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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1976
Page
2
Tribune questions imagery of President Ford after Colorado ski tumbles and other small mishaps. Ron Nessen warns media paints him as a stumblebum but Ford argues such accidents reveal humanity and are assets ahead of the election.
A reader challenges the editor over the Family Act of 1975 SB 262 and HB 2966. The letter argues the bill is not voluntary and urges firsthand study before reporting again, drawing a comparison to Castro in Cuba.
A reader declines patronage after The Tribune ran a United Press International story about John F. Kennedy that Time magazine had published. The note cites the December 22 article and claims publication was worldwide, prompting backlash from the family.
A Chanute, Kansas couple recounts how a missing Christmas gift traced to a neighbor led to its return. Don Harmon found the 10 inch by 3/4 inch wrapped present marked “Mary from Jo” and coordinated its safe handoff via The Tribune and police, renewing the authors’ belief in neighborly honesty.
James Schlesinger warns that detente has glossed over Soviet military strength and repression. The piece argues Washington has lost advantages, diplomacy has enabled Kremlin control, and mass silence at home reflects a pervasive slave mentality under totalitarian rule. The author calls for a clear, cold view of Soviet power and intent.
Venezuela's nationalized oil industry begins seeking buyers for 500000 barrels daily after international firms reject prices as too high. The state claims 12 dollar per barrel prices, aims to replace 1.5 million barrels daily bought by foreign firms, and vows not to lower prices to boost volumes.
By mail in area towns with carrier delivery the yearly rate is 19.57 dollars plus tax, six months 10.30, three months 4.18. Chanute boxholders prepaid yearly 27.81, six months 13.90, three months 4.95. Chanute carrier 2.50 monthly plus tax. UPI exclusive republication rights for local news. Member ABC.
The Kansas Board of Healing Arts recommends legalizing acupuncture within the Healing Arts Act with limits. It urges permanent licensure for physicians osteopaths chiropractors dentists and podiatrists and rejects separate non healing arts licenses after reviewing over 100 case reports from 85+ doctors who held temporary permits. The board notes most cases showed favorable results though some adverse responses occurred and calls for more controlled supervised work.
A notice directs readers to contact their Tribune carrier if they miss delivery or to call 431 4100 for delivery issues during weekdays from 5 30 to 6 p.m. and by 9 00 a.m. Saturday.
Officials at the Savannah River nuclear defense plant said a 20 gram leak of radioactive tritium gas on New Year’s Eve posed no danger to the public or environment. The incident, due to a process line failure, was confined to one room and the facility was closed for investigation.
Postmaster Leif Nelson announced that Chanute residents sent enough letters and packages to establish a new receipts record for the Chanute post office in 1950. The item notes a milestone tied to postal activity and community engagement.
The phrase from Matthew 9 37 notes that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few and calls for more laborers to help. This excerpt presents a brief religious reflection without additional context or events.
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