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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
2
The Patrons State Bank & Trust moves into opulent new quarters, signaling a major downtown expansion in Olathe. The sprawling complex boosts office space and parking, turning the bank into the largest commercial venture downtown and prompting broader renewal and tax implications.
The article argues that designating US 75 as an Interstate or international airport is unlikely and urges focus on a limited access highway in the US 169 corridor from Kansas City to Tulsa. It notes Kansas spent hundreds of thousands on studies, but the highway program remains a paper tiger as inflation raises costs.
Dave Garroway, after a year in Southern California, decides to stay in television. He hosts CBS’s Newcomers in eight summer shows taped for possible midseason renewal. He quit a radio show, enjoys golf and astronomy, plans to move near Los Angeles, and will work with Hugh Downs on his final program in October.
The United States will lose about 1.05 billion in international reserves in a four country IMF exchange involving Belgian francs and Dutch guilders. The move reduces gold from 191 million to a total reserve of 12.5 billion as dollar strength wanes and IMF debt is reshuffled. Airman Marvin L. Brooks, son of Meryle and wife Sandra, graduates from Shepard AFB technical school and heads to McConnell AFB for SAC duties.
Lt. Gov. Charles Sullivan and attorney Bill Waller topped the Mississippi Democratic primary with 60 percent, avoiding racial issues and stressing highways, schools, and jobs. The runoff faces independent black candidate Charles Evers in November, signaling a major shift in Deep South politics.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes a road trip through the Utah Nevada desert where Burma Shave ditties were once seen as cultural markers. The author muses on roadside poetry and proposes anti pollution verses for highways.
A 1915–1923 era clash near Blanding Utah sheds light on Old Posey a bold Paiute leader who fought settlers using long range rifles. after a running battle and his death in a cave the Paiutes were freed from a guard bullpen and became peaceful. Deseret News notes also recount Powell Lake cruise and Navajo views on dam building and beehive mountain spirits unleashed by engineers.
A dense listing outlines top shows and movie selections across channels. Highlights include Millie joining a Russian athlete, Gunsmoke with Carroll O Connor, The Seven Little Foys on Comedy Theater, Doris Day in dual roles, and a night of classics like Mayberry R F D and Here's Lucy followed by late movie options Bright Leaf Quebec and The Virgin Queen with talk shows and late-night slots.
Weekly daytime lineup lists KUHI TV Channel 16 KMBC Channel 9 and others with shows from Today Show to Jeopardy and General Hospital. Evening listings run August 10 with Bill Cosby NBC News and The Tonight Show among routines and special programs.
Tribune Files notes a Duncan Meter surveyor with police chief and city engineer choosing parking meter sites in the Chanute business district. Mrs. E L Caldwell announces the Past Commanders Assembly of the United States Army Mothers formed at a Kansas City meeting.
The Chanute Tribune lists circulation options for local and outside readers, detailing annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly rates, with tax and delivery options. It notes AP news rights and Tribune staff roles and stresses association with the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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