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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1958
Page
4
Editorial argues the tax plan shifts more of the burden via a regressive sales tax offset by a progressive income tax rise. It notes small inheritance tax gains, a revised severance tax on oil and gas, and warns future increases must target other revenue sources.
A daily Bible verse note quotes First Corinthians stating we are laborers together with God. The brief emphasizes partnership with the divine in work and faith.
The piece recalls Washington in spring with cherry blossoms, monuments, and crowds. It contrasts city scenery with political debate on recession, noting unemployment near 15 percent for some sectors, and predicting well meant but impractical measures as the session closes. The column juxtaposes government as a one industry with auto manufacturing elsewhere.
Clips and Quips note a Pawnee County farm resident discovering a beaver over two miles from the nearest stream and joke about beavers hiking to the hills. The El Dorado Times quips compare dollar value to George Washington’s river crossing.
The column questions the new relaxed line in women’s fashion with wary humor. It notes slouchy silhouettes, rising necklines, and provocative designs like the Depth Charge and brave bra, amid a 1957 spending spike on women’s wear and travel writing.
A new army of inspectors was stationed on Kansas borders to curb bootlegging of gasoline with a three cent per gallon tax evasion. Elmer Conklin of Chanute is among the Coffeyville inspectors, and interim agency staff changes include P A Buckley retiring from Chanute and B A Powell handling temporary duties in Ottawa. Threshold rainfall and fruit prospects noted with April storms. local Auxiliary Luncheon and a theft at J W Roberts farm are also reported.
Senate inquiries press Rogers over prosecution of Republicans as the Powell grand jury is revived. GOP figures Gore and Brooks weigh investigations while internal huddles echo concerns about the department becoming a political arm amid moves tied to Eisenhower era cases.
Reader questions on how names developed. Dr. George W. Crane explains surnames emerged in Europe circa 1500 as populations grew and trades or locales formed identifiers. He traces first names back to Latin Greek Hebrew roots and lists common surname types from trades and places.
The Chanute Tribune lists editorial and advertising staff including Fitness W Johnson as editor and James F E Sheridan as advertising manager. It notes publication evenings except Sunday and provides subscription rates for Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson counties as well as outside four counties with monthly and multi month terms.
Boman and family spent Monday with Mabel Thornton. Mrs Lloyd Carson and Carol and Jack visited James and Mrs Greenwood near Stark. Linda Stevens spent Saturday with Susan Lindberg. Mabel Thornton traveled to Erie to see Mrs Della Fowler. Veryl Roberts home hosted Junior Metgen and son. Harold Winans visited Ponca City relatives. Earl Marlon visited Mabel Thornton Tuesday. Leon Corbett Gail and Mike received a church and friends house warming. Corbetts recently moved from Salinas California and live on their father's farm.
Two members of Turkey's 610 seat Grand National Assembly are reported to be 75 years old. The note highlights age among lawmakers in the parliament and draws attention to senior members within the Turkish legislature.
The Chanute Tribune outlines KOAM and KOTV channels with an extensive May 2 to May 4 lineup. Programs include Dick and The Duchess, Casey Jones, Jefferson Drums, Zane Grey, Phil Silvers, M Squad, Perry Como, Gunsmoke, Lassie, Frontier Doctor, Alfred Hitchcock, Bonanza, and Captain Gallant among many others.
A HAL BOYLE meditation on office death where a coworker’s passing suddenly reveals personal memories. Colleagues recall small details, fears, and dreams, transforming the workplace into a fragile, shared shelter as life’s routine resumes.
Banner notes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Null and others hosted dinner at the Keith Blair home. Fred Ryf did papering at two local homes. Hubert Wever visited Neadeska. W. A. Noltensmeyer and family spent Sunday in Chanute. R. D. Scott and L. H. Cook traveled to Fredonia. Hines visited Noltensmeyer. Walter Reinhart works on a pond for G. C. Clinesmith. Larry and Jeffrey Scott from In-
A child spent the prior week with grandparents Mr and Mrs R D Scott while the parents Mr and Mrs Robert Dale Scott were away in New Orleans.
A Minnesota family economics bureau report states that only one of six agricultural college graduates returns to farming due to the large investment required.
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