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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
4
Editorial notes the energy of students raising funds to keep the Teen Canteen open after the usual fundraising group failed. It praises youth initiative and suggests elders will applaud their efforts and support.
Teens plan a variety show to fund the canteen, staging and promoting it while selling admissions. Observers see their effort as proof of youth initiative and adult support, with proceeds benefiting the new generation’s needs.
The Lord tells Abram to depart from his country his people and his father's house to go to a land He will show. He promises to make him a great nation bless him and make his name great, so he will be a blessing. Genesis 12 1 2.
A quirky collection of notes covers diverse topics from ex-King Farouk seeking Monaco citizenship to humorous takes on water access, fashion, and classifieds. It notes a promotional ad selling chrome bar stools and a cement mixer, opinions on the Yankees season, and a Topeka club election.
At the annual meeting the treasurer announced a deficit of 47 dollars and debate followed on charitable allocations. A member proposed splitting the deficit between the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Other clippings note Armed Forces Day turnout and light humor about trains, Hula dancing, aging, and office romance.
Roberta D Thuston of Chanute complains of a mail solicitation offering a child portrait with racist wording and exclusionary lines. She questions color bias in camera trade and praises a Chanute photographer who welcomes all customers regardless of race.
Twenty five years ago diplomas will be awarded to 126 high school seniors at tonight’s commencement with the theme The Worthy Use of Leisure Time. Outstanding students of the class will discuss the topic during the ceremony.
James Marlow analyzes Eisenhower’s wary relationship with a Democratic Congress in 1954. Despite economic pressures and repeated calls to cut spending, the President has kept a relatively mild stance, vetoing a rural loans bill but resisting a broader House bid to curb his powers and escalate housing legislation.
Washington says George Humphrey guides the effort to confirm Adm. Lewis Strauss as commerce secretary. He mobilized Ohio senator Bricker to frame the fight as a party issue and pressured Sen. Lausche to back Strauss, while using Byrd’s southern gathering to gain southern support. Behind the scenes lobbyists and media outreach press for confirmation.
A pair of London doctors report nine cases where people become intoxicated by water. Symptoms include slurred speech dizziness and next day hangovers. The piece humorously warns of Aquaholics Anonymous and the social impact of pervasive water consumption.
Historic Chanute newspaper page lists publishing company Chanute Publishing, editors Jonneon and others, department managers including Sher Wan and Dwight Wallingford, city circulation Fay Clopine, press Dereey Osborn, printed as an evening edition. Subscription rates shown for local and surrounding counties with various term options.
A dense TV schedule fragment lists 8:00 p m shows across KOAM TV Channel 7 KOTV Channel 6 WDAF Channel 4 KODE TV2, with programs like December Bride Bat Masterson Too Young to Go Steady and Sea Heat, plus later entries on Friday May 7 including Guiding Light Queen for a Day News and entertainment lineups.
AP survey of 1959 corporate leaders forecasts a slower but continuing rise in profits and prices in the second half. Industry leaders from Socony Mobil Oil Indiana Standard Oil Chrysler U S Rubber Campbell Soup Associated Dry Goods Reynolds Metals Turner Construction foresee gains but muted by summer slumps, higher wages, and tighter mortgage money.
Local residents share visits for Mother's Day and weekend travel. Highlights include William Welty’s 88th birthday dinner, several families hosting relatives from Missouri and Kansas, Lt. Richard Steffens stationed in Seoul broadcasting for the Eighth Army, and assorted trips to Milwaukee Fargo Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
The guide advises crushing hard peppermint between two sheets of waxed paper with a rolling pin. Use either molasses mint peppermint candy or the regular red and white variety for best results.
The State Highway Commission of Kansas invites sealed proposals for road construction in Neosho County. Bids due June 4 at 9 30 AM in Parson City Clerk's office and public opening to follow. Plans and specs available at Neosho County Clerk or State Highway Commission offices. Maurice Martin, Director.
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