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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes the Legislature clamps a ceiling on out-district tuition at community colleges and raises minimum tuition from four to five dollars per credit hour. The change affects 11 of 19 campuses, hurting Garden City Seward and Colby, while stressing the link between expanded higher education access and national progress.
The piece criticizes senators and representatives for absentee voting in the Senate. It highlights Bob Dole missing seven of 112 votes, George McGovern voting 40 of 112, Henry Jackson missing 106, and questions if voters get value from campaigning while serving. It mentions Mike Mansfield reacting to Senate absenteeism.
On April 14 1972 history notes Lincoln was shot in 1865 and died next day. Other items mention abolitionist beginnings in Philadelphia 1775 and the Titanic sinking 1912. Also listed are political shifts, a Soviet motel claim in 1965 and Nixon easing the China embargo a year ago. Birthdays include John Gielgud Julie Christie and Rod Steiger.
AP profile of David Steinberg heading to Hollywood to develop four CBS summer replacement series He reflects on youth culture, TV production lessons from past failures and his aim to target viewers aged 20 to 40 while prioritizing the 9 to 14 demographic. Steinberg notes the Woodstock generation's shift and his focus on engaging younger audiences.
Minutiae by Terry Murphy argues surveys show little value placed on liberty and First Amendment rights. It contends most people would accept tyranny to preserve public order and misperceive freedoms as applying only to books.
Washington CIA files allege the Kremlin asked Fidel Castro to regain control of Latin American revolutionary movements and promised to cover all costs. The CIA cites Cuban and Soviet assurances, with Havana backing armed or political struggles across Latin America.
CIA reports Soviet funds flow to a new liberation center in Santiago and to Latin American revolutionary groups in Chile and Guatemala. Cuban leaders reportedly rethink tactics, favoring the Chilean democratic formula over Che Guevara style insurgency. Also notes a New York no fault insurance controversy and Senate issues involving Moss and Hart.
City commissioners outlined construction plans for an electric plant addition a joint federal city improvement project at the municipal airport and paving and sewer bids. James B Hutton of Caney to lead Chanute schools on a two year contract at 4600 salary. Howard Jester named dean of the Junior College and principal of Senior High. Fifty years ago Dave Jolly golf pro at the Country Club announces an 18 hole handicap match tomorrow with grounds in good condition.
Readable daily grid lists daytime and evening TV slots across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WDAF etc with shows like Sunrise, Batman film blocks, cartoons, sports, and religious programs. Notable sequence includes Jackie Turner and various network lineups across channels.
The State Highway Commission invites bids on rural grading and surfacing urban improvements and bridge repair work. A letting will be held in Pittsburg on April 27 according to highway director John Montgomery. Projects include a Santa Fe railroad overpass repayment on US 169 at Chanute and bridge paint jobs over the Neosho and Flat Creek on K57 near St Paul and Verdigris River on K39 near Benedict.
A cluttered listing shows programs across channels from Sanford and Son to Partridge Family and Wagon Train. Featured items include a Kay Medford appearance and a film Odyssey segment plus late night shows and classic movies.
A verse from Mark 1 35 is cited urging daily prayer and solitude. The notice invites Tribune carriers to call 4310660 at 5 30 p m if they miss a delivery and asks for readiness and punctuality.
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