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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1972
Page
2
The piece lauds Harry S. Truman as a great president who identified with the common man. It highlights his simplicity forthrightness direct thinking and direct action. It notes his “give em hell” campaign and his modest funeral style while praising the Truman Library as a lasting memorial.
The author recalls a December vacation split between Wichita visits with cousin Margie Wright and a stay at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. Owned by the Kansas 4-H Foundation, the 365-acre site features the American Heritage Hall, aimed at citizenship, private enterprise, and American heritage education, funded by donors including A. D. Jellison. Wildlife and rural charm mingle with modern city conveniences.
A reader criticizes E J New for opposing the Chanute municipal airport. The letter argues indirect community benefits from the airport, praises nearby Kansas City and Parsons airport usage, and urges residents to support keeping the airport close to the city. It urges learning to fly to appreciate aviation benefits.
Washington Merry-Go-Round by Jack Anderson discusses the Red Lake Chippewas and the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Desjarlait. The case raises questions about police conduct, possible planted gun, and FBI inquiries amid long-standing tribal grievances and government mishandling of Red Lake lands.
The article argues federal aid has mostly enriched bureaucrats while failing to lift Chippewa living standards. It cites low employment, welfare reliance, deplorable housing, inadequate infrastructure, and damaged hunting grounds from a 15 year dredging project. It contrasts with claims that aid helps and notes attempted bombings tied to ceasefire dynamics.
The schedule shows a mix of programs across channels including Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf by Zap letal Puppets, Mr and Mrs Bo Jo Jones with Desi Arnaz Jr. and Christopher Norris, Medical Center, Partridge Family special, Hollywood Squares, Green Acres and more. Due to advance schedules, last minute changes or substitutions cannot be published.
The page lists a weekday television grid with channels and programs for Chanute Wichita Kansas City and nearby areas. Entries include CBS Tonight Show Doctor Faustus Rio Grande and other specials with times from six to twelve thirty.
New York AP essay recalls memory as a beckoning through childhood scenes and social quirks. It reflects on endurance of past moments from sidewalk cracks to wedding titles and era transport, noting shifts in attitudes toward divorce and fame and the human wish to relive simpler times.
Hugh Downs, long associated with NBC and Today, plans a new production company in Carefree Arizona after a year away from regular broadcasting. He aims to produce industry films, feature movies, a TV panel show and more environmental documentaries including an Emmy winner The Everglades.
Twelve Brownie Girl Scouts of Troop 122 attended a Christmas party December 2 at Mrs. John Williams home 704 S Evergreen. The group caroled townwide and to ill Brownie Shelly Hazen. Parents received wrapped gifts. refreshments included cookies and hot chocolate. Santa glasses were given to the girls by leaders. Guests included Mrs. Wimsett Johnett and Greg Williams. Next meeting set for January 3.
Twenty five years ago Floyd Arnold and his family faced nonstop phone calls after a classified ad in The Tribune offered to buy used Christmas trees. About 200 calls came in by morning as Arnold denied placing the ad. Fifty years ago in 1922 Marie Purdy hosted five tables of auction bridge at her South Evergreen home with Frances Phipps and Cecil Spidel hailed high scorers.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription and delivery rates for in town, trade territory, and outside areas. Advertising director and editors are named. AP membership and local news rights are noted.
Fireman Recruit Thomas L. Norris completed training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Norris Jr. of 617 West Fourth Street.
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