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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues that neglect and hatred in Northern Ireland fuel ongoing sectarian strife. It notes Protestant and Catholic blame, describes arson and fear, and warns that without equity or suppression of grievances, violence will recur and threaten wider peace.
A Wichita city commissioner blames hot pants for rising rapes, a claim police dispute as no victims were shown wearing them. The piece condemns the official’s moral policing and notes ban on the road production of Hair, while rapes rise eight in 1971 versus 1970.
In Washington the House stalls over a proposed constitutional amendment allowing voluntary school prayer. Rep. Emanuel Celler opposes it and has blocked action in committee while supporters push to discharge the measure with 219 signatures. Rep. Chalmers Wylie leads the drive with backing from the National Prayer Group hoping to force floor consideration before recess.
Hollywood writer Cynthia Lowry reports that the ABC comedy Love, American Style, now in its third season, provides work for about 400 actors directors and writers amid reduced TV production. Producer Alan Raskin laments shrinking jobs as many in the industry struggle with mortgages and long unemployment. Top TV directors face fewer shows per year while performers seek TV exposure during tough times.
Doris A. Flattery of Springfield will speak and show slides at a missions rally Sunday evening at 7 30 at First Assembly of God Church at 3rd and Forest. She was born in the Upper Volta region to missionary parents and works with the International Correspondence Institute in Springfield. She is being considered for assignment with ICI after its move to Lausanne Switzerland. Pastor Gordon Norris said attendance is open to the public.
Opinion argues school sanctions against married teens are punitive and counterproductive. It cites Iola High School relaxing dropout rule but still banning school activities, urging support and understanding for youths facing early marriage.
TV schedule lists Peter Falk and Diane Baker in Perilous Times on Action Playhouse at 6:30. Claudine Longet stars in Alias Smith and Jones as a New Orleans chanteuse aiding a secret mission to Mexico. Also features ABC news special Strangers in Their Own Land and a lineup including Ironside Bewitched and Danny Thomas.
Television listings show KCMO TYV KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute Ch 3 Ch 4. Prime time features High Chaparral Brady Bunch The Interns Royals Boston Misterogere Neighbor Nann French Chef Artists in America Andy Griffith Pre Season Football Partridge Family Firing Line Cannon That Girl Odd Couple Washington Review Love American Style Big Valley Weather News Tonight Show Merv Griffin Dick Cavett Cosmic Monster The Black Room Street With No Name Johnny Tiger Batman Little Miss Marker.
Washington Merry Go Round reports FBI Director J Edgar Hoover, age 76, mandates an agency wide check of agents' hair and sideburns, with violators risking 10 days pay. The push follows a 1969s era clash over jet hijack case appearance and intramural dissent within the bureau.
Texas Instruments has been hired by the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct surveys and investigations into offshore oil spills and fires involving major oil firms. TI acknowledges its ties to oil customers and notes it aims to determine ecological harm without judging fault. The arrangement raises concerns of potential conflicts of interest while EPA defends TI’s professional work.
Actress Katharine Hepburn files a 4 million damage suit in New York against Vita Food Products Brown & Williamson Tobacco and Solow Wexton agency over an radio commercial she says imitated her voice without permission. A spokesman said the ad was withdrawn after Hepburn’s agent complained and denied an exact imitation.
On this day in history several past events are noted. Highlights include Britain declaring war on Austria-Hungary in 1914 and the first police force in America established in New Amsterdam in 1658. Also mentioned are Singer patent in 1851 the Spanish American War ending in 1898 the Atlantic Charter in 1941 and other milestones.
Mrs. Margaret Hollenshead has been named elementary music supervisor in city schools. Local FFA members with Charles Carter will represent the chapter at a livestock and poultry school in Topeka. Langston McSweeney sewer contractors employ 140 to 150 workers, aiding Roosevelt grade school sewer connections. A Chanute group toured Kansas City for tests on the American Concrete Railroad Tie Co. product.
A biblical verse from Mark 2 17 appears, noting Jesus statements that he did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. The quotation emphasizes mercy and transformation through faith.
Am Saturdays display style classifieds must be placed by 12 noon the day preceding. Dial 431 4100 for more information.
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