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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1969
Page
2
Editorial argues the PentagonSenate alliance misleads the public over Laos aid totaling 138 million for 2,770,000 Laotians. It notes Senator Ellender revealed the extra 90 million, pushing per person cost above the U.S. poverty fight benchmark and calls out hornswoggling by a few Southern senators.
The piece accuses the Pentagon and executive branch of misleading in Laos policy and defense spending. It notes a $90 million maneuver for combat ground forces was defeated by the Senate and calls for full pursuit of the misinformation behind life and death decisions.
Terry Murphy argues that the melting pot ideal has faded as public life clings to divisions. He laments persistent racial and religious separation and urges a public culture that tolerates visible differences to achieve peace and prosperity.
A reader reflects on Fred Atkinson and the tradition of African styled hair in sports. He recalls Chanute history from pompadours in the 1920s to black athletes like Louis Williams and Simon Brooks excelling in track and field, arguing pride in appearance accompanies skill and a century of overlooked athletes.
CBS broadcast lineup features Tonight's Top TV Shows including a Lyndon Johnson documentary retrospective. Notable items include Petticoat Junction, Young People's Concert with Copland, Dating Game, Newlywed Game, Lawence Welk, Green Acres, Mannix, and Porter Wagoner. Sunday listings reference Governor and Junior program and Gregory's Opry with Hollywood Palace earlier previews.
TV schedule listing for Chanute WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW and others includes primetime lineups with The Music Scene Mister Rogers Neighborhood Laugh In The New People Here's Lucy Movie The Survivors Carol Burnett News and Late Shows across 6 PM to 12:30 AM. Local stations present mix of variety dramas and talk shows with regional programming notes.
John R. Gillum known as Redbeard of Pontiac Michigan's Satan's Servants motorcycle club was buried in Overland Park after a fatal motorcycle crash in Michigan. Twenty three riders from four Michigan clubs attended the service traveling about 800 miles to honor him. Police tensions surfaced at a cafe and during the funeral proceedings as club members defended their respect and avoided trouble.
City officials have accepted to run the Cha nute Community Council survey of returning service members to determine their job needs and postwar plans. A. F. Leverenz chairs the postwar planning committee guiding six clubs in mapping potential local jobs for those who wish to stay in Chanute.
The verse urges readers to heed salvation announced by the Lord and confirmed by hearers. It emphasizes the gravity of neglecting such a great salvation and its foundational message from scripture.
Santa recalls a Montgomery Ward representative delivering a 1922 Golden Jubilee Catalogue to emphasize gifts and gifts of books. The library notes nearly 200 paperback books donated for free circulation rack and thanks anonymous donors for light reading material.
Larry Hudson of General Communications announces a project east of the Rock Creek bridge including a mobile home park and a shopping center and three ten unit apartment buildings north of US 54. Expansion depends on local industry growth with three Iola industries reporting plans to expand.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports GOP National Chairman Rogers Morton linked to Atlas Chemical Industries, Wilmington, a major explosives supplier for Vietnam War munitions. Morton, a director since 1959, allegedly earned 3000 to 3600 dollars yearly and helped shape defense contracts including a 168 million dollar Volunteer Ammunition Plant deal in Chattanooga.
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