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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
4
A group of Russian farmers and experts plan to visit Iowa to study corn and hog production as a potential bridge in easing tensions. The piece critiques State Department fingerprinting of Russian editors and argues for freer exchange. It notes editors seek a new editorial formula as newspapers modernize while readers shape demand.
Fredonia editor notes Glenn Beal and Jake Lyons travel to Washington to oppose a 3 million dollar Toron to dam continuation. The column cheers their effort and those who contribute locally to Verdigris and Fall River projects, urging a shift in community responsibility and thanking supporters.
Washington column by J P H describes 500 editors gathering for a three day session to self assess and critique their profession. They abandon traditional briefing patterns to conduct extended soul searching and identify perceived journalistic imperfections.
Twenty five years ago Camp Cauble received a 10 by 18 foot wool bunting flag donated by L L Huffman of Kansas City to be raised on a 40 foot flagpole. Dr L D Johnson of Johnson hospital says undulant fever cases are not a community threat as two cases are suspected. A two story English style house is under construction in Poplar Heights by G F Davis costing about 5000 dollars. Plaza Theater shows Mother's Boy with Morton Downey plus Beach Babies and Station Bank. A Reo Flying Cloud coupe owned by George Whitmore was stolen from West Main. Rena Reinhart works temporarily at William A Smith department store.
A disconsolate man, soon to be discharged from service, recalls a crash into his parked car that delays his return home and may cost at least $100 in damages. He argues for harsher penalties for motorists who collide with parked cars, linking such accidents to drunken driving and general carelessness on the highway.
A speaker reports personal vehicle damage both in a public garage and while parked on the street. They note no crashes and express frustration, inviting corroboration from others who have similar experiences and stressing the need to control temper.
The column Survey of jokes and quips touches on misread thoughts and trivial miscommunications. A hotel keeper, an asylum patient, a barbering analogy, a party line prank, and a records remark appear as brief humorous vignettes. An air race anecdote closes with a lucky finish and a humorous confession.
Democratic governors held a secret session to decide to blame President Eisenhower personally for administration mistakes. Texas Governor Allan Shivers suggested the farm issue as the administration’s weakness, while Tennessee Governor Frank Clement gained stature. They pledged to unitedly push anti Ike sentiment and provide campaign ammunition.
Dr. George W. Crane argues that laymen shaped early Christianity and modern church life. He cites Jesus and St Paul as laymen who built churches and social work through Scouting YMCA and Rotary. He urges Hal T to consider lay involvement before pursuing priestly training.
TOPEKA May 11 1952 reports the Ernest W Isaacson family welcomed a seventh pound baby girl born yesterday. The baby remains unnamed while siblings Stanley Willard Isaacson born May 11 1951 and Vickie Lynn born May 11 1952 mark a three generation sequence.
A detailed listing shows Tonight's highlights on KOAM and KSWM with programs like Shower of Stars Dragnet and George Gobel Show. The log anchors start at 6:30 p m and run through late evening with prime time and daytime shows scheduled across multiple channels.
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