverage. Emphasizes prompt submissions and appropriate channels for limited audience communications.
The article notes that although Persia changed its name to Iran, the terms gulf region rugs and cats continue to be labeled Persian. It discusses ongoing usage and potential confusion between historic and modern nomenclature.
Kansas Democrats determine 10 at large delegates to complete a 40 member national convention delegation. Western Kansas 1st District named six delegates. 30 delegates chosen are uncommitted, with Gov. Docking signaling support for President Johnson on the first ballot.
High Prairie Pioneers 4 H Club held its March meeting with officers Brenda Olson president Gloria Hutchison vice president Linda Russell secretary Jane Wiltse reporter. Debra Russell led group singing. Jenea Campbell spoke on rabbits and Pat Russell on eyes. Glenda Hutchinson demonstrated sandwiches and Lisa Olson Easter cookies. Mike Wiltse led recreation and refreshments were served.
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