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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1964
Page
4
A Chanute resident for 35 years criticizes local government for rising taxes of about 15 years and utility costs near 25 percent. He recalls past Main Street widening, the later parking meters, and questions current fixes, noting farmer trade boosts for Iola and Eric.
Letter from R. R. Elder of 901 West Main argues Chanute has no major traffic problem and that proper rules and parking fixes, not Main Street widening, could improve conditions cheaply. He notes frequent parking near businesses, claims many streets need work, and urges a citywide vote at the next election for a bigger Chanute.
An observer reflects on Ceylon’s moonshine kassipu and toddy, detailing how local fermentation and distilling could turn every tree into a tavern. The piece notes government debate led by Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike on liquor policy and the cautionary stance of supporters and opponents.
Twenty five years ago the city commissioners announced cash prizes totaling 80 for homes stores and churches with best exterior Christmas decorations. The Tribune offers 20 for best exterior church decorations as Chanute promotes beautification during the season. Chanute was noted for having the best Christmas decorations between Kansas City and Tulsa.
The passage declares I am the Lord and I will not share my glory with another nor my praise with graven images. It emphasizes monotheism and the exclusivity of divine honor.
Washington notes by Drew Pearson during the campaign outline various political tensions and questions about the presidential race. The piece lists controversies, player names, and public concerns shaping public opinion and the final stretch of the election.
An Emporia Gazette clipping discusses political honesty and charges against Republicans. It references Col. Walter Jenkins and a Capitol Hill reserve squadron led by Maj. Gen. Barry Goldwater, noting alleged overseas junkets at taxpayer expense.
Sunday prime time features NFL Cardinals at Giants and AFL Houston vs Buffalo. Dinah Shore specials for women air at 3. CBS News previews election night with 5 30 p.m. coverage while NBC counters with Campaign and The Candidates. The Ed Sullivan Show starring Alan King and others airs at 7. Bonanza follows with a dime novelist plot twist. Monday night brims with Bristol Court Lucy Show and Ben Casey among political programs and dramas centered on everyday life and work.
Overview of channel lineups across KOAM and KODE stations with prime time shows including Jackie Gleason, Lawrence Welk, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rogues and Ed Sullivan. Weather and news briefs pepper the schedule. Endings reference a note on U S postal territory and Micronesia.
The article details weekly Capitol Hill meetings discussing classified info, Gen Goldwater and Col Jenkins, and GOP denials about smear books targeting Johnson. It exposes secret payments to Frank Kluckhohn, links to Americans for Constitutional Action, and Billy Hargis allies, plus Hall as confidant and ghost writer with GM connections and discounted car and payroll ties.
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