Heir to Knight Empire Fatally Stabbed in Philadelphia
John S. Knight III heir to the Knight newspaper empire was killed in his downtown Philadelphia apartment early Sunday. Police said three white men in their 20s robbed and attacked him during a quiet gathering with three friends. Two guests were bound and gagged while a third left earlier.
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Ford returns home after 10 day Asian journey
President Ford completed a 10 day, 27 000 mile trip during which he met with Mao Tse tung strengthened ties with Indonesia and the Philippines and announced a new Pacific Doctrine He described the trip as extremely successful and suggested a possible subsequent visit to the Middle East The voyage included commemorating Pearl Harbor and a speech at the University of Hawaii on peace toward all and hostility toward none Ford indicated future talks with the National Security Council on SALT and noted potential progress toward a Soviet nuclear arms agreement
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Retiring Santa Fe trainmaster honored at dinner
L S Lawrence longtime Santa Fe trainmaster honored at a Saturday night dinner by 200 colleagues and friends in Chanute. Attendees from Emporia Topeka Kansas City and Kansas shippers praised his 38 year career beginning as a Joliet fireman in 1937 and ending with his Chanute trainmaster post in 1960.
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Energy bill faces House challenge over $6 billion giveaway claim
House Democrats condemn a ERDA funding bill with a Senate added $6 billion loan guarantee for synthetic fuel plants arguing it benefits oil and gas firms. Supporters cite hearings and need to test synthetic fuel viability with limited risk to taxpayers.
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Democrats Consider Lottery to Choose Names for Positions
A satirical remark proposes a lottery among names to fill roles, suggesting a random drawing if a large enough hat can be found. The line highlights frustration with candidate sourcing and criticizes procedural gridlock.
Kissinger signals possible Soviet compromise on arms talks
UPI reports Secretary Kissinger believes Moscow may concede on stalled SALT talks and plans to visit December 19 after meetings in Brussels, London and Paris. He signaled willingness to exclude the Backfire bomber and to allow limited cruise missile ranges, signaling mutual movement toward settlement.
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Democrats Endorsement Efforts Falter In Two States
In New York and Massachusetts liberal Democrats failed to secure an endorsement for a presidential candidate this weekend. Fred Harris led votes in both states though not reaching the two thirds required, while Birch Bayh and Morris Udall trailed. Callaway predicted Ford would win early primaries and veto pending bills.
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Bicentennial Committee Sets Wednesday Civic Meeting
Chanute Bicentennial Committee invites civic groups to a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the Memorial Building Commission Room. Kay Rommel co chairs the group and says the session will address common projects problems and solutions at a large civic gathering.
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Public Hearing On Grant For Community Facility
A public hearing to support a grant application for a multi purpose community facilities building is set for 6 p m tonight during the regular City Commission meeting. The agenda also includes discussion of the adult probation officer program and a report on the nearly completed natural gas construction project.
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