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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1976
Page
3
A 1977 outlook shows mixed views on the economy with fuel price and mortgage worries. Residents highlight Carter's potential impact, wheat markets, and environmental cleanups while some expect improvement and others seek shorter school terms.
Farmers in Neosho County Kansas and across the Great Plains defeated poor years with aid from agricultural researchers. Ex agent Paul Kelly promoted pruning, seed availability for 1976 hybrids, and WHIP programs while warning on energy constraints and water as vital. Kansas rose in exports and faced challenges from weevils and pests to wheat yield.
A snapshot of 1976 events includes oil import tariiff repeal by Ford on Jan 6, Nixon aides appealing convictions, Concorde dawns commercial service, Red Dye No. 2 ban, gun control measures, marijuana reform support, Nixon’s Peking visit, postal service crisis warnings, CIA notes on hostages, Lebanon civil war toll, Cuba inquiries, Kansas policy and farm issues, and year end predictions for farmers and prices with prompts to watch 1977 outcomes.
An March 3 ice storm damaged power lines and trees, cutting power to about half the city. Utilities repaired by March 5 with crews from Coffeyville Iola and Ottawa. hundreds lost electricity for days, some four days, no serious injuries reported.
Fire chief Charles C. Ogle resigns May 11 amid harassment and interference claims. A three month spat involves the city manager and City Commission. Jim Haines becomes assistant chief and replaces Ogle. A new firetruck costs about 60 000. Several fires, including Johnson's Mortuary blaze January 24 and a May 25 home gutting at 1603 S Edith,',' plus a May 14 Western Petro Chemical flash fire. Contributions aid a homeless Chanute family.
On September 13 the Retail Trade Association urged closing two Main Street lanes for angle parking to spur CBD business. The 75 percent merchant signatories pressed for more parking. Commissioners wavered then alternated on Sept. 17 28 and 30 before public outcry spurring another proposal. Four lanes remain with parallel parking. meters removed. A 90 trial is planned for 1977 to decide next steps.
Facing fears the Neosho River would be drained by Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant cooling needs, Chanute expanded its water plant at a cost of 800000 and plans upgrades to lines and pressure. In June the city sought annual purchases of over a billion gallons from state storage to meet future demand amid drought concerns.
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