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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
2
Editorial notes bills that could reshape local governments by permitting consolidations across counties cities townships and library districts with voter approval for abolishing offices and new county manager options. It discusses home rule constitutional amendment chances legislative resistance and cautious optimism about eventual progress in consolidations and efficiency.
A columnist toys with the idea of water beds and feather ticks, arguing they hinder rest and fitness. He jokes about the impracticalities of water beds, casts doubt on their future, and notes his own delayed work schedule from 1973 to 1975.
A theft at Council Grove National Guard armory this week netted sixty one guns, 1200 rounds of ammo, a rocket launcher and grenade launcher. The loot included 51 M16 rifles and nine .45 pistols. Unclear who the thieves are or their intended use, raising fears of crime, terrorism or illegal sale.
The column surveys smoking health risks and a Lorillard led letter campaign to sway the CAB against Ralph Nader's anti smoking push. It reviews Britain’s heroin policy and methadone use, Nixon meat tax aims and NOAA budget cuts. Dorothy Rozan earns a Brass Ring for volunteer work and community service.
PBS may back a nationwide public television hookup funded without federal money. CPB threatens to drop funding influence after pushing to take over programming decisions. PBS board chair Robert Shenkkan says federal funds would not be involved, raising questions about CPB approval.
Twenty five years ago a local men’s oil venture after four dry holes began drilling on the Mrs L D Haynes farm east of Erie. Members include W H Scott Tom Scott Fred Mayfield Elmer Clark and Harold Heaton. UNESCO county committee in Erie discussed a Chanute meeting to promote understanding among Neosho county citizens and the state nation and world. Fifty years ago in 1923 State Senator James W Finley from the city was active in the war between Governor Davis and the Kansas legislature over appointments.
A. C. Coester of Walnut Route 2 sustained facial cuts and a bruised hip when his motorized combine was struck by a Santa Fe train at a Walnut west crossing. The machine valued at about $5,000 was destroyed.
Alvis L. Andy Kline of Independence has been chosen as 1973 Kansas Driver of the Year by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association. He has logged about 1,990,000 miles in 25 years with only one accident while employed by United Transports Inc. of Kansas City Kansas and travels 80,000 to 100,000 miles yearly delivering automobiles across the Midwest.
The USDA will discontinue its DES live stock certification program after January 13. Cattle and sheep no longer must be certified as DES free for seven days before slaughter. FDA banned DES in feed from January 1, and APHIS continues DES monitoring with positive liver samples found in a 1972 survey.
Broadcast guide lists prime time blocks with shows like Mission Impossible The Man Who Knew Too Much Odd Couple and Partridge Family. Many titles appear across channels 2 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 with varied start times and late night films.
Compilation of small joys and memories that define life worth living from simple pleasures to big moments. Observational pieces include winter moonlight, recovering from illness, finding lost items, youthful dreams, romance, literature, and personal triumphs. Ends with a prayerful benediction.
The Chanute Tribune lists annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly subscription prices for various delivery areas including trade territory Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. Rates include Kansas sales tax and differ for mail and carrier delivery options.
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