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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
2
The writer criticizes Jerry Ford for clinging to leadership as he proposes a $10 billion tax cut that benefits the wealthy. It argues Carter will present a more effective plan and implies Ford’s approach repeats old tactics that place the burden on the least. Carter is expected to fare better.
The author argues that many voters are poor while the wealthy dominate, accusing Ford and the Republicans of favoring the privileged. The piece suggests this stance undermines Ford’s political prospects and labels his actions as lame duck shenanigans.
A United Press International feature from Lathrup Village Michigan covers barber Frank Agosta's goober cut a peanut shaped hairstyle inspired by Jimmy Carter. Carl Steger debuted the look blending politics and fashion while the piece muses on hair loss replacements and playful peanut themes.
A House subcommittee report details a White House driven patronage network from 1969 to 1973 that bypassed merit in federal hiring. It cites central “pink tag” referrals, Civil Service Commission complicity, and allocations aiding former Nixon aides and allies, with examples from GSA and HEW.
Kansas senator outlines key goals for the 1977 legislative session including recodifying water laws under a single agency, building a medium security facility for rehabilitative felons, reforming administrative rules, and boosting education and health funding. He proposes mobile nurse clinician units to expand care in underserved areas and expects cross party support despite a slim Senate majority.
Editorial questions the Kansas National Education Association's political influence after last year's elections. It labels teachers a special interest group and warns against turning classrooms into a political tool while urging reassessment of their power and partisanship.
The Chanute Tribune outlines subscription rates for local trade territory and outside Kansas addresses, including annual and short-term plans with sales tax details. It notes Chanute post office box and carrier delivery options and credits United Press International for local and dispatch news.
Kansas educators through KPAC pumped $82,000 into political operations from 1975 to 1976 and backed 70 statehouse candidates, 58 of whom were Democrats. Richard Gannon, a first-time candidate, defeated incumbent J. C. Tillotson in the 40th District by about 8,000 votes amid the KNEA drive to expand political influence and push for binding arbitration in teacher contracts.
Washington UPI report says President Ford hosts a summit with Nelson Rockefeller John Connally and Ronald Reagan to chart a new GOP leadership path. The four, not seeking office after Jan 20, aim to form a steering committee to guide the party after 1976 defeats.
Twenty five years ago forty two young men from Neosho County were ordered to report to Kansas City on January 23 for pre-induction physicals. The call, largest since Korea began, brings total pre-induction summons to 252 since June 30, 1950. Fifty years ago the American Legion meeting endorsed school facilities expansion proposal by the board of education.
President-elect Jimmy Carter says his vice president Walter Mondale will have a high profile, including a West Wing office and access to top intelligence briefings. Mondale is described as a “co-equal” and chief staff person, with Carter noting no fear between them as he positions Mondale for a broader advisory role.
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