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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1956
Page
4
The piece warns of a widening split between Kansas governors and the Legislature as urban areas seek taxation reform. It notes large cities may gain one House member per 40 000 to 50 000 people while rural areas have 400 to 500 per member. It doubts any immediate corrective action.
Kansas will begin operation of a 160 million dollar, 236 mile four lane turnpike next month. The article frames this as a start to a decade of highway building, with the highway director projecting that by 1968 Kansas could have completed the equivalent of four more such turnpikes if funding aligns with federal funds. It notes increased traffic and wear will challenge future needs beyond the new turnpike.
Adlai Stevenson argues for ending the military draft at the earliest safe moment and vows no new taxes beyond essential federal expenditures. The column muses on college football rules, rare pipe smokers, and mid November Farm City week. It contrasts past presidents with modern toil and notes citrus price supports as a lemonard refreshment.
A man rushes to catch a Staten Island Ferry, arriving just as the vessel departs, creating a brief crowd moment and a reminder of the last minute rush typical of ferry service times. The incident drew attention to schedule adherence and passenger pacing at the dock.
A bystander noted the man’s delay as a gate shut his face. The disappointed individual replied that he ran fast enough, but he failed to start in time.
Twenty five years ago I G Moore and son Arden, 19, of Chanute, suffered cuts in a collision on US 40 east of Manhattan. Eleanor Swan and Howard Dunham were among the top ten spellers in Class A at the Topeka state contest. Dunham and Swan won titles in prior years. Elizabeth Daniel of Walnut was top ten in Class B. Merritt Ramey leads the Sinclair station at First and Highland. Ray Coder reports a cooler front after observing wild ducks. Mildred and Hildur Lofgren return from Colorado Springs. Fifty years ago Dr and Mrs J S Winkier and daughter home from Colorado after a five day, 713 mile auto trip. Mr Winkler praises auto travel for sightseeing. Mr and Mrs Orval Geer and daughter visit Mrs S B Pefley.
A humorous weekend journal recounts a couple’s stalled plans for meals and TV, minor domestic chores, and a morning routine. The narrator notes debates over cafe plans, cooking by the wife, and a late attempt to nap before church and yard work. The piece ends with a breakfast of bacon and eggs and a return to bed.
A column argues that John Foster Dulles wrongfully backed Gamal Abdel Nasser's Egyptian plan, citing past U.S. decisions from Marshall to Truman and Eisenhower. The piece links diplomacy to broader Middle East strategy and warns of long term consequences for U.S. influence in the region. It also notes local community notices and events in Kansas during the same period.
Dr Crane urges home tutoring to boost a child’s future with a typewriter, reading practice, flash cards, and comics. He argues parental teamwork with schools plus a national earning payoff for high school and college education. Parents are advised to request his booklet by mail for detailed guidance.
Humboldt Mrs. Frank McFarren leads a church wide silver tea at the Methodist church with committees named for arrangements. Esther and Ruth circles met to discuss tea plans and district WSCS Seminar at Yates Center. Alpha circle dinner for Methodist Men is planned with Eva O Connor as leader.
An advertisement declares a world famous institute has discovered a healing substance named Bio-Dyne available as a suppository or ointment under the Prepar ation H brand. It promises a money back guarantee and lists drugstore availability with registration noted.
Publication page from September 17 1956 Chanute Kansas notes editorial and advertising staff. It lists publication details including editors and rates, indicating a traditional local newspaper format with AP affiliation and post office classifications.
Mr and Mrs J A Van Nice and Mrs Minnie Towles also went to Hays joining Crawford and Carol McIntosh for the event.
Hutchinson Kansas hosts the 35th Infantry Division Association annual reunion for veterans of a National Guard unit that served in both world wars. The event runs September 28 through 30 with former soldiers gathering.
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