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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1975
Page
2
A former fourth division highway commissioner told Paola civic leaders that $100,664,660 was spent in the 17-county fourth division during his eight years. He noted $25,730,218 went to primary road work in Miami County and declared he made no apologies, wishing he had done more.
Salina Journal argues against National Council of Senior Citizens support for utilization review in rural Kansas hospitals. The piece contends HEW and federal rules tighten Medicare and Medicaid, risking hospital viability and patient access, urging scrutiny of NCSC claims and proof of policy abuses.
The narrator, allergic to sunshine and insects, flees to Paewash Provincial Park Ontario seeking isolation and water with a nearby toilet. Cortisone helps a day, but 487 mosquito bites and bruises follow, as they endure smoky fires and repellents to survive the Canadian camping misadventure. Nearby, distant sounds of millions of children drift across the park as night falls.
A seventh grade class from a nearby town joins campers for five days in the woods. After two troublemakers leave, Teddy and Nancy befriend the group. The Canadians question why locals wear tonks or stocking caps in summer, sparking playful confusion. Nancy suggests extending the stay, perhaps staying longer.
Washington reports looming rise in fuel costs as decontrol debates heat up. Congressional analysis warns of higher prices under policy changes and potential oil industry windfalls, with broader economic impacts and brinkmanship noted alongside unrelated Washington items.
Subscription options vary by delivery area with annual prices 18.54 tax included and Chanute boxholders see 27.80 per year. Six months 13.90 and three months 6.95. one month 1.80. Carrier delivery in Chanute costs 2.25 monthly plus tax. UPI retains exclusive rights to local news printed and all UP dispatches.
Kansas correspondent John Marshall recalls his own intern year and welcomes Susan to Topeka. He notes media attention, assigns memories of newsroom rites, and hopes she can pursue honest work while facing public scrutiny and security. He warns of秘密 service proximity and the temptations of a journalist's life.
Rae Riggs of Lawrence has been appointed superintendent at the Chanute electric plant after a 25 year career as troubleshooter for Elliott Co. in Kansas City. Dino Spigarelli resigns as junior college coach to take the Porterville California post and lead the city's summer recreation program. Fifty years ago notes mention the Chamber of Commerce secretary’s office likely moving to the Memorial Building.
Congress returns from a 10 day July 4 break with debates over CIA investigations taxes and truck weights. The Senate stalls on seating Louis Wyman or John Durkin as New Hampshire's junior senator and plans another attempt to halt a Republican filibuster. The House eyes transferring Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve to the Interior. Treasury Secretary Simon will present tax reform ideas. A July schedule precedes an August recess.
May unemployment fell 0.6 to 8.6 percent due to a technical quirk. Inflation slowed with CPI up 0.4 percent in May. Real income rose 0.8 percent to 1.212 trillion annually. Leading indicators climbed 2.1 percent in May while output fell 0.3 percent for the eighth month straight. Housing starts reached 1.13 million in May, highest since September.
A brief verse excerpt from Psalm 90 urging reflection on life’s brevity. The line emphasizes counting days to gain wisdom and apply the heart to understanding according to the sacred text.
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