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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1968
Page
7
HAL BOYLE surveys readers mail on obesity rising to seven million seeking weight loss annually, notes one in four people face girth issues, and pairs this with assorted tidbits on life, travel, romance, science, and superstition for a lighthearted wrap.
A Johannesburg garage promotes auto repairs described as as good as human heart transplants by surgeon Christiaan Barnard with the slogan Get your car Barnardized. The playful claim markets car repairs as life saving.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says expulsion and suspension may be used if necessary to curb unruly campus protests though most students should not be blamed. He argues the student faculty administration gap is growing and many actions should reorient toward understanding.
President Johnson plans to appoint William J. Crook, head of VISTA, as the United States ambassador to Australia. Crook leads the domestic volunteers program akin to a Peace Corps.
Secretary Orville L. Freeman argues farmers need bargaining power akin to industrial workers under the Wagner National Labor Relations Act. He frames the farm sector as facing labor pressure similar to unions and calls for enhanced collective bargaining rights for farmers.
Local brief recounts community news from Chanute Kansas with updates on events, meetings, and notices for residents. Highlights include civic information, project progress, and upcoming schedules affecting the town.
AP reports 16 year old William Henry Beeks died from a chest wound after a pistol scuffle on a Wayne Minor housing project playground. Police held 19 year old Donald Eugene Steward for investigation. Steward says he, Beeks, and another youth inspected the pistol when a security guard arrived. Steward tried to conceal the gun but Beeks grabbed it and it fired. Steward accompanied Beeks to the hospital.
Barry Peterson eight drowned in a Wichita drainage canal after leaping from a styrofoam raft built with his brother Bruce ten. Bruce said Barry grew frightened and attempted to swim to shore as rescuers pulled the body from the water with grappling hooks. Parents are Mr and Mrs Curtis Peterson living nearby.
Iran expanded electoral rights in 1963 and now eight women serve in its parliament. The shift reflects long term reforms as female representation grows within the legislative body.
In Copenhagen University Hospital Princess Margrethe delivered a nine pound boy by Caesarean section. The birth marks the first direct heir to the Danish throne in 69 years, following Margrethe's June marriage to Count Henri de Monpezat.
Eighth grade graduates join a Friday entertainment trip to Parsons under Teacher Mrs. Sam Ricketts. Moves listed include Tipton, Kentzer and Horton relocating to new addresses. Commencement attendees from Pueblo and Emporia State College noted. Cub Scouts pause meetings for summer while den mothers oversee activities. Weather delays postponed weekend games and events. An eight-county soil classification session will be held with technicians from Salina and Iola. Newborn son reported for Paul Pitts. Other local visits and summer plans are noted.
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