Woman installs lawn Porta John to push sewer action
Margaret Bilby of Jackson Michigan protests poor septic service by placing a deluxe chemical flush toilet on her lawn labeled Porta John. She says officials from health department drain commission zoning highway and township supervision visited within a day of installation and vows to keep the device until a sewer system is established in Summit Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bilby
Jackson
Mich
Health Department
Highway Department
Muskrat Ramble Contest in New Canaan Cites Nixonburger Burnoff
In New Canaan Connecticut the town Democratic committee sponsored a meatless recipe contest labeled Nixonburger Burnoff. Dandelion and egg omelet deep fried pecans with mushroom sauce won, all buns served, sent to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Democratic Committee
Longton Longton Defense Response to Town Stereotypes
Mrs Charles Parker of Chanute and Mrs Floyd Ruble of Erie defend Longton Elk County against disparaging remarks. They recount family roots raised and educated in the town and note similar or worse happenings occur elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk County
Longton
Chanute
Charles Parker
Tax lid milestone in 1973 Kansas session
In Topeka, the 1973 Kansas legislature saw a Suh District representative back the tax lid after years of reform. The current version, refined by four legislatures, omits a budget ceiling and local option for sales taxes, and moves toward stabilizing local finances and regional trade concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Suh
Neosho
Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kan
Chanute
Watergate deepens as Dean lied to FBI, sources claim
Washington sources say presidential counsel John W. Dean III lied to FBI agents about knowing if Watergate conspirator Father Howard Hunt had a White House office. FBI reports circulated outside the bureau substantiate the claim, with acting director L. Patrick Gray cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dean III
White House
FBI
Howard Hunt
L. Patrick Gray
Watergate whispers and wiretaps tied to White House links
The article traces Watergate suspects James McCord Hunt and Liddy, noting under oath statements by Magruder and others, while detailing money flows, CIA ties, and the risk of hearsay testimony. It also describes government phone surveillance and internal memos about sampling calls and monitoring by the GSA and Defense Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Gordon Liddy
White House
Liddy
John Mitchell
John Dean
Jeb Magruder
Charles Colson
Magruder
CIA
Democratic Party
Dorothy
Chicago
James McCord
McCord
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Senate
Arlington Towers
Potomac
Washington
Federal Telecommunications System
General Services Administration
GSA
Denver
San Francisco
Defense Department
Navy
DOD
Chanute chamber raises funds for industry group
Twenty five years ago the Chanute Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting raised over 13000 to form an industrial development corporation. Elks lodge bought an oxygen tent for communal free use. City health officer Dr A M Duncan reported good conditions for contagious diseases and nurse Olive Hemphill outlined home hygiene at a Salvation Army meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Chamber of Commerce
Carl Normelli
The
Elks Lodge
Chanute
Ned Allen
A. M. Duncan
Olive Hemphill
Salvation Army
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Verse Reference
A Bible verse from Matthew 5 3 states blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven highlighting a key teaching on humility and divine reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Heaven
TV schedule chaos blocks last minute changes
Broadcasts list 7:00 to 12:35 with channel shifts and conflicts. Programs include Temperatures Rising Lord Love a Duck A Summer Place First Tuesday Pass It On Nollywood Squares Petticoat Junction Maverick Jeannie Young Dr Kildare Truth-Consequences Maude Hawaii Five-O Dragnet Marcus Welby The Tonight Show Jack Paar and Hollywood Story as networks scramble to publish lineup amid late substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Love A
Roddy McDowell
Tuesday Weld
Petticoat Junction
Maverick
Hollywood Squares
Green Acres
Jeannie
Dr. Kildare
Television Log Highlights Mixed Primetime Sports
Wednesday evening schedule lists multiple channels with diverse programs from Truth or Consequences and Partridge Family to The Tonight Show and Jack Paar. Notable entries include Elvis Presley special, Cannon, Owen Marshall, and Weather segments alongside news at 10. News and end‑day features wrap at 12:35 and 2:15 with Congo Crossing and Story of Jesus slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
Medical Center
Lenox Quartet
Sour
Ann Margret
Cannon
Owen Marshall
the Liquidator
Jack Paar
the Strangler
Paul Harvey
Felony Squad
Changing World of Birds linked to Chanute library
The library purchased The Changing World of Birds by Mrs. John M. Anderson. Anderson, director of the National Audubon Society Research and Sanctuary Division, writes on ecological concerns from Sharon Connecticut. The book targets young readers and emphasizes interrelated life forms while encouraging conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Anderson
Anderson
Nancy Jones
J. Frank Jones
Royster
Nancy
Children’s Library
The
National Audubon Society
Sharon, Conn
Miles Wildlife Sanctuary
Martin House
Flipside aims to expose behind the scenes of recording
The new half hour syndicated music show Flipside will air in nearly 100 cities starting April 14. It tapes in recording studios during actual sessions with artists such as Roberta Flack and Blood Sweat & Tears. Hosts are record company executives, and thirteen shows are planned with seven already taped.
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New York
NBC
ABC
James Taylor
Carly Simon
Roberta Flack
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
Seals
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New Canaan, Conn
Peoples Forum
Longton Defense
Floyd Ruble
Erie
By Fred Harris
Frank Hodge
Hutchinson
Robert Docking
Norb_ Dresling
House
Docking
Morris Kay
Kay
Humboldt
John Masavero
Rarma
Marthai
By Jack Anderson
Chanute Tribune
S. Highiana
Fred M. Harris
F. M
Mike) Harris
Keith Wright
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Associated Prem
Watergate
Dean
Sam Ervin
D-N.c
Ervin
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Dorothy McGuire
Maine
Kensington
Calif
Reckoning
Tonight Show
Hollywood Story
Tribune
Ktew.tv
Charuts
Wdaf.tv
Kcmo.tv
Kuhi-Tv
Koam.tv
Kbma.tv
Kmbc.tv
Ktwu.tv
Kode.tv
Wibw.tv
Partridge Family
Animal World
Library
New Bird
By Jean Gray
Chanute Public Librarian
Marks
Small Society
Brickman
Hoo-Boy
I Sage
Mugg
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