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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues the state mostly taxes alcohol and drugs without restricting supply. It notes nine million alcoholics in the U S and 30 to 35 million affected, calling for rehabilitation funding and programs. Rep Garner Shriver of Wichita chairs a congressional committee examining drunks rehabilitation efforts.
Cynthia Lowry notes the BBC import presents Beethoven in his early loss of hearing and idealism with vivid courtly pageantry and intimate moments. Michael Jayston’s Beethoven appears brusque yet passionate as Nixon delivers a relaxed news conference across networks.
Tribune Files recalls Chanute events in 1946 including the JayCee agricultural contest win by the Chanute Corn Carnival at Salina. City officials shortened filing to May 8 for flood control petitions in Neosho and Cottonwood valleys and backed the Neosho County Flood Control Association. A hotel drive raised stock subscriptions to 100,150 dollars, surpassing the 100,000 dollar goal.
The AP reports that marginal district congressmen lean toward the House establishment on key votes, backing cuts and draft limits while resisting Nixon admin and party leadership. Many won by thin margins and cite constituency pressure, with veterans like Rep. Fred Schwengel noting district shifts toward industrialization influencing party support.
On April 30 1789 George Washington was inaugurated in New York as the first president. The U S Navy Department was created in 1798. One year ago U S combat troops were sent into Cambodia for a draft extension. Swing-district votes shaped the one year draft extension and the SST funding, with 200 to 198 defeat and 215 to 204 approval respectively.
Chanute High Principal Miles Rickart outlines the Chanute Plan to revamp education. He argues the focus is on engaging learning rather than appeasing students. He says the aim is to make material sufficiently engaging so external appeasement is unnecessary.
Terry Murphy reports on the Chanute Plan to redefine schools away from resembling institutions toward flexible schedules and student driven attendance. He notes parents directing presence, aims to tailor course states, and asks if enthusiasm will rise among students and teachers while praising active learning as the core spark.
Washington officials reveal U S spying on Saigon nearly as intense as Hanoi as gamma controlled messages from President Thieu are intercepted. NSA decodes the messages and distributes them to leaders in Washington and key agencies, with code practices and equipment provided to South Vietnam.
A column cites secretly recorded tapes from Cy Baker alleging NYSE favoritism toward large firms and political protection. Ex-investigators like Charles McGuire dispute the charges while others acknowledge need for reform. Also notes 31 000 APO parcels lost 1969 70 prompting new guidelines.
Local newspaper page lists daily TV schedules for Chanute and area with channel lineups and weekend air times. It also details subscription prices for various districts including Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson and Chanute post options and carrier delivery rates.
Prime time lineup includes Nanny and the Professor, The Partridge Family, The Brady Bunch, The Interns, and That Girl. News and films follow with Loyal Opposition discussing Nixon and a late movie triple feature including War and Peace.
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