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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
2
An editorial argues Southeast Kansas communities fail to grow without a solid economic base and skilled workers. It cites Elsmore and Dave Massey, urging investigation into why residents migrate, and calling for imagination and investment to attract high paying industries and maintain housing and schools.
John Charris writes a reflective Thanksgiving piece praising simple gratitudes such as health, a home, a loyal dog, and a reliable cook. He humorously notes disdain for political ambitions, the Vietnam war era, and high taxes, ending with a wish for others to have a thankful holiday.
Washington Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told the Senate finance committee that the sales tax remains the least desirable way to raise additional revenue. Four army gasoline transports stationed in Chanute weekend ahead of schedule and Sgt Bud Muninger led the caravan visiting his home.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes Lyndon Johnson plans a staged farewell with staff, mentions family use of the private phone, and thanks operators Beverly Cole and team. It covers congressional junkets to Asia and a hotdog labeling debate, ending with a Nixon preference for meatloaf and enchiladas.
Terry Murphy writes a humorous plea praising his wife Joan and outlining light hearted requests for family cooperation. He playfully argues his mind wanders over weighty issues like arms races and garage chores, while acknowledging his unworthiness and gratitude. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek summary that he remains thankful for blessings.
A nostalgic meditation on memory and past times contrasts modern life with a 50 year old church gathering and small town scenes. It evokes rural values, everyday quirks, and social norms through vignettes from transportation, family meals, and community life.
A brief religious quotation notes that if believers forget God or worship other gods, God will search hearts and know secrets. It cites Psalm 44 verses 20 and 21 as the source for this admonition about divine knowledge of thoughts.
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Tonight's lineup includes Daktari on CBS at 6 30 featuring a tribal youth and a leopard confrontation. Here Comes the Brides on ABC at 6 30 deals with a blockade endangering a logging operation. Burl Ives hosts a family special on CBS at 6 30. Bob Hope's NBC 8 pm features Juliet Prowse and Sergio Mendes. Thirteen more programs include Truman Capote's Thanksgiving Visitor and the Dean Martin Show with Lena Horne and guests.
The schedule lists The Virginian Peyton Place and Green Acres among prime time shows on channels 2 4 7 9 12 13 with Bob Hope The Outsiders and Jonathan Winters also featured. News concludes the listing.
Monday to Friday daytime lineup includes The Game and Run For Your Life, Gomer Pyle, The Scientist, Star Trek, Tonight Show, Joey Bishop, and Sunrise Semester. Programs air in blocks around morning to early afternoon with multiple channel cues and repeated slots.
Wellington resident May Williams Ward dubbed a champion poet by William Allen White has another poetry collection accepted for fall 1969 publication by the University Press of Kansas. Entitled In That Day the book marks her seventh published work with foreword by Bruce Cutler and edits by John Dessauer.
On November 27 events span from 1942 Toulon scuttles of subs to prevent Nazi capture to 1967 Lyndon Johnson’s joint session appearance. The roll includes 602 Chalcedon beheadings in Asia Minor and 1746 Livingstone birth in New York City.
The Chanute Tribune publication data includes staff roles publisher Dwight McCreight editor Terry Murphy managing editor Keith Wright farm and district editor Dwight Wallingford advertising manager Mrs R D Markham carrier supervisor Leon Dixon and printing notes. It lists subscription rates for various regions and delivery options including in town Chanute residents and surrounding counties Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson.
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