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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1969
Page
2
Editorial lauds Kent Frizzell’s first year as Kansas attorney general while criticizing his public pose on halting civil disobedience rhetoric. It argues the Wichita native shows talent yet pursues political wind testing and demagogic overtones in the stance.
A letter criticizes Kent Frizzell for ignoring problems and warns against railing at others. The writer questions from which pulpit riot and disorder were condoned and challenges Frizzell’s targets and offensive media names.
Senator Bob Dole told 3000 at the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped that many handicapped workers remain unemployed due to few local jobs and inadequate training. He urged a presidential commission to coordinate private and public efforts to help 42 million Americans with disabilities achieve independence and dignity through education, employment, and barrier removal.
Three new works cover Kansas history including The Plains Indian Raiders by Nye Joseph L. Bristow Kansas Progressives by Sageser and Fire on the Prairie Methodism in the History of Kansas by Holter. Additional titles span biographies fiction poetry and science and include Except for Me and Thee by Jessamyn West and Mr Bridge by Connell.
A daily verse reminder emphasizes keeping the Sabbath holy and honoring God’s commandment against other gods. An accompanying note compares dieting approaches by highlighting daily calorie reduction versus strict menu counting for weight loss.
Washington Merry Go Round notes Carmichael in Guinea says revolts can be financed by work, begging, or stealing with bank robberies in the United States hinted at. The column also details congressional votes, Otepka’s controversial appointment, fund raising by Liberty Lobby, and ties to Willis Carto and John Birch Society figures.
Terry Murphy laments automated dishwashers as eroding family life and values. He argues children miss sibling rivalry in chores and parents lose washing wisdom while machines handle the work. The piece ends with a personal note about avoiding drying and needing help at home.
Reader questions cover winter hat safety for a friend, pacemaker use across ages, facial skin blemishes to prune, and Tietze's syndrome explaining chest wall pain. Dr. Thosteson notes many inquiries are answered via the column and cannot reply individually.
A Portland campaign to raise 5000 dollars to keep a church sponsored hippie coffee house open succeeded. One donor’s envelope was returned with a small bar of soap inside.
Ad copy proclaims that advertising can transform economic pressure into prosperity for businesses, suggesting growth and financial relief through strategic promotion.
Prime time offers Adam 12 Get Smart My Three Sons Ghost and Mrs Muir Ler and Meara Miss Missouri Miss Kansas beauty pageant Mission Impossible a CBS film and Hogan's Heroes Mannix Land of the Giants Ed Sullivan and more with multiple network and theater features listed across NBC CBS ABC and PBS.
Friday night guide shows Jackie Gleason and Dating Game at 9 12, Adam 12 at 7, Newlywed Game at 7, Get Smart at 7 38, Lawrence Welk 7 13, My 3 Sons at 8, Hogan's Heroes at 8, Petticoat Junction at 8 13, Hollywood Palace at 9, Mannix at 9 00, Gregorys Opry 9 30, Grand Ole Opry 9 30, News at 10. Sunday listings referenced from Friday paper.
The Supreme Court ruling declares state residency requirements for welfare payments unconstitutional citing travel rights. Kansas faces potential loss of one year residency rule for adults and five of nine years for single adults while nationwide costs could reach 125 to 175 million dollars with as many as 200000 new recipients. In Kansas the ADC program aids 87000 recipients with an average grant of 46 dollars per month, higher than neighboring states. If residency rules end, some residents may move to other states seeking aid.
The Office of Price Administration declared rationing-free status for all meats except beef steaks and roasts effective at midnight due to halted lend lease pork buying. Neosho River rose to 24 feet three feet past bankfull, while Chanute faces 21 vacant teacher and staff positions in the school system. Sugar deliveries exceed 8,000 pounds to households since April 21 as the local rationing board oversees the season. Local civic and educational figures attended events and visits including Grand Matron Mattie Davis and Prof Bowen visiting Junior High School.
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