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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1961
Page
6
Chanute Chamber of Commerce members privately suggested solutions for downtown traffic including parallel parking one way streets and an Elm overpass. The majority urged action on Main Street traffic though suggestions were unsigned, urging open discussion and public input via The People's Forum.
An Ohio technical school head argues engineers alone cannot advance industry without skilled technicians. Many graduates head to college without clear goals, while technician short fields attract despite lower salaries. Also noted are Monaco’s Prince Rainier buying a Cadillac on credit, and a proposal to mint coins with Man o War. twenty two states not adjusting clocks this year.
A satirical piece humorously contrasts taxes with jail or the poorhouse, notes campus beauty queens studying, and questions post diploma career paths. It toys with conspiracy talk as a speaker jests about vodka preferences and the John Birch Society, while a 61er doubts postgrad employment at General Motors or General Electric.
The Tribune recalls alumni from Chanute Urbana and Altoona with graduation details Esther Heilman Ruth Hummer Floyd Adams and Neil McCoy. It also notes a hospital postcard view from Harrison hospital in Chanute and local doctor mentions.
A religious verse from St. Luke 11 9 urging readers to ask seek and knock for aid and openness. The line emphasizes divine responsiveness to prayer and persistence in seeking spiritual guidance.
In Independence Truman, on the day after his 77th birthday, describes his simple daily meals and a 30 minute nap. He recalls meeting with college students, answering questions on birth control, atomic war, and whether a woman can be president, stressing resilience and humor.
Dr. Molner explains scabies is caused by a mite, can affect clean people, and begins without warning signs. Treatments include sulfur-based ointments applied for three days with baths and laundry changes. dry cleaning helps remove mites, and physician supervision ensures effective use and alternatives for sensitive patients.
President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev may meet soon as Washington and Moscow spar over travel and summit plans. Secretary of State Rusk stresses caution about travel and diplomacy while pursuing limited talks at high levels.
Mr. Truman states that U S students are alert and intelligent and should know more history, while acknowledging their role as the nation's potential hope. He emphasizes the value of education and historical awareness for young people.
In Neosho County Kansas a petition by Floyd E Smith administrator of Coke Smith deceased seeks final settlement approval of accounts attorney fees and heirs determination of real and personal property. Hearing set for June 7 1961 at 10 00 A M in Erie Kansas with defenses due.
A Kansas farm girl travels to New York to break into show business and meets two Broadway wolves in Grand Central. The men comment on her looks and decide to “teach her what’s right,” prompting a tense exchange in the lobby.
Police units in New York were alerted after a report that the Statue of Liberty would be blown up in four hours. The warning was later deemed unfounded and no threat materialized.
Listing of Monday and Tuesday programs across KOTV KODE TV WDAF KOAM stations with times partial shows include To Tell the Truth Pete and Gladys Tales of Wells Fargo Rebel Danny Thomas Whispering Smith The Brothers Brannagan Andy Griffith Barbara Stanwyck Hennesey Bat Masterson Peter Gunn Gunslinger Jack Paar and film additions along with morning daytime entries and late night movies, news and weather across channels.
Chanute Tribune details publication schedule and staff roles. It lists departments including advertising news circulation and mechanicals, notes entry as second class mail in Chanute Kansas, and cites Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations affiliations with subscription rates forthcoming.
A firebombing destroyed a stalled bus near Anniston while a crowd beat freedom riders eight white and eight Negro members of CORE. Thirteen people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and head injuries. no arrests were reported. The riders planned to continue their test of color barriers in bus stations through the South.
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