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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1969
Page
2
The Christian Science Monitor notes warm water from nuclear plants can boost yields. Oregon State University researcher Dr. Larry Boersma grew 14 tons per acre of green beans versus 4% tons for typical farms. Pollution control may hinge on turning byproducts into benefits.
A randomized look at 1960s economy shows Wharton graduates began at $1,082 monthly, real estate values rose, housing shortages lingered, bonds hit high yields, stock markets fell up to 22 percent, big funds struggled, fixed incomes lost purchasing power, medical costs surged, mortgage rates neared 9 percent, savers fled to better terms, and Nixon team faced slower than expected slowdown with taxes rising locally.
AP columnist reflects on a TV year marked by the moon landing drawing 125 million viewers and global reach Though many top programs remained similar to prior seasons specials rarely impressed viewers Yet shows like Sesame Street earned acclaim while new late night rivals emerged and broadcast trends shifted toward public television and educational fare
Tribune Files recalls a nearly thousand-dollar burn in Chanute and Tioga townships this year, a Jan 10 charity revue for the SS Chanute Victory sponsor, and ship gifts. Also notes Howard G. Stipp’s commission as second lieutenant after Moore Field graduation.
The piece contrasts withdrawal of U.S. ground forces with Nixon’s vow not to accept defeat of the South Vietnamese regime. North Vietnam massed for a winter spring offensive, signaling continued high U.S. commitments and uncertainty over a nonmilitary solution. Talks in Paris show no progress, leaving the battlefield as the main arena.
Washington reports the fish protein concentrate program failed to meet government standards with 480 tons failing inspection and only 26 tons usable. AID terminated Alpine Geophysical Co. contract. 26 tons may be shipped to Biafra or Chile while Alpine seeks reprocessing. Nader launches a broader anti smoking campaign with legal suits against public venues.
The Pentagon announced a February draft call of 19 000 men, up from January, with 18 200 to the Army and 800 to the Marines. The plan aligns with Defense Secretary Laird’s forecast of about 225 000 draft calls for 1970, a ~65 000 drop from 1969 as U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam accelerates. The move comes as the Pentagon aims to reduce overall armed forces by over 260 000 and shift to a new random selection drafting system.
Washington AP outlines key individual impacts of the tax bill signed by President Nixon. Highlights include staged increases to the personal exemption, rising standard deduction, lower maximum earned income tax rate, and new rules for part year workers and Social Security boosts. The changes affect those filing 1970 and later returns, with extensions and minimum taxes also described.
TV guide lists NBC coverage of the Orange Bowl Parade at 6 30 pm and The Virginian at 7 30 pm. CBS broadcasts Medical Center at 8 00 pm followed by Then Came Bronson at 9 00 pm.
Evening schedule lists shows across KVOO WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW with programs from 6:30 to 12:30 including Make a Deal Get Smart Misterogers Brady Bunch Hogan's Heroes NBA Basketball The Good Guys Bracken's World News Tonight Tonight Show and late news and talk shows.
Rates listed for Mail in Maiin Trade Territory Neosho Allen Wilson Woodson counties and outside territory. Monthly quarterly and six month options shown with prices. Chanute post office boxholders and local carrier rates noted. Associated Press content rights declared in this newspaper.
Gordon W. Rule, director of Navy Procurement Control, says shipbuilders have filed more than $1 billion in claims as a fashionable way to secure more money on contracts. He notes last minute changes, late deliveries, and contract violations as drivers, with large firms pursuing settlements even when losses are not their fault.
Capt. Tom D. Keller son of Mr and Mrs M Clem Keller 611 Kansas has graduated from the Air University's Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB Alabama He is selected for the professional officer course for leadership potential and reassigned to the 1137th Special Activity Squadron Ogden Utah Keller a 1959 Chanute High School graduate earned an A A degree from Chanute Community College in 1961 and a B S from Emporia State College in 1963 He was commissioned in 1963 after Officer Training School at Lackland AFB Texas
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