14 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
In Miami Beach AP reports Lewis Lesser told police he moved from his apartment, later recalling he hid 500 dollars in the freezer. He returned to the old residence but found the freezer empty and police are investigating the missing money.
The Nixon administration will delay for three months its threat to withhold nearly 700 million dollars in federal funds from states failing to purge ineligible and overpaid welfare recipients. The move grants states more room to negotiate a compromise while necessitating 125 million dollars in federal cuts to other programs to stay within the 250 billion dollar fiscal 1973 ceiling.
The National Center for Disease Control reports London Flu a Type A influenza strain found in five cities Memphis Kansas City Baltimore Anchorage and Seattle and in three Air Force installations Isolated cases only CDC says new Type A strains tracked to gauge spread Hong Kong flu which killed 27900 in 1968 69 is another variant of Type A.
An ammunition dump exploded seven miles southeast of Saigon early today causing a series of massive blasts that shook the capital. Two saboteurs were seen but not captured. Four soldiers were wounded in the explosions.
A Raphael masterpiece valued at over 1 million dollars, stolen two years ago and perhaps shipped across the Atlantic, was recovered in Los Angeles. Police say officers found the painting Tuesday night at the offices of an investment company and three men were taken into custody in connection with the theft.
In a U N General Assembly vote, the United States secured a commitment to pay no more than 25 percent of the regular U N budget in a year or two, despite Soviet opposition. The tally was 81 to 27 to raise the ceiling as soon as feasible, with the U S currently contributing over 31 percent. In Washington, Miners for Democracy reported Arnold Miller leading W A Boyle in the union supervised election, with 31 345 votes to 26 145 and about half of the projected 130 000 ballots counted from 1 300 locals in 25 states.
The IATA says European and U.S. scheduled airlines may set their own transatlantic prices in open competition after the price fixing system collapses. Lower fares are anticipated as airlines gain price freedom starting February 1, 1973.
Eugene Cernan stepped off the moon marking the last surface EVA of Apollo 17 after 22 hours on the lunar surface. He and Harrison Schmitt collected over 200 pounds of samples and installed an atomic science station. The crew returns to the America command ship with Ronald Evans in lunar orbit as schools announce early dismissal.
In Washington the United States voiced support for President Thieu’s Christmas peace package while North Vietnam pressed for a wider settlement. Le Duc Tho plans to return to Hanoi signaling stalled talks with Kissinger. Isham urged Communists not to press for the October ceasefire accord.
Regent chair Jess Stewart says budget cuts have pushed Kansas higher education off pace and blames an overreaction to social problems. Regents and six state colleges plus KU Medical Center planned a protest march on Bibb's recommended fiscal 1974 budget of 163.53 million, below the 185.05 million sought.
Intercepted remarks show Stewart criticizing the legislature for trimming Gov. Docking's recommended higher education and social welfare expenditures. He warns faculty salaries lag inflation and that classified staff in five colleges fall behind peers in other state agencies, calling the action a concrete overreaction damaging institutions.
Former president Harry S Truman aged 88 remains in very serious condition at Research Hospital after a restless night. Doctors report declining kidney function and weakened heart while fluid collects in the right lung, though vital signs stay fairly stable.
Neosho County citizens contributed land to support bridge projects. Charles Ingle notes four donations for the East Island Bridge near St Paul, including several acres of right of way and construction easements. Donations total about 26 000 cubic yards of fill. Another donation by Tom Burress and Charles Forsyth supports McCarty Creek Bridge near Erie with about 2 000 cubic yards of dirt moved.
County and city payments from federal revenue sharing came in lower than forecast. Chanute received 20 212 dollars and the county 104 069 dollars for the January to June 1972 period. Officials note the estimates were based on older census data and may be adjusted with new figures.
The Neosho County Welfare Office is compiling a Christmas adopt a family list for Chanute groups or individuals. Mrs. Russell Heady said 32 families have been adopted so far, but 40 families and individuals remain on the list. She urged contact with the welfare office soon. About 100 Chanute area children have received parties and gifts from the American Legion and Kayettes, with the list compiled annually with District 413 school nurse Margaret Wood.
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