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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
2
A political column notes President Nixon delayed a scheduled wage raise for executives and top officials under a four year commission system. It explains the process and veto rights and comments on the unusual one year postponement.
The delay of salary increases until March 1974 is seen to freeze pay for about 2,000 top executives for four years. Morris K. Udall notes the move tied to congressional campaigns may curb inflation, while supporters argue it targets a broad effort in government pay policy.
New leaders Sen. Robert Bennett and Rep. Pete McGill urge ending hospitality rooms in the state capital to improve the Legislature image. Only the Kansas Bankers Association has closed its downtown hospitality space, with more closings expected.
An unidentified correspondent shares childlike holiday humor and a columnist’s quirky gift guide. Jokes include a sister model kit, Santa misunderstandings, and cookies hung in the mouth. The Garden City Telegram noted humorous items from a mahogany steering wheel to a reconditioned pinball machine priced to amuse readers.
The listing shows advance channel schedules with 7:00 to 12:35 time blocks. Programs include The Night the Animals Talked at 7 00 and Love Is with Barbara Eden at 8 12. Other items feature The Ambushers with Dean Martin, Banyon, The Parent Game, and Tonight Show segments.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports from the Broken Treaties Papers reveal neglect by the federal government toward Indians. A confidential Lac du Flambeau case describes the brutal June murder of two elderly Chippewa women and delayed state response. The tribal leaders urged FBI review after slow local action.
The Lac du Flambeau killings spurred the Tribal Council to appeal the FBI for help after authorities declined jurisdiction. Governor Lucey and Attorney General Warren offered weak responses, and local efforts failed, leaving the tribe to press divers and leads as fear persists. Separately Navy sailors criticized ship Francis Marion for poor condition and delays in response.
AP covers prime time moon coverage during the final lunar walk by Eugene A. Cernan and Harrison H. Schmitt. NBC aired the last prime time look from 10 to 11 p.m. EST while CBS and ABC limited interruptions and CBS avoided live moon progress reports.
In Concord, the Public Library offers month long loans of stuffed birds and small animals on regular library cards. Lois Markey notes 300 to 400 birds exist, many from an old Goodhue Collection, with some un cataloged in the basement. Artists teachers and decorative collectors are among users who borrow these items.
Santa's Helpers and the Community council announce the number of needy families to receive Christmas baskets has risen to 43 with several already adopted. City officials cite stressed water supplies along the Neosho river as a reason for urging careful water flow during droughts. A past note mentions Chanute Country Club planning a Christmas party with decorations by Blaine Hite and others.
Dayton readers report West Carrollton residents caused a public fuss at the Oxford Paper Co over the loud 70 year old steam whistle. The company announced plans to replace it with an electric buzzer but faced strong local demand to keep the whistle for its wake up and reminder effects. Mill manager Glenn Field said the whistle would be kept due to public support.
HAL BOYLE offers a humorous tour through double talk with examples showing how people say things that conceal opposite thoughts. The piece pairs quoted remarks with the real thinking behind them, delivered in a light satirical tone.
A Christmas greeting cites Luke 2 11 12 announcing the birth of Christ the Savior in Bethlehem describing the infant in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger a sign for the shepherds in the city of David.
Amtrak resumed passenger service between Vancouver and Seattle in July after taking over U S operations. The first Pacific International Amtrak run into Canada arrived nearly an hour late signaling a slow start for the cross border service.
The notice details subscription prices by mail and carrier delivery for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties and surrounding areas. It lists one year six months three months and monthly rates with applicable sales tax and postage. Chanute post office boxholders and Chanute carrier rates are included along with AP and audit bureau affiliations.
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