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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1964
Page
3
An editorial questions frequent bathing after a Space Agency notice suggesting baths may spread germs. It cites a doctor saying daily baths dry skin and risk rash, recommending two to three baths weekly in winter. The piece humorously praises boys who resisted baths as protectors against disease.
The text cites a die-hard Republican remark about Kennedy and Johnson, notes historical evasions like the West being won without modern conveniences, and references an exchange calling the president "the most powerful single man on earth" with a side remark about Lady Bird and tobacco use.
A light quip filled column notes shift from silver dollars to dollar bills and mocks old standards. It highlights Miss Wool of 1964 as the new standard bearer and playfully defines a bachelor as a man without hands bearing five or 13 cards.
Twenty five years ago the local market saw No 1 wheat rise to 60 cents a bushel the year's high, following a July peak near 65 cents and a low around 45 cents since last July 1.
Washington columnist notes John Birch Society letters urge support for the Becker prayer amendment. Targets include Emanuel Celler James Corman William St Onge and Mac Mathias amid broader Project Prayer pressure. Becker touts the change as a defense of religion against a supposed godless shift.
The article explains advance planning is needed to donate organs or tissues after death, noting laws vary by state and California has specific rules. It advises informing immediate family and the chosen medical school, with copies to executors, and contacting the state health department. eye and tissue donations require prompt removal and advance preparation. It also mentions obtaining forms from medical staff and the importance of not keeping plans secret.
New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE surveys popular topics and odd trivia from history and daily life. The piece notes Civil War fascination, Taft theater seating quirks, and quirky proverbs while touching on aging Americans and evolving medicine.
The speaker argues that religious freedom is the central right, vital to individual conscience and prayer. They warn that government interference, including school boards, would abandon heritage and resemble a system the founders fled. They cite religious groups and constitutional scholars supporting this view.
The notice lists department managers and staff roles, notes publication schedule evenings except Sunday, and states second class matter status with postpaid Chanute Kansas. It references Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press republication rights. Subscription rates are provided for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties and for other Kansas locations by year, six months, and one month.
Cadette Troop 121 met at Presbyterian church and completed plans for the weekend camporee at Camp Wonderwood. They evaluated the Wichita trip, wrote thank you notes, and read appreciation messages from trip participants. Troop leaders are Mrs. Bill Brinkerhoff and Mrs. Fay Edwards. Dr. Laverne Wintermeyer, once a rising musician, interned at Iowa Methodist and now in private practice directs the nurses' chorus.
The Des Moines metro region sees the Iowa Methodist Hospital nursing school chorus guided by its conductor whose avocation adds to the medical staff. The story notes the parallel between medical care and musical performance in Des Moines.
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