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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1968
Page
2
A reader letter from Barbara Kihm of Chanute recounts distrust of both rioters and authorities, warns against forced change, urges self reliance and cautious dissent, and expresses ambiguity about which side is right. The piece critiques media, law and order, and technology while urging individual responsibility.
The piece notes about eight weeks to the polls urging candidates to discuss real issues rather than blather. It cites reactions to Humphrey labeling Nixon hard-line on Communism and Spiro Agnew's counterattack calling Humphrey soft on Communism.
The speaker urges candidates to apologize to voters for bickering, not each other, and to focus on major issues. He calls for talks on Vietnam, urban problems, and potential farm policy, hoping for clearer debate and policy details.
The listing shows a classic TV lineup with Cowboy in Africa Jeannie Gunsmoke Rowan Martin Peyton Place Lucy Shaw Merv Griffin Andy Griffith Felony Squad NFL Football Rat Patrol Family Affair and Big Valley Premiere across 6 to 9 PM with varying time slots and channels.
Terry Murphy profiles Pack St. Clair and Bud Ross who launched Kustom Recreational Equipment in Chanute as a subsidiary of Kustom Electronics. They designed two ready to use slide production buildings and envision a new local industry creating up to 90 jobs, with a risk they may fail but potential regional gains.
TV schedule rundown lists programs by channel for Chanute area stations on Tuesday September 17. Notable entries include Today Show, Captain Kangaroo, The Lucy Show, Jeopardy, Dark Shadows and The Doctors among morning through late night lineups.
The article explains that salt is essential for minerals and digestion, noting sodium and chlorine roles, risks of too little salt leading to exhaustion or death, and how excessive salt causes water retention, swelling in heart kidney and liver diseases, and may hinder nutrient absorption. It mentions salt tablets for hot weather workers and potential weight loss from reducing salt intake.
Washington column reports that several lawmakers from California to Illinois have ties to savings and loan firms. Rep. George Brown Jr and Edward Roybal promote insider opportunities, while others like Sen. Gordon Allott and Rep. Ashbrook push positions favoring lenders. The piece notes no member disclosed holdings or recused themselves on related votes.
A Civil Air Patrol unit will organize in Chenute as squadron 756-4 under Army Air Corps oversight. Ground school and air regulation study replace flight instruction in the initial phase, with no flying taught to new members.
A Bible verse from Isaiah 41 10 offers comfort stating fear not for I am with thee be not dismayed for I am thy God I will strengthen thee and uphold thee with my righteousness
A concise remark on civic awareness arguing that knowing Agnew as governor and Muskie as senator before conventions marks a well informed citizen. It emphasizes political facts and the importance of public figures in discourse.
Dr. Motner explains there is no danger from aluminum containers or foil when food is kept cold, and that food left at room temperature fosters germs leading to food poisoning. The column also notes a reader question about vaginal stretching and hemorrhoid treatments, with a booklet offer and handling details.
TV listings feature Cowboy In Africa on ABC at 6 30 p m with Cecily Tyson guest starring as an American woman teaching a tribe and facing opposition from the chief. I Dream of Jeannie on NBC at 6 30 p m follows astronauts mistaken for Martians after landing a plane in mountain country. Lucy Shaw on CBS at 7 30 p m sings in a piano bar. Andy Griffith on CBS at 8 p m has Andy Opie and Sam Jones addressing a social issue. NFL Football on Channels 5 6 13 16 at 8 30 p m Los Angeles vs St Louis.
In Honolulu, 46 year old multimillionaire oilman Wendell Phillips and 18 year old June graduate Shirley Au wed at Central Union Church. Phillips, an archaeologist and adviser to Oman, is valued at about 120 million dollars. The couple plan a brief stay in Hawaii before a mainland honeymoon.
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