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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1972
Page
2
The piece surveys the 5-4 Supreme Court decision striking down death sentences as applied, noting division among justices and reliance on due process and sentencing law. It questions deterrence, cites Govier Pope case, and argues focus should shift to crime prevention rather than retributive punishment.
Wildlife anecdotes unfold as two Kansas snakes appear in a farm combine near Elkhart and a Hutchinson bathtub, one bullsnake and an uncertain water moccasin, prompting escapes and jokey reflections from local residents. The column blends personal memory with other odd animal tales.
Readable Sunday and Monday evening and daytime lineups show varied networks KUHI KOAM KMBC KODE WDAF KTEW and others. Notable programs include The Jetsons Sabrina You Are There and Bonanza with sports diversions and public affairs rounds.
Washington column reports mounting turmoil in the John and Martha Mitchell marriage. The couple wed in December 1957 in Elkton Maryland after brief prior marriages. Intimates describe alignments and tensions as Martha retreats to a country club hideaway while John faces reconciliation questions.
Martha Mitchell's marriage to John Mitchell included a son and frequent moves. Clyde Jennings Jr disputes Martha's behavior, claiming volatility and late-night calls. A private detective labeled her neurotic, while Jay Jennings recalls dental debt and neglect. The Mitchells' Washington years brought public attention and Martha's standout personality.
A digest of events and headlines from July 1 1972. Notable items include 1867 Canada formed by the British North America Act, 1862 U.S. Congress created the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Gettysburg began, Red Cross founded, Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at San Juan Hill, St. Lawrence Seaway completed, and Medicare began. Also notes on Nixon era politics, Snowden era coverage, and a security crackdown on leaks by Defense Secretary Laird. The text mentions birthdays and thought for the day.
Chanute Public Librarian Jean Gray lists diverse new books in a ragout style. Titles include Born to Win by James on Transactional Analysis, The Wilderness Revolt by Pike, Henry IV of Castile 1425 1474 by Maller, McCalls Engagement and Wedding Guide, The Natural Foods Primer by Hunter, The Complete Book of Homemade Ice Cream, Poetry of the American Negro 1746 1970 revised edition, A Populist Manifesto by Newfield and Greenfield, and Wea Creek to El Dorado Oil in Kansas 1860 1920 by Schruben. Includes note on same day classifieds by 9:30 a.m. weekdays and Dial 431-4100.
Twenty five years ago the last day for marriage without a three day wait occurred in Kansas. Neo sho county reported two secret marriages by Judge J L Naff who refused to reveal names at the couples’ request. Police dealt with illegal firecrackers in the city as July 4 approached. Fifty years ago Central Park hosted the first open air religious service of the season led by Dr W A Keve, a patriotic sermon referenced Exodus 12 14.
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