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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
2
City Commission endorses a $100000 general obligation bond issue to remodel Memorial Building and waterproof the pool while funding landfill facilities. The plan adds space for three courts improving public services. officials favor frugality over a new building at an estimated $200000 for a full court facility.
The Chanute City Commission must plan a city-wide storm water drainage system and identify funding. A voter-approved sales tax is considered, with attention to fairness and impact on utilities and residents. Officials expect mandated upgrades to sanitation facilities and potential federal aid, but local money is required.
The Commerce Committee uses presidential authority from Executive Order 11624 to inspect income tax returns for 1939 to 1972 to probe organized crime's impact on interstate commerce. Magnusen cites detergent industry extortion as a focus. several committees already have IRS access.
A reader critiques Richard Nixon for politicizing actions and failing to address domestic issues beyond regional fears. The letter urges sincere national unity, touches on Vietnam protests, Supreme Court nominations, and questions the President's focus beyond re election.
TV critic reviews Flip Wilson's variety show. guests Phyllis Diller Tony Randall and Billy Eckstine fail to blend with the host. The piece notes weak sketches and a fading Geraldine gimmick while praising the competition among Longstreet Ironside and Owen Marshall for strength and scripting.
Television log lists weekday afternoon and evening slots across channels KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW WDAF Chanute on a Monday through Friday grid with shows like Bewitched Sabrina and Lassie along with sports and religious programs.
Chanute schools extend Christmas vacation to two weeks to stretch coal supply about four weeks longer, until February 1, as announced by school authorities. A Chanute sales pavilion sale handled 200 head of horses and mules, plus 100 cattle and 100 hogs, auctioned by local farmers and traders into the evening. Heart of America poultry show profits: all birds except one returned money, reported C L Hossack.
The piece outlines a link between campaign contributions and Nixon's textile import restrictions, noting how quotas on Japanese goods raise clothing prices. It cites 1968 lobbying by mills like Deering Milliken and J. P. Stevens, and claims early offers to fund the campaign for protective measures.
The report details alleged six figure offers to Humphrey and Nixon from textile tycoons to support quotas. It cites Tariff Commission findings of growth with no need for protection and notes Thurmond and Milliken involvement in pressuring Nixon. Also criticizes Customs snooping on travelers returning from Moscow and Honolulu for reading private papers.
TV schedule lists Santa Claus Is Coming to Town voiced by Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney starting 7:30 on channel 13. Other highlights include Miss Teenage America hosts John Davidson and Lucie Arnaz, plus a mix of features and dramas across channels 2 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 with late night movies and talk shows.
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