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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1977
Page
2
The 5th District Republican convention in Fredonia centers on speculation about Congressman Joe Skubitzs political future. D A N Chase resigns as district chairman, a post held since 1963. Skubitz remains silent, with widespread belief he may not seek re election, leaving the chair open to new contenders.
The rising cost of coffee hits American life as import prices jump from 69 cents to 2.30 per pound since mid 1975. Retail prices double over the past year with a potential 3.50 shelf price next month. Causes include South American freezes and middlemen hoarding to push demand. Boycotts emerge but likely have limited impact as many keep drinking coffee.
Tulsa District Army Corps of Engineers cites $668 million in flood damage prevented through last September, with $51 million in 1976, spanning 31 projects and two Bureau of Reclamation works. A Kansas area office opens in Emporia with four staff to oversee John Redmond, Council Grove, Marion, Fall River, Elk City, and Toronto projects.
Tibet Radio reported that the radical Gang of Four would be taken under guard to face public trial on the anniversary of Chou En-lai's death to avenge the late premier. The broadcast said Chou died January 8, 1976, and a nationwide tribute campaign is underway. A BBC-style note mentions the trial timing and motives.
Reported by Cheng and associates, a Chinese style military coup arrests four ideologues after Mao’s death. Pragmatists gain influence with Yeh Chin ying sidelined by illness and Ch n Hsi lien steering the Beijing garrison as Hua Kuo feng’s fall is linked to Chiang Ching while the army moves to secure a new ruling council.
House Speaker nominee John Carlin argues the November realignment ends party dominance in Kansas. He envisions a collaborative, citizen driven House, with strong GOP input, prioritizing merits over party labels and stressing committee led, slow, deliberate lawmaking. He calls for cooperation across parties and with the governor to modernize the Legislature and improve state government.
Chanere Tribune issue details with pricing for subscriptions in trade territory outside territory and local carrier delivery. Rates cover various terms, taxes, and Kansas addresses. Includes postal and circulation notes and UPI exclusive rights statement.
Twenty five years ago the Santa Fe Doodlebug train faced cessation but was extended indefinitely while authorities study new mail transportation arrangements. Fifty years past, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson and children visited El Dorado Arkansas by car and endured floods on their return trip.
Kansas exhibitors reportedly continue to edit films and previews to fit local audiences. Industry sources say cuts occur despite contracts requiring prints be shown in full. The practice, blamed on manpower and cost, persists in small towns as boards and ratings replace old censorship norms.
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