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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1968
Page
4
A letter from Dave C. Massey, president of the Elsmore Ruritan, thanks the paper for September 17 1968 coverage of a local Southeast Kansas event. He notes the publicity helps regional promotion and promises a report on the outcome for publication use.
Editorial asserts Chanute requires more housing to sustain growth from new and expanding industries. It cites private costs and high interest as barriers, praises Congress for low cost long term loan programs for middle income housing, and urges local officials to act to keep residents and jobs from leaving.
A reader condemns the practice of labeling cars and home items with HIS and HERS. The piece mocks married couples who display such identifiers and speculates on a future party scene with coordinated decor. The tone remains sardonic about domestic signaling and personal identity.
Terry Murphy denounces the Confederate flag and Ku Klux Klan imagery linking them to racism, lynching, and violence. He argues the flag symbolizes oppression and injustice, citing civil rights workers' deaths and other brutal acts to condemn its display.
In a Tribune Files item a One-Who-Knows note reports wartime shortages and expenses. Goat milking is arranged for four goats en route from 1709 West Main to Winthrop Maine with two daily milkings. Local births, home guard fund goals, and plans for KU training and Washburn entry are listed with the Petty family noted.
A Washington column argues Rep. John Buchanan of Alabama faced questions over using campaign funds for personal and travel expenses. It notes omissions in 1966 filings, a dummy firm bill paying bills, and a $7,000–$10,000 yearly slush fund. while criticizing vague campaign finance rules and congressional shielding of money sources.
A religious reflection cites Matthew 16 27 about the Son of Man returning in his Father’s glory with angels to reward each person according to their deeds, highlighting judgment and providence.
NBC presents Jerry Lewis with Michael Landon as a werewolf and Kaye Ballard as a rich bride while Seri go Mendes leads Brasil 66. The Mod Squad debuts on ABC with Michael Cole Clarence Williams III and Peggy Lipton as undercover trainees. Red Skelton Hour returns with Vincent Price Boris Karloff and others. CBS airs The Doris Day Show premiering with a comic dinner disaster featuring Billy and Toby and their mother.
Twenty Webelos scouts and their guests camped Saturday night at the VFW lake. Nine fathers accompanied the group.
At 6 30 to 8 30 PM a mix of color programs airs featuring 7 Jerry Lewis and 9 12 Mod Squad with Lancer and Julia plus Red Skelton It Takes a Thief and Doris Day movies.
A detailed Wednesday lineup from KVOO to WIBW lists morning shows like Sunrise Semester News Today and The Today Show, then daytime reruns and dramas such as The Addams Family and Bonanza. Evening blocks feature Jeopardy, Love of Life, Guiding Light, and The Tonight Show with varied regional telecasts across stations KVOO WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW.
Neosho, Woodson, Wilson and other area counties earned honors at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Notable results include Joe Blaine of Erie winning team pulling, Virgil Crofts and Jimmie John of Erie placing second and third, and David Lust of Iola sweeping first and second in Brown Swiss classes. Garland Chrisman of Thayer led vegetable judging with seven blues and four reds.
Neosho County earned a Gold Star in the 1968 Cancer Crusade with a total of 87 085 79 dollars. Contributions broken down include 1558 living memorials 1815 53 from townships 100 30 from Tag Day and 3561 96 from Chanute residents. The crusade ended August 31. Memorials and gifts may continue to be sent to county crusade treasurer Mrs Daisy Jordan 501 S Larson.
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