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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes the 51st Chanute Fiesta at Santa Fe Park ended well but police faced issues after midnight. Chief Lige Matlock cites beer stand operations and reports about 20 youths under 18 were spoken to, some as young as 13 or 14, sparking concern over crowd control.
Chief Mat lock backs no cereal malt beverage licenses for the fiesta. Santa Fe Park rules make beer consumption illegal. county license issuing creates confusion as city authority lacks reach. The 51st fiesta was a success. organizers seek 1969 controls to prevent incidents before anyone is hurt.
A reader asks about what retained placental tissue means after birth and how postpartum care is handled. The article explains that the placenta normally separates during rhythmic uterine contractions and is expelled as the afterbirth, with retained tissue needing removal to prevent bleeding or discharge.
The note explains regular classified ads are accepted until 9 a.m. Saturday for the issue, while display classifieds have an earlier deadline requiring noon the day before publication. It highlights the strict cutoff times for different ad types.
Terry Murphy argues that highway funding in Kansas hinges on campaign finance and political influence. He notes that counties meeting campaign contribution quotas gain road-building leverage, while a candidate's win is needed before state funds flow. A joint chamber proposal for a southeastern link may help, but success requires voter turnout and coordinated political action.
TV Tonight schedule shows 6 30 p m programs on channels 2 4 7 including Jerry Lewis Gorrillas Daktari and Sportsmans Friend. At 7 p m Look of a Winner Julia It Takes a Thief Showtime. 8 p m Movie N Y P D Good Morning World. 9 p m Invaders News Hour and 10 p m News.
Twenty five years ago Humboldt volunteers traveled in 35 carloads to Kansas City to donate blood, adding 171 pints to the Red Cross bank while others stayed behind to keep local business running. Capt Jessie D Read becomes Fort Riley s first women medical corps officer on duty joining Capt John Winkler who has flown over four major missions.
Short Shots notes a de medaled fighter pilot speaking Tuesday at Memorial auditorium in a Cha nute American War Dads meeting. Local items report Mrs. Dick Smith visiting Chanute en route to Fort Leavenworth, and several residents traveling to Hewins Humboldt and spent Lake for visits.
A short devotional verse cites Nahum 1 7 praising the Lord as a stronghold in times of trouble and recognizing those who trust in him, reflecting a faith reminder for readers today.
President Johnson signaled noninterference in any Soviet action against Czechoslovakia to reassure Moscow while warning against political or military support for Prague. The piece notes Pentagon surprise at the invasion and details Muskie’s ethical overhaul of Democratic campaign contributions, demanding identified, contractual, and tax-compliant handling.
At its September meeting the Neosho County Soil Conservation District finished revising its program first prepared in 1943. Roy Davis discussed resource conservation projects while the district promotes a poster contest for area schools. In the past month two ponds were built eight acres of grassed waterways shaped and 4595 feet of drainage ditches completed with seven cooperators planning and 86 services provided.
A detailed broadcast grid lists channel by channel daytime to late night programs for September 18. Notable entries include Today Show, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Dick Cavett Show, Love of Life, Guiding Light, and The Hollywood Squares across KVOO, WDAF, KCMO, KUHI, KOAM, KMBC, KODE, and WIBW stations with multiple game shows, soaps, and films.
NBC offers The Jerry Lewis Show at 6 30 with Ralph Rotten new features and guest Robert Culp plus Nanette Fabray and Osmond Brothers. Julia airs at 7 30 with Diahann Carroll as a nurse seeking work while Corey helps her find a new husband. NBC Movie at 8 features I'll Take Sweden with Bob Hope and Tuesday Weld. Good Morning Work at 8 30 follows Dave driving to a championship football game. CBS Reports examines Marijuana and its medical, legal, and social aspects for six to 12 million Americans.
In New York Yves Saint Laurent introduces his ready to wear line with prices from 75 to 250 dollars. The designer will stay largely in one region each month to design and personally oversee each item for his Rive Gauche collection.
Actress Jean Seberg and French novelist Romain Gary announce they will divorcing after eight years of marriage to preserve happy memories. Gary, 54, says work will keep Seberg in the United States for years and cites not wishing to become an exile. Seberg, 29, is on location in Baker Oregon with Paint Your Wagon and did not reveal divorce timing.
Clarence Hare Jr. stood in a Benton bus station as an elderly man asked about travel between the Eastern time zone town and a Central belt community. The man declined a ticket but asked to watch the bus depart at noon and arrive at 12 01 p.m.
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