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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
4
Views on choosing leaders warn that being pleasant and courteous does not prove competence or firm views. A candidate must show real qualifications beyond charm, as swindlers can be equally affable. A nice fellow should love peace and prosperity, but that alone does not justify entrusted duties.
An analysis argues that a Wisconsin gravel truck driver who caused a train wreck injuring nearly 100 children would face light penalties, highlighting that careless drivers outside the drunk or senile categories cause most highway deaths and deserve harsher punishment.
Mrs Ray Mond Shively of Walnut describes how home demonstration specialists educate wives in shopping for value lessons in laundry meals wardrobes and health care. They aim to ease daily tasks improve homes and strengthen family life while fostering community harmony.
The column by J P H notes Rocky Marciano has retired as heavyweight champion to humor his wife and jokingly until back taxes are demanded. It comments on unclear American foreign policy and shifts in freedoms, ending with a jab at a recognized style authority, Montgomery.
Ward notes teen fashion changing as Bermuda shorts rise in popularity, predicting a broader shift away from jeans. The piece humorously reflects on weddings delaying trends and recalls past events like the San Francisco quake and famous slogans, concluding with light social commentary.
Twenty five years ago the Chanute Garden Club at the Memorial Building approved a 10 dollar reward for conviction of anyone pulling and destroying flowers and shrubs, with Gus L. Davison adding five dollars.
E. Lawson reflects on changing attitudes toward women smoking. He recalls past shame and public scrutiny, contrasts with current acceptance, and notes a past local sign board and society photo censorship. He also briefly discusses the shift in automobile color trends from solid to multi hue.
Discussion notes that pink shirt fashion faded quickly with only a few left in use for gardening. Neckties, once pushed on the public, have returned to a steady level and are expected to become less common with the approach of hot weather as people remove ties.
A Pittsburg Sun item notes America ships spaghetti to Italy causing confusion. The piece mentions women puzzled by Mamie’s hairstyle while men show no trouble.
This brief collection notes lighthearted lines from multiple papers. It mentions Ike’s hairdo trouble, drought stricken farmers hoping for soaking rains, engineering graduates facing job searches, and a traveling newswoman who avoids strangers.
Washington column traces long standing bitterness between President Eisenhower and ex President Truman. Truman traveled to Europe without official status while Ike resisted a formal invitation carping at Truman. The piece cites past rebuffs, public remarks, and a Kansas City incident as signs of deteriorating relations between the two leaders.
Dr. George W. Crane argues railroads need modern promotion to attract travelers. He criticizes conservative executives, praises Robert R. Young as a promoter, and laments leaders who favor legacy designs over consumer needs. He notes railroads lost ground to trucks and buses by chasing speed and ignores newer travel trends.
An advertisement touts Instant-drying Itch Me Not that on contact dulls itching and burning and kills germs for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. The product is sold at A and A Pharmacy with a 40 cent money back guarantee if not pleased.
A brief Chanute Tribune notice notes a fee of 20 cents to cover typing and printing costs for sending away for a booklet. The snippet references a local figure offering printed material and outlines the request for postage to obtain the booklet.
The House Public Works subcommittee approved removal of the Army bridge across the Missouri River at Ft Leavenworth. The Senate had already passed the bill.
A rattlesnake may shed its skin one to three times annually depending on its food supply and living conditions.
Nagging backache and headaches from overexertion or stress may cause restless sleep and bladder irritation. Doan’s Pills ease pain and calm the bladder, with mild diuretic action. Buy the new large economy size and save money today.
Friday and tonight list numerous TV and film slots across venues Ford Theatre Video Theatre Groucho Marx Bob Cummings Dragnet Shower of Stars and local children's programs including Captain Kangaroo Ding Dong School Morning in Joplin and Ernie Kovacs Show with multiple time blocks and program titles across a dense schedule.
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