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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
2
Editorial argues for independent study to determine the nation’s natural gas reserves and how to allocate supply. It criticizes regulators and warns that current arrangements risk inequitable access, urging government oversight and a thoughtful consumption plan.
The Kansas Association for Mental Health released a pamphlet arguing reform of prisons in Kansas and the nation. It cites costs of incarceration versus college enrollment and notes many inmates may not need maximum security. Quotes Burger and Nixon urge humane, corrective justice as investment.
Hawaii passes a law to establish day care centers for seniors after two pilot centers operated for a year. At Kuakini Home Day Care Center, residents 70 to 80 enjoy games, crafts, outings, and even banking, aimed at independence and cost savings compared with nursing homes.
Broad silent comic Marty Feldman stars in a half hour program blending sight gags and satire. Highlights include a spoof of famed personalities and a Henry Welles narrated piece about a Cameraman. The Smith Family remains weak but watched as ABC plans to drop Eddie’s Father and The Persuaders in June for new comedies The Super and The Corner Bar with Kopy Kats reruns.
Rodney Erickson, son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Erickson of Route 2, is among 54 Kansas State University Putnam scholars. A Chanute High School senior, he will major in physics and earned a National Merit recommendation. He participates in 4 H with the Nesho Valley Busy Bees.
The Wilson County Hospital at Neodesha will close May 1 because a serious nurse shortage makes maintaining an adequate staff impossible. Chanute High School musicians ranked well in the district music festival at Pittsburg Teachers College. Alcott school held toothbrush inspection day led by school nurse Olive Hemphill after earlier dental checks showed many children neglect brushing. Luke 4:32,
A Tribune reader, Richard D. Davis, criticizes the Advisory Council on Ecology for a dull Kansas 1971 report. He argues pollution must be shown in human terms to spur action, cites Lyons atomic stop as example, urges enforcement of air water and land regulations to protect Kansans and future generations.
Washington reports Nixon sought an early peace with Hanoi while signaling post election toughness. White House discussions imply Hanoi uses US election politics to press for settlement on Communist terms, with hints of bolder actions after November. North Vietnamese moves near the Demilitarized Zone appear to respond to the president's arguments.
U S intelligence misread Hanoi, now Gen Abrams warns the invasion can endure for months. North Vietnamese forces disrupt plans, deploying tanks and antiaircraft across the DMZ as Washington weighs pre election bargaining and military risk.
The listing notes guests Flip Wilson Tim Conway Ruth Buzzi and Erroll Garner on top show with sketches including a beef jerky heiress spoof. Also mentions 247 Ionside and Pendulum films with George Peppard, Raymond Burr and Elizabeth Baur. Multiple programs across 6 9 and 11 pm blocks include Hogan's Heroes Green Acres Hee Haw and Tonight Show plus sports and late news.
TV listings for Friday April 14 show high drama and classic films. Programs include The Searchers The Fighting Kentuckian and The Uninvited among news Weather and Tonight Show with Dick Cavett and Paul Harvey continuing late night.
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