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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1961
Page
4
The piece notes widespread irritation as clocks shift today across various locations. Residents in changed zones face train and visit schedule disruptions while long-time holdouts resist the change. TV and radio programs misalign, and appointments require refiguring, highlighting regional split over DST.
Proponents argue daylight saving would simplify life and boost activity by aligning clocks with summer schedules. Opponents say keeping clocks fixed makes the clock master, but store data show late afternoons are slow in summer, suggesting universal clock change would reduce confusion.
A critic argues that crime on screen is not the core issue. The real horror is millions watching dreary lives on fuzzy TV screens instead of seeking richer experiences, and only superb productions could lure them away from daily routines.
A Wichita mailman receives a gold card for 50 years in the National Association of Letter Carriers. The Twins entry in the majors presents Minnesota as the team name, not Minneapolis or St. Paul. The White House doorway may later be noted for Caroline Kennedy’s growth in penciled lines. There is also a folk saying about no more.
The passages reflect satirical takes on urban life and science fiction themes. Notes on streetcars, cold cures, career advice away from risky ventures, space progress, and campus loyalties reveal a witty, era specific voice about youth and change. A young woman finds personal expression in her first dress.
Twenty five years ago permission was granted to plot and file a land tract 50 by 300 feet on the north side of Elmwood cemetery’s eastern addition for Ross Cooper city clerk. Also noted were departures for Independence to attend the Kansas Chamber of Commerce meeting and local society visits in Lawrence and Chanute with several dignitaries attending.
A brief devotional line notes Romans 9 6 affirming that not all who are descended from Israel are true Israel and God’s word remains unfailing. It frames a weekly meditation on faith and scripture authority.
In a closed Senate Space Committee session Sen Hickenlooper confronted Dr Scoville about a Drew Pearson column alleging Russians sent men into space before Gagarin. Scoville reiterated Gagarin was first in orbit while noting the piece claimed preorbit attempts, with committee members debating sources and security concerns.
Dr Molner explains night sweats can indicate chronic infections from teeth to TB and warns cold symptoms may mask other troubles. He urges readers to seek proper diagnosis and not dismiss lingering illness as a winter cold. The column also covers pre menstrual blues, penicillin concerns, histoplasmosis facts, and requests for pamphlets.
A reader suggests using soft chalk as a metal polish substitute. Rub chalk on a cloth and apply to metal for a glossy finish without scratching. For oil on fabric, apply talcum powder for 15 to 20 minutes and brush away, repeating if needed.
James Marlow reviews Kennedy's first 100 days noting home gains in Congress and policy boldness, while foreign policy suffers. Laos setbacks, Cuba invasion fallout, and stalled talks with the Soviet Union mark the overseas record, with Khrushchev gaining the upper hand.
A collage of humorous lines from various papers notes a loafer inherits wealth then jokes about morning death, while a quip on Congress solving farm issues edges with smog quip from Topeka and a barb about city leaders being human. Mayors and editors tease politics and propriety with light satire.
Monday night listings show a mix of dramas, comedies, westerns, and news across KOTV KOAM WDAF and other channels. Prime time includes To Tell the Truth Rebel Danny Thomas and Bat Masterson with late news and a Coogan's Reward movie finale.
Chanute Tribune lists staff roles and publication details for Chanute Kansas with circulation notes and Associated Press affiliation. It includes subscription rates by mail in surrounding counties and Kansas outside counties, and notes post office classifications and printing staff.
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