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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
2
A critical column mocks Eric Hoffer for simplifying world problems with homespun ideas. It questions his Senate committee testimony and suggests simpler remedies exist for colleges while condemning his prose as unreal and dangerously simplistic.
The article describes a nationwide clash over sex education in public schools centered on SIECUS. It cites critics like John Birch Society and Renton Parents for Responsible Education and notes support from figures such as Dr. Mary Calderone and George D. Fischer. It mentions Renton Washington’s planned K-12 program, parental resistance, and a broader debate among educators, parents, and industry players including IBM.
Today’s Bible verse highlights God’s love while sinners. Romans five eight emphasizes Christ dying for humanity, underscoring grace and redemption.
Washington figures from the National Association of Manufacturers the U S Chamber of Commerce and AHAM plan to remove Arnold Elkind as chair of the Product Safety Commission and oppose Republican Arnold Hill. The piece also reports on Job Corps center closures and rising dropout figures exceeding 4 500 youths, with concerns raised by Rep Perkins and Sen Nelson.
Editorial notes editor Whitley Austin refutes claims that the $27 million in state aid to schools lacks funding. It cites state bookkeepers’ balances for June, August, December and June 1970, arguing surplus funds cover aid and warning against charges of tax shifts or rushed spending.
Readers ask about the ideal gap between siblings. Dr Thosteson notes no single best spacing and shares views from families with one and two year differences, stressing no perfect answer. Also, letters on mineral oil in mayonnaise and hiatal hernia exercise guidance are summarized.
Boys State and Girls State programs sponsored by the Kansas American Legion and auxiliary will be held at the University of Kansas in June. Boy's State runs June 1 to 7 with 1,196 high school juniors. Girls' State follows June 8 to 15.
NBC presents Daniel Boone at 6:30 with a cave trap tale. CBS explores the great American bison in Animal World. Flying Nun and Jonathan Winters headline 7 PM comedies. Ironside at 7:30. CBS at 8:06 features Rich, Young and Pretty and Until They Sail with stars like Powell Donahue and Newman. Dean Martin at 9 with DeLuise Henderson Greene. 10:30 Doctor's Dilemma and Lost Battalion air on channel two and six.
A listed TV schedule shows programs across channels with time slots including Daniel Boone Flying Nun Animal World Jonathan Winters That Girl Bewitched Ironside Movie Tom Jones Dragnet Rat Patrol Dean Martin Ozark Jamboree That Girl and a late News segment.
Prime time grid lists shows and times including The Saint The Untouchables and Joey Bishop with news Sunrise Semester and TV Playhouse. entries show channels 2 4 7 12 and episodes for 9-Woodruft Generation Gap and more TV offerings.
AP TV critic notes NBC summer program "Music Hall" in London opens well with Tony Sandler and Ralph Young delivering strong singing and some comedy. Judy Carne Lena Horne Terry-Thomas show talent, though some gags need polish. Nixon delivers Vietnam settlement report, shifting networks to news analysis after postponing reruns.
Twenty five years ago Chanute appointive heads received two year term titles and salary increases. City engineer Ralph B Reeves sails to 3600, Police Chief Lee Knapp 2400, Fire Chief Bill Brennan 2100, and cemetery sexton Ovid Elliott 1620. Sugar allotment cut to 10 pounds per person by Wichita district OPA with extra 10 pounds after July 31. Joe H Nelson visits from Navy medical program at KU hospital. Fifty years ago Parsons road project to supply ten miles of hard road with gravel from Labette County deposit and a rail spur to ship material to Parsons.
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