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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1958
Page
4
Editorial argues adding words would not reduce confusion but create more shades of meaning. The author mocks the idea that extra vocabulary could solve decision trouble in everyday speech, noting slang filtration as a possible improvement and questioning the benefit of more terms.
A daily Bible verse proclaims there is no distinction between Jew and Greek as the same Lord shows riches to all who call on him, Romans 10 12.
Congress and the administration agree the recession must end but differ on methods. Democrats push spending to spur prosperity while Eisenhower era officials fear inflation from too much public works. Both sides now favor delaying tax cuts unless unemployment rises to 52 to 6 million.
Pistol Pete Eaton, 97, was buried at Perkin in Oklahoma. The obituary notes he had 11 notches on his Colt six-gun and raises a question about whether such marks would earn him favors in afterlife folklore.
Remodeling of the Fidelity bank building lower floor will begin Thursday. The space will be occupied by a drug store operated by H. J. Holzapfel of Kansas City starting next month. Vilas High School lists nine graduates this year. Chanute rifle team places second in the Kansas State Line League opener. Police court income reports zero fines in April with five guilty verdicts. No dancing at the high school junior senior banquet as Board rejects relaxation of dance ban. Fourteen new gas customers added to city list. Charles Roberts buys Banks livery stable and runs O. K. Barn. Harkness reports snow in Omaha.
Rand contrasts past playful humor with wartime and Cold War sensibilities. Yale alumni Ed ward J Gordon questions humor’s fate as patriotism rises. Ellis C. Jones recalls Life magazine’s shift in 1914 and postwar grimness from wars and geopolitical tension.
Washington dinners pair unlikely pairs as AFL CIO leader Meany and California Senator Knowland clash on labor bills while guests include Abba Eban, Dulles, Ogden Reid, Hervé Alphand and Frances Bolton. Reclamation funds face freeze, prompting fiery exchanges between Rep. Clair Engle and reclamation head Floyd Dominy over spending authority and congressional mandates.
Dr George W Crane answers the question about hair turning white overnight calling the belief malarky. He explains hair is dead and color change would take months, then notes shampoos and oils can alter appearance while warning about nutrition and trace chemicals in salt and foods to prevent deficiencies. He cites goiter iodine and fluoride work and forecasts future medical advances.
Published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class at Chanute Kansas post office. Associated Press dispatches and local news belong to AP. Rates vary by county and duration, with prices listed for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and outside areas.
A Reno police sweep targeting illegal alley parking towed eight vehicles from downtown spots. Among those towed were two cars belonging to off duty officers, signaling the limited immediate success of the operation and potential conflicts of interest.
A dense listing shows prime time lineups with performers and shows from Perry Como to Gunsmoke and Your Hit Parade. The schedule extends into morning and afternoon blocks on KOAM KODE KOTV WDAF stations with daily news, talk, game, and soap operas including Liberace The Price Is Right Truth or Consequences and Light of Life.
A collage of light jabs and regional notices spans satire about aging and youth alongside factual briefs. SABRA debates race conference plans in Stellenbosch while Ottawa cites uniform jokes at Stony Mountain and Manila introduces a new leadership figure.
Jakarta warns it will escalate to the United Nations unless Nationalist China curbs nationals meddling in Indonesia's internal rebellion. In London Ella Fitzgerald and 14 Jazz at the Philharmonic musicians faced extensive customs searches on arrival from Paris for a concert tour amid tight-lipped officials. Paris reports claim France claims to have topped a U.S. alliance milestone.
In Neosho County Kansas the probate court will hear Hazel Thompson executrix petition for final settlement of the Ed Thomas estate on May 14 1958 at 10:00 A M in Erie. The petition seeks approval of executrix acts, allowance for attorneys fees and expenses, and determination of heirs devisees and legatees and distribution under the will. Ballch Brilfry attorneys represent the petitioner.
In Neosho County Kansas Probate Court Gordon Logan Stipp Jr heir petitions to determine descent of an undivided one half interest in part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 1 Township 29 South Range 18 East MK and T Railway right of way. Defenses must be filed by May 24 1958 at 7 00 PM in Erie Kansas. If not entered judgment will be issued. Gordon Logan Stipp Jr petitioner Balch and Ahriley.
The U S military advisory group in the Philippines states the republic may need guided missiles for defense. Maj. Gen. William H. Nutter notes no missiles are earmarked now but could be made available. President Garcia, visiting Washington next month, would approve bases if needed.
The piece reflects on finding old yearbooks and reading signed notes from friends and classmates. It notes how friendships fade or endure, how some people succeed or falter, and how autographs, sometimes with photos or casts, capture sentiment and memories across distances and years.
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