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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
2
In a Peoples Forum letter J. E. Bradshaw of Chanute argues Abraham Lincoln favored being right with a few over many, warns many lack knowledge to follow blindly, and lampoons modern political discourse and preaching with satirical quips on PC and plow corn.
W. E. Young of Buffalo denounces Senate "bigots and windbags" and mocks Southern clodbusters. He castigates filibuster threats and praises voting for HHH, venting frustration at long speeches and distant voting in Washington.
The column argues against forced routines and praises simple activity like walking, card shuffles, and seating stress. It cites isometric trends fading, notes jogging’s rise among cabinet members and celebrities, but champions moderation and everyday movement over heavy workouts. The late William Allen White is quoted on exercise as pall bearing for golfers.
Twenty five years ago Tribune files note teachers will resume OPA duties and dozens of local housewives will gather at elementary buildings to receive No 4 ration books as pamphlets begin. Grade buildings close three days for book distribution. Servicemen traveling through Chanute will find a steam heated shelter and bed if stranded, with fire department aid. A sign under a street light marks Pick Up a Serviceman Here. Harry and Mrs Barnes back from Cascade Colorado. City’s gas field line completed and two new wells bring 12 million cubic feet. Mrs Hatch travels to Independence for Presbyterian synodical meeting.
A health column explains that a positive tuberculin skin test shows exposure only and not active TB, with chest X-rays recommended to assess status. It also covers mole risks, removal methods, and cautions against iodine with options like cautery, office surgery, or plastic/dermatologist removal.
An opinion urges Chanute high school to tighten crowd discipline after a brawl at an Independence game. It calls for strict player conduct rules, removing offenders, and restricting stands to students to reduce violence and protect youth sports values.
The column exposes Everett Dirksen as linked to a private partnership in Pereira Illinois with a separate agreement and shared profits. It notes he rarely appears in court yet consults for firms and uses Senate influence to aid clients, including pipeline interests.
Wednesday schedule listings show KVOO Chan 2 through KOAM Chan 7 airing a mix of daytime and prime time programs. Notables include The Tonight Show and Wayne Henderson host broadcasts, soap operas like General Hospital and Love of Life, comedies such as Bewitched and The Andy Griffith Show, and game shows like Jeopardy and Match Game across channels.
NBC airs Jerry Lewis Show at 7 with Barbara Eden John Byner and Gary Puckett. ABC presents It takes a Thief at 7 Munday plans a staged theft to blackmail a congressman. N Y P D at 8 30 shows a detective shot by an officer mistaken for a burglar. That's Life at 9 follows Rob ert and Gloria wedding jitters. Bible verse Romans quoted at end.
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