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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues Washington favors controlled inflation to balance debt service, noting FHA down payment cuts of 50 dollars on low priced homes. It suggests real estate prices rise with population and land limits, and warns parents against delaying housing for heirs while rent payments resemble interest on purchases.
The Kansas State Chamber of Commerce criticizes the highway funding system, arguing funds are allocated by a long standing six district formula not purely by traffic needs. The result is overbuilt and underused roads and chronic misallocation. It calls for at large appointments to the highway commission to curb sectional favors.
A collection of light quips and jokes from various papers. Quotes touch on cynicism gender roles fashion luck and rural peasant humor with dated regional flavor and wry observations. The items mirror period editorial voice and local humor.
Verse from John 3 17 states God sent his Son to save the world not condemn it. It reflects a message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
A census taker notes that most women say they are under thirty or invoke the fifth amendment. Easter delays earnings, political costs rise to about 40 million, with after tax impact near 200 million. Clergy named Hunt and Campbell appear in Kansas City. A local Ohio tour includes a bronze bust of Warren G Harding.
Mrs A F Leverenz of Chanute named state press correspondent for the Order of Eastern Star by Mrs Maude Clossen of Coffeyville. Humboldt reports Rev L D Sanborne installed as Presbyterian minister with Rev Fred Shaw in charge. Various local notes include corn prospects by Charles Wingquist, coyote bounty updates in Stark Lawrence, hangar capacity at the municipal airport, Bible school enrollment at Earlton, and plans for a Chanute lodge of the Praetorians with Chanute as state headquarters. Also mentions re fitting a business room and new clothing store openings by the Bardwells.
James Marlow analyzes the 1956 1957 election year dynamic. He notes Eisenhower’s address to Congress as both a push for policy and a campaign tool for Republicans. Congress has moved slowly this year, with civil rights bills delaying other major actions.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports a photostat letter from Jerome Kuykendall of the Federal Power Commission detailing free air travel and entertainment provided by oil and gas interests. The piece contrasts Kuykendall with Commissioner Connole, notes Eisenhower reappointed Kuykendall, and recalls other industry-linked trips and dine events.
The Chanute Tribune lists its publication details, staff, and rates. It notes evenings publication except Sunday, second class matter at Chanute post office, and AP affiliation. Subscription rates are provided for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson and four counties with monthly, quarterly, and annual options.
Sunday guests included the Gericks with F G and Mrs Edgar and Sonny, along with Clifford Webb and the McClays at Grand Lake. The Mt Zion club met April 28 with Geneva Erikson. next meeting May 12 with Zulah Haddan. Several residents attended events in Topeka for the Eastern Star grand chapter.
A compiled listing shows prime time and daytime programs by time slot. Notable items include game shows The Price is Right and Jeopardy style formats, dramas like The Detectives and Johnny Staccato, and movies such as The Underpup and Heat's On.
Wayne and I were Tuesday supper guests of Ed Michael Stark Mrs Bill Haddan and Mrs Joe Smith solicited for the American Cancer Society in this community Wednesday. Mrs Dale Kelsey entertained the Kimball Club Wednesday Ten members attended. Mrs Roland Kelsey was a guest.
AP Business News reports mixed signals in spring markets with stock prices down yet consumer spending steady. Despite gloom in some sectors like steel and auto output, long term business confidence holds and plans for capital investments rise as private builders and manufacturers anticipate easier credit and higher demand.
New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE collects a string of jokes aimed at bus drivers, highlighting the tired reactions from drivers to rude remarks and customers’ odd requests. The bit showcases comic, oft-repeated passenger lines and driver weariness from daily routes.
The National Geographic Society notes that Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert do not bathe. They say wind-driven sand keeps their bodies clean.
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