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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
2
Ultra conservative leaders withdraw support for President Nixon amid policy clashes over defense foreign policy and China visit. Goldwater cautions against a right split while Reagan chatter rises, and possible pivots include Agnew staying or Dole as running mate.
A Hutchinson editorial questions the necessity of the 1972 Republican nominating convention as Ronald Reagan contemplates challenging Nixon alongside Rep. Paul McCloskey. The News notes the convention could be held in San Diego, heightening party suspense.
The passage notes the president sees the next best thing to none at all for conventions with 18,000 hotel rooms typically reserved. It highlights space limits in the meeting hall restricting access to only chosen delegates. It emphasizes Nixon’s strong control of the nomination and questions the need for a convention.
Washington AP reports the U S Postal Service expects costs to exceed funds by about 430 million dollars for the year, due to a new two year postal unions contract and smaller than expected congressional appropriations. Options to cover the gap include higher mailing rates or a supplemental congressional appropriation. The agency projects a path to solvency only via more money, with rate hikes ongoing and a fight to make temporary increases permanent.
The Chanute city area weighs potential redevelopment to center retail outlets downtown versus expanding on the town’s outskirts. Proponents argue centralized services lower costs and capture traffic, while empty downtown buildings and land constraints push growth to perimeters. A comprehensive plan could attract more stores like Farmers Discount Center, but major outlets may still appear outside the core.
Hollywood industry eyes a busy fall as TV dominates the scene with over 110 series and specials in production while fewer than 10 theatrical films are in local work. executives face caution about hits and risks as money tightens and sponsors retreat, marking a cautious, less controversial season. Johnny Carson wistfully notes opening-night energy on West Coast visits as his Tonight Show contract extends into 1972.
A brief scripture note quotes Matthew 24 35 stating heaven and earth will pass away but Jesus words endure. The entry presents a single verse reference and its concise proclamation without broader context.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson cautions that common hair spray aerosols, predominately Freon propellants, can ignite when exposed to flame and may injure eyes lungs and hearts. He notes hundreds of millions sold and questions safety testing of propellants polymers solvents and fragrances.
The Citizen Advocate Office in West Los Angeles studied 81 spray brands by price, weight and labeling and found no ingredient lists on cans. Warnings vary, many miss eye and inhalation risks, and profits remain high as makers use cheap formulas. Regulators and Congress are criticized for weak safety actions. A separate note cites flammable tests and calls for outdoor trials with protection.
Classified ads placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays or 9 00 a m Saturday receive same day service. Display ads must be placed by 12 noon the day before. Dial 431 4100 for details.
Television guide notes Dusty Springfield with regulars on Make Your Own Kind of Music and a Cimarron Strip plot where a vengeance seeking bandit abducts Dulcey. Night features include Gunsmoke and Beverly Hillbillies along with Evening at Pops and late movies.
Daily listings for KCMO, KUHI, KTWU, KODE, WIBW, KTEW, WDAF and Chanute channel lineups show programs from 8:00 to 12:00 with titles including Rome With Love The Immortal Medical Center and The Hangman plus talk shows and news.
A last minute steel wage deal avoids a strike but leaves inflationary expectations unaddressed. Employers face price hikes as U.S. Steel and others move to raise costs, while economists urge presidential leadership and a possible incomes policy or wage price review board to curb inflation.
The 1946 congress finalizes a compromise social security measure freezing the old age payroll tax at one percent. A Wichita OPA letter suggests tighter enforcement on rules against tie in sales. Chanute residents complain of butter sales tied to oleomargarine while about 3,000 attend rodeo opening night.
The Chanute Tribune outlines subscription options for in territory and outside, including Kansas tax implications and carrier versus mail delivery. It notes the Associated Press rights and audit bureau membership for local and AP dispatch content.
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