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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1969

Page

2

Editorial urges prison reform to fix Lansing disorders

Editorial criticizes state penitentiary conditions at Lansing. Experts blame general conditions and advocate funding for better staff. Governor Docking pledges brains over bricks but ignores expert findings. Steps to improve are underway, with money for qualified personnel emphasized.

Lansing

Prison reform needs a governor who will fund programs

The piece argues prison plans deserve support but require a governor who will fund costly reforms. It says Robert Docking will not break from past performance and criticizes appointing a prison superintendent with no penology training. It questions where reform can start without an expert leader.

Robert Docking

Nixon push replaces Democrats with GOP in policy posts

Washington report details a 94 percent turnover of 2,020 of 2,150 patronage posts to Republicans, with many holdovers in lower level jobs. It notes resignations, firings, and reshuffles amid White House praise and Democratic complaints. The piece cites Morgenthau, Ley, Edwards, Lapin, Burns, and Bentley among recent changes.

Washington Harry Flemming John F. Kennedy Nixon White House Ronald Ziegler

Slower Rise In Income and Kansas Teacher of the Year

The Commerce Department reports November personal income rose 3.2 billion dollars, with wage and salary disbursements up 2.2 billion as factory payrolls fell by 1 billion due to strikes. Total income reached 766.9 billion, all gains in non agricultural income. Also Dr C Taylor Whittier announces Hazel Dean McClure as Kansas 1970 Teacher of the Year for Osawatomie High School.

Washington Commerce Department Topeka C. Taylor Whittier Hazel Dean McClure Osawatomie High School Kansas Miss McClure American Association of University Women

Deciding to Kill and the My Lai Tragedy

An opinion linking the My Lai killings to wartime norms, arguing death is inherent in war and questioning morality. The writer contends civilizations justify killing for national goals, while noting biblical proscriptions against murder and the paradox of civilized killing rules.

My Lai

Bracken's World Stars In NBC Evening Slot

Monday through Friday daytime TV schedule lists Sahara Tonight and Bracken's World on NBC and ABC, with Here Come the Brides and other programs on multiple networks. The Tribune notes the lineup includes sports, specials, and a Christmas program with various film and variety titles.

Hank Stram Mr. Deeds Tribune

Television Log for Chanute and KU Stations on Saturday

Saturday schedule lists daily programming across channels including cartoons, shows, and specials such as The Jetsons Bugs Bunny Pink Panther Mr. Magoo Theater Cattanooga Cats and Penelope Pitstop with various time slots and channels indicated. Local stations KVOO WDAF KMBC KOAM KUHI KODE WIBW provide the lineup.

Kvoo.-Tv Chanute Wdaf.-Tv Kcmo.-Tv Kuhi-Tv KOAM Kmbc.-Tv Ktwu.tv Kode-Tv Wibw.-Tv Bob. McCallister Blue Ridge Quartet Smokey the Bear Penelope Pitstop

Justice Dept probes real estate boards over commission rates

Washington The Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry to see if real estate boards nationwide conspire to raise or fix commission rates. Attorney General Mitchell announced the probe and said investigators focus on recent increases and potential Sherman Act violations. A civil suit was filed against Prince George's County Board of Realtors Inc. alleging rate setting through the local Multiple Listing Service and that members adhere to minimum commissions.

Washington Justice Department Atty John N. Mitchell Richard W. McLaren Prince George’s County Prince George Real Estate Board

Water system hopes for soft water return this week

City Engineer Ralph Reeves reports progress on a new speed housing for the water plant and expects shipment this week. Once installed, the unit should allow fast reinstitution of soft water within four to five hours after arrival. In other notes, Rash family acquires Stark State Bank joining First National Bank at Thayer with Harry E. Rash elected president, succeeding founder A. M. Sailors. Also mention that Chase W. Brown was in Kansas City on business fifty years ago.

Ralph Reeves Cicero Thayer Harry E. Rash Thayer Bank Stark Bank A. M. Sailors Chase W. Brown Kansas City

Army Cuts Education While Generals Get Servants

Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that the Army has canceled GI education for over 800 troops in the Washington area, saving 144000, while Pentagon helicopter and servant programs favor the brass. VIP flights and full-time GI servants accompany top officers, including Joint Chiefs and White House staff, with bureaucratic justifications cited.

Washington Army Pentagon Anderson Navy Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff White House R. L. Jackson Chief of Naval Operations Adm Thomas Moorer Admira S’ Mess

Birthday Banquet Without a Guest Of Honor

A lavish birthday party ends in embarrassment as the guest of honor is missing, a parable noting that Christmas often hosts a grand celebration while the guest is not invited. The piece contrasts opulence with the neglect of the true guest.

Dan

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