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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1956
Page
3
Views of the News notes spring inspires verse but suppresses poems deemed not suitable. The piece mentions birds bees flowers and skies reflecting seasonal mood, and explains editorial hesitance to publish certain offerings.
The essay criticizes contemporary lyrics about blue shoes and juke box romance. It laments repetitive themes in songs about parents, wine, and rock and roll while praising earlier tunes like Mori tat and Poor People of Paris.
The passage notes the Air Force planning a larger bomber beyond the B 52s and jokes about end of season clearance deals. It surveys political farm protests, legal aid by bar associations, and social vignettes from taxicab births to a florist janitor gag. It contrasts preventive medicine with hospital bills and reflects on Marilyn Monroe’s Time profile.
A caricature shows a visiting artist in a Maine village asking a general store owner if he stocks camel hair brushes. The shopkeeper replies that few demand camel brushes and no camels are kept locally, tying into a light weekly laugh.
Twenty five years ago the city fire station welcomed the latest firefighting gear a quadruple service truck costing 10500 dollars. The Chanute Legion Municipal band led by Emil Michaux opened its summer concert series with a program of overtures marches and selections. The band listed many members. A barber shop incident sent a bullet into Jess Browns right arm. Fifty years ago The Tribune would award strawberry contest honors to W P Kanzler for delivering a box of a dozen berries. Petrolia to Chanute telephone connection was planned. Skidoo No 23 Navigation Company ordered a replacement boat after a fire destroying the prior one.
A Chinese delegation at an international conference accused Britain of a flag planting on Mount Everest as a national sovereignty affront. A British representative retorted the claim, highlighting stark mutual distrust amid postcolonial tensions.
A jumble of voices from farmers to fans describes drought pressures and economic strain in a small town. They discuss rainfall, jobs in town, expenses for food, and the lure of major league stars like Mickey Mantle. Other topics range from politics to college life and schooling needs.
Washington report notes a rift between Secretary of State Dulles and Ambassador Harold Stassen over how to handle the Soviet Union. Stassen favors dialogue and conferences with Russia, while Dulles urges no concessions. The dispute influences policy as Khrushchev and Bulganin reportedly brief Stassen on military cuts and as Ike leans toward a softer line, angering Dulles.
Dr George Crane argues that at least one year of college benefits graduates. He recalls Hillsdale College students raising questions on divorce, education, psychology, religion and society and cites surveys showing $25,000 more earnings over the next 50 years with college attendance.
Directors voted 7-2 to cancel an event to avoid politics at Rotary. Newlin said the move was not a rebuke of Hall but aligned with policy to stay away from political involvement. Shaw opposes Hall in the primary, while tonight’s meeting honors retiring Mayor Myron Van denburg.
Ernest W. Johnson edits the Chanute newspaper with James Fehrenbach as advertising manager. The paper notes evening publication except Sundays and AP rights. Aliee Wilson and Woodson County readers see monthly and annual rates while Karen and the Goodnoughs visit Chanute. one is on leave from the U.S. Navy in San Diego.
Belgium 880 yard world record holder Roger Moens arrived in Los Angeles after a 6,000 mile flight to train for the Compton Invitational on Friday. The Brussels criminal court investigator said conditions could help him better his 1 45.7 mark.
The Wellington Rotary Club canceled an invitation for Gov Hall to speak tonight, citing its policy to stay away from politics. Stewart Newlin, publisher of the Wellington Daily News, confirmed the cancellation.
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