15 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
1
Chanute's taxi service faced disruption as D. E. Morlan closed the operation due to icy streets. Police reports noted numerous complaints from residents and bus riders until Morlan announced the taxi would restart at 6 a.m. Monday.
Jim McGee Smoky Hill Contractors warns missing flasher lights near an open trench at Cherry and Plummer could cause fatal accidents. Lights valued at about 50 dollars, and police chief Lige Matlock notes past vandalism linked to deadly crashes, urging youths to consider consequences.
Seven of eight free calls for relatives of service members were awarded in the Hi Mom Contest by Local 6405 CWA with four sponsoring organizations. Winners include Mrs. Jerry Ling calling her husband in Heidelberg Germany and Mrs. Robert Wrestler calling her son in Okinawa. A final entrant slot remains for next year.
Grants Avenue Baptist hosts Choir Cantata Sunday at 7 30 p m and the annual Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 p m First Presbyterian offers Worship and Children s program at 10 45 a m Otterbein United Methodist presents Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata at 4 p m with youth caroling afterward First Christian Congregation gathers for 5 30 p m caroling Grace Episcopal decorates at 4 p m Sunday followed by a potluck First Baptist holds a Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 p m First United Methodist announces annual Christmas Vespers at 6 30 p m Thursday Christmas Eve and Christmas Day plans to be announced next week
Recurring snow and freezing rain in Chanute hampered city streets as crews spread salt and sand. A grader struggled to budge ice beneath Main Street while thaw cycles reformed problems. Main arteries are clear. side streets remain risky until temps rise. Landfill hours shortened to 8 to 5 daily though open seven days.
Dwight McCreight will retire as publisher and Chanute Publishing Co. president after 13 years. Fred M. Harris becomes president, son Mike Harris named general manager. Mike also to serve as trustee of the Employees Profit Sharing Trust. McCreight will stay in Chanute.
Sunny and cold today with highs near 30 and near zero precipitation. Area forecast calls for fair, cold tonight and Saturday with NW winds 10 to 20 mph. lows 5 to 10, highs around 30. SPACE CENTER Houston reports Apollo 17 astronauts Cernan and Schmitt surveying the moon after Challenger's crash into the lunar surface as they begin their return journey.
Westwood Kansas a suburb with 2304 residents voted to return nearly 37000 in revenue sharing funds saying the town is financially stable and does not need the money The vote 3 to 1 followed objections from one council member The town relies on intangible taxes from United Telecommunications Inc for about 95 percent of its 700000 annual budget and has no property taxes.
A fragmented archival line remarks that a human being’s arteries are as clear as the city, implying arteriosclerosis has killed him in the reported context. The wording reflects a terse, clipped style typical of a historical note or missive fragment.
About 9 000 delegates backed expulsion of six national directors at the National Farmers Organization convention. Oren Lee Staley appeared poised for re election as president amid no significant opposition, while Don Kimball of Amarillo was the sole candidate opposing him. Several delegates walked out in protest as charges of conspiracy and bankruptcy were debated.
Lloyd Gruetzmacher of rural Thayer was severely mauled by a bull on his farm Wednesday. He showed slight improvement today at St Francis Hospital Wichita after initial treatment at St Margar et's Fredonia and airlift to Wichita. Mrs Charmaine Knickerbocker RN accompanied him on the helicopter.
Police in Kansas City hand out fruit baskets and cookies to drivers with out of state plates on Christmas Day. The note says the department understands being far from home and wishes drivers a Merry Christmas.
A federal judge ordered the Los Angeles Times and two reporters to surrender interview tapes with a key Watergate figure. The Times and reporters will oppose the subpoenas and appeal to the Supreme Court if needed.
President Nixon meets with Kissinger and Gen. Haig to map next moves as Thieu protests proposed peace terms. Kissinger just returned from talks with Le Duc Tho in Paris. Tho heads toward Hanoi but says he will stay in touch with Kissinger.
U S B52 bombers conducted a record number of missions Thursday and today against North Vietnam. About 1 400 tons of explosives were dropped by nearly 50 aircraft near the eastern edge of the DMZ. Ground action increased in Saigon region with more rocket mortar and bomb attacks, along with clashes in Quang Tri Province and the central highlands.
Kansas City AP reports former President Harry S. Truman, 88, remains very serious with lung congestion and a weakened heart, as doctors note kidney function increasingly inadequate. He was moved last Sunday from Research Hospital to critical designation.
The FDA will revoke eight methadone marketing permits and replace with a closed distribution system. Hospitals, approved maintenance programs, and select rural drug stores will be allowed to dispense the heroin substitute. The government expects licensed treatment clinics to double in six months to curb abuse and diversion.
An armed Canadian, estranged from his pregnant wife, ordered a jetliner to fly across eastern Canada for about 10 hours. He released 57 hostages unharmed and then surrendered to his father and a psychiatrist in Montreal. The Quebecair BAC 1 aircraft ended its looping trip after visiting Newfoundland, Montreal and Ottawa.
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