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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
4
Experts doubt the Kansas warning system's value after Udall was devastated by a deadly tornado. The piece argues warnings arrive too late or fail to reach towns ahead as twisters move swiftly, leaving humans vulnerable and casting doubt on the system's effectiveness.
The Emporia Gazette recalls W. L. White’s World War II book Journey for Margaret about a London child evacuated to safety in America. A photo shows Barbara White, who enrolled at Stanford University, reminding readers how time has passed and highlighting the story’s hopeful legacy.
The piece explains how renting a European car from Copenhagen cuts travel costs versus air or bus and outlines the simple pickup process. It lists required documents including an international driving license carnet des douanes triptich and multiple country-specific vouchers, tax certificates, insurance, and currency envelopes for fuel.
A writer notes yard litter from daily paper tossing and mentions weed trends. They observe spelling challenges at a national bee, critique Washington spelling bees, and recall Davy Crockett songs. The column laments media focus on dust bowls and anticipates car crash crowds at Indianapolis races.
Dr George W Crane discusses Howard and Hilda whose marriage falters after Norma's birth. Howard fears loss of vigor, pursues an affair, and both struggle to read each other’s needs. A glass skull metaphor urges open talks and urges readers to request Crane booklets for help.
A narrator recalls a car rental exchange in Denmark with cautionary notes about pedestrian crossings. The driver is urged to be careful and avoid hitting people between tactile pavement markers as they depart. The reflection ends with a wish for a book of common prayer.
Twenty five years ago the American Legion Auxiliary set a new poppy sale record in Chanute by distributing 3 000 paper flowers and raising 307 03 dollars. Also noted: a wool car to be shipped from Earlt by county agents with Neo sho and Wilson County Farm Bureaus coordinating.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports that Oveta Culp Hobby plans to resign from the Cabinet after the polio vaccine controversy eases, while Frida Hennock is expected to be dropped from the FCC as her term ends in June. The piece notes Hennock's strong public service, her battles for education channels and small broadcasters, and details surrounding Ike's recent Subversive Control Board appointment and television policy debates.
Ordinance calls a June 21 1955 election in Stark Kansas to decide selling the city electric distribution system and the 13 800 volt transmission line to Kansas Gas and Electric Co for 5000 dollars with conveyance by bill of sale. Also notices probate administrator appointment for Bert McCormick estate and clemency requests for Victor Drury and Harvey Pinn.
Dr. Ivan A. Getting of Raytheon outlined in Los Angeles that embedded electronic devices in the body could strengthen nerves and heart and restore function. He noted much work remains but warned ongoing transistor and semiconductor advances could lead to electronically activated humans in the future.
The municipal swimming pool will open on Sunday as previously scheduled. Lessees Orville and Wayne Huffman said today there will be no changes to the opening date or arrangements.
Local Chanute newspaper consolidates with The Daily Times under Chanute Publishing Company. The notice lists editors and publishers, publication details, and subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties.
The item lists prices or operating policies from last year and states hours will be from 1 to 10 p.m. daily. The notice ends with READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS.
Percy Wyly Jr 45 takes over as agent in charge of the FBI in Kansas City after heading the Springfield Illinois office He succeeds William G Simon transferred to New York as assistant special agent in charge World oil production reached a record 700 million tons in 1954.
A dense list of TV and radio airings across channels KOtV KOAM and KSWM detailing assorted programs from morning to midnight on Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8 including The Pinky Lee Show Space Cadet Dodgers games and Western Theatre One note lists late night weather news and sports with multiple time slots and show titles across stations.
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