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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
2
Mrs. F C Russell of 602 N Grant writes about the anguish of adoptive parents facing ridicule and bias at school, in football games, and on streets. She emphasizes that the two adopted children are real and beloved, urging authorities to stop harassment and defend their family.
Mrs. Virgil Hanson argues against racial prejudice citing scripture and Christian duty. She praises Christians who work to build up the country and improve race relations while condemning hate and discrimination.
John P Harris surveys the history of sales taxes from whale oil era duties to modern regimes. He notes rapid growth from modest rates to three percent and higher, compares England France and Scandinavia, and argues higher levies should replace property taxes to improve equity rather than fund wars or utopian projects.
Washington reports suggest Richard Nixon’s Wall Street law firm exerts heavy influence on his campaign. The piece notes client ties to Pepsi-Cola Warner-Lambert and others, possible conflicts, and calls for full disclosure of income and law practice details.
A jumble of times and show titles lists programs across channels with varying start times and some network codes. Highlights include Olympic coverage and late night news, plus classic films and CBS Playhouse listings.
Terry Murphy laments local inaction as housing codes stagnate growth and voices concern over public arts and youth spaces. He notes a patriotic, felt rendition of the national anthem and calls for constructive channels for youth creativity amid uncertain theater sites and ongoing civic inertia.
Twenty five years ago locally opening day hunting saw varied success with some shooters bagging early limits at Kan sans while Santa Fe reservoir honors went to Junior Keith with three ducks Elmer Shaw two Marion Kibler one and Walter R Rickel game protector fired the first shot Wheelchair covers were donated for the veterans hospital at Wadsworth by the VFW Auxiliary Laura Lee Golden traveled to Dallas on a buying trip for the Womens Toggery Arthur Carlson Jr son of Arthur Carlson Buffalo arrived at the University of San Francisco listed in the army specialized training program in pre engineering lasting about nine months.
A devotional note cites Colossians 2 8 urging readers to beware of philosophy and vain deceit rooted in human tradition rather than Christ. The card underscores discernment against worldly values and emphasizes spiritual grounding.
Alamogordo New Mexico police officer John Caraway arrested a man outside a bar after the man called the department to see if he was drunk enough for jail. Caraway stated the man was drunk enough and ordered his arrest.
Detailed day plan for Wednesday October 16 across local channels with morning to late night programs. Lists include Today Show Captain Kangaroo Lucy Shaw and Hollywood Squares with networked soaps, game shows, dramas, and children's blocks across stations KVOO WDAF KMBC KOAM and more.
TV listings note NBC 6:30 p m program features Nancy Ames the Osmond Brothers and Flip Wilson. CBS Lancer at 6 30 p m with in laws accusing abducting a widowed girl. Julia at 7 30 p m babysitting leads to a date call from late husband’s army buddy. Martha Raye and the Fifth Dimension appear on Red Skelton 7 30 p m. CBS Playhouse 8 30 p m drama about two couples and teen drug use in a middle class world.
U S Senate backs 1.93 billion foreign aid, 44 to 13. House approves compromise on desegregation links 166 to 155, with key lines on time for presidential candidates and firearms controls shaping the roll calls. House passage also wiretaps joint candidate appearances 280 to 35 with broad cross party support. Other votes include a 160 to 129 result to curb mail order rifles and a 125 to 93 bill for 1.75 billion foreign aid funding.
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