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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1961
Page
4
A critique of public schools turning student activities into profit making enterprises. The piece argues charges for athletic events, music, science shows, and debates shift focus from students to revenue. It urges removing sponsorship strings to present an all inclusive budget to taxpayers.
The piece argues that Castro’s proclamation of a socialist Cuba and the lack of elections reflect a broader crisis in political vocabulary. It notes that terms like democracy, communism, and freedom have lost universal meaning as nations define them differently, alongside nuclear threats.
The piece notes Eichmann’s costly legal misfit and mocks the idea of Perry Mason winning the case. It also parodies political missteps by a local Republican over Kennedy and jokes about travel deductions and sponsor losses for several brands and entertainers.
The column muses on daylight saving time causing people to miss calls and meals. It riffs on national troubles before Communism as blame and jokes about grammar and hints at CIA leadership, imagining Caroline Kennedy replacing Allen Dulles.
Twenty five years ago Tribune Files reports Tony Lockyear chosen as junior college coach entering Kansas conference play. J Dale Skelton to remain as coach after a storied undefeated football record and trophy filled basketball run. A farm north of Erie features a new semi monitor chicken house owned by George Clemens. Bernie Goodrum to direct Wichita parks recreation this summer. City council names include W F Sams clerk and T R Evans attorney. Prize winners in the Parsons oratory contest are Victor Monninger first, Clarence Emerson second, Orletha Williamson third, Bery Hartwell fourth.
A brief Bible verse excerpt notes the wise men rejoicing upon seeing the star, referenced as Matthew chapter two verse ten. The fragment emphasizes the nativity posture of joy and guidance.
An examination of the Bay of Pigs episode alleges CIA missteps began long before the landings. American mercenaries commanded a private Cuban navy, with drunken skippers and a lack of cohesion. Cuban officers and sabotage teams faced confusion as leadership fractured and orders were miscommunicated.
Dr. Molner explains that infancy milestones differ. nine months is not universal, some babies walk earlier or later. Forcing walking can harm development, while readiness means steady support and calcium-rich nutrition supports strong bones. A scar on the lung may be from injury or disease and requires monitoring if it changes over time. Daily bowel timing is not inherently harmful with no medical impact noted.
President Kennedy insists the United States has a long way to go in space and must not relax pride in Shepard’s flight. He seeks more congressional funds, urges peaceful shared space research, and cautions against secrecy while pressing allies, including the Soviets, to share data.
Cartoonish quips note a child psychologist praising grandmothers as good influences while joking about influence diet and gardening. Readers share witticisms on manners and hotel staff retorts. A playful, small town newspaper tone highlights social snippets and light humor.
A dense listing of prime time and daytime programs across KOTV WDAF KOAM and others. Perry Mason Checkmate Donna Reed Have Gun Will Travel Gunsmoke Surfside Six Seven Sinners Early and late movie slots plus news weather and various soap operas and game shows feature throughout the day.
The Chanute Tribune issues include department managers and staff such as Dwight McCreight publisher, James E Sheridan advertising, Dwight Wallingford news, Mrs Leland Lowe city circulation, T Werd mechanical, Dorsey Osborn press, and others. The paper is published evenings except Sunday and is a second class matter at Chanute post office.
The Lucky Horseshoe 4-H Club holds 4-H Sunday May 2 at Nazarene Church in Neodesha. Jolly Jayhawkers members bring fruit cookies and candy to Murdock Cafe Stark May 6 for packaging to elderly shut-ins with Jim Woodworth assisting. A basket lunch at noon near Elsmore, May business meeting after. Bill Frederick presided at Willing Workers meeting at Hillcrest school with Garden vegetable roll call and charity donation.
An Omaha Nebraska based termite control firm promotes a 24 page booklet priced at one dollar. The brochure promises valuable information to save hundreds of dollars on labor and tools. The notice directs readers to send requests to Centre Termite Treat Company Box 534.
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