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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1973
Page
2
The Chanute Tribune pounds an Oklahoma poverty program, canceled by the Office of Economic Opportunity, that aimed to help needy families raise grapes and own 10 acres. Only three families remain from an initial 16, with one worker 53, another 34 and a third 35, plus 16 children, highlighting the scheme’s inadequate scale.
The piece criticizes a Republican plan to fund schools with a 50 percent income tax surcharge via local options. It argues the bill creates inequity, local hodgepodges, and costly administration while the governor, opposed to tax increases, would veto. It warns the move risks tests against a court-m mandated reform.
On the National Entertainment Conference scene in Cincinnati agents and students report trends in campus bookings. Blues and classical acts gain popularity over hard rock while radical speakers decline as conservatives rise. A monster film booth and ongoing talent signings reflect a broader cultural shift.
A satirical take on Kansas massage parlors as reported in Wichita coverage. The piece notes five service categories with prices from 15 to 40 dollars and estimates four parlors bring in about 500000 dollars annually. It mocks investigative methods and contemplates setting up a parody operation near Chanute.
A religious note quotes Ecclesiastes 12 13 urging readers to fear God and keep his commandments as the whole duty of man in a concise verse styled line.
Vice President Spiro Agnew plans to avoid an early bid for the 1976 nomination. He tells allies to suppress campaign talk and stay quiet while moderates press to block his ascent and Connally rumors swirl. Nixon also signals no early endorsement.
Spiros stays cool as candidates drift toward primaries while Connally and Agnew shape moderate voter splits. Jack Wrather, Lassie producer, advises on public TV funding and delays ZOOM despite宣 strong competition claims. FTC investigates schools for false airline work claims amid airline hiring disputes.
Published daily except Sunday and holidays with the Fred M. Harris era masthead. Contains subscription pricing for trade territory, outside trade territory, Towne area carrier delivery, Chanute post office boxholders, and Chanute carrier service. Indicates AP affiliation and Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.
The Johnson hospital staff led by Dr. A. M. Garton announced the facility will keep serving the community until a new medical center is established. In other news, the Chanute high school FFA team won the SEK farm mechanics contest at Altamont with 1,868 points, Charles Carter announcing the result. Cherryvale placed second with 1,676. Fifty years ago in 1923 Ina Cannon and Felix Bouray wed yesterday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage, officiated by Dr. W. A. Keve.
Channels publish advance schedules showing Mod Squad and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf at 7 and 8 PM. Kung Fu, King Solomon's Mines, and Stand Up & Cheer appear in various time slots with other programs including The Waltons, Ironside, and Dragnet. Evening list features Dick Cavett, Harlow, The Swimmer, and Paul Harvey near midnight.
Friday evening schedules show The Parent Game Dragnet and Hollywood Squares on early hours, with Missouri Outdoors and Sanford and Son on KTEW and KUHI. Prime-time features include Watch The FBI Story The Odd Couple and Love American Style, ending with Midnight Speed.
Kansas lawmakers consider multiple measures to entice National Guard enlistment with $100 bonuses per first enlistment, up to $300, plus provisions for 10 days' pay per year reenlistment. Other bills offer tuition aid for children of fallen guardsmen, retirement at 55 after 20 years, and tax exemptions. Fry applauds bonuses as cost effective. debates over arm by hair rules not likely to pass. The Kansas Army Guard faced manpower gaps, notably in Wichita and Topeka, with overall strength targets and unit readiness under review.
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