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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1969
Page
3
Ann Landers column excerpt with letters about troublesome town horses owned by a local politician two blocks from the post office. residents complain of smell and disrupted commerce during breeding season, while advice urges organized political opposition.
In Kansas City two brunettes were chosen Miss Kansas Molly McGugin 19 and Miss Missouri Cherrie Hofmann 20 to represent their states in the Miss USA Pageant in Miami Beach on May 24. McGugin a Kansas State University sophomore majors in home economics and journalism. Hofmann a University of Missouri Columbia junior majors in elementary education.
James Forman, a black activist and SNCC member, interrupted a Riverside Church Communion to demand reparations for blacks. He read his claims while 1,300 worshippers watched, seeking 60 percent of church income and extended use of church facilities, denouncing past injustices.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription rates for local and out of town readers, including trade territory prices and mail delivery options. It notes postal details and carrier payment terms, with staff roles and Associated Press relation.
The Rev. E B Dodson of Camden's First Methodist Church says next Sunday's sermon will be Thou shalt not steal. During this Sunday service someone stole his car. Proper furniture care helps keep pieces looking fresh and new even after years of use.
A Saturday night bridal shower for Julianne Brune was hosted at Mrs. George M. Carlson’s home. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Marvin Olson and Mrs. Howard Earnest. Twenty guests attended as gifts were presented from a lace table amid yellow and white flowers. The couple plans to wed June 1.
Forty three University of Kansas students and Prof Ralph Lashbrook of Kansas State University were honored at the Kansan Board dinner. Students were recognized for work on the University Daily Kansan and in the William Allen White School of Journalism. Lashbrook retires Sept 1 after 25 years leading the K State technical journalism department and received a plaque for 35 years of service to Kansas journalism.
MOBILE Alabama AP The 12th annual America's Junior Miss pageant has 50 entrants rehearsing for Tuesday night's televised finals. After preliminaries, top winners are announced by division but the overall victor may come from consistently high scorers across categories. Judges interviews count 35 percent of the score. Preliminary winners include Anita Colombo St Louis Missouri Ann Abernathy Altus Oklahoma and Jennifer Inskeep Cawker City Kansas.
Barbara Deane profiles Mrs Harold O Tarpley of 20 S Larson describing a home filled with refinished junk and conversation pieces. The Tarpleys share reading and music interests while four members of the family pursue books and biking as favorite activities.
President Nixon resumed duties at the White House after a weekend that included church services and a fried chicken supper. He attended the Kentucky Derby and joined family and guests at a Sunday afternoon service. A later dinner in Winchester, Virginia, featured Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. and his wife.
The notice provides a phone contact for Tribune readers to reach their carrier after hours. If the main line is unreachable, callers should dial HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance. The message emphasizes after hours accessibility and directs users to use the alternate number for service inquiries.
An $8.8 million federal program to supply nutrient packages to nearly 225 000 malnourished mothers and children is behind schedule at less than 100 000 reached after six months. The Nixon administration will continue the effort begun by the Johnson era, seeking a $15 million budget increase and boosting federal local cooperation through an educational campaign. The 1970 goal is one million beneficiaries with a $140 million yearly cost. after a hunger probe, 20 465 people were receiving packages, expanded to 45 000.
Tuesday events include Victory Extension Homemakers guest day at 2 p.m. and Cub and Boy Scout leaders round table with Humboldt elementary at 7:30 p.m. Gem and Mineral Society meets at Federation room and other groups gather across town.
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