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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
4
Editorial notes per capita taxes in Kansas last year totaled 160.22 for state government and 166.30 for local. Forty-one percent of state revenue was redistributed to smaller units. Total state tax collections were 730.41 million, with 372.92 million from general property levies, confirming property tax as the mainstay while real estate and personal property no longer support government proportionally.
The piece argues tax fairness favors sales and income levies tied to ability to pay. It notes property taxes burden a larger share than equitable and proposes taxation on productivity such as crops or livestock rather than land ownership.
A shopper bumps into a woman at a toy counter while Christmas shopping. They exchange quips about gifts for nieces nephews and husbands. She selects a brunette doll, plans a gift certificate, and jokes that December bills prove the season's excess. She asks what’s merry about it.
Twenty five years ago the local defense council called the Chanute blackout a success though three houses near the Santa Fe tracks failed to darken and two street department warning flare pots burned. Post office workers cheered early mailing and an Army B-17 landed on Martin Johnson field on the first try, while Bob Lofgren enlisted in the naval reserve in Kansas City.
The Organization of American States faces criticism for corruption and bureaucracy as a whiskey smuggling incident at the Uruguay summit highlights graft. OAS staff and Peru actions, including suspensions and overdraft transfers, show systemic issues while disputes over leadership and U. S. influence continue.
TV listings include ABC at 6:30 p.m. Gypsy Colt about a girl's devotion to a horse. CBS at 7:30 p.m. Gomer Pyle features a Latin American observer challenging Sgt. Carter. CBS at 8 p.m. Wall of Noise follows horse racing intrigues and romance. NBC at 8:30 p.m. Accidental Family stars Jerry in a TV contract plot. NBC at 9 p.m. Zubin Mehta profile A Man and His Music chronicles the conductor's career.
A reader asks about liver damage signs from heavy drinking and whether routine employment exams detect such disease. The doctor notes cherry splotches can indicate liver issues, recommends chemical tests for cirrhosis, and explains that outward health at exams is not reliable. There is no quick detection without specific tests.
Freshman seeks help with roommate who stands on his head causing loud crashes day and night. Ann Landers offers a nod to headstand benefits while suggesting practical sound dampening measures.
A digest of historical events on December 15 1967 including the Bill of Rights ratification dates the burning of the Patent Office and Verdun battle note. The column also features readers letters and Ann Landers guidance addressing relationship issues and wedding donation etiquette.
Chanute Tribune reports local news and notices from Chanute Kansas dated Friday December 15 1967. Community events, school activities, municipal updates, and brief notices reflect life in the town during the holiday season.
Local guide lists 6:30 to 16:00 air times with selections including Wild Wild West Tarzan Hondo Star Trek Bewitched Coffeyville Choir Girl Called Dennis My Three Sons Accidental Family Judd Defense Merv Griffin Telephone Hour Hogan's Heroes 12 O Clock High and Game Of Names followed by News at 4 PM to 4:56 PM.
A detailed Saturday schedule lists multiple channels from Chanute to KMBC TV with a mix of cartoons, dramas, cartoons, news, sports, and religious programs. Notable entries include Captain Kangaroo, Spiderman, Lassie, Bonanza, Mission Impossible, and The Tonight Show among others.
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