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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
4
A storm morning left families anxious as darkness and hail struck around 8 o clock with little early reassurance. The piece suggests communities and farm households set up a local information center using a Citizens Band or Police Band monitor radio costing about 75 to 100 dollars, enabling listening to mobile units and base stations for updates.
Students PAM ANDERSON and VICKIE BARR demand a one hour curfew extension for junior high pupils arguing they are as trustworthy as older students and citing the 10 p.m. closing time of Launching Pad as unfair for walkers needing safe return home.
Amid campus disruption by a Black student takeover, Northwestern University granted seven demands including more Negro enrollment, a black counselor, a dedicated dormitory and a separate student union. The action yields segregated facilities while preserving the white establishment, reflecting a shift toward black autonomy within the university.
Twenty five years ago Tribune reports Junior Chamber of Commerce Chanute Youth club now has 616 members with a projection to reach 700 within a week. A. B. Johnson confirms the plan to start Monday as officers are appointed and a building secured. Girl Reserve in Chanute High School donates 150 dollars. Summer music program begins Tuesday with public concerts planned on the senior high lawn. A son born Friday at Johnson hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ward. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Larson.
A Bible verse from Psalm 27:9 urges God not to hide his face or abandon the speaker in anger. The passage expresses dependence on divine aid and the hope that the Lord will receive and sustain the speaker.
Washington column laments rising influence of money in elections. It cites past scandals involving Dodd Powell and others, argues big money skews democracy, and proposes Pulitzer winners form a committee to probe campaign spending.
Dr. Mother explains that nervous tension drives rapid deep breathing, causing carbon dioxide imbalance. A simple paper bag reintroduces CO2 to restore breathing. sedatives may help, and relaxation is key. Readers’ questions cover cyclamate safety tympanosclerosis and hemorrhoids cure guidance.
In a reader’s candid exchange, Perspiring on the Potomac seeks guidance over a 14 year old business associate’s daughter who intrudes at their home. Ann Landers urges clear boundaries, suggests firm, public messaging, and removing the girl from intimate settings. Another letter from a man thanks Landers after successful therapy, praising its accessibility and impact on his life. Landers commends his courage and notes therapy as a viable, courageous path for others.
The article recalls how Republicans and progressive figures in the Senate cracked down on corrupt funding in 1926 and later periods. It highlights William Ware, George Pepper, Frank Smith, Sam Insull and Theodore Green, Carl Hayden, Tom Hennings, and Joe McCarthy as examples of elder statesmen who scrutinized campaign spending, while noting younger lawmakers have not matched that bold oversight.
On May 23 dates include Germany declaring war on Italy in 1915 and the Battle of Saint Albans in 1455. Capt William Kidd was hanged in 1701, South Carolina joined the union in 1788, and notable 20th century events include the 1911 Panama Canal bill passage, the Squalus sinking in 1939 with 33 survivors, and Heinrich Himmler’s death in 1945 after capture.
Chanute Tribune from May 23 1968 reports local news and notices including community events and public affairs. Headlines feature area developments, school updates, and brief notices of interest to residents of Chanute and surrounding towns.
A scrambled listing shows time slots from 6:30 to 10:00 with channel 2 4 7 and titles including Daniel Boone Cimarron Strip Bewitched Ironside Flying Nun Movie That Girl Peyton Place Dragnet F Troop D Martin Jane Morgan Untouchables Suspense and News listed across hours.
TV listings show multiple channels including KVOO Chan 2 and KUHI Chan 6 with programs such as Today Show The Tonight Show and Merv Griffin during the afternoon and evening slots. Notable entries include Hollywood Squares Jeopardy Love of Life and The World of Roman Vishniac among other classic shows and movies.
Daniel Boone wins a stay of execution by offering to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Redcoat colonel. NBC 6 30 p m Second Hundred Years ABC 6 30 p m Grandpa Luke plans to propose to Col Garroway's daughter Marcia to save her reputation. The Flying Nun ABC 7 p m CBS movie 8 p m The Money Trap stars Glenn Ford Ellie Sommer. That Girl ABC 8 p m Ann Marie receives a proposal from a British fashion photographer and Don gives her hours to decide. Dean Martin Show NBC 9 p m features George Burns Eddie Albert Florence Henderson Janie Gee.
The tallest building between Kansas City and Denver when built in 1885 1886 Old Main at Bethany College is being demolished starting about June 1 A replacement structure will be erected The building housed dormitory cafeteria classrooms administrative offices and faculty living quarters in earlier years Only the basement and first two floors remain in use Curios from the old edifice are being sold by the Bethany Dames faculty wives group
Wichita gains 1200 people in 1968 bringing the city population to 282 499 from 281 110 in 1967. Sedgwick County Assessor Louis B. Earle cites door to door census data and notes county figures are still being compiled.
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