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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1964
Page
4
The editorial laments Illinois State Universitys rejection of over 9 000 applicants this fall as space limits bite. It warns the drift toward bigger campuses will strain housing faculty and funding and calls for decentralization and state development of junior colleges to ease pressure.
A veteran writer recalls three waves of bigotry in America beginning with the Ku Klux Klan in a small midwestern town. He details cross burnings on Chippewa Hill, canceled subscriptions, and threats, then analyzes Klan motives as a power outlet. The piece reflects on personal growth and warns of future hysterical waves.
The Tribune reports the lowest Chanute total tax rate since 1935, aided by reduced city valuation. County Clerk Pearl Mahaffey announced the cut amid Neosho county’s record levy, saving Chanute property owners about $5,000 off last year’s total. City officials and business leaders welcomed the highway department news, saying Chanute will retain its fifth division.
Drew Pearson reports that nine White House agents, including seven Secret Service members, visited the Fort Worth Cellar coffee house after late hours, violating rules against alcohol. The Warren Commission confirmed the incident and criticized the lack of discipline and sleep, noting potential risks for the Dallas motorcade.
Dr. Molner explains that nine out of ten thrombophlebitis cases can be prevented with early ambulation and leg movement. He notes varicose veins and congestion raise risk, and outlines rest with activity, leg elevation, elastic wraps, and avoiding constriction. Treatments include anticoagulants and anti inflammatory drugs, with prognosis ranging from about a month to longer in severe cases.
HAL BOYLE surveys quirky facts and trivia from pop culture and history. The column touches on teen numbers, life insurance totals, King Henry VIII and baker's dozen lore, chimpanzee communication, early European railways, cab fares, Eleanor Roosevelt’s honorary degrees, and miscellaneous curiosities about fireflies folklore and daily superstitions. It reads as a light, eclectic roundup of surprising tidbits from various domains.
A dense television log lists channel lineups and prime time slots for KOAM TV and Rode TV across Tuesday and Wednesday. Programs include Combat, The Fugitive, Petticoat Junction, The Avengers, News programs, soap operas, game shows, and late-night talk, with schedules extended into early morning hours.
Representative William E. Miller appears on Face The Nation at 6 30 p m on Channel 5. Beverly Hillbillies, Channel 12 at 7 30 features the Clampetts discovering a village and a movie set. Dick Van Dyke, Channel 12 at 8 presents Rob and others in a haunted cabin. Movie feature Green Mansions with Hepburn and Perkins. Danny Kaye Show on Channel 12 at 9 features Phil Silvers and Barbara McNair.
The Senate approved a veterans pension measure and sent it to a House conference. It liberalizes some pension brackets and loosens spouse eligibility while striking an automatic 10 percent disability provision. A constitutional amendment on presidential succession and disability passed, but House action is unlikely this year. Also noted: roughly one million paperback books sell daily in the United States.
A Chanute Development Co meeting is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce offices to discuss using its corporate framework to create an industrial promotion fund The group formed to obtain and provide a building for Burlington Mfg Co when it began operations here The chamber owns a majority of the stock issued
The Chanute Tribune of Chanute Kansas provides publishing details including the Chanute Publishing Company address and staff roles such as Dwight McCreight publisher John Hovorka advertising Dwight Wallingford news Mrs Leland Lowe city circulation Ben B Nicholas mechanical and Dorsey Osborn press It notes publication evenings except Sunday and second class carrier status and AP affiliation.
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