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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1959
Page
4
The editorial argues a federal census would place Chanute beyond 11,000 residents, with housing, utilities, telephones, and newspaper deliveries expanding. It credits diversified local industries for steady growth and cites observable results in the community.
The article highlights full employment and rising production across cement, wax, ducts, oil equipment, concrete products, boats, and heating systems. Record shipments by rail and road accompany rapid construction, driving higher personal incomes and retail activity and spurring Chambers of Commerce and unions to attract more industry.
A daily Bible verse cites Romans chapter 8 verse 1. It states there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus who follow the Spirit rather than the flesh.
A compact roundup of quirky scenes including a CNAs ambassador speech in Missouri, a local doctor doubling at a poker table who fathered triplet girls, aging remarks on baccalaureate talks and Abe Lincoln lore, a DD acronym swap, and light notes on standards bureau success and TV eggheads hour.
A collection of humorous quotes and brief notes from Kansas papers. Bits mention auctions of trailers and odd items, remarks on liquor and danger, traffic in Chicago, a joke about a trashy garage, and quips on human nature.
A Tribune reader reflects on a Sunday matinee of The Old Man and the Sea finding an audience of mainly children and calling the viewing a powerful religious experience. The writer ponders the universal appeal of the classic and laments art's absence for hungry children.
Fifteen Thayer High School seniors will receive diplomas at commencement Wednesday night led by Florence Sumner Dorothy Carter Doris Glentzer Joseph Alexander Eva Shepard Effie Kilian Mildred Clapsaddle Ernest Harms Joe Crockett Everett Dickens Clyde Hass Frances Dewey Louise Audiss Marcellette Huckstep Kenneth Tash A parade of events also notes a traveling showman Rube Emhizer Arkansas traveler enroute to the Chicago World's Fair with animals.
James Marlow reports that Geneva talks may go secret as foreign ministers from the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union seek real progress on postwar Germany. The four powers have traded proposals and public spin with little genuine agreement, but a secret session could force serious discussion and end the propaganda duel.
columnist Drew Pearson argues Washington set no enduring precedent for withholding information from Congress. He notes cabinet debates during Washington era and cites Jefferson, Hamilton, and St Clair records as showing openness, urging Strauss to answer congressional questions.
Paul and Sarah Casady and Tom and Mrs. Burress hosted a Double Dozen Club meet at the Legion hall with dancing and refreshments. The Erie Pinochle Club, with Dr. and Mrs. Lairmore and Clyde Wilcox as guests, won high score. James White and Mrs. Snyder received prizes. Mrs. Carolyn Coover was honored by seventh and eighth grade students at a party in the high school. Gloria Jeffrey from Kansas City visited family.
On May 3 the TV lineups list U S Border Patrol and Steve Canyon in late afternoon slots, followed by Jimmy Dean, The Californians and Peck’s Bad Girl. Evening blocks feature Garry Moore, David Niven, The Tonight era and Westerns across KOAM KOTV WDAF KODE channels.
The Riches, a Utah couple, joined a 400-boat 200 mile Green River Colorado River pleasure cruise. Their vessel capsized in rapids near an 800 to 900 foot canyon wall. They escaped in life jackets and were rescued by a private pilot who signalled aid. Helicopters scoured the canyon for a missing pair.
A pleasure boat capsized in the Colorado River near Moab Utah. Frank A Rich 65 and his wife 4 of Lakewood Village California are missing presumed drowned. Their son Dr Delbert F Rich 41 of Cedar City Utah and his wife 35 were rescued. The younger Rich said he pulled his wife to shore and saved her. Search efforts continue for the missing couple.
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