07 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
1
In Juneau Alaska a University of Alaska graduate student studied moose vocalizations noting calf behavior and the cow calf bond. The work catalogs moose sounds including err aaaaaaah and err orh rrr as part of animal communication.
In Springfield Road Belfast British troops shot and killed a delivery truck driver, witnesses say by mistake. The truck backfired at a control point before stopping at a red light. troops believed they were under attack and a worker was killed. He was married with six children.
Police using sledgehammers found two plastic bags containing 392000 of the 556000 paid by Qantas after a bomb hoax. A builder reported a recent cement job on an Annandale shop fireplace and detectives continued search for any remaining cash. No bomb was found aboard the plane involved in the May 25 hoax attributed to the anonymous caller Mr Brown.
Gov Robert Docking praised Parsons residents and Southeast Kansas for fierce regional pride during a Parsons Centennial luncheon at the Parsonian Hotel. He noted the celebration reflects local heritage and urged statewide pride in Kansas.
Pan American claims the 747 that struck landing lights at San Francisco Airport on July 30 was 25 tons under its weight limit. Senator Kennedy alleged the jet was overweight and on a too short runway, but Pan American spokesman Paul Hermoses said the plane weighed 700000 pounds with 280000 pounds of fuel, well within the 750000 pound maximum.
Apollo 15 return to earth accelerated toward the Pacific 76 miles above Hawaii at 24 600 mph. Scott Irwin and Worden report a primeval rock found near Hadley Base that may be original lunar crust dating 4.6 billion years.
The National Association of Broadcasters says a coordinated movement prompts petitions to deny license renewals. The NAB cites many groups using the same tactics and a shared game plan. In a separate FCC action, two networks refused to sell air time to the Communications Workers of America over controversial content.
In Moscow the Soviet Union revealed a two decade master plan to deepen Comecon integration. The plan calls for a collective convertible currency, standardization of machinery and parts, and tighter five year plan coordination across nine member states led by the Soviet Union. Tass says cooperation will be voluntary and not create supranational bodies, while trade with nonmembers remains unaffected.
Republican chairman Senator Robert Dole defended Vice President Spiro Agnew against rumors he was sent abroad to alter Nixon’s China trip plan. He said the press misreads the context and noted little talk of dropping Agnew from the 1972 ticket.
A drafted note uses the line Publish or Perish to frame researchers urging continued work. The missive discusses ongoing studies and the pressure to publish while preserving scientific progress.
Peking objects to Moscow proposed conference of the five powers possessing nuclear weapons the Soviet Union United States France Britain and China. No date or location given for the meeting.
Area forecast notes ongoing thundershower activity with temperatures from the low 60s to the high 80s. Minor day to day temperature changes expected through Wednesday.
Congress adjourns for a month long break with the Senate ending at 7 34 p m and the House at 1 19 p m after passing an 18 billion education aid bill and three appropriations measures Nixon plans to spend the weekend in Maine and agencies will operate with limited staff through Sept 8 The bulk of action ahead centers on defense and remaining money bills plus authorizing legislation for District of Columbia foreign aid and military construction.
A maple tree at 135 S. Steuben displays bright red patches and a possible early color show due to cool mornings. The piece notes unusually early autumn cues for the region and suggests color pictures could prove the Southeast Kansas area is a garden spot for fall foliage.
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