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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1969
Page
2
The text credits President Nixon with fighting to guarantee minorities a job percentage on federally financed construction projects. It argues opening trades to minorities matters beyond legal equal access and stresses civil rights tied to jobs housing and education.
Washington AP reports Robert Morris presents minimal and earth works at the Corcoran Gallery. The exhibit includes plywood pieces, metal beams and wall mound sculptures using dirt, mirrors, asphalt and brass. Morris, 38, formerly a painter, has had several solo shows and after Washington the show travels to Detroit.
The Metropolitan Opera starts its 1969-70 season in New York fifteen weeks late due to a protracted labor dispute. Leontyne Price headlines the revival of Aida as cast and crew finalize timing after mediators helped settle disagreements with unions.
AP reports CBS NBC and CBS again wrapped up 1969 with year end programs. CBS aired Lyndon Johnson interview segments while NBC presented The Year of the Mayors and Christopher Discovers America. Children shows on NBC and CBS featured varied receptions and performances with commentary from Copland and Bernstein shaping the mood.
Strong Santa Ana winds up to 75 mph lashed Southern California causing power outages and brush fires. A hillside blaze near Glendale grew to eight acres in 90 minutes, threatening about 40 homes. Fire crews, aided by about 1000 firefighters, contained the flames as gusts disrupted roads and aviation.
Editorial notes trustees have begun a master plan to guide regional health care development in southeast Kansas. The study will assess economy population growth hospital operations facilities and equipment amid rising specialization and personnel shortages. Community involvement and a welcoming environment are urged to attract professionals and support future care.
Washington alert on cabinet member Maurice Stans as he seeks African hunts for Abyssinian wild ass Nyala antelope and rhinoceros despite new endangered species protections. Stans funds hunt trips through his foundation while plan to mount skins for display at Stans African Hall in Rock Hill.
Public notice style data from Chanute Tribune shows subscription and mailing rates for local and outside trade territory. Rates include one year eighteen dollars for in territory and seventeen dollars for Chanute boxholders, with six month and three month options and carrier delivery in Chanute.
Monday through Friday Tribune listing shows Gunsmoke Lucy Doris Day and more. The guide notes Gunsmoke rescue scene and Lucy misadventures alongside variety and talk formats. Viewer tips on times and channel sequence included.
Widespread daytime and evening lineups list programs across stations KVOO WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW. The schedule highlights Today Show Jeopardy News and soap operas, with prime time lineups including Tonight Show Dateline News and various game shows and dramas through late evening.
Tribune notes that 95 percent of area farmers would file final returns by January 15 under a new income tax rule, lowering the burden from estimated 1944 income. Internal collectors predicted wide use across the territory.
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