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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
2
Editorial argues property tax fuels Kansas education funding and faces new limits. It cites states ruling it illegal and notes the Supreme Court decision pending. Alternatives suggested include income or sales taxes or a combination to replace property tax.
The article notes no strong lobby forms to push property tax changes in Kansas amid a statewide reassessment affecting utilities and railroads. It cites a Denver firm cutting taxes after a legislative study and outlines alternatives like higher corporate and top-bracket income taxes, suggesting the session may again leave the tax as inadequate and unfair.
The piece recalls the August price wage rent freeze with a 10 percent import surcharge aimed at cutting inflation. It notes exemptions caused confusion in rents and that lifting the measures in December was then dismissed as no big deal. It ends by questioning whether public stress has eased as exemptions proliferate.
A reflective essay on aging from youth to middle age. The author notes time speeding up after 21 and that later years bring a mix of productivity and leisure, with social security, health concerns, and changing priorities shaping the move into middle age and beyond.
AP critic notes Hume Cronyn as a crafty escape artist who outsmarts Steve McGarrett in a lively Hawaii Five-O episode while Cannon mirrors the caper rhythm. The piece also critiques Glen Campbell’s Christmas themed Variety show and its family centered warmth with Dom DeLuise and Pat Boone guests.
Washington reports Jewish crime figures seek sanctuary in Israel in what sources call the Kosher Nostra. Meyer Lansky, described as the Mafia’s banker, heads a list of fugitives and operatives moving or plotting to move narcotics gambling shylocking and prostitution schemes to Israeli soil.
A controversial mix of immigration law and crime allegations surfaces as authorities examine mob-linked figures using the Law of Return to move funds and people. The piece notes Swiss bank transfers, U.S. dollars laundered abroad, and debates within Israel over permitting or blocking criminal migrants. It also covers background briefings in government and a political game around President speculation, plus social notes on perfume trends and a military flyer’s hometown details.
The 1946 report notes the Chanute electric plant extension southwest now serves about 35 homes along a three mile distribution. Meanwhile crew redecorates Memorial Auditorium for the first time since 1933, with carpenters and painters at work as city officials approve renovations. Earlier, in 1921, the Chanute lodge of the Anti Horse Thief Association plans its winter festival with women guests for the first time.
On this date in history several milestones are noted including 1934 Japan renouncing the Washington naval treaty, 1170 Becket murdered at Canterbury Cathedral, 1803 birth of Andrew Johnson, 1845 Texas statehood, 1848 White House gas lights, 1940 London bomb damage, 1944 Belgian Bulge squeeze, 1961 Gaulle Algeria talks, 1966 Johnson named to best dressed list, 1969 Israel peace talks prep after boycott.
A brief message urges readers to contact their Tribune carrier and offers a contact number 431 3400 for 5 30 p m delivery. It includes a biblical quote from Galatians 3 11. The note emphasizes faith and timely delivery.
Evening lineup includes China: A Revolution Revisited at 7 on channels 9 and 13 narrated by Cam panella and White. Courtship of Eddie’s Father at 7:30 on channels 7 and 12. Medical Center two part story at 8 on channels 5 6 13 with guest Vera Miles. Mannix at 9 on channels 5 6 13. Milton Berle mystery ties a private eye to a missing in action veteran. Also listings for Mary Tyler Moore Hogan’s Heroes All in the Family and more with late night Adventure Theater.
The television log lists weekday daytime and evening lineups across channels KCMO TV 5 KUHI TV 16 KOAM TV 7 KMBC TV 9 KTWU TV 11 KODE TV 12 WIBW TV 13 KTEW TV 2 WDAF TV 4 Chanute and local stations. It details shows from 6:30 pm to 2:00 am with titles such as Green Acres Hogan's Heroes The Partridges Family I Love Lucy and The Tonight Show across multiple networks and local news programming.
Louise Moulton praises the voyage tale for its suspense and vivid submarine adventure though noting verbose lists of marine life. Verne’s most famous voyage, written before practical submarines, features a seaworthy craft with advanced imaginary tech and thrilling action.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription rates for various regions including Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with tax details. It notes Chanute mail and carrier options and outlines post office box rates and distribution terms.
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