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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
2
A resident writes about dangerous driving by high school students near the local campus. She cites fear for children, requests city action, and notes some drivers ignore the 15 mph limit during lunch hour while others drive cautiously.
A letter from Mrs. Billy Joe LaRue at 515 S Highland urges immediate steps to curb reckless after school driving near the block including repeated U turns and racing. She proposes options like a closed lunch hour at schools and cites local Mainstreet Racetrack as a possible solution to reduce car use after classes.
A Buffalo reader denounces doves and antiwar protests, supporting strict policing and harsh stance on conventions. He cites Mayor Daley, Chanute vigilance, and political figures like Humphrey Nixon and Wallace, arguing for law and order and criticizing the media and Kennedy family influence.
The writer recalls a missing duffle bag from Addis Ababa to Rome that reappeared after months. Ethiopian Airlines admitted responsibility and search efforts lagged, insurance was filed, and a misrouted Madrid shipment finally arrived with contents intact though the lock broken. A neighbor's tale echoes travel bag misfortune.
A Kansas column recalls William Allen White's courage and recalls a letter and editorial by Ray Call. It notes how Murphy, newly installed at Chanute Emporia's neighbor, pledged to publish controversial opinions to provoke thought and has drawn reader anger with his stance and letters.
Lyndon Johnson rests at the LBJ Ranch amid discord over his succession as party standard bearer. Humphrey aides defend Criswell’s exit while Johnson withholds funds and questions how the race will shape peace efforts and Vietnam policy.
The notice explains regular classified ads are accepted until 10 am on Saturday for publication while display classifieds face a noon deadline the day before. It clarifies different submission times for ad categories.
TV listings show 6:30 p.m. picks across channels 2 4 6 7 12 13 including Mad Scientist Daktari and Garrison's Gorillas. Evening blocks run 7:00 8:00 9:00 featuring films N Y P D and Good Morning World with sports news at 10:00.
Readable TV guide fragment lists Channel lineups and programs for KVOO and others. Scheduled shows include regional news, dramas, soaps, comedies, game shows, and late night entertainment across multiple stations. Names like Hallie Hillbillies Downey Hillbillies appear as titles and times vary by hour.
A Kansas editor, Mr Murphy, stirs debate on his editorial page inspiring reader letters. Supporters praise his ability to provoke thought while critics threaten removal and even violence though authorities urge civility.
NBC offers Guess What I Did Today at 6 30 p m a comic basement lab tinkerer. Fred Gwynne stars in an NBC movie at 7 p m Adventures of a Young Man with Richard Beymer. ABC airs Jacques Cousteau at 7 30 p m including Search in the Deep aboard giant sea turtles near Madagascar. CBS Showtime features Allan Sherman Millicent Martin Esther and Abi Ofarim with host Godfrey Cambridge at 7 30 p m.
Twenty five years ago Tribune Files reports British troops occupy Taranto, Iray's naval base, giving allies a third major foothold on the peninsula as global chess moves unfold. Others note births and short visits: Barbara Louise Hosselt born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hosselt. Barbara Broyles in San Antonio. Cpl. Charlie Pierce visits with Mrs. Grayson. James McKeever from Olathe visits sister. several locals travel for visits.
A devotional note cites Isaiah 40 26 urging readers to lift eyes to the heavens and remember God who names and numbers the stars, demonstrating divine might and steadfast power.
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