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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1976
Page
2
A Tribune editorial condemns Christmas booze ads as fueling addiction and tragedy. It cites a Kansas Chief Justice arrest and an Ames student’s alcohol fatality to argue alcohol is the worst drug, urging cultural change and stronger controls.
Spokane attorney Mike Padden voted for Reagan as Washington electors met in state capitals to confirm the presidential choice. He cited abortion policy and argued the system reflects federalism though critics say it permits deceit when electors misrepresent their pledge.
A reflective piece notes the joy of hearing You passed from a physician after an annual comprehensive exam. The author acknowledges aging and the subtle signs of growing older detected during the checkup.
The reminiscence recalls a Kansas physician who served 50 years in Williamsburg delivering 3000 babies and guiding the town through the 1930 bank failure. He balanced medicine with public roles as mayor and bank president, ending in 1939, leaving no replacement for both professions in the town.
Published daily except Sunday and six holidays with carrier and mail options. Rates shown: year 19.57, six months 10.30, three months 6.18. Chanute mail prices: one year 27.81, six months 13.90, three months 6.95. Carrier Chanute: 2.50 monthly plus tax. UP exclusive local news.
The Scottia mine disaster underscores weak enforcement of federal mine safety laws. Inspectors face harassment, underfunding, and retaliation as they report violations, with penalties often unpaid and limited deterrence. Goldwater edges toward GOP Senate leadership, citing conservative influence and Nixon-era leverage.
Twenty five years ago the city began using a rear mounted salt spreader costing $450 to replace hand scoops for snow clearing. The prior method was slow and wasteful, as crews spread salt by hand from buckets. Fifty years ago community Christmas Tree and baskets raised $471.95 for those in need.
President elect Carter could choose a figurehead or a skilled political technician to lead the DNC replacing Robert Strauss. A formal move to upgrade the party's technical and organizational operations could tilt the political balance and threaten GOP strength in Congress and state governments.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray highlights diverse fiction additions spanning mysteries science fiction western romance and more. Notable titles include Agatha Christie mysteries Deus Irae by Philip K Dick and Moorcock and numerous novels from Updike Westlake Yates and Buck among others.
The third paragraph should state that the film sold 500 units by April. Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy. Proverbs 27:4.
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