Tribune Editorial Cautions Against State College Closings
Ross Doyen proposes closing NCCJC and other state community colleges as a merger plan. The piece argues such cuts threaten local access and would force travel for many students. Public hearing on August 18 will hear from locals familiar with the colleges.
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Neosho County
Ross Doyen
Concordia
Legislative Educational Planning Committee
NCCJC
Fort Scott
Coffeyville
Parsons
Doyen
Iola
Independence
Seaside Park Nudity Fine Case Sparks Absurd Debate
Seaside Park enforces a city ordinance penalizing public nudity with up to 100 dollars fine and 90 days in jail. Jessica Santos, a three year old, was not arrested due to age. a summons issued to the woman with her sparked criticism of the holding and the man who urged dress. The incident drew outrage over perceived absurdity and calls for sensible judicial handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Park
N. J
Jessica Santos
Jessica
Chanute hears opportunities theme for city growth
Tom Hoxie of the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce urged Rotary members to view problems as opportunities, emphasizing housing, tourism, beautification, and halting population loss. He warned Chanute’s appeal relies on street and downtown improvements and budget choices, including taxes for trees, lights, and planters. He also noted local education costs and outmigration.
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Chanute
Tom Hoxie
Chanute Area
Hoxie
Pride Committee
New York
Wichita
Local Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed by Territory
Fred M. Harris President F. M. Harris General Manager Keith Wright Managing Editor. Subscription rates shown for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties plus area towns with carrier delivery and Chanute post office boxholders. Taxes included and prepaid options noted. United Press International content rights listed.
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Fred M. Harris
F. M
Mike) Harris
Keith Wright
Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Chanute
The Small Society by Brickman
A column titled The Small Society explores social dynamics and personal perceptions in a reflective piece. It challenges labels and highlights how misjudgments about intelligence affect community interactions and personal growth.
Energy nominee Rosenberg drawn into ethics case
Washington reports that William Rosenberg, Michigan Public Service Commission chair and a Federal Energy Administration nominee, is subpoenaed in a $156 million overrun case at Consumers Power Co. Motion to bias a Stanford study prompts possible charges. Rosenberg defends actions as pro utility health.
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Washington
William Rosenberg
Michigan Public Service Commission
Federal Energy Administration
Marysville
Mich
Rosenberg
Consumers Power Co
Stanford Research Institute
Stanford
Commission
Lansing
James Moll
Moll
Genesee County, Mich
Robert Leonard
Michigan
Butane blast injures man in Humboldt home
J Frank Stevens 68 of rural Humboldt was seriously burned when a butane gas explosion occurred Tuesday evening as he and his wife canned peaches. Gas smelled in the kitchen and a basement leak detonated, leaving Stevens injured and discharged to hospital. Mary Flinn sells longtime home after 82 years residence moving to Phoenix. In 1868 she came with parents to a Chanute area farm four miles west. A 1925 item notes Legion convention rooms needed near Memorial Building with lodging under $1 a night via Emory Nobles.
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J. Frank Stevens
Humboldt
Stevens
Mary Flinn
Phoenix
Ariz
Chanute
Joint space flight doubts shadow peaceful image
The Center for Defense Information says Soyuz Apollo shows limited peaceful cooperation while both superpowers militarize space. It cites hidden defense budgets, growing Soviet launches, and a 3.75 billion dollar Defense Department estimate, warning space could become a new battleground.
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George J. Marder Washington
UPI
United States
Russia
Center For Defense Information
U.S
Center
Outer Space
Soviet Union
Defense Department
America
Mental illness labeled America’s primary health problem
Washington report notes the National Institute of Mental Health calls mental illness America’s main health issue, affecting at least 10 percent of the population. Of about 20 million suffering, roughly one seventh receive psychiatric care.
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Washington
Savings bond sales decline in Neosho County in 1975
Neosho County savings bonds chairman William G Bodley reports 1975 purchases total 128 479 compared with midyear 1974 149 035 statewide savings for the first six months of 1975 reach 37 630 065 about 50 8 of the 74 million goal Officials note 65 9 billion in bonds held by Americans and over 24 5 million families own bonds separate NIMH study estimates mental illness costs 21 billion annually with alcohol and drug abuse adding 15 and 10 billion respectively.
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William G. Bodley
Neosho County
L. M. Schwartz
Citizens State Bank
Paola
United States
NIMH
America
Federal Agency of Mental Health Research
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Julius Segal
Bible Proverb Verse Encourages Discernment
Short devotional note cites 1 Thessalonians 5 21 urging readers to test all things and hold fast to what is good. It frames discernment as a daily practice for believers and emphasizes spiritual quality over ceremony or rumor.
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Allenwood
Thessalonians
Budget Reduces St. Paul Tax Levy in 1976 Plan
The 1976 city budget sets a 32.26 mill levy, down 1.44 from 1975 as debt levels fall. City Council also approved a $3,800 bid from Champney Wrecking Co for demolishing six downtown buildings. Councilman Ralph Gouvion joins a citizens advisory committee created by the Neosho County Commission last February.
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ST. Paul
Champney Wrecking Company of
Parsons
Ralph Gouvion
Neosho County Commission
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City Commission
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al Tribune
N. Evergreen
United Press International
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The
Small Society
Brickman
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Memorial Building
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Stuart Symington
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