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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes the city acted in a single session to issue 1.87 million dollars in bonds for gas water and electrical projects. It warns residents of upcoming heavy expenditures and higher taxes as Chanute works to address years of accumulated needs while criticizing past fiscal restraint.
A lone taxpayer posed questions at the city budget hearing, exposing a carried over budgeting error that inflated the levy. Correcting the mistake shaved about $6,000 from the budget and lowered the levy to 31 percent. The incident underlines public oversight and the value of informed citizens in local government.
The writer details a yearly hay fever cycle from late August through September, worsened by ragweed pollens. He notes relief during WWII naval service and plans a week away at the Republican convention in Miami Beach starting August 20, hoping for a break from symptoms. He mentions family experience with the ailment and his son’s similar reaction.
On this date in 1914 Germany declared war on Russia starting World War I. Also noted are Cromwell’s 1648 battle victory, Davey Crockett’s 1786 birth, Civil War bombardments on Ft Sumter, 1940 blockades and Willkie nomination, Sicily gains in 1943, a 10 year old satellite bill, Vietnam war toll pass, Nixon wage price calls, plus birthdays Mae West and John Hay Whitney. Thought for today quotes Francois Bacon.
President Nixon, speaking in private with Republican leaders, urges an nonconfrontational campaign aimed at McGovernites rather than Democrats. He calls to campaign on record and avoid quarrels with the press while directing subordinates to the same approach. Spiro Agnew sits nearby as the plan is laid out.
The article details President Nixon urging optimism and restraint in campaign strategy while outlining economic stability and reduced foreign tensions. It notes aides and GOP leaders debating how aggressively to attack Democrats and early hints of September Vietnam cease fire prospects. It also covers U.S. military aid shifts and cautious near-term hopes for Congress, with GOP leaders forecasting limited gains.
In Los Angeles the Watts Summer Festival marks seven years since the 1965 riots with a cultural showcase at Will Rogers Park. The event features art, films, plays, a parade, and a Malcolm X documentary along with music by major recording artists. Organizers say the festival affirms a cultural nation for Black people and aims to draw over 100000 attendees by Sunday.
petitions circulated to obtain signatures for a special election on a 25000 bond issue to purchase land and construct a community building for Chanute's colored citizens. an underground elm tree feature disrupted pavement at the memorial building was found after cleaning by e a olson. kiwanis motor train accident near a dairy farm injured four horses two wagons and a ford coupe in a traffic mix up south of thayer on the south santa fe road wednesday evening
Sam Morris head of a fashion store chain in London creates a blush bar staffed by men to help husbands buy lingerie for their wives. He notes many strong men weaken when asking sales staff for undergarments and says a man can handle one woman at a time but panics in a shop full of them.
Oxford AP reports angler Les Cadet aged 31 fished the River Thames and found a 2000 year old Saxon sword. He then caught 22 fish and won the competition, with museum experts calling the find interesting and valuable.
NEW YORK AP Project Health reports five early on the job signs of potential alcoholics. These include higher expense charges, early arrival or late departure at events with free liquor, marital problems, psychiatric help for children, and a high rate of illness or accidents in the family.
A fragmented schedule shows 7:00 program with Lauren Bacall in Double Jeopardy and a 9:00 lineup featuring George Plimpton in The Great Quarterback Sneak. Several entries reference guests on Bobby Darin and various film and variety slots across channels and times.
The fragment lists weekday prime time lineups for KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF with shows including High Chaparral Brady Bunch Love American Style The Tonight Show Paul Harvey and various late night titles. It reads as a print TV log dated Friday August 18 with channel numbers and time slots.
Rep. Les Aspin says federal Medicare claims may total 380 million dollars in improper payments found in a GAO survey of 14 hospitals in five states. He accuses HEW and Blue Cross of mismanagement and calls for tighter, simpler rules to ensure proper benefits reach the needy.
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