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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1975
Page
2
Two firms Kansas Gas & Electric and Kansas City Power & Light plan a nuclear plant near Burlington at 948 million dollars versus 656 million for a coal plant. over 30 years nuclear saves 3 billion in fuel while facing federal rules and delays begun in 1968 with completion planned for 1982.
Lockheed reports its TriStar parts plant in Watts Willowbrook Los Angeles shows welfare recipients and hard-core unemployed can succeed. Supervisory staff are mostly Black or Mexican American, average pay over six dollars hourly, with about 200 employees from the surrounding community. The plant emphasizes learning and opportunity, noting high local involvement and tax contributions, while acknowledging a questioned welfare-to-work image.
A reader argues against nostalgia and calls for growth in Chanute Kansas urging new business to attract young workers. He warns the city risks becoming a ghost town without services and modern governance and jokes about returning to two light bulbs and privies.
Barbara Kihm argues against regressing to horse era transport and stresses ongoing maintenance and improvement. She blames Chanute’s past 20 to 30 years of pride in being tax free, which funded utilities but neglected upkeep, leading to widespread breakdowns now.
CIA chief decries Hill investigations while insiders say core intelligence flow remains strong. Satellite and aircraft imagery reveal Soviet missile storage sites and crateology near Somalia. Refuges on Guam allege sleep inducing injections in a Vietnam evacuation, with Thai control and limited US involvement noted. Leviticus 25 35 ends text.
The Senate approved a plan to raise Kansas and 36 other states' share of federal sewage treatment funds, increasing Kansas from 57.3 to 94.9 million dollars. The House may oppose when considering fall action as critics call the amendment controversial and argue it favors less populated states.
The notice lists mail and carrier delivery rates in area towns, Chanute postal boxholder rates, and monthly carrier charges. It states United Press International’s exclusive right to republication of local news and UP dispatches.
UPI reports Senators Percy and Goldwater urge hearings on a constitutional rights amendment to allow citizens who have completed sentences and parole to vote in federal elections. They note state laws vary, with many disenfranchising felons, and call the current practice hypocritical and outdated.
At the Up and Atom 4-H Club meeting roll call referenced places of interest.Plans covered the 4-H fair and record books due at September meeting Leaders and council reports were presented August birthdays noted Tad Druart Patty Standfast Debbie Byers Brenda Brock Meredith Dewey and Marsha Donaldson.Geology demo by Meredith Dewey Wild Cherry Jello Salad by Kim Sipe health talk on teeth safety tips in the house and yard Music appreciation by Renee Colburn with hit song tapes.Refreshments by Byers and Brock families.36 members and 20 parents attended. Meeting closed with the 4-H motto.
In New Delhi the Indian supreme court agreed to hear a challenge to a constitutional amendment that nullifies Indira Gandhi's two court convictions for corrupt campaign practices. The move sets stage for a possible clash with her government.
William Hansen city manager of Pittsburg spoke at a Chanute meeting about adopting a city manager form of government. The event discussed potential restructuring and the community's governance options.
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