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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
2
Mrs Lupe Valliere of 30 W Fourth argues in a forum letter that Mexican Americans, though diverse in appearance, are Caucasian and American. She stresses shared language roots from the Caucasus and Indian heritage, urging acceptance and flag unity rather than social exclusion.
The piece urges the school board and city to address dangerous noon hour traffic outside the Senior High School. It argues police manpower, authority to hire patrols, and proposals like keeping students at school or outsourcing meals, to prevent a potential disaster before someone is killed.
John P Harris argues middle age is a state of mind not a fixed age. He notes 40 as common onset, 65 as official senior status, and observes varied vigor across ages with some business leaders remaining active into later life. He suggests acceptance of changing phases over fretful longing for youth.
Excerpts from a Lawrence Kansas talk by Dr. Walter Menninger of the Menninger Clinic explore why adults resist new facts about violence. He links behavior to childhood emotion and stress, noting society faces rising pressures and adults often misinterpret actions as rational.
Readers share household tips. A letter describes using the smooth side of an emery board to erase typewritten and ink errors, claiming it works on thin inked paper and pen marks. Additional notes include jar lids as kitchen canisters and a sewing tip using a sofa pillow to guide hems.
The verse proclaims God is great beyond human knowledge and years, citing Job 36 26 to emphasize the limit of human understanding.
Dreар Pear son writes to Cartha DeLoach urging The American Legion to support thousands of Black veterans returning from Vietnam. The piece highlights stats showing Black troops' high frontline roles and casualties, calls for equal community support, and denounces lingering racial indifference after war.
The speaker urges white veterans groups to act as advisers to returning veterans, especially Negro vets, to prevent unemployment and crime. Proposals include job placement, housing guidance, and community outreach by Legion posts, suggesting mentoring programs and cross racial support to head off conflicts.
Channel schedule lists Wagon Train Cimarron Strip Daniel Boone Flying Nun Bewitched Ironside Superteen That Girl Peyton Place F Troop Dragnet Dream House Billy Graham Golddiggers News with time slots and channel notes.
Saturday evening into night lists multiple stations Chanute and others showcase programs from News to Jeopardy and The Tonight Show. Program lineup includes various soaps games and classic shows with CBS NBC and ABC offerings across channels 2 4 5 7 9 12 13 and more.
Gen Eisenhower's headquarters announced a second wave of allied troops crossed the Strait of Messina reinforcing the British 8th Army. Reports said good progress in the day old invasion of southern Italy as junior college facilities are repurposed for firemen. A 35 foot flagpole was erected by MFA Oil at the North Santa Fe filling station.
TV listings cover ABC and NBC prime time with shows like Tonight's Top TV Shows at 6:30 p m on ABC featuring Luke Garroway and a Russian visitor. The Flying Nun at 7 p m on ABC has Sister Bertrille seeking a used car. Ironside at 7:30 p m on NBC centers on Mark Sanger probing a friend’s drug death. That Girl at 8 p m on ABC follows Ann Marie at a jet set party with Buzzy Cavanaugh. Billy Graham San Antonio Crusade airs on Chs 9 12 and 13 at 9 p m.
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