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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that despite Nixon's pledge to continue peace talks, half a million U.S. troops have been pulled since 1969 while bombing persists. It warns the strategy is wasting lives, with allies wavering and no lasting peace in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand.
A reader argues against profit in war and proposes a binding law requiring universal service to deter aggression. The letter questions propaganda, asks who benefits, and urges collective responsibility to shorten and justify conflict through fair, nonprofitable engagement.
George W. Cornell reports on scholars and theologians at Claremont May 3-5 exploring alternatives to catastrophe. ideas include a stationary economy and redefining success beyond growth, aiming to shape life in an ecologically plundered world. The discussion seeks Christianly authentic paths for hopeful, realistic living.
Terry Murphy notes editor Dan Hamrick has steered the Coffeyville Journal toward impartial reporting amid town turmoil. He cites a “silent conspiracy” fear among residents, urges Hamrick to reveal his point of view and guide the paper with clear, ongoing commentary.
NBC CBS and ABC unveiled nine to ten show blocks each for Saturday mornings as critics press for better content. Cosby stars in an innovative series, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Public TV adds The Electric Company and Zoom while education remains a theme in some lineups.
Leo Herron and Wayne Stitt of Chanute High School were among 81 Kansas FFA members honored with State Farmer degrees at a Kansas FFA meeting in Manhattan. Chanute police will assist traffic control in St Paul during its centennial week of May 12.
Washington column notes a CIA assessment calling Bulgaria a new center for directing narcotics and arms trafficking between Western Europe and the Near East. The report alleges Bulgarian leaders tout socialist morality while allowing lucrative drug trade, with some flow reaching New York City.
A CIA memorandum asserts Bulgaria acts as a safe hub directing large narcotics operations from Europe. It alleges Bulgarian officials may assist Turkish drug shipments to French traffickers and that smugglers face minimal penalties, keeping profits high for the regime.
Sixth graders at Eugene Ware School learned ecology and plant a grove of 150 trees in the Mark Twain National Forest area near West Plains Missouri. The project, sponsored by Hunt Wesson Co, plants trees in children's names in exchange for product labels.
Los Angeles AP report notes Californians smoked 121 packs per person in 1971 despite the end of tobacco advertising on radio and TV. State official Richard Nevins of the Board of Equalization says the 1970 level was the same with ads allowed.
NBC news magazine covers Oral Roberts University life and Navy destroyer escorts while prime time spotlights Room 222 American Adventure Partridge Family and Brady Bunch. Evening other programs include Hogan's Heroes Green Acres High Chaparral Sanford & Son and Weather and late films up to 2:15 am.
On this date in 1952 war with Japan ended as a treaty took effect. 1785 James Monroe was born. 1788 Maryland ratified the Constitution. 1789 Bligh mutiny. 1876 Victoria named empress of India. 1945 Mussolini captured. 1965 Marines land in Dominican Republic. 1972 Kennedy and MacMillan meeting noted. Cassius Clay draft refusal referenced. Birthday names and a Hardy quote wrap the item.
W G Bodley Neosho County Savings Bonds chairman reports first quarter 1972 Series E and H sales at 77505 for Neosho County, up from 52437 in 1971. March marked 23rd consecutive month Kansans bought more bonds than year earlier. Kansas first quarter sales reach 17636477 while nationwide totals hit 1640000000.
A devotional verse notes that God formed man from dust and breathed life into his nostrils, making him a living soul as described in Genesis chapter two.
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