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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues Kansas exported its people in the 1960s, with 135000 residents leaving the state in ten years. It notes New Mexico and North Dakota as close outflows and critiques political claims of unprecedented growth, warning the loss undermines the state’s perceived prosperity.
The piece argues Kansas faces a net loss of residents to more promising opportunities in other Plains states. It blames limited quality of life and cultural development, urging the Legislature to pursue active growth rather than stagnation to retain Kansans and attract newcomers.
Kan sas National Guard riot practice in Wyoming simulates dispersal of unruly rioters. Regular Army officers score the nonlethal exercise as guardsmen clash with mock protesters. A few soldiers strike out, showing how discipline is crucial to prevent deadly outcomes.
The Great Plains Wheat head says Kansas State University research boosted the 1971 Kansas wheat harvest to a record 308 million bushels from nine million acres, value put at 406 million dollars. Production efficiency is linked to a potential 150 million dollar economic gain over 1952 levels.
Local officials note barriers to upgrading vocational technical education include equipment and instructor costs and institutional enthusiasm. They cite nationwide funding shortfalls but say community resources can turn the town into a classroom with technicians and professionals as instructors.
The article argues schools should prepare graduates for direct entry into the job market rather than assuming all will attend college. It cites Pittsburg State refrigeration repair programs and Chanute Experimental setups that blend classroom learning with on the job training, noting concerns about job availability and on the job learning.
Saturday and Sunday feature a mix of English and American films led by Dirk Bogarde Susanna York and Lilli Palmer with titles like Night Without Sleep Across the Pacific Malaga and The Shrike. Sunday shifts to Africa Texas Style Kiss of Fire Lloyd of London Brigham Young and Yes Sir Thats My Baby. Monday and Tuesday run through The Neon Ceiling Sergeant Deadhead Written on the Wind Living It Up The Virgin and more with vast star power including Humphrey Bogart Gary Merrill Linda Darnell and Tyrone Power.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reveals Howard Hughes issued directives to Robert Maheu from a sealed Las Vegas penthouse. Hughes, recluse with a vast casino empire, used Maheu to hire agents and pursue aggressive projects including an assassination plot against Fidel Castro.
Memos seized under court seal reveal Hughes sought Gov. Laxalt help to acquire Nevada casino palaces while officials including Las Vegas FBI chief Harold Campbell and Senators Bible and Cannon allegedly aided or interfered with his efforts. Laxalt says he assisted superficially and refused to join Hughes’s organization.
Brandon South Dakota AP reports August slows library operations as staff and patrons take vacations. New fiction and summer reading occupy shelves while the exterior battle to preserve the library building continues, with readers offered titles from Addie Pray to The Bacharach and David Song Book.
On this date in 1789 the U S War and Navy Departments were established. In 1782 George Washington started the Order of the Purple Heart. In 1957 a Brooklyn grand jury indicted Col Rutolf Abel as a Soviet spy. Five years ago U S planes were lost over North Vietnam. One year ago an armed gunman killed four in a San Rafael courtroom. John 20 20. New book titles for parents and practical manuals are listed.
Lloyd Drybread wins the Republican nomination for Neosho County sheriff by 161 votes, A. E. Elder reappointed state representative on the GOP ticket. Plans for the third annual Corn Carnival including farm machinery and alliance show run by Chanute Junior Chamber of Commerce. Notable artists Mario Chamlee Barbara Maurel and the Cherniavsky trio booked for Chanute Artist's Course. D. M. Wells sells the O K barber shop to Bert Shipman and Frank Giles. Subscription rates listed for various regions and delivery options. The Associated Press retains exclusive local news rights.
TV schedule notes the film Murder in the First with Bobby Darin and Janet Leigh as the constitutional rights are debated. The lineup includes Mary Tyler Moore and Comedy Playhouse with Dick Martin and Rose Marie, plus Mission Impossible and Mannix in a Friday schedule recap.
Daytime and evening lineup listed for multiple channels on Monday. Programs include Lets Make a Deal Misterogers Neighborhood Gunsmoke Here's Lucy The Neon Ceiling Sergeant Deadhead Doris Day The Tonight Show Merv Griffin Dick Cavett and News coverage with various time slots and channel numbers.
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