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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1955
Page
4
Views of the News celebrate Don Wells, a local newspaperman appointed as police judge. The piece praises his honesty and tolerance, promising fair justice for all, with Wells staying true to serving the people and resisting sensational headlines.
Angelo Scott of the Tola Register toured his county jail and described it as a repulsive disgrace. He urges immediate action to fund a new courthouse and jail, proposing bonds financed by a long term tax levy to relieve hazards and move the project forward now.
The column{quote}s short quips touch on teen driving licenses a Chicago ward politician inheriting wealth smoking lighters and sleepy morning analyses. A Florida shopping center with air cooled sidewalks aims to lure shoppers while a prison outbreak prompts thoughts on wardens replaced by student councils.
Clips and Quips describe a castle open to visitors where a 200 year old murder claim surfaces in the banqueting hall. A caretaker jokes about redecorating the ante-room as a visitor questions the tale. A separate exam joke riffs on mothers milk compared to cows milk.
A chatty sequence features a four-part list about movies and picnics with a cute container, musings on a popular song, a young girl’s urge to help others, and a rainy day worry for kangaroo mothers. An overheard line from a government coffee bar ends with a quip about quitting time.
Mrs. W A Hoofnagle was elected president of the Junior High School P T A for twenty five years ago. Other officers named were Mrs Charlies Tice vice president Charles Yoos secretary and H J Neptune treasurer. Alfred H Barnett R 2 Earlton has a walnut box made a hundred years ago by his Liverpool born grandfather who was a gunsmith.
A columnist considers whether life is being lived too seriously and assesses the role of political columnists in stirring public jitters. The writer notes readers often ignore warning columns, favors a balance of serious commentary with light humor, and proposes coordinating tones to stabilize public mood.
Dr Crane dispels fears about pregnancy and birthmarks. He explains that a mother's unusual hungers do not affect the baby's appearance, and describes how the fetus is insulated from maternal thoughts and blood. He notes normal labor lasts about 18 hours for first births and encourages continued marital support.
Washington report notes Republican governors privately oppose nominating Vice President Nixon if he runs. They recall polling showing Kefauver ahead of Nixon and question Ike's push for Nixon. The piece links White House timing to Nixon’s prominence and cites broader political moves and historical precedents.
Walnut reports the American Legion Auxiliary met with president Oma Shively presiding. Secretary Margaret Foster stood in for Viola Carson. Poppy Day plans set for May 28. Delegates Lizzie Fugate and Bertha Smith to Topeka convention May 21-22. alternates Orlean Harding and Florine Granneman. Also wreath-making May 24 and public lunch May 29-30. Numerous local visits, meetings, and family notes follow, including births, birthdays, and military service updates.
The Kansas Chiropractors Association elected Dr. L. L. Hollingsworth of Wichita as president at the annual convention. Rex A. Wright of Topeka became vice president, Harold Coe of McPherson secretary-treasurer. Directors named include Dr. H. W. Craig Lawrence Dr. W. E. Nicklin Hutchinson Dr. Joel L. Wayne Garden City Dr. Sutherland Neodesha and Dr. A. E. Smith Hoxie. Mrs. Blaine O. Musser of Wichita was named auxiliary president.
The items cover grammar punctuation and pronunciation. The corrected sentence uses safer phrasing and a standard future tense. Ideality is pronounced i de al i ty with the third syllable stressed. The misspelled option is clientele though the context is unclear. Recluse is an adjective meaning withdrawn from society. A word starting am meaning strongly desirous is ambitious.
A statement from the Associated Press confirms exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in the newspaper as well as AP dispatches. The notice emphasizes AP ownership of the content and distribution rights across affiliated outlets.
A dense listing of local TV channels and programs from WDAF KO T V K O T V K S W M stations. It catalogs show titles such as This is Hollywood Your Hit Parade The Millionaire Today in the 4 States Robert Q Lewis News Art Linkletter and Ted Mack Matinee with times scattered across the afternoon and evening blocks.
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