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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
4
Editorial notes that teachers struck for higher pay causing 4500 students in an eastern Illinois town to lose access to essential rights. The piece decries bystander harm and questions the ethics of using strikes as a labor tactic across schools and industries.
The excerpt argues that unresolved labor disputes hurt workers first but spread like fallout across industries and the economy. It warns against government coercion in settlements as it erodes collective bargaining rights, noting a society may take drastic steps to protect itself from prolonged conflict.
A devotional line from Psalm 127 4 likens children to arrows in a strong archer s hand highlighting a proverb about offspring and strength in youth.
The piece discusses debates over genocide in Tibet, referencing U S actions in Hiroshima and noting global political tension. It mentions Rolls Royce planning a new long model priced at 26300 dollars with special features and reflects on the baby boom, football culture, Britain’s looming vote, and Eisenhower Khrushchev meetings.
Police remind parents and riders that bicycles ridden after dark must be lighted under city ordinance. The note emphasizes common sense and everyday hygiene as expectations for all ages to avoid unsafe conditions.
A round of light captions and quips from several papers. A sheriff’s posse captures a boss thief and debates mercy in Texas. A Colorado resort stock refills with planes while tours remain essential. A cafe owner notes odd food pairings as common meals settle into local life.
Chanute will welcome the Kansas Retail Grocers Assn for its eighth annual session next week. Local organizers include Carl Koenig of the Chanute Independent Grocers Club and Dan Bloomheart. The report lists various local civic notices, club activities, travel to Kansas City, and rail fare details tied to carnival week.
The piece questions if Khrushchev has truly changed in Berlin policy ahead of a possible summit. It weighs Western reactions in Britain France and the United States, notes Khrushchev's anniversary salute to East Germany, and asks whether Moscow seeks a real settlement or merely attention. It highlights Eisenhower's caution and the unresolved issue of Berlin.
Backstage notes show the Harris committee weighing a broader probe of TV advertising including rigged quiz shows. Sen. John Pastore blocked a $4500 cost for a stenographic copy of a New York grand jury record, delaying inclusion of commercials in the inquiry.
A dense listing of THURSDAY OCT 8 TV slots across KOAM KOTV KODE WDAF stations. Prime time features Perry Como Show U S Marshall and The Rifleman with a long sequence of daytime shows, sports world series pregame, and late night news and movies.
Community updates report patients at Mercy Hospital and Mount Carmel, relatives visiting from Kansas City to Pittsburg and Fort Scott, and family milestones including a golden wedding. The piece also notes social visits from Wichita to Denver area families and a political poll reference about Labour and government standings.
The Chanute Tribune lists its editorial and department staff including Ernest W. Johnson as editor and publisher and managers in advertising news office circulation and mechanical. It also notes subscription rates for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties and outside four counties with yearly and short-term options.
Walnut notes list visits by Mrs. Francis Kanute to Clovis New Mexico and meetings with Moran Sam Knox in California. Residents including Mrs. Hugh Stevens and Mrs. Walter Schoenhofer visit relatives. H A Franz returns from Wichita to Veterans Hospital. Ed Thiesing heads to Silverton for maize harvest. Alban Sevart buys Dale Beauty Shop and Sewarts move into Berry rental. Bohlanders recover from illness as family gathers from Arkansas City Fort Scott. E R McKay visits daughter in Missouri. Gene Spielbusch and son also mentioned.
Buffalo guests and local members gathered Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall dining room for the Bluebird chapter Eastern Star Past Matrons club. Mrs. Maynard Clough led with a club song, Marie Brock read devotions, and Frances Riley spoke on Parkinson disease. Refreshments featured fall flowers for 14 members. Overnight visitors included J. C. Blackwood of Oklahoma City and Carolyn Holloway of Tulsa.
In the probate matter of Lorena Almeter McGinnis deceased, William B McGinnis was appointed executor on September 23 1959 and letters testamentary issued September 29 1959. Creditors must file claims within nine months of first publication or be barred. notice served by attorney Robert Pennington.
London reports intensified final election campaigning as Britain eyes a Thursday vote for a new House of Commons. Polls show 82 percent undecided or unwilling to state their choice in 50 key districts while rain and sun forecast for different regions. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan leads the Conservative drive in a bid for a third term.
Norman Key of Washington urged adding a monitor or assistant on school buses at a national transportation conference. He chairs the NEA safety education commission and suggested a mature helper to assist loading and stay vigilant for emergencies. Isenberg cited a survey across states and local systems on bus usage.
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