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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
2
The Kansas attorney general declares unconstitutional the requirement to re register if a voter skips a general election. The ruling ends a practice that kept voter records current but risks outdated poll books and stray ballots from deceased residents.
A local reader urges deeper scrutiny of a so called Miracle Home in Chanute praised in the December Chanute Tribune. The writer cites overcrowding and inadequate facilities and asks authorities to investigate before expansion. The text suggests fostering children directly as a wiser alternative and stresses parental responsibility and humane care.
The 1973 Kansas legislature opens January 9 with Gov. Docking sharing spotlight with new leaders Sen. Bob Bennett and Rep. Pete McGill. Both are described as outspoken articulate and eloquent as they steer a high drama session with potential conflict between houses and the governor's office. Bennett and McGill are portrayed as strong persuasive figures ready to lead a productive session.
On this day in history many events are noted including wartime declarations in 1941 and notable births in 1765 1776 and 1886. Other items cover political shifts in 1949 a space weapons treaty in 1966 and a printers strike in New York City. This date also marks the sinking of a Greek ferry in 1970 and India claiming gains against Pakistan in 1971.
Washington analysis by Jack Anderson details the MBT-70 XM-803 program flaws from 1963. Investigators found no operational tank produced and delays pushed initial capability to 1976, with full deployment not before the 1980s. Critics faulted engine choice and a derated 1969 redesign.
The memo outlines a costly series of failures and stopgap fixes for the M 60 tank program. A 1 475 horsepower engine passed tests yet was unused with a cheaper option in service. The MBT 70 XM 803 and M 60A1E2 faced turret and stabilization problems delaying deployment to 1973. Secret findings note the Shillelagh missile line halted after production ended, with tanks sold to Israel and Jordan to sustain the base. The report criticizes management and escalating unit costs from 218 000 in 1971 to 333 000 in 1972 and over 422 000 in 1973.
Johnny Marks, veteran songwriter of the Brill Building, wrote Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. The song became a Christmas anthem and inspired a 1963 NBC television special now airing on CBS for the ninth straight year. Marks, 63, remains active in music and philanthropy, with Colgate ties and a Phi Beta Kappa key.
The passage recounts the 1939 origins of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It notes Caesar Augustus taxing the world inLuke and explains how Gene Autry almost rejected recording the song before his wife persuaded him. The tune became a Christmas staple in America.
Dial 431-3400 at 5 30 p m for the Tribune carrier contact if you are not reached. The notice urges readers to use the provided number at the specified time for service concerns.
A rundown of upcoming television airings across channels with specific time slots and programs. Notable entries include Sanford and Son at 7:00 and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer narrated by Burl Ives, along with The Homecoming and Ghost Story in various slots.
The Dade County School Board spends 35 per pupil for 20 Miami Springs High School students to practice transcendental meditation twice daily as a potential anti drug effort. Donald Davis and Timothy Jones lead juniors and seniors in a 950 term program with a 250 instructor fee, while critics question the claimed health effects.
ParsonS The state Employment Security Division reports an employment gain in Labette County with 250 more people working in mid October this year than in 1971. Manufacturing added 225 jobs, rising to 3 850 from 3 625, and total county employment reached 11 450. Tina Lundine 13 will appear on the Happy Jack and Helen Country Gospel Show on Channel 7 at 4 90 p m Saturday and again on December 16 accompanying herself on guitar she will sing Funny Face and Did You Hear a Robin Sing she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Lundine R 4.
A Chamber of Commerce board meeting focused on the rat problem and its elimination as a key local issue while noting Cha nute should have adequate heating fuel despite broad shortages. The column also recalls a 1922 accident involving Howard McMurtry who broke his right arm in a bicycle mishap.
A local publication lists subscription prices for in territory and outside Kansas addresses, Chanute area rates, and boxholder options with applicable tax details. Publisher Dwight McCreight and Managing Editor Keith Wright are named along with advertising director F M Harris.
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