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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1972
Page
2
Editorial critiques Oklahoma's proposal to move 309 welfare families onto ten acre farms for a $7000 yearly income. The piece questions feasibility, noting horticultural know-how and costs, warns of political motives, and urges informing families of the hard facts before any rollout.
The piece critiques a large state land program promising to relocate 300 families. It questions funding sources for land, transport, housing, and equipment, asking which horticulturist proves ten acres yield $7,000 net and where the money comes from. It also demands a list of 25 willing, able families before action.
County Engineer Charles L. Ingle urges drivers to heed posted eight ton load limits on all Neosho County bridges. He notes inspections by former engineer William S. Hill and a maintained log, arguing disregard causes fatigue and possible collapse, citing a recent Neosho Crawford line incident.
Reports from Saigon indicate Americans question the air war decision as 13 crewmen and 10 planes were lost in three weeks. Hanoi used newly captured airmen to frame POW leverage while Nixon defends brief bombing as tactics amid clouded accuracy. US sources say infiltration remains flat and weather crippled pinpoint strikes.
Television critic Cynthia Lowry notes Mod Squad failed to deliver escape value with a brain concussion plot and heavy pacing. NBC marks the Today show's 20th anniversary with a star‑studded reunion, plus Marcus Welby M D and a documentary by Pierre Gaisseau exploring modern items among New Guinea tribesmen.
Columnist Jack Anderson says his reports of White House minutes on India Pakistan aim to spur a real security system. He accuses officials of using censorship to hide diplomacy flaws while a security leak probe grows.
Opinion argues that schools in major cities like Philadelphia must fund athletics as part of overall development. It contends boards cut athletic programs due to budget gaps, implying sports engagement helps curb trouble and shapes student attitude beyond academics.
The piece notes that over 100 Congressmen, about a quarter of all lawmakers, receive payments from financial institutions their actions affect. It explains that appropriations lead to agencies placing deposits in banks where lawmakers hold stock or officer positions, which then loan funds at high rates to the public, circulating taxpayers’ money back to banks.
The piece argues Congressmen should apply the same ethics to their banking ties as to other officials. It highlights Rep. Henry Reuss’s undisclosed holdings and rising interest free deposits in Marshall and Isley Bank, noting growth from 1968 to 1971 and broader bank profits from federal deposits. It promises to name additional lawmakers in a future column.
Belgrade offered 152000 for hosting the Spassky Fischer 1972 world title match as bids from 10 nations and cities topped prior chess prizes. Fischer defeated Petrosian to reach the 24 game championship, with the winner taking about two thirds of the prize fund.
Instructions urge calling the Tribune carrier if not reached, offering a fallback number 431-3400 and a 5 30 p m time reference for contact.
Tonight lists several programs across channels with guests and episodes including The Andy Griffith Show Carol Burnett and Friends Julia Child on Garlic beef Mission. Late night options feature The Tonight Show and Merv Griffin with classic movie titles and news programs.
A weekday evening grid lists KCMO TV Channel 5 KUHI Channel 16 KOAM Channel 7 KMBC Channel 9 and others with programs such as High Chaparral Hee Haw Green Acres Starred pages show lineup from 6:00 to 12:20 including The Untouchables Merv Griffin and Dick Cavett in a standard Tribune TV log format.
The Jan 5 entry recalls Wilhelm Roentgen announcing the X-ray discovery in 1895 and battles and events across centuries. Notable items include the 1477 Swiss victory over Charles the Bold, Capt John Smith's capture in 1608, a 1781 British raid on Richmond, Calvin Coolidge's death in 1983, Truman's Fair Deal in 1949, Adenauer’s birthday, Johnson's Rhodesia order, and Soviet-US tensions over Jewish militants in Moscow.
Tribune reports the temperature fell to minus 16 at 8 am yesterday in Chanute, a record cold not seen since January 1930, with the lowest reading in history at minus 19 on January 12, 1918. The Southeast Kansas Odd Fellows initiatory degree will be conferred on 100 to 150 candidates at Fort Scott Thursday, with 500 to 600 members expected. Humboldt lodge will officiate. Fifty years ago the Thayer area recorded another smallpox death, and Main and Lincoln saw removal of the tall concrete traffic guide.
Chanute Tribune details subscription rates by region including Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. Provides prices for 1 year and several month options, carrier and mail delivery, post office boxes, and tax notes. Includes publisher and advertising director names.
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