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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1973
Page
1
Chanute plans a tight 1974 budget as the city raises property taxes by 11.293 mills. Utilities transfers fund bonds and general operations while salaries rise 8 percent under new contracts. Bond payments total 622750, with 450406 drawn from utilities, elevating the levy for bonds and interest.
Seattle plans a 12 month free transit program costing 64000 dollars aimed at downtown routes to cut air pollution and reduce auto traffic in the central business district. Mayor Wes Uhlman predicts broad adoption after the test. Met Transit Director Carle Salley Jr. says the zone targets downtown pollution and higher transit use. Area forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Sunday with warmer temps. lows in mid to upper 60s, highs in upper 80s to low 90s, southerly winds 5 to 15 mph.
Mrs. Bonnie Moffatt leaves the Chanute city offices after 30 years as city clerk since 1966. She notes progress from lead pencil to IBM System 3 and hopes inflation does not hinder planned gas water and electric improvements. She describes a clerk as the city’s record keeper and reflects on future continuity for her successor.
Government and housewives clash over beef availability as prices stay frozen under Phase 4. Shoppers at a Virginia commissary scramble for rump roasts while industry voices warn of shortages versus officials who call shortages exaggerated.
A 1973 74 budget hearing for District 413 is set during the regular Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the Board of Education office. Items include adopting board policies, a transportation report by Dr. Jerry Steele, an elementary school achievement report, and recommendations for five new employes.
The local Selective Service board in the post office building closed Friday. Harold Stroud says board members will continue to classify and determine eligibility for service of Neosho County registrants. The board will meet in Chanute and records move to the Independence area office at 411 Professional Building with 8 am to 5 pm hours. Registrars named are Mrs Afton Thompson at Chanute High School and Robert Overstreet at Erie High School. Clark Fleming of Erie serves as advisor.
Intercepted correspondence asks about proposed taxes affecting flour mills or textile operations, debating which sector faces new charges. The fragment hints at fiscal policy discussions and potential industry impact without detailing figures or official actions.
The Justice Department revived the 1970 Kent State killings inquiry and hinted at possible grand jury action. Attorney General Elliott L. Richardson cited learning if federal law was violated. The FBI may reexamine an 8,000 page report, and lawsuits by victims’ families could be involved.
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