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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
2
A letter from Senator Bob Dole criticizes a newspaper editorial bias and asserts that funds should fight malnutrition rather than support political campaigns. He notes Javits shifting toward his view and cites the Eisenhower stamp ceremony in Abilene and the Murphy amendment as part of his critique.
A letter to Senator Topeka Glee Smith criticizes 1960s Kansas tax increases and asks for details on tax revenue use. The writer urges passage of a robust homestead exemption to ease senior property taxes, citing a 1969 proposal and comparing to Florida, California, and Iowa. They state party loyalty to the individual, not the party.
Reader asks Mr Murphy to apologize for calling Western Petro-Chemical Co a tree rider. The letter notes the company’s long local presence and large payroll that support the community economy, arguing against the insult as unfair.
Earl C. Walker of Western Petro-Chemical Co. argues that Mr. Murphy is a free rider who seeks city payment for his gas water and sewer lines in a housing development he purchased. He suggests if he cannot afford transit he should have disembarked earlier.
A reader challenges Senator Dole over nutrition committee votes and policy. The piece contrasts his bi partisan claims with a vote to kill the nutrition committee while praising aid to oil and defense interests and urging explanation to malnourished children and pregnant women.
A scanned Monday Tribune page lists Tonight's NBC Julia and Julia related shows with plots, Marcus Welby for ABC, a Christmas romance set in a New England resort, and various other programs including Misterogers, Lancer, Mod Squad, Coffeyville College Choir, and Red Skelton. It notes 60 Minutes and daytime slots.
A historical listing shows prime time lineups for Chanute Ch 2 and Kansas City Ch 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 Mapped programs include Hee Haw Eddie's Father Mr Rogers Room 222 The Beverly Hillbillies Hawaii Five-O and The Forsyte Saga among others with late news tangent from News In Perspective Merv Griffin Tonight Show and Paul Harvey to close the night
Twenty five years ago shoppers noted scant bright lights on trees in Chanute grocery and department stores as ornaments were sparse. Floyd Arnold cited floods disabling City Park stables affecting the season. Marjorie McLaren visited Washington DC for Christmas. Fifty years ago T R Johns planned a trip through new Saddle oil fields with the Group activities of the Saddle oil fields.
Senator Robert Dole delivered a forceful critique at a $10-a-plate Kansas Fifth District fundraiser in Independence, blasting liberals and labor leaders, mocking Haynsworth opposition, praising Spiro Agnew, and challenging fellow lawmakers. He faulted the Senate for long terms and urged unity on Vietnam. The event, hosted at Wig's Restaurant, featured Rep. Joe Skubitz and was delayed by a flight schedule.
Washington column cites a $10 million Tunisian oil barter tied to a 1 200 000 barrel contract and a higher than bid $2.65 per barrel payment, arguing AID and Agriculture Dept choices cost taxpayers. Also notes Kissinger gossip and Kansas highway grant for a traffic safety unit in Leavenworth.
The ABC program The Great Dollar Robbery analyzes inflation with examples like porterhouse at $1.39 per pound and daily hospital costs near $100. Louis Rukeyser leads interviews with business leaders and economists, plus a voter poll. He blames government spending and borrowing and urges citizens to contact their congressmen.
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