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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1973
Page
2
A national advisory commission proposes limiting crimes other than murder to 25 years and 5 years for non deadly offenses. Gallup finds one in three urban Americans harmed by crime in 18 months. The piece argues punishment alone fails and urges shifting to prevention and rehabilitation, tied to poverty illiteracy and unemployment as root causes.
Legislators face bills on periodic driver re exams and vehicle inspections to meet federal Safety Act standards. A plan to drop restricted licenses and lower licensing age to 15 draws critique from Judge William J Laughlin who warns of enforcement gaps and urges strict driver education and examination standards.
Secretary Richardson proposes shifting federal social program funds to states under Special Revenue Sharing. He warns governors could divert aid from minority groups, urges enforcement mechanisms, and suggests phasing out Head Start while reallocating billions to education and addiction programs.
Midtown columnist Fred Harris notes years of Southeast Kansas highway lobbying with groups like SEK Highways Association and US-69 efforts failing. Change arrives as Sen. Bob Storey chairs Transportation committee and Hub Ulrich joins the highway commission, uniting Roads and Highways with Transportation and Utilities. The author, now committee chair, pledges real work over promises to fix SEK road holes.
NBC airs Bonanza final telecast The Hunter written and directed by Michael Landon ending a 13 year run that began September 12 1959. The show faced declining ratings as CBSs Maude and new rivals entered the scene leaving Gunsmoke as the last long running Western.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray notes 1972 as a standout in circulation with 27 135 juvenile volumes and 33 231 adult checkouts, a 16 percent rise from 1971. Interlibrary loans fell to 352. non book materials to 4 563. total circulation reached 65 281, up from 56 097.
A brief scripture note urges strength and courage, citing Joshua 1 9. It emphasizes that God accompanies the reader wherever they go and urges fearless resolve.
Channels publish advance schedules showing 7:00 Bonanza 7:30 Alaska Ice Palace 8:00 Behind The Lines 9:00 Marcus Welby 9:30 Maggie's Exercises 10:00 Jonathan Winters 10:30 Tonight. Entries list programs across channels with multiple titles and times including Maude Young Dr. Kildare and The Night Strangler.
The page lists weekday television schedules with channels for Chanute WDAF KCMO KUHI KOAM KBMA KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW and others. It covers Wednesday January 17 with show titles such as Dragnet Partridge Family Emergency The Price Is Right and Bob Hope Christmas Show among many others.
A humorous meditation on aging contrasts a life of thrift nostalgia and fond memories with diminishing vigor. The piece playfully notes habits like keeping possessions visiting museums and preferring porch rocking chairs over active recreation, underscoring the paradox of aging while preserving a warm, reflective tone.
The Chanute Tribune publishing staff and management roster include Fred M. Harris as president and general manager and Keith Wright as managing editor. The notice reflects standard newspaper masthead information for the publication.
Neosho county commissioners must call a special election on the hospital proposal after twenty five year old petitions gained sufficient signatures. County Attorney George Donaldson announced the decision. Walter H. Chappell of this city returns soon from Washington where he has been seeking a seat on the federal reserve board. Milo D. Campbell of Michigan was chosen for the post.
Rates listed for mail subscriptions within trade territory and outside it, including tax details. Prices cover one year six months three months and one month with specified Kansas tax amounts. Additional rates apply for area towns with carrier delivery Chanute post office boxholders and Chanute carrier options. Member audits note Associated Press rights.
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