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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
2
The Salina Journal lambasts Bella Abzug and her proposed federal rule banning gender labeled prefixes. The piece argues against women’s liberation as trivial and mocks male fragility while praising female progress and dominance in society.
AP Television critic Cynthia Lowry notes doctors complain that Marcus Welby and the series show only fragments of life. Robert Young defends dramatic license while acknowledging real doctors’ demanding schedules. CBS reshapes Saturday nights with All in the Family and shifts My Three Sons to Monday.
The Army will discharge up to 43,000 draftees assigned to U.S. posts earlier than planned in response to a proposed 50,000 man average strength cut for fiscal 1972. Pentagon sources warn further reductions may require higher reenlistment standards or fewer inductions, as the end-year manpower pool tightens.
The Jesus Movement spreads from Kansas to California with Jesus Freaks and God Squads using revival style worship, rock music, and communal living. Evangelists see a revival. church leaders fear a fad as figures like Billy Graham weigh in.
Prime time includes Bill Cosby and music variety with Kenny Rogers and Al Hirt. Green Acres and Cimarron Strip air alongside public affairs and late movies. Evening features Marcus Welby, Tammy and the Millionaire, and classic talk show hosts Dick Cavett Merv Griffin Johnny Carson with late film line up.
The TV log lists daytime and evening programs for Monday through Friday on KCMO TV channel 6 KUHI TV channel 6 KODE TV channel 12 Chanute channel 3. It shows show titles such as Mister Rogers Neighborhood Eddie's Father The Fugitive The Immortal Merv Griffin Tonight Show and local segments with times and channel numbers.
Saigon observers report that both military pullout and psychological disengagement mark the U S exit from Vietnam. Veterans note fewer reference points to U S goals as bases close and Americans depart, signaling a changed outlook on the war’s end and future leadership among Saigon officials.
Washington reports seeping details from Beijing on the struggle between Russia and China. The Chinese Communist Party split from Moscow with Mao leading a peasant based revolution while Li Li-san fled to Moscow and later returned with Soviet troops at end of World War II.
The piece recounts Mao Zedong’s victory over Soviet pressure, shifts in Chinese policy toward the United States, and Premier Chou En-lai’s pragmatism to avoid Moscow domination. It notes Soviet troop build‑ups near China, fears of a wider war, and hints of a U S–China rapprochement altering global power. It also covers Burma drug corruption and Kennedy Center editor disputes with Irving Kolodin and Norman Cousins.
On Aug 17 1971 a history roundup notes 1914 Germany declared war on Russia starting WWI. Cromwell defeated Royalists in 1648. 1940 Germany blockaded Britain. De Gaulle commuted Petain's death in 1945.
Humboldt students enroll by grade across August 18 to 20 with seniors and juniors on Aug 18, sophomores Aug 19, and eighth and seventh grades plus elementary students on Aug 20. Physical education uniforms cost three dollars at the high school during enrollment.
The record lists various subscription prices for Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and surrounding areas, including by mail in and outside trade territory with tax details. It notes carrier delivery in area towns, Chanute post office box rates, and Chanute carrier terms, plus AP membership and rights.
Red arrows on Chanute’s new parking meter time dials will slide as machines start under police supervision. School doors open September 3 to a large crowd of children, per L H Petit. Fredonia hosts a record horse lineup for Wilson County fair opening today. City collections lag July by 4601.44 dollars per Clyde Flickinger’s monthly report.
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