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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1975
Page
2
Tribune decries congressional action cutting U S military aid in Angola, noting $25 million spent and Kissinger Ford backing a continued effort. It argues Kissinger acts without elected mandate, warns of Vietnam parallels, and calls for a congressional cease and desist if he persists.
A comic reminiscence recounts a 52nd birthday celebrated with cake and vulgar cards, tenuous jokes about aging, and a gag statuette labeled Mission Impossible. The narrator notes discreet disrepute toward his car and reflects on enduring roasts from friends and acquaintances.
A writer recounts multiple incidents of car vandalism and pranks, including a stolen press tag, a sabotaged gas tank with debris and soap, a broken glove compartment liner, and mustard splashed on a car. The piece condemns such disrespect and urges respect for others and their vehicles.
Washington column argues charity has become bureaucratized and government driven, eroding the human element. It cites Dostoyevsky and social critique of welfare chiselers, urging reform, work requirements, and removal of tax-subsidized misuse to aid the truly needy.
The article argues that arbitration and potential federal court rulings threaten the time honored reserve clause, allowing players to bargain on the open market. It predicts widespread impact, with clubs less able to control players, some casualties for weak teams, but overall survival of the lucrative sports industry.
Public notice lists subscription rates by mail and carrier for various regions and terms, including taxes, plus a statement that United Press International holds exclusive republication rights to local news and UP dispatches, and mentions Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.
National Observer reports two studies from Springfield High School in Oregon and the University of Arizona show high levels of edible waste. Tucson residents discard 9 500 tons of food yearly worth 9 to 11 million dollars, with middle income families wasting about 25 percent. Springfield schools waste include 511 half pints of milk daily, enough protein for 57 children yearly, prompting reflections on personal responsibility.
CBS television review notes Charles Collingwood guiding a one hour look at 1975 with 1976 outlooks. Highlights include Watergate windup, oil minister kidnappings, Catfish Hunter Yankees deal, Vietnam fall, New York near default, CIA misadventures, Ford assassination attempts, Thatcher rise, Gandhi and Peron struggles, and a large obituary list. The piece criticizes its lack of new perspective and humor.
Defense Minister Shimon Peres urged talks with the Palestinians while warning the Palestine Liberation Organization is doomed to destruction. He said Israel should show willingness to discuss self rule for Palestinian Arabs and cautioned against preferring Arafat over King Hussein as a negotiation partner. Rabin maintained no negotiations with any Palestinian party. Earlier reports noted strain in Israel U.S. relations over leaked memos.
25 years ago the winning entry by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stroud used Cellu-glass as a base and featured painted designs with rigged lights while Christmas carols played from records. Fifty years ago in 1925 W. T. Blackwood reported being pulled from a mudhole by three ox teams during a Texas collecting trip for the Griffin broom factory.
Rep. Garner Shriver and Rep. Larry Winn clash over additional U.S. aid to Angola. Shriver supports possible funds but rejects military intervention, while Winn calls new money a wasteful rat hole and opposes further spending beyond the already disclosed 25 million. The debate centers on strategic value and risk of a Vietnam‑like quagmire in Africa.
Jim Hanning and members of the Flames and Eagles motorcycle clubs delivered over 100 dollars in books, fruit, cards, nuts and candy to boys at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. Hanning cited his 20 years behind bars and said the visit shows clubs aren’t outlaws and hoodlums.
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