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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes statistics show seat belts reduce injuries and fatalities but cites public resistance. The Transportation Department proposes state laws making belt use mandatory with possible jail for violators, funded by threatened federal highway cuts, and aims for next April enforcement.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Moose Lodge 107 Harrisburg did not violate the Constitution by denying service to state Rep. K LeRoy Irvis. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court meanwhile ordered the lodge to serve Blacks if it admits nonmembers, deeming the club a public place when open to nonmembers. Next steps likely to reach the high court.
A reminiscence on youth and aging argues laughter helps retain youthfulness as school reopenings loom and Marlin Blackston recalls advice on how mothers and teachers greet the school year. The piece notes young people have broad opportunities and stresses social consciousness, while urging elders to laugh with pride.
On this date a series of events mark the era from 1789 War and Navy departments creation to Apollo 15 splashdown last year. Notable items include Washington forming the Purple Heart order in 1782 and Soviet bombing raids on Berlin in 1941.
A dated TV grid shows 7:00 to 12:30 blocks featuring programs like Arms and Security, Here's Lucy, Lassie, Gunsmoke, The Tonight Show, and I Love Lucy. Highlights include An open armaments survey and a Doris Day segment amid classic Westerns and late night talk.
A dense list of weekday daytime programs across multiple channels. It enumerates morning blocks from 5:50 to 1:00 with titles such as Today Show News Sesame Street Captain Kangaroo and The Lucy Show, then afternoon lineups including Jeopardy News and various soap operas and game shows. The schedule reflects a television grid with station numbers and program names across several local outlets.
The column alleges 1500 intelligence agents have infiltrated the State Department, with CIA DIA and NSA operatives taking posts and prompting grumbling among foreign service officers. It also urges Congress to close tax loopholes to halve the national tax rate without reducing revenue, criticizing banking lobby influence and a Senate bill drafted for banks possibly costing states up to a billion dollars in tax revenue.
Thirty-year plan eyed by Chanute civic organizations as they meet city commissioners to launch a Spray the Fly campaign soon while Chanute Saddle Club readies its 3rd annual championship rodeo with bulls steers broncs and calves arriving from Norman Oklahoma for unloading at City Park.
Princeton report cites Gallup poll showing Democrats leading 53 to 47 percent with 38 percent undecided. Vietnam war and living costs cited as top issues. Nixon leads McGovern in popularity but many voters adopting a wait and see stance on McGovern. Sander released from jail. tax bill implications for banks discussed with ABA input. McGovern’s VP search details reveal Kennedy and Humphrey declined. Eagleton comments noted.
Classified ads placed before 9 30 a m on weekdays or 1 p m Friday for Saturday run the same day. Display style ads must be submitted by 12 noon the preceding day. Dial 431 4100.
Published Daily Except Sunday and Six Holidays lists subscription rates for in and out of trade territories, area towns with carrier delivery, Chanute post office boxholders, and Chanute carrier service. It notes Kan 3 percent sales tax and AP origin rights for republication of local and AP dispatches.
Chanute Public Librarian notes the 37th edition of Who's Who in America arrives in two volumes at $69.50, contrasting with 1962 pricing. She praises donors, SEK Library System collections, interlibrary loan facilities, and City Commission support while highlighting new additions such as Census final reports, Almanac of American Politics, Official Encyclopedia of Bridge, and other reference works. The piece ends with a biblical quote.
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