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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1975
Page
2
Editorial credits Israel with a notable peace move by returning Abu Rudeis oil field to Egypt under a US mediated truce. It notes Israel's lack of oil, reliance on Iran and a US guarantee, calling the act a testament to faith and trust, with Hatikvah played in background as the transfer occurred.
The article reviews John Paul Stevens as Ford's nominee to replace William O. Douglas on the Supreme Court. It notes Stevens as a centrist or swingist rather than strictly liberal or conservative, with confirmation appearing likely. It contrasts Stevens with Douglas and discusses the potential impact on rights standards. The ABA praises Stevens, and the piece questions how he could fail to win confirmation.
A reader complains that coverage favored the Altoona Midway boys while the girls team in the same Prairie View tournament received scant notice. The editor notes plans to improve future coverage with cooperation from team organizers.
Midtown residents Janie Hudson and Rita Smith opened The Little Plant Place in the former First National Bank building at Main and Lincoln on Saturday. The plant shop adds greenery to downtown amid brick and traffic, with the owners’ presence noted and a lighthearted remark on the author’s missed opening-day visit.
A former KMBC publicist recounts promoting Wyatt Earp on the 1955 ABC lineup in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas. The piece covers parades, luncheons, awards, a steer giveaway, and a star visit by Hugh O Brian with personal anecdotes and a playful promotion history.
Federal energy czar Frank Zarb weighs a dramatic move to fragment the oil industry amid concerns of their reach over gas, coal, nuclear fuels, and pipelines. He has asked FTC chair Lewis Engman for data as he weighs a President Ford proposal weighing efficiency against industry power.
Kansans have contributed 15050 to President Ford per campaign finance reports. Twenty seven Kansans are listed, each over 100 with eight at the $1000 limit, though they may give another 1000 after Jan 1. Fifteen donors are from Wichita and many are Kansas corporate affiliates. Several also gave to Senator Dole in 1974. The 1000 contributors are.
A three judge fifth circuit panel ordered a new trial for William A H Williams who was convicted Aug 4 1974 of extorting 700000 for Reg Murphy kidnapping. The court found pretrial publicity and prejudicial closing arguments denied a fair trial. Williams held in Atlanta federal prison. Murphy later became editor of the San Francisco Examiner.
The Kansas Finance Council argues its authority flows from cooperation between executive and legislative branches and does not encroach on either. Judge Barbara will hear the ouster case December 11, with potential Supreme Court action January 22.
Governmental Ethics Commission presented its final 1976 reform draft to the governor. Proposals include daily fines for late reports, triple damages for violations, unified reporting of lobbyist spending, and new authority to share audit findings with other agencies. It also seeks power to call public hearings if probable cause exists and to report potential violations beyond its current jurisdiction.
Subscription options listed for area towns with carrier and mail delivery prices. Chanute post office boxholders get higher yearly and half yearly rates including sales tax. The notice states United Press International owns exclusive republication rights to local news and UP dispatches.
Den 3 Scouts, led by den mother Mrs. Dale McCoy of 200 S Steuben, held a Pack 100 meeting. Trip McCoy and David Tennis led the flag salute, the group made covered wagons, and four scouts earned heads: Trip McCoy, David Tennis, Mark Moody, and Kenny Colston, closing with the living circle.
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