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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1975
Page
2
The editorial notes the federal minimum wage climbs to 2.30 an hour at year start affecting millions, mainly low earners. It cites Labor Department figures around 4 million workers and argues the rise lags behind current costs but is necessary amid ongoing calls to raise to 3.00.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a religious group called Christ Is the Answer protests a burlesque theater for three weeks outside the venue. The theater owner Monique Starr counters by placing bikini dancers in the street while both sides show signs and distribute leaflets.
Keith Wright notes the Chanute Safari Jaycees hosted Trotter Brothers Productions puppets in Santa's Magic Circus last Monday. He thanks parents and children for attending and supporting the community project and the Jaycees' work in Chanute.
A Kansas City piece notes Transcendental Meditation profits and critics while Washington coverage cites Secret Service on crowd risks for candidates. It contrasts tax exempt status with nonprofit claims and highlights Senate wealth and pay. Wheat Center U S A details bid to fund talks in Hutchinson with wheat deposits and tax deductible donations.
A 5000 resident Texas town considers constructing a $4 million solar powered generator to avoid a 10.8 percent rate increase by Texas Power & Light. Bridgeport officials reviewed plans after a solar engineer shared them, seeking ERDA guidance amid cautious optimism.
Loreen Locke Topeka Kansas chairman of the state Youthpower committee announced the 1975 76 Youthpower Food and Careers Program open to all teenagers. The plan blends with 4 H Scout Future Farmer and other youth activities and covers career studies nutrition food science dollars and sense world food. Final enrollment Jan 15. county projects due Feb 12. outstanding county projects due Feb 24 in Manhattan.
Local newspaper masthead lists prices for subscriptions in various territories and delivery formats. Rates shown include Kansas tax where applicable and differ by period from one month to one year. The notice also notes United Press International rights and ABC membership.
The national dispute over the Child and Family Services Act pits supporters led by Sen. Mondale against opponents who warn of federal overreach and fear. Proponents say the voluntary program would aid families with health education and child care, while critics claim it risks expanding government and misleads the public.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes Chanute high school Comets sharpening for their first round game with Fredonia in the Cherryvale Invitational tournament. Also mentions a Woodrow Wilson birthday memorial banquet set for Monday evening at the Oriental hotel with 50 to 60 attendees expected.
A guarded Rockefeller Commission report trimmed a detailed account of KGB espionage in the United States to three pages, omitting substance to avoid undermining CIA abuses. The FBI supplied a fuller briefing, including penetrations of newsmen, students, and tourists.
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