FBI abuse across six presidents dates to Roosevelt era
A Senate Intelligence Committee staff report says political abuse of the FBI extends from Franklin Roosevelt through Nixon. It cites Roosevelt ordering name checks and bugging aides, Truman receiving confidential Hoover notes, Eisenhower briefing the Cabinet on civil rights tensions, Johnson seeking name checks, and Nixon targeting journalists on an enemies list.
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Chanute civic groups urged to back federal grant plan
City planner Cliff Dobson says local civic groups should send representatives to a 6 p.m. Monday hearing at the Memorial Building and submit letters outlining how a rehabilitated Tribune building would serve as a multi purpose community facilities hub. Letters are due in his office by December 10.
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Chanute explores draw vs. push for growth in plan
Chanute officials from the City Planning Commission the City Commission and the County Commission discussed the comprehensive plan and a proposed three mile zoning rule. William Richman questioned whether people leave the area or are drawn out by country appeal. Foster of Foster & Associates argued for proactive planning noting land use population and economic trends and the need for a by pass amendment and careful growth within natural barriers. A final adoption awaits official notices and public meetings.
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Jackson Sees Illinois Primary as Pivotal Race
Senator Henry Jackson declares Illinois the pivotal state in the Democratic presidential nominating race. He launches a five city Illinois swing after announcing intensified campaigns in Massachusetts and Florida and weighing a New Hampshire bid. Multiple Democrats comment on strategy as Reagan faces early attacks in New Hampshire.
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Area Weather Forecast Calls For Mild, Partly Cloudy Days
Clear to partly cloudy and mild tonight with a high in the mid 60s to low 70s. Low around 40s. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of showers with highs near 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph tonight. Measurable precipitation probability 20 percent Friday.
Intercepted Letter to Cha Sparks Primary Talk
An intercepted note to Cha from Scoop references candidates and a shortage of primaries, signaling political maneuvering and chatter about upcoming elections. The fragment hints at campaign dynamics and pressure amid the race.
Soviets deepen impact in Angola civil conflict
In Angola the Soviet military assist and Cuban troops bolster the Marxist Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola while Western-leaning groups face a shrinking role. Kissinger warns detente at risk as Angolan power balance shifts with potential naval reach.
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Ford and Teng End China Visit With Mutual Praise
President Ford and Premier Teng Hsiao-ping praised U S China ties on Ford’s final day in Beijing. They avoided a communique, stressing a “new style” of discreet diplomacy and the Shanghai Communique’s enduring vitality. Kissinger called the talks warmer than Nixon era meetings and both sides asserted improved relations.
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Chanute Fights Usury Claim Over 5 Percent Late Charge
The Tribune notes Chanute City ordinance sets a 5 percent late service charge on delinquent utility bills, an annual 60 percent rate critics argue exceeds usury limits. City clerk Jim Youngberg cites a 1974 ruling by the Kansas Corporation Commission that late penalties are not interest.
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