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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues Kansas must confront who funds higher education and how to expand access. It cites rising student fees from 25 percent to about 30 percent of costs and calls for a comprehensive plan to better use education resources beyond financing.
The discussion centers on eliminating out-of-district and out-of-state tuition through residency changes and voter registration. It notes potential revenue losses for four-year schools and junior colleges, urging Kansas leadership to address higher education funding pressures and ensure continued quality education.
The piece critiques Turkey for demanding ten times the $35 million promised to curb opium poppy growth and accuses France of failing to curb heroin production while allegedly smuggling heroin to the United States. It questions continued cooperation with both nations amid alleged double-dealing and harm to U.S. citizens.
President Nixon, in talks with five allies, aims to align directions on Berlin, Okinawa, and the economy. Kissinger says recent diplomacy shifted the international scene as Nixon plans meetings with Trudeau in Washington, Pompidou in the Azores, Heath in Bermuda, Brandt in Key Biscayne, and Sato in California.
AP reviewer notes Brian Piccolo's death depicted in the Movie of the Week focusing on the Bears teammate Gale Sayers. The film centers on their 1960s football life, cancer battle, and friendship, with strong performances by James Caan and Billy Dee Williams, though the emotional core remains less developed.
Washington reports reveal Philip Sanchez orders fast handling of congressional mail over other tasks after his Nov 17 confirmation as anti poverty czar. Health official Elliott Richardson urged personal calls for late replies and scripted memos, while Donfeld sparred with critics and public TV previews aired.
More state legislators spent time at the Statehouse in Topeka last summer due to a new system for handling work between sessions. Legislative leaders say the change is working well and a full assessment will come in about two years as the 1971 Legislature created the Legislative Coordinating Council to replace the old 27 member body.
The legislature replaces the old 27 member council with a coordinating system where joint Senate House committees and subcommittees handle interim studies. Leaders praise reduced delays and greater involvement of all 165 members, aiming for deeper substantive work and better Senate House cooperation.
Tribune recalls 1946 quail outlook with drought harming hatching and high infant mortality. West of Buffalo hunters report abundant birds in jackoaks, but thick bush and swift quail make flushing and outwitting difficult. Page also notes a 1921 women’s jury selection and a Neosho County bird display, plus subscription details.
A reflective Christmas column critiques modern society’s preoccupations while noting enduring customs. The author laments inequality and conflict but contrasts them with aging traditions like the Yule log and fruit cake. The piece ends with light humor about decor and pantyhose.
A compact TV lineup features Tonight's Top Shows with Kansas Legislature previews hosted by Wayne Lee. Schedules include Mary Tyler Moore This Week Hogan's Heroes Star Trek Dr. Simon Locke French Chef Billy Graham Night Gallery Mannix Adventure Theater and late night movies and talk shows.
Tribune page shows KCMO TV to KUHI TV listings for a weekday grid. Programs span westerns, comedies, dramas, news and talk shows across stations Chan 5 to Chan 16 with titles like High Chaparral Green Acres Hogan's Heroes and The Tonight Show.
Scout Troop 100 met at Otterbein United Methodist Church as Randy McDaniel led the opening ceremony. Boys prepared rope-making machines and paddles for submission in three weeks, while Scott Allen and Pete Werner led first-aid baseball games and a scout honor excerpt. Twenty-six Junior Girl Scouts and Troop 129 leaders camped at Table Mound near Elk City Lake in November.
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