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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
4
The piece laments no tax relief this election year noting both Democrats and Republicans oppose a general tax cut. It argues a lower tax with a higher budget would be inflationary and suggests lawmakers share the desire for lower taxes but reject the combined approach.
A brief Bible verse excerpt from Matthew chapter seven verse seven is quoted urging seekers to knock and it shall be opened. The line emphasizes spiritual search and the promise of discovery.
A collection of light comments and observations on college reunion income limits, Dodgers missteps, a druggist with a heavy toe mishap, France's political debate, a local man with a black eye explanation, Paris travel tips, high school valedictorians versus salutatorians, Phi Beta Kappa trends, Sputnik scale jokes, and fiscal views on excise taxes and auto industry health.
The highway patrol prepares for a busy holiday weekend to shield careful drivers from the minority who are not. A careful driver is defined by observing officer standards: reasonable speed, prudent passing, and alertness to warning signs. Drivers at 30 to 35 mph in open country may be viewed as careless.
Rand notes Illinois Bar Association members discuss financial concerns among lawyers and compare hourly wages to trades and other professions. He cites 1951 Census figures showing dentists doctors and lawyers earnings and recalls historic pay scales and a Root firm anecdote about bonuses.
Mrs Dan Bower Sr thanks The Tribune for continuing the daily Bible verse. An editor note credits Mrs Bower and others who requested the ongoing scripture feature.
E. B. Clum unearthed a three pound iron cannon ball while plowing three miles north of Galesburg. His father, Civil War veteran E. B. Clum of Parsons, identified the relic. The site lies along an old Indian trail near Fort Scott to Independence.
Washington column notes Cyrus Eaton, Cleveland industrialist and C&O stockholder, criticized the FBI on TV and was subpoenaed by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Rep. Gordon Scherer denied FBI inspiration for the subpoena while Francis Walter’s panel sought equal TV time to respond. Richard Arens announced the subpoena.
Dr. Crane extols the role of male teachers in early grades citing Don Cowing of Roseville Michigan. He argues kindergarten is crucial since young children form school attitudes from their teachers and notes the demand for more men in early education. He urges readers to rate teachers via his provided test and to write to Hopkins Syndicate Inc. Mellott Indiana.
A clipped miscellany notes that the English introduced sparrows and Germans a measles variant, remarking that American sentiment shows Uncle Sam had few friends before foreign aid. Another item quotes a Coffeyville Journal line about sympathy offered between girls in exchange for details.
In Englewood Mrs Virgil Tucker heard odd noises from a stove pipe prompting a call to police. They traced the sound to a brown and white woodpecker, described as sooty. The incident prompted a brief wildlife alert with local authorities responding promptly.
A detailed listing of TV airings for Thursday through Sunday across multiple stations. Programs include Richards Diamond Dragnet Perry Mason Gunsmoke Texas Rangers O Henry News and early evening talk and variety shows with notable programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show.
Time for illness is best in winter as it earns sympathy and status, while spring maladies invite loneliness. The piece satirically notes doctors curb fevers, bosses tease, and family roles shift when illness is out of season.
Chanute Publishing Company announces consolidation with The Daily Times. Ernest W. Johnson serves as editor and publisher, James Sheridan as advertising manager. Evening edition schedule excludes Sundays and notices second class mail designation.
Federal state and county officials seized slot machines and gambling equipment in Topeka clubs. The operation targeted illegal gaming and disrupted local gambling activity with authorities coordinating the raid. No injuries were reported.
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