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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1975
Page
2
Tribune editorial argues extra funding for enforcement and new tech has not reduced crime. It asserts law enforcement deters rather than prevents crime and urges focus on training citizenship, addressing social attitudes, and better handling of young offenders.
Local fans including Mrs. Carl Cox and Ed. urge KKOY to carry NCCJC Panther away games. Dale McCoy cites college board approval as the reason for not broadcasting this season, prompting questions of policy and support for the team.
A humorous roster of items tied to public figures and institutions. Ford gets a copy of a campaign-era book, Kissinger a self help title, Reagan old films, Wallace Birchers society, Castro cigars, Mao a fortune cookie, and the Pentagon toy soldiers. Other entries include a two cent postcard and a $2 bill.
A quirky collection of gift hints lists names and items from Harvard Law study to local civic projects. Entries range from Barbara Kihm’s green banana chili recipe to Santa Fe railroad’s erector set for Main Street and Tribune staff changes.
The piece argues against hiding CIA assassination plots and urges strong oversight. It recalls the 1967 Castro plots, key figures like Helms and McCone, and the Church Committee’s later probes, asserting officials must be exposed to restrain secret powers. It warns secrecy corrupts governance and harms American democracy.
A brief verse note quotes Psalm 26 about walking uprightly and standing on level ground. It reflects personal faith and commitment to integrity in daily life.
Attorney General Edward H. Levi told the Senate intelligence committee he might have suffered from an FBI counterintelligence program. He cited possible abuse from Hoover era to present and discussed proposed guidelines to curb surveillance and discrediting tactics while allowing disruption of violence plans.
The document lists pricing for mail and carrier delivery services including yearly, half yearly, and quarterly rates. It specifies taxes for Kansas addresses, local post boxes, and variations by area such as Chanute and Crane. It mentions by mail outside trade territory and terms for prepaid or carrier delivery with applicable taxes.
Local news content provided by United Press International under copyright, with exclusive republication rights held by the paper. Audit Bureau of Circulations confirms circulation figures and distribution consistency for the period.
Rep. Keith Sebelius proposes a bill to compensate farmers for losses from future export sale embargos. The plan would pay 7.5 percent of parity per bushel in the first embargos month and 3 percent per month thereafter, with higher rates for holdings over 20,000 bushels.
U.S. District Judge Garrity placed South Boston High School in court receivership, stripping the Boston School Committee of its powers and ordering transfers. The judge said the school district has failed to desegregate and that South Boston must be run by the court until further notice. The entire administrative staff and the football coach were reassigned effective December 31.
The Banfield Packing Co. will suspend production at its plant north of Chanute in four days. Manager Orville L. Moulton says he purchased the inventory and expects to resume soon, stating the plant is closing temporarily to reorganize and remodel.
A University of Michigan Survey Research Center report warns federal policy must avoid alarming consumers to prevent a relapse in the economic recovery. While sentiment holds at 75.4, fears over government action and unemployment rise, though households see steadier finances and more saving.
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