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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
2
The Tribune warns that the November trade deficit of 905 million dollars marks the worst in history and signals potential dollar devaluation. It argues a global economy and oil dependence hinder exports, urging increased foreign sales or reduced oil reliance to avoid long term harm.
Reader letter defends Minnesota Vikings after a disputed UPI game summary versus the Los Angeles Rams. The writer accuses bias, cites the team’s playoff push, defense and offense, and notes Bud Grant’s rare emotion while predicting upcoming clash on January 9.
A Fredonia Herald excerpt reports 276 signers protested a $15 landfill assessment in Wilson County Kansas. Tax concerns extend to auto valuations as inflation drives higher used-car values and bigger levies, explained by County Tax Assessor Jerry Denny.
Ford aides review ERDA and fusion passages after GAO and internal memos flag overstated claims. Seamans urged lightning rod energy advances including a Clinch River reactor and solar project, while internal reviews question feasibility and timing.
Rates show by mail in area towns with carrier delivery including sales tax. One year 19.57 six months 10.30 three months 6.16. Chanute post office boxholders pay one year 27.80 six months 13.90 three months 4.95. Chanute carrier service 2.50 monthly with tax payable in advance. The item notes United Press International exclusive republication rights for local News and UP dispatches.
Washington reports Randy Fricke promotes a gasohol plan to help farmers, noting a two year road test using 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline in 45 Nebraska vehicles. Experts acknowledge limited fuel energy and uncertain adoption due to industry opposition and policy gaps.
President-elect Carter dismissed attacks on attorney general-designate Griffin Bell as unfair Southern bias noting civil rights groups oppose some rulings but Bell’s southern background and friendship with Carter fueled the controversy Bell pledged reforms from his 15 years on the bench and said cabinet members must offer strong advocacy, with opportunities for women in subordinate roles to prove leadership.
President Ford said the Justice Department is reviewing the administration stance on an across the board amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters. He stressed no change in position despite discussions prompted by Sen. Hart's widow. Carter has promised a pardon for evaders and is studying extending it to deserters after taking office.
William E. Cowan, 101, of Leanna, recalls Lincoln as a liar and recalls riding a Kentucky Derby winner. He plans to ride again next spring as he recovers. Born in Illinois, he wandered west and made Kansas his favorite home. Fifty years ago, 500000 strawberry plants will be planted in Labette and Neosho counties, with Labette Growers Association contracting Ozark plants. Luke 12 15 quote warns against covetousness.
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