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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1956
Page
4
The piece notes rising haircut costs from two bits to $2.50 in cities with tips common in shops. It highlights barber shortages as apprentices decline, veterans overworked, and a father of five on $75 weekly faces tougher grooming. It hints at DIY solutions driven by invention.
Lester Purdy notes at Peoples Forum that observing ten signs on windows in one office building highlights value of removing outdated signage when firms relocate. He links signage to parking and stairs access, suggesting removal could improve a good disposition amid tight space.
A humorous column notes haberdashers lure the crowd with caps while a Stutz Bearcat props up gents wear. The piece rails at 1940s fashion, puns on Barkley, Army vet numbers, and a dip in auto production. It ends with cheery quips on Mother's Day, Princess Margaret, and grads facing the job market.
A humorous montage notes rapid airplane progress making travel seem brief before obsolescence. Dialogues sketch family quips about money, aging cars, and a rumor of a man named Rabbit advising on Eisenhower’s presidential putting green.
The snippet notes a man called Rabbit linked to Abilene Reflector Chronicle as a potential source on political advice. It mentions Chanute and a husband wife exchange about diverting savings to a movie and defines success as getting along with some people and ahead of others. Aunt Clara recalls a serious life observer who misreads a casual greeting.
County Treasurer O M Johnson announced that drivers licenses will be available in Erie once the new state law is published. Fees are 45 cents for automobile drivers and 2.20 for chauffeurs. Mrs Claude Willoughby of Buffalo will join her husband in Pittsburgh for the summer. A new filling station opened at 12th and Highland managed by H G Kaemmerling.
A person postpones yard work to read continued stories and watch television. The narrator clashes with a wife who watches TV, delaying tasks like weeding, dressing, and reading a book. Night after night ends without progress on the yard or study.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson critiques Rep. Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma, alleging insider deals and a $185,000 gain from land sold near a potential government site. The piece outlines prior land purchases, a Michigan contractor buyer, and possible government responses including condemnation to a fair price.
Dr George Crane describes his non profit educational aids in booklets on marriage sex problems dieting and other topics. He notes the booklets are mailed to mothers in military service to daughters in college and to clergy and professionals. He explains the pilot project funds and asks readers to send 20 cents plus a stamped return envelope to Hopkins Syndicate Inc. for copies and emphasizes discretion and anonymity.
The quiz asks about correct phrasing for We wish we had of been to that show too and the proper pronunciation of attitude. It also tests which listed word is misspelled among Satelite satiety satur nine sagacious and asks for the meaning of equivocate and for a word beginning with.
About 400 people attended Sunday night’s baccalaureate at the high school auditorium. Rev. Charles Barr delivered the sermon for the Baptist church. Leslie Scoville directed the band, and Mrs Scoville led the audience in singing Faith of Our Fathers and Onward Christian Soldiers.
Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon the superintendent of the Air Force Academy arrived in Denver for a routine medical checkup. The visit comes as the academy continues upgrading facilities and expanding cadet programs.
An academy spokesman said yesterday a visit to an army hospital was a continuing checkup following some respiratory difficulties. The brief statement noted no further details were released.
A overloaded motor launch carrying 91 people on a holiday trip capsized off Tegal in the Java Sea. Police hold the skipper and two crewmen for questioning as 73 passengers, many women and children, drown. The disaster occurred last weekend during the excursion.
In Panama City Ernesto de la Guardia Jr. held a nearly two to one advantage over Victor Florencio Goytia in first official tallies. De la Guardia represents the late President Jose Antonio Remon's National Patriotic Coalition while Goytia chairs the Liberal party opposition.
Wednesday May 14 television guide lists morning shows Today News Captain Kangaroo Morning in Joplin Garry Moore Ernie Kovacs Arthur Godfrey Love of Life Guiding Light Midday features Jack Paar Show As the World Turns Robert Q Lewis Film Funnies News Markets Weather and afternoon programs including Strike It Rich Tennessee Ernie Ford Love of Life Feather Your Nest and The Jack Paar Show with numerous time stamps and station cues.
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