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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes voters can amend the Kansas Constitution on November 5 to remove the two term limit on county treasurers. If approved, officials may serve more than two consecutive terms, a change analyzed by students of state government.
An amendment argues that safeguards cannot offset losing experienced officials. A yes vote would remove the two consecutive term limit for the county treasurer, while a no vote preserves it. The passage outlines contrasting outcomes based on voter choice.
The Tribune endorses Bob Dole over H R Gross for the U S Senate, noting Dole’s early voting flaws but praising his growth and understanding of national forces, concluding he is the ablest candidate to succeed long-time holder Frank Carlson.
John P. Harris argues that daylight saving time has been excessive this year and should end on the last Sunday of September. He describes the difficulties of waking before dawn, the impact on daily life, and prefers standard time to begin autumn with earlier light. He notes better mornings with birds and asks for a return to standard time.
Twenty five years ago Chanute shows deposits up by more than one and a quarter million dollars from the start of the year according to statements at close of business October 18. War bond drives and higher federal taxes did not curb the rise. Pvt Gene Wiggans of Butler North Carolina visits his wife and relatives on furlough. Army Mothers post here keeps its charter open for women connected to service to join.
Merry-Go-Round notes progress toward release of 82 USS Pueblo crewmen as North Korea seeks an American apology. The piece also grills Aristotle Onassis, his ship deals, and U.S. connections, including political figures involved and tax-flag ship practices by Standard Oil of New Jersey.
A fragmentary TV schedule lists time slots and channel numbers for programs such as Olympiccs, Jerry Lewis Billy Graham Lancer Julia K It Takes a Thief Red Skelton Mike & Music N Y P D Doris Day Docking Harman 60 Minutes That's Life and News across early evening hours and late night.
The column argues money and political backing skew elections while small town papers often fail to cover candidates fairly. It suggests revitalizing local journalism to enhance informed voting and notes wealth alone does not guarantee effective campaigning. The Tribune pledges improved political coverage.
Pat moves to Manhattan and seeks a Plaza number but faces mixups with two phones and conflicting work orders. Two installers bring white beige and Plaza instruments, but information leaks the wrong number, leaving Pat with a quiet unringing line and a pending repair.
Instructions advise calling your Tribune phone or dialing HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. if the carrier cannot be reached.
A dense listing of midweek television programming across local stations KVOO Chanute WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW and WIBW TV for Wednesday October 2. The page details morning to late night airtimes including cartoons game shows soap operas dramas sports and news, with program titles such as Sunrise Semester, Today Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Tonight Show, Jeopardy, The Doctors, Dark Shadows, The Virginian, Peyton Place, Kraft Music Hall, Olympics, and The Rifleman across channel slots.
Tonight features Billy Graham in Pittsburgh with guest Ethel Waters discussing The Second Coming of Christ on Ch 18 at 6 30 and Ch 12 at 9. Mod Squad on ABC follows. A Vietnam veteran faces homicide charges while seeking protection from Linc Hayes. NBC airs Istanbul Express and an art dealer themed auction film. Docking debates Harmon for Kansas governor at 9 p.m.
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