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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
2
The state Senate acts as guardian of public morals by killing proposals to repeal liquor by the drink and lotteries. It argues lawmakers know best and keeps constitutional bans from a vote, despite fundamental issues and calls for public voice. Vern Miller’s plan to end drinks on interstate flights is noted.
A reader shares disappointment in Chanute facilities and calls for more support for Love Inc workers aiding disabled children. The letter urges greater moral and financial backing to improve supplies and conditions.
Keith Wright muses on pack rat tendencies in writers and shares anecdotes from readers. A Cha nute dentist sends an orange decal about candy and dental care. An IRS reply on intangible taxes is quoted, plus a West Virginia editor seeks ex residents. The piece ends with Chanute readers and astrology column requests.
Washington notes a secret estimate predicting the cease fire will fail and Communist forces will take over South Vietnam. It warns nine years of U.S. blood and $150 billion may be wasted as Hanoi plans political moves to undermine Saigon and seize control with a final offensive. The chiefs doubt Thieu can survive without heavy U.S. aid and fear a coordinated North Vietnamese assault could overwhelm South Vietnamese defenses.
Analysis outlines how a new truce would be easier to defend than the current South Vietnam cease-fire and predicts widening Communist strongholds. It cites Joint Chiefs warnings on Saigon's survival, delayed signing to rebuild military power, and repeated bombing advisories. It also notes US political maneuvering over lobbying, budget costs, and reform proposals.
CBS airs the last interview with Lyndon B. Johnson filmed at the LBJ ranch ten days before his death. Johnson discusses civil rights progress, crediting Truman, acknowledges critics who said the reforms were too far and too fast, and reflects on his presidency with a soft, measured tone.
Twenty five years ago silver foxes, 160 of them, were killed by Joe Rule and his son Arthur in their fox farm at 1709 West Main. No dogs or runners were harmed. The Rules raise fur neckpieces for fashion. Chanute voters may be asked in the annual spring election to approve meters on side streets, city officials said.
In a brief column a Bible verse is cited Psalm 80 19 and a twenty five word note mentions a parking situation. It also records that Dr O C Baird long time resident was elected secretary of the Kansas State Association recently organized in San Antonio where he and his wife now reside.
Northfield businessman Bob Carel who installs burglar alarms found his back door kicked in and two color TV sets stolen after burglars entered his unprotected shop to steal on Tuesday.
A playful look at telephone etiquette in America contrasts with a news item from Topeka where John S. Reed of Lake Forest Illinois is named chairman and CEO of Santa Fe Industries Inc. Reed will remain president and CEO of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The Chanute Tribune also runs subscription and circulation details.
Channel listings show 7 to 10 PM primetime with The Waltons Mod Squad Kung Fu and more. The schedule notes last minute changes and guest appearances as networks adapt to evolving programming.
The Friday schedule lists TV programs for multiple stations including KTEW Chanute KUHI Channel 16 and KMBC with times from 5 PM through late night. Highlights include The Parent Game Dragnet Hollywood Squares High Chaparral Buck Owens Partridge Family The Odd Couple Bobby Darin Love American Style Tonight Show and Midnight Special among others.
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