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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
2
A reader defends bow hunting and condemns a single offender's actions. The writer emphasizes pride in equipment and cites owning multiple bows while asking who committed the incident. The letter challenges general criticism of bow hunters.
A Chanute Tribune letter complains about a government worker's 550 weekly salary as atrocious while contrasting with the living standards of local workers. The writer urges market realities and notes reader letters on Plum mer Street spending, hinting at a future Tea Party-like reaction.
A column discusses the balance between verbatim quotation and clemency in editors. It cites Gov. Edwards denouncing a reporter for quoting him with profanity and notes the risk of misquote, urging clarity and careful quotation to avoid lasting harm from errors.
Senate dean James Eastland used his clout to press the Farm Home Administration to fund a Mississippi modular home factory for Stirling Homex. The firm later went bankrupt after SEC sworn statements detailing payments, jet use, and intermediaries tied to Eastland and allies.
The notice lists subscription rates by mail and carrier for area towns with tax and postage details. Chanute post office boxholders have separate rates. Rates include one year 27.61 dollars, six months 13.90, three months 6.95 by mail, and carrier delivery at 2.50 monthly plus tax payable in advance.
Dr. Robert Whittaker reports testimony before the Kansas House Special Committee on Selected Subjects. David Peterson of the North Central Regional Planning Commission cites housing as a development hurdle, noting smaller households and rising new-home costs. He cites U.S. averages and income-based affordability challenges.
The article discusses growing housing demand in Kansas driven by smaller households and elderly singles. It highlights multi family elderly housing and local self help through the PRIDE program, which funds community self appraisal and projects, with 90 towns enrolled and awards for progress within size ranges.
Mrs Hershel Glover, Erie county home demonstration agent, was elected chairman of the executive board of the Neosho County UNESCO council. Fifty years ago, Thayer reports the new bridge west of Morehead is complete and highway grading nearly finished, marking a long awaited improvement and linking Cherryvale to Thayer via a through boulevard.
A Bible verse from Proverbs 24:24 condemns partiality in judgment. It warns that favoring the wicked leads to cursing by peoples and abhorrence by nations. The line underscores fair discernment and universal moral accountability.
Cuba creates a National Assembly as Fidel Castro remains head of the Communist Party and de facto ruler. Blas Roca is named president. Raul Roa becomes vice president as 481 delegates, including Castro and key party figures, take seats in the new body. The reshaping ties to the new constitution ratified in February.
The piece argues that seasonally adjusted government price gauges hide higher costs for consumers. It notes October declines in Labor and Commerce indexes, but warns that apples and other items feel pricier to shoppers while officials claim easing inflation due to adjustments. It also explains how seasonal factors guide policy and hiring decisions.
Wilson County commissioners voted raises for elected officials and hired staff. Elected officials gain $35 monthly, hired workers $25, with the clerk of the court and register of deeds at $70. Increases are retroactive to July 1 for officials and Jan 1 for staff. county engineer Allan Blaker will receive full health insurance instead of a salary increase. probate judge salary unchanged.
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