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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
2
An editorial targets Great Bend gambling dens branded as a "Little Las Vegas" where Vern Miller and raiders confront by laws hostile to minority members. The piece argues civil rights have not been supported by such groups and notes fraternal codes often bar racial inclusion. Miller denies the clubs' claims.
In court they argue civil rights were violated when their clubs were raided without advance search warrants. The District Court precedent is challenged as Miller acted without warrants, highlighting a shift from old club practices to new civil rights defenses.
The piece argues the U S Constitution is the supreme law and warrants are required for searches. It notes Kansas private club liquor inspections defy the Fourth Amendment and references a district judge ruling the law unconstitutional. It compares the stance to similar defenses by the Black Panthers highlighting equal enforcement of laws.
Padraic Colum, renowned for translating Ireland's history legends and songs, dies at 90 in Enfield Connecticut. A founder of the Abbey Theatre and Irish Review, he edited Forum, led the Poetry Society of America, taught at Columbia, and was named to the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1963.
argumentative piece criticizing Kansas politicians in 1971 72 for welfare reforms. claims rare grants were cut 20 percent harming elderly disabled and children. argues welfare costs rise due to health care and that removing chiselers won’t markedly lower costs. accuses investigators of failing to curb chiselers.
AP Television critic notes a melancholy tone as networks air two laughter specials on Wednesday night ahead of the Super Bowl. ABC presents a Comedy Hour Friars Roast featuring Joe Namath with Buddy Hackett as roast master, while CBS counters with a Super Comedy Bowl starring Burt Reynolds and Tony Curtis.
Washington Merry-Go-Round outlines Howard Hughes four years ago as a self appointed savior with profit motive. The piece notes memos saved from his Las Vegas Desert Inn penthouse to adviser Robert Maheu. A judge works to unravel the trail of writings and motives.
Secrets memos reveal William Hughes fought the Atomic Energy Commission over Nevada test site explosions. He sought to blunt protests by pressuring terms, including buying newspapers and TV stations, while signaling a potential broad boycott to protect Las Vegas tourism and resort development.
Kansas Democrats filed a report with the secretary of state showing the state committee took in 138002.47 and spent 147093.95 during the 12 months ending November 30, 1971. The balance at the period’s start was 11686.85, ending at 2595.37 on November 30. The filing lists major income from Century Club, the governor’s birthday dinner, and other events and outline expenses including salaries, printing, and bank loan repayments. Chancellor Willy Brandt donated his 90000 Nobel Peace Prize prize money to charity, spokesman confirms.
Twenty five years ago final settlement announced between Chanute Athletic Association directors and Ray Murphy owner of the Topeka Owls. Murphy returns Chanute road uniforms and pays 500 dollars for option of Bobby Johnson, Chanute third baseman. League teams include Iola Chanute Pittsburg and Independence in Kansas Carthage Missouri.
On Jan 13 1972 events include James Oglethorpe and colonists reaching Charleston to settle what is now Georgia and earlier sieges and political upheavals. Also notes Stalin era accusations later denied and a recent Cambodian Vietnam incident. Local business news mentions Johnson Furniture buying a Cherryvale store. A 1922 levee project is described near the river to protect lowlands. Member Audit Bureau note on AP rights.
TV guide lists 7:00 Me and the Chimp with Ted Bessell, 7:30 My Three Sons, Ironside, Owen Marshall, Counsellor at Law, High Chaparral and more. Evening schedules include Tonight Show, Dick Cavett, Merv Griffin and late films A Hard Day's Night Laughing Annie and Young Dillinger.
Evening TV lineups show multiple stations listing primetime shows from High Chaparral to Merv Griffin and Tonight Show. Networks KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU WIBW KTEW WDAF provide schedules with classic series, films, and late news through 12:35 AM.
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