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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
2
Editorial argues George Wallace should pair with General Curtis LeMay but questions both men as national leaders. It says LeMay brings military leadership and organizational skill but notes Wallace lacks capacity to unite factions and achieve common goals. suggests a broader, more inclusive leadership is needed.
The speaker questions a candidate named Wallace and argues that leadership cannot be boiled down to achieving an even keel. He notes democracy thrives on diverse voices under rules, warns against taming storms with control, and rejects the notion that nuclear weapons are merely another weapon, referencing Goldwater.
John P Harris argues that constant televised football on Sundays Saturdays and Mondays risks viewer fatigue and advertiser boredom as networks overexpose the sport and threaten its appeal. He notes rising costs and unsold ad time while predicting diminishing audience interest.
Tribune notes twenty five years after the 1899 Spanish American War veterans reunite in Chanute. About 45 veterans and members of the 40th U S Volunteer Infantry recall old battles while five artisans led by James L White manufacture precision parts for aircraft in a West Fourth street shop.
Terry Murphy questions Paul Pendergast’s claim that Rick Harman married for money and notes he never met Susie Harman. The column praises Farm Products Management ideas, highlights Frank Meek’s farming success, Earl Shell’s Kaw Valley work, and urges easier public access to the city manager to curb misdirected complaints about ordinances.
TV guide lists Wild Wild West and Operation Entertainment late evening. Movies and classic series fill the lineup with High Chaparral, Gomer Pyle and Star Trek among the primetime offerings. News closes the night with late coverage and Judd.
A reader asks if a heart can shrink. answer explains that heart size can vary with conditions and measurement timing. Another reader with pigeon toes should see an orthopedic surgeon early. delaying makes correction harder. A third question on annual chest X-rays for over 70 discusses TB and lung cancer screening benefits.
Nixon surrounds himself with a polished campaign team to present a calm 1968 image while concealing his earlier temper. A Milwaukee telecast mishap and aides caution that his smile may look forced, recalling the volatile Nixon of 1960. The piece notes past clashes with Hart and Brown.
The subject prefers buying their own TV time rather than appearing on public panels like Meet the Press to control footage and avoid embarrassing questions or slips.
TV schedule snapshot lists channels KVOO WDAF KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW with programs from morning to late night including cartoons, sports, news, movies, quizzes, and church shows across Saturday. Notable items include Ed Sullivan, Gunslingers, Bonanza, and Notre Dame football with multiple time slots and network blocks.
NBC and CBS air 6:30 to 8 p.m. program lineup featuring The High Chaparral and Wild Wild West. Nixon debate strategy noted amid coverage and commentaries. Gomer Pyle and The Name of the Game debut with John Wayne The Barbarian and the Geisha listed for 8 p.m. on CBS/NBC.
The Lord is my strength and song my salvation. I will prepare him a habitation and exalt him. Exodus 15 2.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription rates for local trade territory and outside areas, including annual, semiannual, and quarterly options. It notes staff roles such as Dwight McCreight and Wayne J. Smith, with AP affiliation and local boxholder terms.
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