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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
4
The Tribune reports a pattern of dead and sick song birds in Chanute, likely tied to lawn poisons or weed killers used by households. City spraying in 1960 for Dutch Elm disease was deemed safe, but unclear chemicals may have harmed birds. Readers are urged to check products and act to protect song birds through the summer.
A national civil defense exercise last week showed sirens, deserted streets, mock drills, and a half hour radio blackout but public response remained minimal. The piece argues Americans doubt nuclear war threats and urges either scrap CD activities or draft civilians into a national service to reduce bomb fallout.
A Kansas town exposes numerous items gathered for a centennial display as frauds, likened to century plants, after investigation. The piece notes lingering disbelief about a Russian space report and ends with a reflection on old jokes about an office boy missing work for the afternoon.
A collage of quirky observations remarks on ads and inflation and social habits. References to a grandmother’s funeral a ball game and a young student saying grace illustrate everyday humor and cultural shifts.
Twenty five years ago Harold L Heaton and others attended the May Day breakfast served by the American Legion Auxiliary in Chanute. Senior class hosted the Junior class at the Country Club with a Dutch themed program featuring toastmaster Dorothy Axcell and performances by students and faculty. Fifty years ago Tom and Earl Reynolds visited, bringing six horses from Montana later found split between Erie, Thayer, and Chanute amid horse theft investigations, while several locals prepared for travel to New York en route to England and Sweden.
Bible verse notes that God shows no partiality, citing Romans 2 11 to emphasize equal judgment before divine law. The brief reflection highlights universal accountability regardless of status or background.
President Kennedy’s early tenure faces a setback from the Cuban invasion after three months in office. The piece argues two core errors: sloppy planning by aides and Kennedy’s failure to prepare public opinion, urging careful leadership to restore trust and avoid deeper foreign policy damage.
Dr Molner argues that teaching children to wash and brush teeth should foster pride and self reliance, beginning early with gentle prompts and allowing child led participation. He notes legal ages vary widely and emphasizes praise over command to encourage independence. He also discusses a polyp case and advises removal, with supportive guidance on parental tone.
Secretary Hodges leads a Kennedy era bid to bring European tourists to the United States and study re training for workers in l ow in spirits regions. He charts stops in Amsterdam Bonn Sweden Finland Turin and Brussels while facing opposition from Sen. Douglas and Rep. Flood over his low income relief role.
Wednesday and Thursday listings for KODV KOTV WDAF KOAM and KOAM channels show 6:30 p.m. Wagon Train, 7:30 p.m. Price Is Right, 9:00 p.m. Peter Loves Melissa and other primetime shows, plus midday soap operas and news/weather blocks across stations with detailed time slots and program names from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
A newspaper reader dismisses claimed medical merit for a heart disease treatment and requests evidence before endorsing any method. The letter invites readers to obtain a leaflet by writing to Dr Motner with a stamped envelope and five cents.
A reader suggests methods from TI for making a glamor ous-looking ice ball for punch by freezing water in a balloon and removing the balloon. The acidity of lemon juice in pastry water removes fat taste and lightens pastry. Coils on beds resist rust with paraffin rubbed on with a cloth.
Clips and Quips previews a fall color lineup featuring Concord Grape Chianti Wine Birch Bark Country Pheasant and Lollipop Lime while noting faded hues like gravy spot brown and fried egg yellow.
Published evenings except Sunday and second class matter at Chanute Kansas. Rates show yearly and monthly subscriptions by mail for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and outside four counties. Includes Associated Press notice and audit bureau member branding.
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