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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
2
Editorial voices warn that guarding the gates to Fort Democracy risks a closed society. Proponents fear disruption from inclusion while defenders argue continued freedom requires letting outsiders earn a share. The piece laments resistance to change and echoes historical destiny.
The piece argues courage over salvation, warning against security complacency and closed society. It critiques fat cats protecting privilege, urges continued openness, and notes threats from lawlessness and revolutionaries, insisting answers lie in hybrid thoughts and open debate.
John P. Karris argues that New York City reliance on relief rolls is failing the poor. He calls for a made work program to instill pride and rebuild confidence, citing 875000 on relief and 122 percent of residents as public charges. He compares welfare to WPA-era jobs and questions implementation costs.
Terry Murphy argues Parsons street violence signals broader Kansas issues with juvenile care. He cites 75 to 100 youths clashing with police at Marvel Park, vandalism against a Wisconsin couple, and a damaged pickup. He urges multi county cooperation to fund a juvenile detention home and stronger clinics.
Tonight features Hank Stram at 6:30 followed by Blondie Bewitched and Hawaii Five O at 7:30. Movies and news fill later hours with That Girl and Olympics coverage and a late news slot at 10.
A Friday TV grid lists KVOO through WIBW channels with morning to late night lineups. Notable entries include Today Show, News, Guiding Light, Love of Life, and multiple game shows, soaps, and Westerns across CBS NBC and local affiliates.
Neosho county’s first objector in years to be drafted goes to a civilian public service camp for the duration he refuses both combatant and non combatant service. Also notes a Chanute marriage, local visits, and military updates.
Ex Gov William Scranton reports European leaders oppose a Johnson Nixon summit and oppose nuclear treaty ratification. In contrast, most capitals favor talks with delays discussed, fearing a rush could jeopardize the nuclear nonproliferation pact. West Germany Romania Italy Brazil India show notable opposition.
TV listings include NBC action animation salute at 6 30 p m and CBS shows Blondie at 6 30 p m Hawaii Five O at 7 p m and a CBS NBC NBC soul and a 8 p m film Young Blood Hawk starring James Franciscus Susanne Pleshette. The commentary covers Gov Scranton's report on Nixon and European views on U S politics and foreign policy with mixed reactions across countries.
If you cannot reach your carrier call the Tribune at HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. and try again.
AP Fashion Editor profiles Yves Saint Laurent, noting his struggle between genius and self restraint. The 32% prisoner of his talent speaks on fame, personal peace, and his evolving view of fashion as wearable art amid couture wealth and pressure.
A devotional note quotes II Thessalonians 3 4 urging faith and obedience to commands. The message emphasizes confidence in the Lord that readers will both do and will do what is instructed.
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