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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1973
Page
1
A former FBI agent testified he was promised immunity for detailing eavesdropping at Democratic party headquarters. The U.S. Court of Appeals barred introduction of wiretap contents at the Watergate trial of James W. McCord Jr. and G. Gordon Liddy.
Gov. Robert Docking of Kansas met in Washington with Democratic Congressional leaders along with 16 other governors to discuss strengthening communication between Congress and the states. He voiced concern over the energy crisis and warned against restricting fuel exports as resources dwindle, urging a government and court response to the serious situation.
Alfred C. Baldwin III, ex FBI agent, testified that he guarded Mrs. John Mitchell and helped collect information on possible demonstrations against Republicans. He described handling a walkie talkie for McCord and spotting armed men on the Democratic offices roof as police investigated the Watergate complex. The report notes five co defendants have pleaded guilty and await sentencing, alongside an area forecast predicting clouds, showers, and highs in the 40s.
An intercepted note cites urging Cha to purify local air by burying a car today, a curious directive noted in the clipping. The fragment hints at environmental or satirical commentary but provides no further context or sources.
American Television and Communications announces extra services for Parsons Independence and Chanute cablevision customers to offset lost microwave service. Independence viewers will receive sports financial and general news on teletype prints via channels 9 and 13. ATC area manager Vernon Wible plans a community service project in Parsons and will discuss Chanute complaints with city officials.
U S and South Vietnamese planes pounded enemy strongholds across South Vietnam in a multi level campaign tied to cease fire efforts. Ground forces clashed with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units as Thieu pressed to win loyalty of villages and bolster Saigon's position.
In Erie, Mrs. Helen Craven defends herself against embezzlement charges of 25000 while treasurer. She challenges the McDowell and Stern audit as inaccurate and denies being in the office on days with signed receipts. The trial featured testimony on utility slips and altered dates with a $5.77 item later found in a bank deposit.
Lee Cook president of the National Congress of American Indians blasted the BIA overhaul as ineffective and self serving. He said the Interior Department creates a new agency to answer to itself and that Indians received no added advocacy as militants occupied the BIA building for a week.
Kansas new law bans open burning of wrecked cars effective January. Hillside Auto Parts owner says the rule could reduce salvage but forceyard with abandoned cars to go unpaid. They now refuse non salvageable vehicles and move toward shredding, burying seats and mats to avoid losses.
Board terms for three District 413 members expire this year. The election is set for April 3 with filing due by February 13. Dr. Earl Gehrt and Dale Fairchild plan to seek re election while Bob Ward will not run again. Applicants must obtain forms from the board office or county courthouse in Erie and pay a 35 fee. Dr. Jerry Steele notes these term expirations.
The Mothers’ March on birth defects will run January 21 to 23 in Chanute to raise funds for March of Dimes research and medical services. About 200 volunteers will canvass neighborhoods, aided by badges, supporting prenatal care, intensive care nurseries, and rubella immunization efforts.
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