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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1975
Page
2
A West Virginia congressman spent recess doing hands on work with locals. He slopped hogs washed dishes picked up garbage directed traffic and helped with patients and brush hogging. Supporters praised his tireless energy saying the experience will deepen his understanding of constituents.
The Postal Rate Commission approved higher mail rates for the holiday season with first class postage rising from 10 to 13 cents and newspapers and magazines up three percent. Parcel post increases ten percent while postcard rates fall a penny. Bulk mail stays unchanged. The changes, though modest for households, follow concerns over mail service inefficiency and official waste. Subscriptions and Christmas card lists are likely to shrink as costs rise.
Figures from the Social Security Administration show Neosho County paid out 613000 dollars monthly to 3860 recipients at end of 1974. Among them 2740 were retired workers or dependents, 815 survivors, 305 disabled or dependents, 575 under 60, 290 under 18, and 55 ages 18 to 22 under student benefits.
Washington reports US and allied observers condemn Chile's military rulers for burning books including Galbraith and Furtado as part of a broad suppression of dissent two years after the 1973 coup. Documents describe inventories, official orders, and campus involvement at the University of Chile Valparaiso campus.
The notice states United Press International holds exclusive rights to local news republication and UP dispatches, with membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
A ground for greyhound speed trials is being prepared on 82 acres known as the Maggie Dulin farm on K 39 about 60 miles west of Chanute. Fred Whitehead, a top U S trainer, bought the property last May for racing seasons and meets nationwide. Also notes a 1925 report of a four pound buffalo caught in the river by Lloyd Smith and party including local officials.
Ford describes campaigning as enjoyable and plans a two month schedule across 14 states and 20 cities. He participates in White House style questions at regional conferences and airports, facing tough queries on environment unemployment and education while projecting a democratic, listening tone.
4 H club activities during August include blue ribbon safety booth at the Neosho County Fair and plans for a trip to the National Safety Congress in Chicago. Members vote to donate 150 dollars, prepare project books, and set September meetings at Fairfield School.
Four Kansas Republicans voted with their party on 68 percent of 129 roll calls from Jan 14 to June 26 1975. Rep Martha Keys 91 percent Democrat loyalty led the delegation. Sebelius 81 Winn 73 Shubitz 64 Shriver 56 percent. Keys backed the conservative coalition 10 percent of the time.
Labette County jail received notice from state corrections secretary R. R. Raines after an August 13 inspection by chief jail inspector Robert C. Nye revealing more than 30 sanitation and safety deficiencies. Sheriff Carl D. Cloke called the listing out of line and officials doubt all fixes can be completed without a new jail. no deadlines were set, only a prompt correction.
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