Outrageous News Touches Big Business and Defense Ties
The Chanute Tribune editorial denounces corporate governance and military‑industrial links. It cites a billionaire seeking island headquarters, AT&T backing a South American coup, and government aid to Lockheed, Grumman, and Penn Central. It notes Roy Ash’s appointment and a DoD stock purchase in Gap Instrument, urging Congress to probe cozy ties between big business, government, and policy.
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Midtown Musings 20-Year New Year's Eve at The Tribune
Fred Harris returns to The Tribune after 20 years, describing a newsroom restart on New Year’s Day 1973. He notes staff continuity, new leadership, and the ongoing changes in newspaper operations while promising steady guidance and a fresh look at the paper’s future.
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J. T. Johnson
Howard Earnest
Dorothy Pilkington
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Not an Excuse Early December's Icy Grip
The piece argues that December storms reveal public laxity in snow and ice removal, blaming vacant properties and absentee owners, with the Santa Fe railroad and city streets cited. It notes few injuries occurred, praises state road crews near city lines, and urges steps to keep sidewalks and roads safe for those who must be out.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Lombardo Band Maintains New Year Sobriety Tradition
AP reports Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians have not touched any spirits on New Year’s Eve for 44 years while performing Auld Lang Syne on CBS. Lead trumpet Lebert Lombardo recalls the unwritten rule, noting band members avoid alcohol on the job and even wary crowds respect the discipline.
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CBS
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Leap Year Hopes and Fears Stir County Maidens
A Leap Year report notes many county maidens are hopeful while a special investigator finds unmarried men growing anxious. The piece attributes the mood to the once in four years event and contrasts youthful optimism with unnamed fears.
Seaweed and Citrus Compounds Offer Metal Poisoning Antidote
Montreal McGill University chemist Dr. Yukio Tanaka reports that natural compounds found in citrus fruits and seaweed act as a simple inexpensive antidote to metallic poisoning. He states these compounds bind excess metals, prevent absorption, and are excreted harmlessly.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round exposes Agnes relief missteps
Washington column alleges mismanagement in Hurricane Agnes relief led by Frank Carlucci. It cites a multimillion-dollar fiasco with publicity stunts, unused mobile home parks, and hundreds of empty trailer homes. FBI agents reportedly reviewing several scandals amid calls for U.S. attorney inquiry.
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Frank Carlucci
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Storm Relief Misuse Scandals Highlight Flood Aid
Reports allege multiple trailers issued to families at different sites and a government auditor misusing funds. An investigator claims 19 fraud cases were filed yet ignored. Governments financed illegal mortgages for mobile homes and emergency funds were mis-spent.
Wisdom Over War Cited In Ecclesiastes Verse
A Bible verse from Ecclesiastes 9 18 emphasizes that wisdom is superior to weapons of war yet a single sinner can undo much good. The reader is urged to seek prudence and righteousness amid conflict and wrongdoing.
Divers Find Loot Off Glamorganshire Coast
Divers in a competition recovered heirlooms and antique silver worth over 5000 pounds from the sea bed off Barry in Glamorganshire. Police traced the owner who had been robbed three weeks earlier.
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Thought for today from Shakespeare quotes mind body
A concise reflection cites William Shakespeare noting the mind shapes the body into rich form, presenting a timeless line on inner influence over outward wealth.
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William Shakespeare
TV Schedules Highlight Night of Classic Sitcoms and News
Channels release advance schedules with last minute changes unlikely. Highlights include Bonanza, Maude, Firehouse, Green Acres, Jeannie, Hawaii Five-O, Dragnet and Tonight Show lineups with dramas, comedies and news features across 7 to 10 pm slots.
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Hollywood Squares
Green Acres
Jeannie
National Geographic
Young Dr. Kildare
Television log highlights Jan 6 evening schedule
The Tribune lists weekday prime time lineup across stations KTEW WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KBMA KMBC WIBW with programs including Truth Consequences Partridge Family Dragnet The U S Naval Academy Hollywood Squares Hee Haw Price is Right Mystery Movie Medical Center Wild Wild West Cannon The Tonight Show and news weather and divisional reports scheduled through late night.
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Chanute
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Kcmo.tv
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Koam.tv
Kbma.tv
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Green Acres
Paul Lynde
Jim Glen Cafer
Adam
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Medical Center
Alan King
Cannon
Paul Harvey
Thin Tube Displays Record Thin Cathode Ray Tube
GTE Sylvania demonstrates a CRT only 0.01 inches thick making it the thinnest tube to date. Originally developed for airborne cockpit displays by Northrup Corp the unit is adapted for industrial and commercial uses.
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Seneca Falls
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Tank in Trunk Triggers Surprise at Surrey Service Station
A motorist in ESHER England pulled into a Surrey service station hearing odd noises from his trunk. A mechanic found the toy tank left by the driver’s son caused the gun caps to fire as the car moved.
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Esher
England
Surrey
Local News Rates and Delivery Details Amid Community Listings
The paper lists subscription rates for in and out of trade territories with taxes included, plus delivery options in Chanute and surrounding areas. It notes multiple payment terms, tax specifics, and announces AP content rights and audit bureau membership.
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